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Electra Elco C&S Lights Up Israel’s Roads Just imagine: you’re driving along an intercity road late at night, when traffic is light but everything around you is dark. Then, just as you approach an intersection, the entire area is illuminated and the traffic light turns green. Is it magic? No, it’s Electra. Electra Elco C&S is currently installing a smart new lighting system on Israeli roads that will simultaneously improve safety and protect the environment. This is all part of an ambitious NIS 600 million project that includes maintaining lighting fixtures on more than 8,500 km of Netivei Israel roads, expanding road lighting, and converting the existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures to modern LED lights. LED fixtures are significantly more reliable and eco-friendly than the old HPS lights, helping to reduce light pollution and energy usage. The new fixtures are also outfitted with smart internet-connected technology, so they can all be operated remotely from the Netivei Israel control center. In the near future, various other technological components will be added to the lighting fixtures, such as cameras, temperature and flood sensors, microwave sensors to measure traffic volume, and so on. The project is already at an advanced stage: Elco C&S has completed the installation of around 85,000 lighting fixtures with smart controllers and upgraded more than 1,500 lighting control boxes on roads, bridges, tunnels, intersections, and interchanges nationwide, out of a total of approx. 115,000 fixtures and 2,000 control boxes. This work has also included the Ministry of Transport’s national project to enhance lighting on Highway 90, Israel’s longest road and the site of frequent accidents. Elco C&S has installed more than 1,300 smart lighting fixtures on more than 650 new light poles, which connect directly with the Netivei Israel control center, enabling 24/7 monitoring that will improve safety for all road users.

Here Comes the Sun… and Higher Energy Yields Electra Renewable Energy knows solar energy quite well: the company has installed over 1,000 solar roofs for dozens of corporations, government offices, and institutions across Israel. Leveraging this extensive experience, Renewable Energy now offers an advanced energy storage system to boost energy security, stabilize transmission infrastructure, and generate more income for customers. Together with an international corporation, Renewable Energy tailored the system for Electra and the Israeli market. The system comprises a battery array, about the size of a container or closet, that is charged by solar panel systems, generators, or the electricity grid. Thanks to AI technology developed by a startup, the system knows the best time to discharge and store the electricity as well as the best energy source from which to charge the batteries. It stores energy when the cost of electricity is low and supplies power during peak demand hours – both day and night – to optimize the energy storage and solar panel system’s yields and significantly reduce battery wear. Reflecting the rising demand for advanced green energy products, Renewable Energy already has an order backlog for solar panel systems with 150 MW of storage in the upcoming year. #renewableenergy #solarpanel #energystorage

Electra FM Joins the AI Revolution Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted nearly every industry, including building and facility management. And Electra FM has joined the revolution, already having implemented four AI systems to carry out smarter maintenance at customer sites. One system monitors rotating equipment like motors, compressors and pumps to compare their measured vibrations to normal working conditions. This enables the system to identify malfunctions early, prevent critical equipment failure, save money, and route system treatment to a convenient time for the customer. Another system monitors water systems to identify and detect leaks at an early stage. A third monitors toilet stall use, with the data enabling Electra FM to allocate personnel and material resources based on the facility’s needs to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. And then there’s a monitor that measures the outdoor air quality of ventilation systems to determine whether to transmit the air into buildings. This enables Electra FM to improve air quality and to optimize energy consumption while maintaining strict standards. Based on its experience, Electra FM believes AI capabilities will be integrated into almost every field to make maintenance even smarter and more efficient. Electra-FM

Electra Trio Operating Cutting-Edge Discount Complex Cementing its reputation alongside Israel’s advanced high-tech campuses, the Discount Group complex is a landmark in the local finance world. And three Electra companies – Ariel Properties, Electra FM and Tavas – are operating it based on a joint integrated facility management model. Comprising three 9-story buildings, the campus will serve Discount’s three subsidiaries – Discount Bank, Mercantile and CAL. Equipped with several smart systems, the complex is part of the group’s vision to create an upscale experience for its 5,200 employees. Ariel Properties is integrating the provisioning of services to employees and visitors across many areas – from absorbing employees and producing events to supervising catering and manning a service and control center. With a crew of 150 workers, Tavas is responsible for cleaning the campus. And Electra FM is responsible for electromechanical systems, including air conditioning, electricity, lighting, water, plumbing, fire detection, and extinguishing systems. One of Israel’s leading complexes from a technological and green standpoint, the smart campus is managed by an application integrating all employee services, including reporting a malfunction, reserving a meeting room, or ordering  Electra-FM

Contributing to the South Tel Aviv Evolution South Tel Aviv is undergoing significant change. And Electra Construction is playing a major role in that evolution, including development of the Moment of Magical Architecture (MOMA) project. The 30,000 m2 complex includes 225 residential units in four buildings, an underground parking lot, a gym, and restaurants. Each of the structures will have a commercial floor, and there are plans to build offices and a boutique hotel. At the center of the complex will be a three-dunam green park for residents. Such mixed-use development means that Electra Construction, which is responsible  for all project work, needs to be flexible, adapt to frequently changing plans, and ensure that the requirements of all parties are addressed. MOMA also created many construction challenges due to its location in a dense urban area and the need to integrate a preserved building at the site. And given MOMA’s proximity to several urban projects, Electra Construction even had to carry out several public works that were not part of the original plan. This included burying an overhead power line to safely cast the buildings’ upper floors and connecting an alternative sewage pit to the sewage system to avoid interference from existing infrastructure on the road. #construction #teamwork #architecture #residentialprojects #commercialprojects #highprofileprojects

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Afikim to Bring in First “Train on Wheels” Within four years since being acquired by Electra Group, the Afikim bus company has become a leading player in Israel’s transportation industry. Afikim operates 1,250 buses and an additional 400 different private transportation vehicles. It also holds concessions to operate major public transportation lines on 450 urban and intercity lines in several clusters, while maintaining an extensive private and institutional transport system throughout the country. One of Israel’s four largest transportation operators, Afikim plans to bring in a “train on wheels,” a new means of mass transit transportation. The train is actually a bus about 33 meters long – twice the length of an accordion bus – with a capacity of 250-300 passengers that better resembles a large passenger plane. The vehicle travels on dedicated public transportation lanes or wide lanes, and doesn’t involve complex statutory processes. In addition, it requires no legislative or infrastructural changes aside from the allocation of lanes on existing roads. Afikim is working on a pilot “train” project in collaboration with the Ashdod Municipality and the Ministry of Transport. If successful, it will be the first project of its kind in the world, with the exception of China. #transportationoperator

JPMorgan Chase’s “crown jewel” - A Cut Above the Rest JPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters, better known as 270 Park Avenue, will be New York’s fourth tallest building upon completion in 2025. Its prime location near Grand Central Station, together with high-end features and amenities, make this unique structure larger than life – even for a veteran company like F.W. Sims (a subsidiary of Electra USA). The 60-story, 1,388-foot-tall building will be NY’s fourth largest structure upon completion at the end of 2025. But it’s not just the size that has people talking about this project. Close to Grand Central Station, the building needs to be suspended above the train tracks that feed directly into the terminal. The structure is held up by four exposed massive trusses, whose lobby offers a clear view between W. 47th and W. 48th St. And the high-end building includes trading floors, executive floors and amenity floors that would make any high-tech HQ proud. But in the end, it’s the size that stands out. And F.W. Sims, the project’s mechanical fit-out contractor, has its work cut out for itself. The Electra subsidiary is responsible for furnishing over 1,800 trench fan coil units, 1,300 DOAS units, and 80 interior air tower units, along with associated piping. Big buildings also bring big challenges. F.W. Sims has no room for error in keeping up with the global supply chain and interacting with myriad electrical, HVAC and plumbing contractors. And nearly all materials must be brought in via an outside hoist rather than a tower crane. Another tall task for this tall structure. @ElectraUSA @FWSIMS #hvaccontractor #highendsolution #mechanicalcontractor

Electra Parking Solutions completes Israel’s largest facility   Optimizing urban space while reducing environmental impact, automated parking facilities are becoming the preferred option for new developments around the globe. Now, Electra Parking Solutions is proud to announce the completion of Israel’s largest automated parking lot – a one-of-a-kind facility that accommodates 186 cars!   Automated technology enables optimal efficiency for lots of all sizes, with various configurations ensuring no wasted space. For example, this new facility includes 4 separate entry bays to reduce wait time, with 7 parking levels and 7 shuttles for rapid vehicle transfer. In general, an automated facility holds up to three times more cars than a conventional lot of the same size. #parkingsolutions #innovative   Reflecting the Electra Group’s commitment to eco-friendly innovation, automated lots represent a win-win for owners, drivers, and the environment. They save massively on excavation costs and do not require high ceilings or access ramps, not to mention lighting, ventilation, extraction fan, or elevator systems. Parking is also much faster and easier for drivers, with significantly lower risk of theft or damage, and no need to enter a lot filled with toxic fumes. In fact, automated lots substantially reduce harmful emissions because each car is switched off upon entry.   If you would like to tour this groundbreaking new facility, or learn more about the benefits automated parking can bring to your next project, simply contact the Electra Parking Solutions team: https://lnkd.in/d9SBDUjU

Hellman Juggles Multiple Agencies in JFK Airport Expansion For Hellman Electric, expanding the Van Wyck Expressway corridor, the major artery leading into New York’s JFK Airport, is a challenging project. Juggling three large entities makes it even more complex. Hellman enjoys a long history interfacing with state and city entities, and this project is no exception. The electrical contractor is working with the NY State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), which is responsible for most of the 6-mile stretch of highway leading into JFK. Then there’s the NYC Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which are responsible for a significant section overlapping with a NYSDOT segment at the airport’s entrance. With expertise in interagency dynamics, Hellman is keeping all stakeholders fulfilled. The state gets its project built, the city gets its project configured to accommodate its maintenance requirements, and Hellman adds another project to its growing list of successes. The $1 billion-plus project, to be completed at the end of 2024, underscores Hellman’s capabilities, including relocation of electrical feeders and telecommunications, as well as installation of a lighting system, an intelligent transport system, and fire department stations. Hellman Electric LLC Electra USA JFK International Air Terminal #telecommunicationa #lightingsystems