Name

Wilson Construction Company

Legal name

Wilson Construction Company

Website

https://wilsonconst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Construction Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead Transmission Line EPC (HV/EHV) (EUAEABAA), Transmission Line Construction (Overhead & Underground) (IMAFAHAA), Overhead Distribution Line Construction (MV/LV) (EUAEACAA), Cable Installation & Construction Services (trenching, duct banks, HDD, pulling, cable laying) (EUADADAI)

Keywords

• Electric utility construction
• Transmission line construction
• Distribution line services
• Substation construction
• Helicopter line construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Canby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Utility Construction Services: Wilson generates revenue through project-based contracts for electric utility construction services. Projects include transmission line construction, distribution construction, underground construction, substation construction, helicopter services, environmental services, and foundation services. Revenue is earned through engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts as well as construction-only agreements with major utility customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Wilson Construction Company provides electric utility construction services, including the building of transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations for utility customers. The company supports its field work with a dedicated helicopter fleet used for aerial line construction and conductor stringing, and operates Wilson University, an in-house training facility for developing skilled line workers.

Product overview

Wilson Construction Company is an electric utility construction firm that operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company offers seven integrated service lines — Transmission Construction (115kV–500kV overhead), Distribution Construction, Underground Construction (up to 345kV), Substation Construction (up to 500kV), Helicopter Services (fleet of 12 MD 500 series helicopters), Environmental Services, and Foundation Services — that are designed to work together on complex infrastructure projects. This self-performed, multi-disciplinary approach allows Wilson to deliver full-cycle EPC (engineer, procure, construct) solutions for utility clients across the United States. The company was acquired by Quanta Services in Q4 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission Line Construction Construction of high-voltage transmission lines for electric utilities, including helicopter-assisted aerial line work and conductor stringing.
• Distribution Line Construction Construction and maintenance of electric distribution lines serving investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and public power providers.
• Substation Construction Construction of electrical substations for electric utility customers, supporting transmission and distribution networks.
• Helicopter-Assisted Aerial Line Construction Specialty aerial construction service using the company's helicopter fleet to perform line work and conductor stringing in difficult terrain not accessible by ground-based crews.
• Wilson University Line Worker Training In-house training program that develops skilled line workers to support the company's field deployment capacity.

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MasTec: Large publicly traded infrastructure construction peer (NYSE: MTZ) with significant electric T&D, substation, and utility-scale renewable interconnection work; competes head-to-head with Wilson on major utility RFPs across the western US.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Public infrastructure construction peer (NYSE: PRIM) operating across power, utility, pipeline, and civil segments — competes with Wilson in T&D and utility-scale construction, particularly in the western US.
• Henkels & McCoy: Privately held engineering and construction firm specializing in electric T&D, gas distribution, and telecom infrastructure — directly comparable to Wilson in capabilities, customer type, and project delivery model.
• Pike Electric: Specialty electrical contractor focused on electric distribution, transmission, and storm response (now part of MasTec). Highly comparable operating model with utility customers overlapping Wilson's roster.
• Irby Construction: Quanta Services subsidiary specializing in overhead and underground electric T&D construction across the southern and western US; directly comparable peer with similar customer mix and project delivery approach.
• MYR Group: Specialty electrical construction firm (NASDAQ: MYRG) focused on transmission, distribution, substation, and commercial/industrial electrical work — a direct competitor on the same utility customer roster as Wilson.
• Sturgeon Electric: Quanta Services subsidiary offering electric T&D, substation, and commercial electrical services in the western US — directly comparable to Wilson in scope, customer type, and geographies (and now a sister company post-acquisition).

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with significant transmission, substation, and utility infrastructure practice — competes with Wilson on EPC pursuits for IOUs and public utility districts.
• Quanta Services: NYSE-listed parent and largest US infrastructure solutions provider with $28.48B FY2025 revenue. Quanta's Electric Infrastructure Solutions segment directly overlaps Wilson's T&D, substation, and underground transmission services, and Quanta acquired Wilson in Q4 2025.
• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction services firm (NYSE: EME) with utility, industrial, and commercial exposure; overlaps Wilson in substations and electrical infrastructure construction, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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