The integration of advanced Audio Visual (AV) systems into existing office space to enhance workplace design requires intense planning. Those skills were evident as NECA contractor Coltrane Systems earned the 2024 Commercial Integration Award for Best Small Office Project for its work on the Elasticity headquarters in St. Louis.  The national trade publication Commercial Integrator noted the intense collaboration between Coltrane and Nehring Design as it installed advanced AV systems for a conference room.  The project included installation of “dual PTZ cameras and a TV concealment system with integrated whiteboards, two unique audio solutions installed in a “pipe” ceiling and above a “Slinky” art installation, along with a projection-mapping solution utilizing a raised profile of the Elasticity logo.” Learn more.

Grasser Electric is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year and over its half century of service it has seen its share of electrical safety issues that could be avoided with regular maintenance.  Grasser notes that “just like maintenance on your vehicle, having your home electrical systems checked is vital.”  Grasser offers an annual maintenance check for homeowners.  It includes electrical system checks, testing GFCI, thermal test panels looking for hotspots and loose wires and testing smoke detectors for proper functions. If you smell smoke or something fails, an inspection is warranted immediately. Learn more.

Precision electrical infrastructure carries the lifeblood of power for any project.  NECA Contractor J.F. Electric recently delivered critical electrical infrastructure for the BJC HealthCare tower replacement. Its IBEW Local 1 team performed the installation of gear, conduit, and connectivity for key mechanical spaces in the new project, ensuring seamless power distribution and system integration. By providing reliable electrical solutions for complex environments, JF Electric is helping build the future of healthcare and innovation.