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How electrical professionals plan, quote and get their evenings back — plus what's new in uplan.
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Electrical planning vs. on-site installation: common gaps and how to avoid them
Electrical plans often look perfect on paper but change on site. Learn why planning and installation drift apart and how electricians can reduce these gaps.
5 March 2026 · 5 min read
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AI in electrical and smart home projects: where it helps — and where it doesn’t
AI is changing electrical and smart home projects. See where it improves planning, offers and coordination — and where professionals remain essential.
25 February 2026 · 3 min read
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How to speed up electrical planning without sacrificing accuracy
Learn how better structure, fewer manual steps, and smart automation can speed up electrical planning without reducing accuracy.
10 February 2026 · 3 min read
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5 small changes that can make electrical work easier in 2026
Practical ideas to reduce daily friction in electrical work and make projects run more smoothly in 2026, without changing how you work.
13 January 2026 · 4 min read
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5 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Electricians in 2026
Start 2026 with clear goals. Here are practical New Year’s resolutions for electricians to improve skills, workflow, and business efficiency.
9 December 2025 · 6 min read
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Is It the Right Time for Electricians to Offer Smart Home and Automation Services?
A practical guide for electricians starting with smart home and automation—training, tools, Loxone examples, and client-friendly planning tips.
13 November 2025 · 4 min read
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How to recommend a Loxone Smart Home System to clients with confidence
Learn how to confidently recommend a Loxone smart home system to clients using real-life examples, planning tools, and professional project visuals.
13 October 2025 · 5 min read
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“We received a last-minute commercial bid request on a Friday at 5 PM…”
A small home automation team used uplan to create a 250-page winning offer in 48 hours. See how they did it – and why it worked.
4 June 2025 · 3 min read
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5 common misconceptions about creating an electrical plan
Discover 5 common misconceptions about creating an electrical plan — and learn why smart planning saves time, money, and builds client trust.
29 April 2025 · 3 min read
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Home automation system planning in 5+1 easy steps
Loxone automation system design guide for installers in 5+1 simple steps
1 April 2025 · 4 min read
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5+1 tedious tasks you could automate as an electrician
Conventional electrical work tasks you can automate to save hours of work.
13 March 2025 · 5 min read
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Create Seamless Multiroom Audio With Loxone Audioserver
Learn how to set up seamless multiroom audio with the Loxone Audioserver, including intelligent control features and speaker tips.
13 March 2025 · 4 min read
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How to prepare a professional electrical quote – Key elements and steps with a sample
Learn how to prepare a professional electrical quote step-by-step. Save time with automated tools and download a free sample offer for electrical projects.
13 March 2025 · 4 min read
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5 Proven Ways to Find Electrical Work and Clients in 2025
Discover 5 proven ways to find electrical work and clients. Get more electrical leads and know how to get more customers as an electrician.
12 February 2025 · 6 min read
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Essential components of electrical technical documentation for professionals
Learn how to prepare a professional electrical technical documentation and ensure smooth execution and effective communication with all stakeholders.
10 January 2025 · 3 min read
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5 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2025 for Electricians
5 easy New Year's resolution tips for electricians for a professionally successful year!
16 December 2024 · 3 min read
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6 Summer Smart Home Features Your Customers Will Love
6 summer smart home features from irrigation to outdoor sound systems that make your customers' everyday lives more comfortable and cosy.
24 June 2024 · 3 min read
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3 smart solutions to reduce your customers’ energy costs
Loxone home automation solutions to help your customers to reduce energy costs.
10 June 2024 · 4 min read
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Building Automation and Smart Homes: What You Need to Know as an Electrician
Building automation and smart home differences, benefits and basics to know as an electrician.
23 May 2024 · 4 min read