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...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Custom Electric’s Industrial Team is proud to be providing electrical services for Modern Mining at their new Medicine Hat Immersion Facility. Modern’s schedule looks to bring the facility to be online as soon as possible. Custom’s proactive management of...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Please join Custom Electric in congratulating the Oliver East Team for the completion of Oliver East Tower. Oliver East is a 31-storey luxury residential tower located in Calgary’s belt line which will soon be the home of 403 families. Custom Electric is proud...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recently, some of our electricians at a current project in Calgary took a short break from their work to pose for the featured picture, which Custom Electric is proud to share with our followers. Traditionally, women have only comprised a small percentage of the...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recently, Ruback joined Custom Electric as an Intermediate Accountant. Ruback brings over six years of accounting experience and exposure in diversified organizations to Custom Electric. Ruback was most recently an accountant at Silverleaf Resources Inc. He is a...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know, Custom Electric’s Service Department offers complete electrical services across all industries and business sectors in Southern Alberta? Because we pride ourselves on providing the same top-tier service regardless of job size or scope, we have many...
by Jeff Barefoot | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week Custom Electric’s team celebrated with our OEA & trade partners as we lifted the last beam into place at a confidential project. Ryan Peterson, one of Custom’s Project Managers was on site for the impromptu ceremony. When complete, the...
