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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.8



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As 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. 3 to Form S-4 (File No. 333-75139) and to all references to our
firm.



                                                 BROCKMANN, ARMOUR & CO. LLC


Denver, Colorado
May 26, 1999