Are you searching for a commercial electrician in Edmonton who makes even the most complex projects feel simple? At Karlen-Kada, our design-build electrical solutions bring together decades of expertise, customer-first service, and seamless project management. Keep reading to learn more about our design-build services, including a spotlight on one of our key projects.
What Does “Design-Build” Mean?
Generally, opting for a “design-build” project means that one contractor will handle every element of your electrical project. Instead of hiring separate designers, engineers, and contractors, a design-build team like Karlen-Kada will effortlessly navigate everything from electrical design to permitting to final installation.
The 5 Stages of Design-Build Electrical Projects
Whether you’re upgrading an existing space or building something from the ground up, our commercial electricians can handle every aspect of your electrical design, permitting, and installation. Here’s how our process works:
- First Consultation: Once you contact us, we’ll schedule a meeting to discuss essential details about your project, including what your building will be used for. Whether you are building a hotel, shopping complex, or industrial warehouse, the end goal of the space will inform key elements of our electrical design.
- Utility Assessment and Initial Budgeting: Next, we assess the utility requirements for your building, including location and size. We’ll create a timeline, design, and rough budget depending on your needs.
- Additional Systems Integration: Our commercial electricians don’t stop with lightbulbs and outlets—we’ll also consider the electrical requirements of other important systems in your building. This might include communication services, mechanical systems, and life safety requirements.
- Final Lighting Design: What kind of interior and exterior lighting will your building need? Is there a certain style, colour palette, or aesthetic that you are looking for? We’ll discuss these details with you and finalize your lighting layout.
- Permitting and Installation: Once your final plans have been stamped by our engineer and permits have been approved, our commercial electricians can get to work. After initial installation, we’ll also conduct thorough inspections to ensure everything operates properly and is compliant with local building codes
When you partner with Karlen-Kada, your project will benefit from over 50 years of expert commercial electrician experience. Interested in learning more about our electrical solutions for new builds? Contact our team today!
Case Study: Lighting a Unique Shopping Centre in Central Edmonton
From hotels to industrial warehouses, the Karlen-Kada team has played a large part in some of Edmonton’s best developments. For example, we completed the electrical design and installation for a unique and one-of-a-kind shopping centre located in the heart of Edmonton. This building has individual facades inspired by European architecture that required individual lighting systems. For this project, the Karlen-Kada team assisted with the following:
- Designing specialized exterior lighting layouts that accentuated the unique architectural facades.
- Installing all electrical, communications, and fire protection systems
- Working with municipal contacts to ensure our system met code requirements.
- Offering comprehensive warranties on our electrical installation to guarantee long-term performance
- Building long-term relationships and providing 24/7 post-occupancy support.
Let’s Build Something Great Together
Ready to transform your building with Edmonton’s best commercial electrician? Local developers and building owners choose us for our expert project management, long-standing partnerships, and future-minded designs. With Karlen-Kada, one call does it all. Contact us today to get started!