Electrical Servicesin Australia
Australia Market Research and Industry Report
1 August 2007
Industry Code : E4232
The Electrical Services industry consists of establishments mainly engaged in the installation of electrical wiring or fittings in buildings or other construction projects. Electrical work arising from the installation of appliances is included in this class. Electricians or electrical contractors are trained and licensed to install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for communications, climate control, security, and other purposes. Establishments in this industry also install and maintain electronic controls for industrial machinery and business equipment, install conduit for carrying wires in buildings and structures, and install coaxial cable and optic fibre cable for computer and communications purposes. Electricians also install low voltage wiring for voice, data and video systems, including telephones, computers, intercoms, fire alarms, and security systems. Electrical contractors are trained and licensed to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers and other components and test the connections using equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Maintenance/repair activity - term contracts and irregular demand |
| - | Upgrading & renovating existing installations |
| - | New building installation |
| - | Other | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Repair or maintenance of electrical wiring (except of electricity transmission or distribution lines) |
| - | Electrical wiring on construction projects |
| - | Installation of closed circuit video surveillance systems |
| - | Installation of exhaust fans |
| - | Installation of electric light and power fittings |
| - | Installation of electrical and communication cabling & switching systems |
| - | Installation of illuminated signs |
| - | Installation of safety switches |
| - | Installation of specialist industry-specific equipment (e.g. food manufacturing industry) | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
