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URC Prefabricated Assemblies

URC Prefabricated Assemblies

Our team is full speed ahead at a laboratory renovation at Calgary’s University Research Centre.  The project is moving along quickly in a large part due to the excellent joint planning and execution of the electrical portion of the project between Custom’s...

Congratulations, Kevin Legge, on Your Retirement!

Congratulations, Kevin Legge, on Your Retirement!

After over twenty-three years of dedicated service, Kevin is retiring from Custom Electric. During his career with Custom Electric, Kevin established himself as a respected electrician, supervisor, and colleague. His friendly, can-do attitude and strong customer focus...

Great Delivery. Beautiful Results!

Great Delivery. Beautiful Results!

The Delta Hotel at Calgary’s International Airport was renovated in 2022, and the results are beautiful. Custom Electric is proud to have been a part of the project, which entailed full renovations to the hotel’s lobby, common areas, meeting areas, and guest rooms....

‘Tis the Season for Celebrating

‘Tis the Season for Celebrating

Custom Electric rounded out a very successful 2022 with celebrations. First, we celebrated and thanked the long-term service of 16 of our employees with ten years or more tenure with Custom Electric. Next, we celebrated our staff and the season at our annual Holiday...

Passing of Verne Kemble, Custom Electric Co-Founder

It is with deep sadness that Custom Electric announces the passing of Verne Kemble. Verne co-founded Custom Electric in 1970 and his vision for Custom was instrumental in shaping us into the company we are today. We're grateful for his vision, hard work, and...

Capella at University District Nearing Completion

Capella at University District Nearing Completion

Despite delays due to framing labour shortages early in the project, the project team doubled efforts to keep the project moving forward. And now it is nearing completion and almost sold out. Custom Electric is proud of our team for its commitment and dedication to...

Great Feedback from a Valued Edmonton Area Customer!

Great Feedback from a Valued Edmonton Area Customer!

Custom Electric is very pleased and proud of our people after recently receiving the following unsolicited email from one of our happy Edmonton area customers. "Dave Young and his couple guys that were here, were a great group. The guys did great work, were very...

Gripple Product Knowledge

Gripple Product Knowledge

Our Gripple representative, Chris Kennedy, recently dropped by our Calgary Fabrication facility to meet some of our electricians and pass on some Gripple product knowledge. Custom Electric has been using Gripple suspension solutions more frequently. Their product is...

Great Progress by our Edmonton Conveyor Crew

Great Progress by our Edmonton Conveyor Crew

Our conveyor crews complete conveyor installation projects at high-speed distribution warehouses for our customers across Central and Western Canada. Our lean and nimble crews deploy quickly to the location and will expertly complete highly technical conveyor...

Team Custom Electric Competes in the Canadian Death Race

Team Custom Electric Competes in the Canadian Death Race

Team Custom Electric traveled to Grande Cache last weekend to compete in one of the most grueling adventure races in North America, the Canadian Death Race. The team pushed each other and themselves through the race to the finish line and a successful finish. Sinister...

Proudly Serving Calgary International Airport 

Proudly Serving Calgary International Airport 

Custom Electric has completed many projects at Calgary International Airport (YYC) in recent years. Through our near-decade long relationship with YYC and project specific work, we have completed work for Calgary Airport Authority, WestJet, and Air Canada. Some of...

Welcome Carolyn Roth to Custom Electric!

Welcome Carolyn Roth to Custom Electric!

The latest addition to our team, Carolyn Roth has recently joined Custom Electric as an Accounts Payable Associate. Carolyn brings strong skills to the Custom team with over twenty years of job experience. Before joining Custom, Carolyn worked with ATB Financial,...