One Electrical Contracting Electrical contracting is a relatively new trade. But it has become a very detailed and exacting discipline where most contractors specialize in certain types of projects or services.
Few firms handle all types of electrical work, though many can perform more than one specialty.
But most concentrate on developing their skills and building their reputation in one area. In the early days of electrical contracting, installation practices were poor. Still, the demand for electricity increased rapidly. The young trade associations joined with other industry groups to develop product and installation standards. In the early 1900's their efforts produced positive results when the National Fire Protection Association developed the National Electrical Code.