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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.8



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     We hereby consent to the incorporation of our report, dated April 23, 1999,
on the financial statements of Tesla Power and Automation, Inc. by reference 
into Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4
(File No. 333-75139).



                                                 BROCKMANN, ARMOUR & CO. LLC
 

Denver, Colorado
May 5, 1999