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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated November 8, 2000
included in Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
September 30, 2000, and to all references to our Firm included in this Form S-4
Registration Statement.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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Houston, Texas
July 9, 2001