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It’s a better way to power.

 

ABB provides a full electrical distribution product portfolio, with easy availability through a broad ABB distributor partner network empowered by advanced digital tools and product innovations that deliver simplified system design and installation, quotation, tracking and project management to make you more productive.

 

 

 

 

Safety

With the industry growing at a rapid pace, having a safety plan in place that protects your people your customers and your equipment against electrical hazards becomes even more important. Ensuring proper training, performing hazard analysis, and understanding risk mitigation are essential.  At ABB we are leading the future of electrification with advanced technologies that protect and control the distribution of electricity throughout a facility’s infrastructure. We deliver comprehensive product and service solutions to meet your unique industry challenges. See below for key resources and documents to help you build a safety plan that meets your specific needs.

Top Tips NFPA 70E Randy Barnett shares 8 top tips for contractors.

FAQ document: NFPA 70E requirements Randy Barnett answers NFPA 70E key questions.

Executive summary: Estimating arc flash incident energy… Join ABB expert Marcelo E. Valdes to learn more about arc flash.

Webinar: Estimating arc flash incident energy Join ABB expert Marcelo E. Valdes to learn more about arc flash.

Executive summary: IEEE 1584-2002 arc flash study Marcelo Valdes shares assessment methodology for PPE selections.

Ask our arc flash expert Get answers from industry expert Marcelo E. Valdes P.E.

IEEE 1584-2002 arc flash study This webinar will provide a methodology that could be used to assess if previous arc flash PPE selections are suitable.

eBook: Arc flash prevention Interactive: How implementing the right mitigation strategies helps reduce risk.

IEEE 1584 Revisions - What you need to know Webinar: significant changes on the way for arc flash calculation analysis.

Strategies to improve electrical safety Webinar: leveraging prevention-through-design principles and newly revised codes & standards to improve electrical safety.

How to reduce exposure to arc flash hazards Brochure: Learn how ABB solutions exist to help reduce hazard risk levels in a wide range of conditions and needs.

 

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Technology

Easy access to digital tools and applications at your fingertips can help boost productivity and profitability in the office and in the field. Technology today can impact how business operations are performed. The use of technology in your business management tools in the office and in the field directly benefits overall job performance and producing the results customers demand. Learn how we can help you do business anytime, anywhere. 24/7 access at your fingertips puts you in control of product information, easy ordering, shipment tracking so you can spend more time growing your business.

The benefits of BIM Harnessing the power of BIM technology can boost an electrical contractor’s bottom line.

Secrets to more effective electrical estimating E-book: the keys to producing a successful bid every time.

Tools & calculators Tools to help you calculate energy savings, load current, and more.

Commercial digital landscape Interactive tool: experience our commercial products and solutions.

Whitepaper: ReliaGear® neXT and ReliaGear® SB plug-in Compare the benefits of plug-in vs bolt-on breaker connections.

Whitepaper: Simplifying the road to total electric Learn how solution architectures improve deployment for EV fleet depot charging.

 

 

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Education

How do you keep up with codes and standards? With constantly changing  industry and work practices today’s electrical contractors must be able to manage through knowledge.  Take advantage of the many options available today to stay current by using online training modules, in person seminars, or hands on training in the field. For quick access to expand your expertise and learn more, view the resources below.

Webinar:  A Mission to Zero…One facility’s journey to achieve carbon neutrality Learn about one plant’s quest to achieve carbon neutrality using energy data collection, monitoring, and analysis.

Executive Summary: Is Your Electrical Distribution System Smarter Than You? Learn how “All-in-One” design supports smart facilities.

Webinar: Is Your Electrical Distribution System Smarter Than You? Explore the smart technologies available today and explore the benefits of incorporating them into your next system upgrade.

Executive Summary: Grid to Charger Learn how the electrical contractor can win in the EV space.

Webinar: Grid to Charger Learn what’s driving EV adoption and why this trend is accelerating.

Ask the Expert: Matthew Young EV Business Opportunities for Electrical Contractors.

Webinar: Supporting Global Megatrends with Energy Storage Learn about how megatrends are shifting towards decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization.

Article: Roadmap to Revenue EV ownership ramps up, so does the need for charging infrastructure. That means plenty of major immediate and long-term business opportunities for electrical contractors.

Webinar: Unlocking the full value of BIM Join industry experts: Jad Chalhoub, Technology Solutions Implementation Lead, Rosendin and Fred Meeske, Vice President, Rosendin

Webinar: The Estimating Process in 4 Steps Join industry expert Don Kiper, President of Estimating 101.

Executive summary: Electrical contractors and BIM Key takeaways to streamline project execution.

Executive summary: Labor overruns are costly! Understanding labor is the key to estimating accuracy.

Webinar: Understanding labor is the key to estimating accuracy Register today for a FREE ON-DEMAND webinar!

Technical Tuesdays Webinars: stay up to date on various electrical distribution topics with monthly trainings.

#ContractorBetter e-News View archived editions of the #ContractorBetter Insights published quarterly.

Webinar center Live and on demand webinars from ABB experts.

 

 

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Business & Industry

Whether your company is made up of 5 employees or 500 employees, managing an electrical contracting business comes with a wide range of challenges and concerns. How can you find and maintain skilled labor? When should digital tools be utilized in the field? What’s impacting your employee retention? To compete in today’s electrical contracting world, companies must understand and adapt to everything from large scale economic outlooks to individual employee training preferences. Check out our resources below to stay current on industry trends, business insights, economic indicators, common operational pain points, and more. 

Top Tips for Choosing Your new Intelligent System Six top tips to help you upgrade your aging electrical infrastructure.

Article: Mega Project Mania Part 2 Massive construction projects valued at more than $2 billion may drive some epic electrical construction opportunities.

Article: Smart Advancements in Electrical Distribution Systems Learn what major electrical equipment providers are including to help streamline installation and sustainment activities.

Top Tips for Electrical Contractors to Reduce Labor and Increase Productivity Here are eight tips to save on labor and improve the productivity of your business.

2022 State of the industry report Report: needs and preferences of electrical contractors.

Mega Project Mania Article: Read full story to discover epic electrical construction opportunities.

ReliaGear® contractor article Pump up productivity and profit with labor-saving technology.

#ContractorBetter YouTube Playlist Report: needs and preferences of electrical contractors.

#ContractorBetter Dashboard Interactive digital contractor resource guide.

Economic vital signs Infographic: quarterly trends, data and indicators impacting the electrical industry.

E-book: How to work smarter, not harder Inside tips and best practices for contractors to improve productivity and profitability on the job site.

#ContractorBetter video ABB’s most comprehensive one line construction package available today.

 

 

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Product Solutions

From homes and high-rises to theaters and stadiums, ABB delivers electrical distribution solutions that provide efficient and reliable system designs. We are leading the future of electrification with advanced technologies and equipment that protect and control the distribution of electricity throughout a facility’s infrastructure. Our product solutions are cleaner, smarter, and more efficient without compromising safety or reliability.

 

Electrification products and solutions Visit our product portfolio of advanced technologies.

ReliaGear® smart power distribution Creating new value for your contractor business.

Source to socket portfolio View the Best of Both construction product solutions.

#ContractorBetter in 60 seconds Why should you consider ABB as your electrical distribution partner?

#ContractorBetter YouTube Playlist Report: needs and preferences of electrical contractors.

New Product Innovations Your business is always changing, and so are we. Check out our new product innovation (NPI) slide decks.

 

 

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Resources & Links

In an electrical world driven by safety, efficiency, and reliability, it is crucial for electrical professionals to stay up to date on industry regulations. ABB is committed to delivering products and solutions for our customers that adhere to the ever changing codes, standards, and regulations in the electrical industry. Check out the links below to access today’s industry resources.

 

 

 

 

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