Shaw Consulting Services, LLC

07/08/2026

When you schedule your infrared inspection matters just as much as whether you schedule one at all.
Thermal imaging works best when your systems are under real load. That's why timing your infrared thermography around seasonal peaks (summer cooling loads, winter heating demand) gives you the most accurate picture of what's happening inside your electrical panels and distribution equipment.
Shaw Consulting Services helps facilities across the Atlanta area and Southeast plan their infrared inspections around the seasons that stress their systems the most. The result is better data, earlier detection, and fewer surprises.
If your facility hasn't had a thermal scan heading into this year's peak season, now is the time.
Call us at 470-641-2562 or visit shawengr.com to schedule your inspection.

07/03/2026

Before adding EV chargers, tenant panels, or major equipment, don’t rely on assumptions about electrical capacity. A 30-day metering study can show what your system is actually doing under real operating conditions — before costly upgrades, downtime, or safety concerns arise.

Read the full article to see why better data leads to better electrical decisions.

https://shawengr.com/30-day-electrical-metering-new-load/

Before adding EV chargers, tenant panels, or major equipment, 30-day electrical metering helps verify real system capacity and reduce overload risk.

07/01/2026

Visual inspections catch what you can see. Thermographic scanning catches what you can't.
Scorch marks, corrosion, and damaged insulation are all visible signs of electrical trouble. But loose connections generating heat behind a closed panel? Overloaded circuits that look fine on the outside? Those require infrared technology to detect.
The smartest maintenance programs use both methods together. Visual inspections give you the surface-level check. Thermographic scanning gives you the deeper picture.
Shaw Consulting Services provides both for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the greater Atlanta area and beyond. If your maintenance program relies on visual inspections alone, you're only seeing half the story.
Call us at 470-641-2562 | shawengr.com

06/24/2026

Most facilities treat thermographic scanning and arc flash assessments as two separate budget items. But when you pair them together, you get something more powerful than either one alone. Thermal imaging spots the hot spots, loose connections, and overloaded circuits that don't show up during a visual walkthrough. Those are the same conditions that elevate arc flash incident energy. Fix them before the arc flash study, and your risk numbers drop. It's proactive safety that saves money on both ends. Read the full breakdown here:
https://shawengr.com/thermographic-scanning-arc-flash-risk-reduction/

06/17/2026

LOTO violations remain one of OSHA's most frequently cited safety issues. Is your facility at risk?
Lockout/Tagout procedures protect workers from unexpected energization during maintenance. But even facilities with LOTO programs in place often have gaps: missing machine-specific procedures, untrained authorized employees, or skipped periodic inspections.
Shaw Consulting Services works with facility managers and safety teams to develop, document, and audit LOTO programs that actually hold up under scrutiny. We help you close the gaps before OSHA finds them.
Our latest blog breaks down the five most common LOTO violations and what you can do about each one.
Read it at https://shawengr.com/top-5-lock-out-tag-out-violations-and-how-to-avoid-them/ or contact us at 470-641-2562.

06/11/2026

Not all electrical engineering consulting proposals are created equal.

Two firms may offer similar pricing, but the scope of work often reveals the real difference.

Does the proposal clearly explain what studies are included? What deliverables you’ll receive? Which standards will be followed? What’s excluded?

These details matter when you’re responsible for facility safety, compliance, or electrical infrastructure planning.

Our latest article breaks down what an electrical engineering consulting scope of work should include and how to review one with more confidence.

Read the full article here:

https://shawengr.com/what-does-an-electrical-engineering-consulting-scope-of-work-actually-include/

Not sure what you're actually paying for when you hire an electrical engineering consulting firm? Here's a plain-language breakdown of what a typical scope of work covers.

06/10/2026

Want lower arc flash incident energy numbers? Start with a thermographic scan.
Loose connections, corroded terminals, and overloaded conductors all increase the severity of a potential arc flash event. Thermographic scanning identifies these conditions before they show up as dangerous numbers in your arc flash hazard analysis.
When you address thermal anomalies first, your arc flash study reflects a healthier, lower-risk system. That means lower PPE requirements, safer working conditions, and reduced liability.
Shaw Consulting Services offers both thermographic scanning and arc flash assessments for facilities across the Southeast. Pairing these services together is one of the most cost-effective ways to strengthen your electrical safety program.
📞 Contact Shaw today at 470-641-2562 or visit shawengr.com to get started.

05/18/2026

What does an unplanned outage really cost your facility?

For manufacturers, hospitals, data centers, and other critical environments, electrical downtime can mean lost production, safety risks, compliance issues, and expensive emergency repairs.

In this article, we explain how power system studies can help uncover hidden electrical risks before they turn into costly failures.

Check it out: https://shawengr.com/power-system-studies-roi/

Schedule your strategy consultation with Shaw Consulting Services today. Call us at: 470-641-2562.

Improve safety, reduce downtime, and protect your bottom line with power system studies. Learn the ROI of load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.

05/08/2026

Infrared inspections are more than just thermal images, they’re a critical tool for identifying developing electrical issues early.

In our latest blog, Shaw Consulting Services, LLC breaks down:
• What happens on inspection day
• How thermographic data is analyzed
• What your inspection report really means

Read the full article and see if an infrared inspection fits your maintenance strategy: https://shawengr.com/what-to-expect-during-an-infrared-electrical-inspection/

Ready to move forward with expert guidance? Speak with Shaw Consulting Services today at 470-641-2562.

05/01/2026

OSHA inspection coming up? Expanding your facility? Updating your NFPA 70E program?

Shaw Consulting Services, LLC, explains when engineering consulting becomes essential for compliance and risk management.

Read this article to understand when expert support is needed: https://shawengr.com/engineering-consulting-for-electrical-compliance-when-to-bring-in-the-experts/

Schedule your strategy consultation with Shaw Consulting Services today. Call 470-641-2562.