Electrical 101: Wiring & Cabling in the Office Environment
Course Description:
Effective office designs are impacted by a multitude of variables concerning wiring and cabling. Because every customer’s needs are different, Electrical 101 takes a holistic approach to this topic.
Intended Audiences:
Interior Designers, Architects, Facility Managers, Information Technology Department, & Electrical Consulting Engineers
Course Outline:
- Basic electrical concepts
- Distributing power through the building
- Furniture electrical options (non manufacturer specific)
- Electrical Design & Planning strategies
- Tying it all together: Needs, solutions, and talking to the electrical Consultants
- Question and Answer Period
Program Length:
60 – 90 minutes max
Program Cost:
$0 – client prints handouts
Speaker Bio:
Richard Schega, VP Sales at Frost Barber, started his career at Control Systems Division of New Orleans Armature Works. As a technician, he wired switchgear (up to 5kv) and electric control centers for the offshore, petroleum, chemical, and nuclear energy industries. After establishing the first Quality Control department, he became a liaison to consulting project engineers. Returning to college, he received his BS at the University of New Orleans, joined Siemens specializing in electrical control sales and achieved “Salesman of the Year North America.” At Steelcase, he spent 20 years in a variety of positions including Sales, Systems & Utilities Specialist and Learning & Development Consultant. He has taken his years of electrical and office furniture systems experience and created Electrical 101: Wiring and Cabling in the Office Environment