Construction power design, installation & control considerations for a large industrial construction project

Provisions for Construction Power often present many unique electrical safety challenges both in logistics and in hazard mitigation, which must be addressed. [1] An awareness and familiarization of the regulations and standards that govern electrical safety requirements can be challenging. [2] It is often the responsibility of electrical supervisory personnel whom in many cases do not have an engineering background, but are familiar with assessing needs and components used to meet those needs. One consideration is the variety of equipment needed and the types of loads that they introduce to the supply system. As the project progresses there may be a need for additional specialized equipment so it is necessary to allow for increase in demand. The complexity of the construction power scheme must be sufficient to safely meet the needs of the project.