Colorado-based electrical contractor continues to earn significant local and national projects

Westminster, CO (February 2012) – Northern Electric, Inc. (www.northernelec.com) is proud to announce that the company was awarded the electrical construction and special systems installation contract for the new, $173 million Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.  The electrical contract is valued at $16 million and includes a joint venture with Marrs Electric of Tulsa, OK and Springdale, AR.  The electrical work encompasses a complete electrical installation, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and special systems within the new 425,000 square foot, eight story facility.  MJ Harris Inc. of Birmingham, AL is the general contractor for the project.

“Northern Electric continues to earn significant projects within the healthcare industry, and we’re looking forward to fulfilling the important electrical and special systems needs on behalf of the new Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center,” said Al Fisher, President of Northern Electric.  “The needs of healthcare facilities have become more complex over the years, and Northern Electric is confident that we have the professionals and knowledge necessary to meet the specialized demands of this important industry.”

The Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will transform the delivery of healthcare in that region.  The new hospital will offer 250 private rooms, the expansion and addition of important healthcare services, enhanced technology and easier accessibility.  It will also include new health services such as neurosurgery and expanded emergency room and cardiac care services.  It is scheduled for completion by early 2013.

Colorado-based electrical contractor continues to earn
significant local and national projects

Westminster, CO (February 2012) – Northern Electric, Inc. (www.northernelec.com) is proud to announce that the company was recently awarded the electrical construction contract for the new Gulfstream Building “Y” in Savannah, GA, on behalf of the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.  The building will total 370,000 square feet, and will be located adjacent to the Savannah Airport.  KBR Building Group (formerly BE&K) is the general contractor.

Northern Electric’s work will include the installation of various electrical and special systems including high and medium voltage distribution systems, chiller power, an emergency generator distribution and backup system, high efficiency high bay lighting, complete door access controls and security, CCTV, WiFi, and a complex underfloor trench system to facilitate compressed air, power and data systems.  The building will be used to manufacture and assemble customized small to large size corporate jet aircraft for use throughout the world.

“As the premier electrical and special systems contractor, Northern Electric is proud to be able to work on our newest project in the aerospace industry on behalf of the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and KBR Building Group,” said Al Fisher, President of Northern Electric.  “We are committed to providing all of our clients with the most professional electrical contracting services possible and doing all we can to help them to succeed.  Our work here will further reflect that fact.”

The national healthcare publication raises the industry’s awareness of special systems in their recent issue

Westminster, CO (February 2012) – Northern Electric, Inc. (NEI;  www.northernelec.com) is pleased to announce that an article by company president Al Fisher was featured in a recent issue of Facility Care Magazine, a national publication for the healthcare industry. The article highlighted special system installations and their importance to the construction of new healthcare facilities.

The article is available by contacting Northern Electric, which can provide a link.

“I’m pleased that Facility Care Magazine invited me to contribute the article and write about how special systems can contribute to the construction of outstanding medical buildings and help to improve healthcare in general,” said Fisher.  “Special systems provide faster access to information, more building services control, higher security standards – all resulting in more efficiency in operations and quicker reaction time to life critical and emergency situations.  Being able to deliver our message to the medical industry, in a way that was relevant to healthcare providers, hopefully helped raise awareness of the value of special systems.” 

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Colorado-based electrical contractor earns the prestigious recognition from Colorado Biz Magazine, ahead of scores of other nominee

Westminster, CO (October, 2011) – Northern Electric, Inc. (www.northernelec.com) is proud to announce that the company was recently selected as a “2011 Colorado Top Company” by Colorado Biz Magazine.  The company was named as one of only three finalists in the Real Estate and Construction category of the prestigious awards competition, ahead of scores of other nominees.  The competition was based on companies’ financial performance, community involvement and outstanding achievements as a business.

“There are an incredible number of outstanding companies throughout Colorado, and it’s a tremendous honor to be recognized in this way,” said Al Fisher, President of Northern Electric.  “It further confirms that the vision we have for Northern Electric is continuing to lead us in the right direction and helping us to continue to succeed.  We have an outstanding team of top performers, who all share in helping our company to continue to grow and to thrive.”

Some of the things that Northern Electric was recognized for includes the company’s financial performance; its work with a foundation working to support victims of Spinal Muscular Atrophy; its professional work on major new construction projects across the nation and its ongoing innovation to help clients save time and money on projects.