PLS-CADD is the industry standard in overhead power line design and drafting software. 

This course takes place in Oslo - Norway. 

As an official agency for the Power Line Systems (PLS) suite software EFLA offers a variety of training courses, technical support and assistance with PLS software.  

EFLA offers comprehensive consulting for concept design, detailed design, and execution of underground cable projects at all voltage levels. Our engineer's knowledge and experience has been developed over many years; undertaking cable network projects in variable and often demanding environmental circumstances. 

EFLA has over 30 years of experience in planning and design of transmission and distribution substations. EFLA's specialists also provide comprehensive related consultancy such as power system analysis, reliability assessments, and assessment of environmental factors.

Most medium-sized and large companies insist on efficient use of machines and equipment to ensure maximum productivity in their use. This can be accomplished with maintenance management which involves an accessible overview of assets, maintenance schedules and standardized work orders - all this in a paperless environment.

Aerial inspection and monitoring using an unmanned aerial system (UAS), or so-called drones, is a new way of carrying out infrastructure inspections, mapping projects and do condition assessments. 

EFLA's drone services offer actionable data in a safe, precise and economical way.

Power transmission systems are complicated systems that must safely transmit electrical power. They must be reliable and in continuous operation. Advise in the field of power systems requires specialization and experience, which EFLA's consulting engineers have.

With their demanding requirements for ergonomics, a high level of automation, strict compliance with stringent health and hygiene regulations, food processing plants present a unique series of engineering challenges.

Operating in accordance with the company’s stringent quality control systems, EFLA’s drafting team engages in a wide range of projects for almost all other service divisions, ranging from bridges and buildings to power plants and reduction plants.

EFLA joined forces with Scotland based lighting design studio KSLD in November 2018. KSLD was established in 1989 and has built a strong reputation over the last three decades in a wide range of areas. Together, we have an extensive portfolio of award-winning, international lighting design projects.

EFLA provides extensive consultation in the field of security design. Security design covers the fundamental principles of security control. Those include, but are not limited to, safety risk assessments, determining safety control levels and access controls, and performing comprehensive security audits for assets and services

By their nature, fire safety design and risk management require a delicate balance between client needs and the stringent demands of local codes, legislation and the types of construction materials chosen.

EFLA provides integrated comprehensive services for all levels of risk analysis and management relating to risk to people, assets and services.

As risk management experts in projects and organizations, EFLA sets up a well-functioning risk management framework and helps implement it at every level. This is done by a structured and continuous process that can be applied in projects as well as in ongoing operations. 

EFLA provides services in land use planning and strategic environmental assessment, for municipalities and developers.

EFLA aids with the preparation of master, local and framework plans, conservation and solid waste management plans, and transportation.

In today's world, a constant flow of recyclables and waste materials comes from homes, companies and institutions. Both modern society and legislation call for waste reduction and increased recycling. 

EFLA offers an detailed analysis of economical, technical and environmental feasibility of the various methods of waste treatment and recycling.

According to Icelandic law, employers are responsible for making a written plan for the workplace, based on risk assessment for occupational safety and health.

EFLA is a leading consultant in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and in the calculation of both ecological and carbon footprints for products and services. 

EFLA's experts have established experience in a wide array of LCA projects within different sectors, including the building, energy, transport, industry, food, fisheries and waste sectors.

Companies are responsible for their own environmental impact as well as the health and safety of their employees. Companies that work systematically towards environmental, health and safety management can create a stronger image among employees, stakeholders and the public, as well as achieving financial benefits for the companies.

Harnessing the latest in geographical information systems (GIS) technology, EFLA provides expert consultancy in all aspects of GIS and geodesy, providing grids, maps and coordinates both for clients and other divisions of the company.

When designing control systems for the aluminium and other heavy industries, personal safety is often thought to be the most important aspect of the control system design.

EFLA has provided telecommunications companies, power companies, municipalities, etc. services in the field of fibre optic systems and related projects.

EFLA has participated in fibre optic projects, large and small, all over Iceland in recent years.

EFLA has provided engineering, technical and consulting services to the Icelandic fishing industry for decades. The company has provided specialized solutions to the fisheries and pisciculture in Iceland that are in line with technological developments.

In mechanical process unit design, EFLA's services range from consultation and benchmarking to unit design and best practice solutions for the industrial environment, to maintaining sustainability and curtailing climate change.

The Energy Forecast Committee has for decades prepared energy forecasts for all main energy sources used in Iceland such as electricity, geothermal and fossil fuels.

EFLA has used the software SoundPLAN since 1999 to map noise levels. The software allows model construction of noise sources and distribution of sound, to create noise maps and cross-sections with or without mitigation measures.

3-D visualization and virtual reality are a great way to simplify communication and connect with customers.

Buildings of all types and sizes require an efficient management system that facilitates smooth operation and efficiency in daily use. 

The needs can vary considerably from one facility to another, depending on whether the focus is on environmental control, access or security systems.

EFLA can offer broad service in the field of industrial control systems and automation solutions for various industries, including the aluminium, power plants, manufacturing and utilities industries.

Facility and maintenance consultation is a major part of EFLA's work. High importance is placed on renovation and preservation of cultural value of older buildings and structures.

Telecommunications form the basis of all operational equipment to ensure that computer systems are of maximum benefit to the users. Specialised electrical systems are increasingly becoming a larger part of construction projects.

EFLA laboratory conducts comprehensive monitoring measurements and analyses on water, e.g. in effluent from food industry, cooling and discharge water from industry and municipal sewage. 

We also perform analyses on air quality, moisture and mould in buildings, gas measurements from landfills and pollution and nutrients in soil.

EFLA has been involved in various design of street lighting systems, including for walkways, highways, bridges, underpasses, tunnels and more. 

EFLA has designed and supervised new street lighting systems, as well as strengthened existing systems in various conditions.

The importance of traffic safety has risen in recent years, and today, the accepted view is that everyone is entitled to safety whether travelling by car, foot, bicycle or public transport. 

EFLA places strong emphasis on traffic safety in all transportation projects and offers various road safety services.

Interdisciplinary engineering is a natural part of most tasks in pavement engineering. Therefore, it is necessary to have employees with various academic backgrounds and experience that together achieve good overall solutions.

EFLA focuses on making public transport safer and more effective, as is crystallized in the company's public transport design and solutions. 

These measures contribute to increased use of public transport, but that mode of transportation is known to have a positive impact on social and environmental factors.

Consultation regarding indoor air quality is relevant for design of new buildings and for improvement in buildings already in use.

EFLA's Wind Energy team offers a comprehensive one-stop range service in evaluating wind energy, from the feasibility assessment, to construction, grid connection and operation.

Geothermal Energy is one of the most reliable sustainable and renewable energy source available today. The knowledge on utilization of geothermal energy for both electrical production as well as district heating, and other direct usage has been building up rapidly in Iceland and abroad for the last decades. 

EFLA is one of the world's few engineering consulting firms with decades of experience in harnessing this rapidly emerging but technologically demanding energy source.

EFLA has decades of experience in the design of aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective transmission lines gained while working on projects in over 20 countries. EFLA's specialists provide comprehensive consultancy in the field of the transmission line design.

EFLA strives to contribute to a clean and healthy environment in buildings, improving the performance and health of the building users. 

With significant increase in bicycle traffic, cyclists need to be separated from other road users, both vehicles and pedestrians. Infrastructure that provides a full-service solution for cyclists must be safe for all road users.

EFLA's acoustics and noise control team offers a wide selection of consulting services, including the acoustic design of new buildings and refurbishment of those already in use, internal and external noise measurements. 

INSTA 800:2010 Certified supervision – Cleaning quality is a measuring system for assessment and ration of cleaning quality.

INSTA is a Nordic cleaning standard where the quality is measured in standardized inspections. 

EFLA offers a comprehensive one-stop range service in design of hydropower projects, from the initial feasibility assessment, to commissioning and operation. 

The rapid development of smart building technology has resulted in electrical systems accounting for increasingly larger proportions of project budgets. In turn, this has created a pressing need among engineers to achieve a balance between technological innovation and financial practicality while maintaining creativity.

EFLA is proud of its reliable and professional advice in all fields of environmental engineering. EFLA's experts work above and under ground level, in urban and regional planning, in nature conservation and in geotechnics and geology.

The aim of sustainable design and assessment is to reduce environmental impacts of the built environment, create a more productive and healthy indoor environment and lower maintenance demand.

EFLA employs licenced BREEAM assessors and BREEAM accredited professionals who provide consultancy on sustainability assessments and certifications.

Tunnels are extensive projects, where coordination is the key to get the best technical solutions. EFLA has been involved in various designs of tunnels, including hydro tunnels for hydropower plants to road tunnels, underwater tunnels and others that go through mountains, through hard rock or through demanding geological conditions.

In transportation planning, EFLA has worked on everything from small to large projects, to organize traffic of cars, pedestrians and cyclists. 

When planning and structuring areas for public transport, parking spaces, internal traffic and access control must be considered.

Sound foundations are essential to almost any construction. 

EFLA provides a first-class services in this specialised field no matter the scale or complexity of the project. 

Ports are pivotal nodes in the global multimodal transport system, and function as logistics centers for the flow of containers, cargo, and passengers. They are favorite locations for value-added activities wherein industries operate. Ports have prominent status in the supply chain and economy of countries.

EFLA has worked on several new steel and concrete bridges for the Norwegian and Icelandic Road Administrations as well as Icelandic municipalities over the last few years. Some of these bridges are currently under construction. 

Shared experience from Iceland and Norway has enhanced the working procedures of the EFLA bridge group and the team members are active in international collaboration and development of analysis tools.

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a legally required process which aims to ensure systematic analysis of the environmental impacts of development projects. Well managed EIA can reduce the developer's risk and enhance his or her reputation.

EFLA works closely with investors, entrepreneurs and others in evaluating and planning building projects. 

Structures such as buildings, roads, airports, bridges etc., need management and careful planning when building, modifying or maintaining. 

As EFLA by itself is a large engineering company with many engineering fields we are experienced in managing complicated projects covering many engineering disciplines. 

Reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is essential for modern society. 

EFLA is a leading consultant in all aspects of both freshwater and wastewater.

Extensive experience in construction has provided EFLA with comprehensive expertise in the analysis and design of structures, ranging from apartment buildings and other domestic dwellings to large-scale commercial and industrial buildings.

EFLA has a flexible approach to contract forms and focuses on the client's needs. 

EFLA takes part in aerodrome designs, gives environmental impact advice, monitors the condition of the wearing courses (asphalt concrete), supervises installations of asphalt concrete on runways and consults on sound and noise distribution for aerodromes.

One cornerstone of ISO 14001 environmental management system is compliance to environmental laws and other requirements. Environmental compliance audits help organizations to achieve relevant requirements as well as to improve their pollution prevention performance.

EFLA's environmental specialists can conduct environmental compliance audits for organizations to point out its environmental performance.