ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or other

I started doing mostly residential when I worked for a local EC then changed to mostly commercial, industrial (Commercial 75%, Industrial 20% Residential 5%)

I now work at a manufacturing plant when I started there it was 100% wiring. I now do mostly automation PLCs ect. 85% and wiring 15%.

I'm an electrician with a background in electronics and computer programing Majority of my experience was in maintenance in an industrial setting, currently I work as a electrical designer for a company that makes
modular office furniture, walls and flooring.

I was apprenticed in in much more commercial/industrial than residential. Since i've been a solo act (can't find a helper to put up with me) it's been the other way around.
I do savor the Comm/Ind when i can land a bid, but there's a $$ in residential & if your choices of clientel are wise, it usually goes ok.

OK, but it still looks like a resume. topped out of my 4 year apprenticeship with the IBEW in 76, mostly commercial, 15% industrial, with a brief interlude in some residential during the depression of 75. Went in busines for myself in 1980, went to work at a LARGE prison in 1992 (HV and power generation), Congress closed the prison, went to work at Dulles as an inspector in 99 (don't know if I could still be an electrician with any production, BAD arthritis), left there a few months ago to do the same thing at the Pentagon. In 1984, I started teaching at a local ABC apprenticeship, and have been doing that ever since as well. Also have a background in electronics, as well as several other "specialties" acquired along the way such as splicing, Class A lineman certs, bunches of master licenses, and IAEI certs in all 3 electrical areas.

Wow! I didn't expect such a big responce to my post. I should include that I am also an instructor, and have been estimating for the last 2 years. I landed my master's back in Febuary.
I'm always interested in other people in the electrical industry. From the looks of the line up listed above, we could open a shop and tackle any job in the country.

90% Residential, split 60-40 between new and old work. 10% light commercial, mostly service calls, etc. very little commercial construction, although I'm wiring a new vet's office now.

I'm self employed, I name my own hours... I just work all of 'em!

I apprenticed with an ABC res/comm shop in Chicago after 4 years in the Army. Spent twelve years working for a suburb of Chi maintaining street lights, traffic signals and city buildings while contracting for a kithen and bath designer/remodeling.
For the last 3 years, specializing in lighting and sign repair and installation throughout central Florida.

I like to say that my BS in Elec. Eng. (solid state electronics, '70) makes me fearless, but not being grown up enough to manage employees limits the hours I can give. I'm in my 24th year as a contractor, 45% residenial, mostly old, 25% commercial and 30% paid to talk (as an "electrical expert" for a magazine that caters to first time homeowners).

I'm an electrical inspector in South Texas and I also own an elctrical contracting business - 80% residential and 20% commercial. Trying to stick to new residential as to avoid the Texas State Comtrollers Office (sales tax)in 2002

Should have used spell check (electrical)(comptroller)