by Jeff Barefoot | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our team recently completed a Design Build engagement on a new restaurant, The Lodge Kitchen and Bar, which is now open in Hillhurst. This was a design-build project with a rapid delivery schedule, and our team worked alongside the owner and their GC, Chandos. Due to...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Custom Electric attended the SAIT Career Fair on Wednesday afternoon. Our team was well represented by Philip Etheridge, Custom’s Vice President of Operations, and Ryan Peterson (pictured), one of Custom’s Commercial Project Managers. Attendance at the event was...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our residential department has had a busy start to 2023! Single-family and multi-family home starts have remained strong, and we’ve seen an increase in custom home starts. Planning and estimating activities in our office continue to be very busy while our crews braved...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
This confidential client data centre project has been fast-paced and technically challenging, and Custom’s team has delivered! The project is a little over 90% complete, progressing as planned, and feedback from the client has been glowing. Additionally, the team is...
by Jeff Barefoot | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Mar 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations Ashton! Custom Electric is proud to announce Ashton’s completion of the Electrical Gold Seal Certification with a specialization in Supervision. Of Custom’s over 350 electricians on staff, many have completed the GSC and other certifications. Ashton...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations Tolson! Custom Electric is proud to announce Tolson’s completion of the Professional Electrical Contractor (PEC) designation program. On staff, Custom has approximately ten electricians who have completed or are completing the designation. Tolson...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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....
by Jeff Barefoot | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
In partnership with the Dome Facilities Association (DFA) and spearheaded by members of the sports community, The City of Calgary is building an air-supported dome over Encana Field’s artificial turf at Shouldice Athletic Park. The project is an exciting addition to...
by Jeff Barefoot | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jul 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jul 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of Calgary’s recent landmark building renovations is the Delta Hotel at Calgary’s International Airport (YYC). The hotel has been around for over four decades, and now, it’s undergoing a full renovation. The hotel’s 288 suites on all 6 floors are being renovated,...
by Jeff Barefoot | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Custom Electric is proud to recognize the hard work of our employees at the Lynnbrooke Manor Apartment Complex construction project. Overcoming supply chain and labour shortage issues, the entire Lynnbrooke team has shown great resiliency and commitment as they press...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
A second group of Custom Electric supervisors has enrolled in Results’ Building Leaders Program (BLP). BLP is an excellent leadership development program that builds upon existing skills to increase capabilities and further professional development, which directly...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recently, Maria Concon and Jade Stanford joined Custom Electric’s team in the roles of Intermediate Purchaser and Summer Student, respectively. Maria is a Civil Engineering Technologist with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Before joining Custom...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that Custom Electric provides full-service Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) solutions? We specialize in design, equipment procurement, installation, and service for EVCSs including residential, commercial, and municipal applications. Call us...
