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Historic Renovation Continues
The renovation of the Old Courthouse in Woodstock continues. Most recently, Benson Electrical Contracting completed demolition of the famed Public House restaurant portion of the building located in the southeast corner of the lower level. Demolition is far more than just knocking down a few walls. With this type of work, we are managing circuit […]
Prepare Your Building for the end of Daylight-Saving Time
On Sunday, November 6th most of us will enjoy an extra hour of sleep as we change the clocks and “Fall Back”. Yet if you own a business or manage properties, there will be more than just clocks you’ll need to tend to. Most businesses rely on accurate timekeeping to run efficiently. Additionally, the fall […]
Benson Rolling Into Richmond With New NAPA Auto Parts Store
Long before the founding of Benson Electrical Contracting – 1925 to be exact – The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was formed. Also known as NAPA Auto parts, this successful retail business carries over 500,000 items. So, it’s no surprise that dependable, reliable, and safe electrical service would be at the heartbeat of their retail […]
What’s the Difference? Commercial/Industrial vs. Residential Electrical Contractors
Imagine the cost of one day without power at your business. Computers, lighting, assembly, and processing machines all shut down to a halt while your employees sit idle…doing nothing! Aside from the obvious, hundreds – possibly thousands of dollars in productivity are lost as minutes fly by. Worse yet, YOU have the dubious honor of […]
Shedding Light on Parking Lot Lighting
It’s time to shed some light on Light Emitting Diodes, or LED’s as we know them today. LED’s have been around for quite some time. Developed in the early 60’s by GE, they were first developed as indicator lights for circuit boards. Their durability and energy efficiency quickly grew in popularity with municipalities who began […]