What Gaylor Electric does

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is a privately held, Indiana-founded national design-build electrical contractor operating across 15 offices in 7 states with more than 3,500 employees. Founded in 1984 by John Gaylor around a merit-shop philosophy, the firm serves enterprise customers in commercial, industrial/manufacturing, healthcare, data center, distribution, alternative energy, food processing, education, entertainment, and municipal/government segments. Named logos include Amazon, Toyota, GE Aviation, PepsiCo, Nestle, Nike/XPO, IKEA, Riley Children's Hospital, Meijer, and confidential hyperscale data-center operators.

The company runs five integrated service lines: Electrical Construction (design-build project delivery, lump-sum and cost-plus contracts), Engineering & Virtual Design (in-house BIM/3D clash-detection), Innovation & Manufacturing (prefabrication across three Production Innovation Centers totaling 148,000 sq ft in Indiana, North Carolina, and Georgia), a 24/7 on-demand service department, and a Utility Division for high-voltage infrastructure. Technology centers on BIM-led virtual design, modular prefabrication, and a Business Intelligence platform supporting data-driven decision-making; the firm also developed a proprietary Whip Cart for data-center electrical testing.

Gaylor Electric is the only two-time recipient of Associated Builders and Contractors' Contractor of the Year, an ENR Top 10 Midwest and Top 600 National contractor, and the winner of ABC's 2026 National Health and Safety Pinnacle Award (one of only 59 firms nationwide). Revenue is earned almost exclusively through direct enterprise field sales and project-based contracts, with no channel partners or resellers. Educational infrastructure (Gaylor University with 600+ Bridge LMS courses, ABC apprenticeships, and The Crossing high-school integrated program) functions as a strategic differentiator.

Name

Gaylor Electric

Legal name

Gaylor Electric, Inc.

Website

https://gaylor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gaylor Electric is a privately held, national design-build electrical contractor founded in 1984 and headquartered in Indianapolis. It delivers prefabrication-enabled electrical construction, BIM-based engineering, 24/7 service, and utility work across 15 offices in 7 states to enterprise customers in data center, healthcare, industrial, commercial, distribution, and alternative-energy markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Design-build electrical contracting
• Commercial electrical installation
• Industrial electrical services
• Electrical prefabrication manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction (Design-Build): Gaylor Electric generates revenue through project-based design-build electrical construction services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, and other sectors. Projects range from small fast-paced builds to multi-million-dollar multi-year engagements. Revenue is earned through lump-sum or cost-plus construction contracts.
2. 24/7 On-Demand Electrical Service: Gaylor Electric provides round-the-clock electrical service including emergency response, maintenance, sustainability upgrades (LED, EV charging, energy audits), building systems, safety compliance, and resilience services (generator maintenance, infrared scanning, power quality). Revenue is generated through service contracts and per-incident service orders.
3. Utility Division: Gaylor Electric's Utility Division handles high voltage infrastructure including design, installation, and testing of new utility systems, overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, transformer and substation construction, and emergency storm response. Revenue is project and contract-based.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Gaylor Electric is a national design-build electrical contractor that plans, engineers, prefabricates, installs, and services electrical systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, distribution, alternative energy, food processing, education, entertainment, and municipal projects. Its integrated delivery model combines in-house BIM/virtual design, three Production Innovation Centers for prefabricated assemblies, a 24/7 on-demand service department, and a Utility Division for high-voltage infrastructure, serving projects from small fast-paced builds to multi-million-dollar multi-year engagements.

Product overview

Gaylor Electric is a National Contractor of Excellence offering a unified portfolio of electrical construction and support services. The core offering consists of five integrated service lines: Electrical Construction (design-build project delivery), Engineering & Virtual Design (BIM and 3D coordination), Innovation & Manufacturing (prefabrication through three Production Innovation Centers totaling 148,000 square feet), 24/7 Service Department (emergency response and ongoing facility support), and Utility Division (high voltage infrastructure). The company operates across commercial, industrial, healthcare, distribution, alternative energy, food processing, education, data center, entertainment, and municipal sectors, serving clients nationwide through 15 offices across seven states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gaylor University: Internal education and training program providing courses for professional and personal development, including apprenticeship programs and internships.

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Complete design-build electrical construction services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, distribution, alternative energy, food processing, education, entertainment, and municipal projects, ranging from small fast-paced builds to multi-million-dollar multi-year projects, delivered through a 15-office, 7-state national footprint.
• Engineering & Virtual Design In-house engineering and virtual design services using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D modeling to integrate modular construction with real-time field application and identify and eliminate conflicts before construction begins, minimizing rework and delays.
• Innovation & Manufacturing (Prefabrication) Prefabrication and modular assembly capabilities across three Production Innovation Centers located in Noblesville, IN (50,000 sq ft); Mooresville, NC (33,000 sq ft); and Atlanta, GA (65,000 sq ft), producing skids, duct bank assemblies, electrical modules, panel builds, power wall assemblies, and room packages for controlled and efficient field installation.
• 24/7 Service Department Round-the-clock on-demand electrical support including sustainability solutions (LED, EV charging, energy audits), building systems, safety compliance, and resilience services such as generator maintenance, infrared scanning, and power quality, delivered nationwide through a 24/7 service hotline.
• Utility Division High-voltage electrical services including design, installation, and testing of new utility systems; overhead and underground distribution systems; transformer and substation construction; emergency storm response; and power grid maintenance and repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• National Health and Safety Pinnacle Award — awarded to only 59 contractors nationwide (2026)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaylor Electric is a long-standing member and leader within ABC. CEO Chuck Goodrich served as past Chairman of the Board of Directors for National ABC. COO Rob Griffith is past Chair of the Indiana Apprentice Trust. Brad Foster completed the ABC Electrical Apprenticeship program. The partnership involves workforce development through ABC apprenticeship programs, participation in National Craft Championships, and recognition through ABC awards including Eagle Awards and National Health and Safety Pinnacle Awards.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple executive team members are Purdue alumni (Chuck Goodrich BS Building Construction Management; Rob Griffith degrees in Organizational Leadership and Supervision; Jeff Bryant BS; Jack Hineman Computer Technology). Chuck serves on the Executive Committee of the Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management. Gaylor Electric works with Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center on construction projects.
• Indiana Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChuck Goodrich is a member of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development's Region 5 Workforce Development Board, supporting workforce development initiatives aligned with Gaylor Electric's apprenticeship and training programs.
• Maeda CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Best Business Partner. Maeda Corporation is a general contractor for which Gaylor Electric has served as electrical subcontractor on construction projects.
• SkanskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaylor Electric received the Skanska Injury Free Environment Award, indicating successful partnership as electrical subcontractor on Skanska projects. Worked with Skanska on the HCA Capitol View project.
• Turner ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaylor Electric received Turner Construction's Subcontractor of the Year award, indicating successful electrical subcontracting relationship.
• ARCO MurrayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized as ARCO Murray's National Subcontractor of the Year, indicating successful partnership on national projects.
• Folds of HonorminorOthersCommunity partner through Gaylor Gives Back program. Gaylor Electric supports Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members.
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersCommunity partner through Gaylor Gives Back program. Gaylor Electric volunteers and supports Habitat for Humanity home building initiatives.
• Boys & Girls ClubsminorOthersCommunity partner through Gaylor Gives Back program, supporting youth development programs in local communities.
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersCommunity partner through Gaylor Gives Back program, supporting heart health initiatives.
• David's WellminorOthersChuck Goodrich serves as Chair of David's Well, a nonprofit that provides clean drinking water in Panama. Gaylor Electric supports this international philanthropy initiative.
• PrevailminorOthersCommunity partner recognized as Outstanding Community Partner. Prevail provides advocacy and support services for crime victims.
• Riverview Health FoundationminorOthersChuck Goodrich is a board member of Riverview Health Foundation, a healthcare foundation serving the Noblesville community.
• Community Health FoundationminorOthersChuck Goodrich serves as a board member of Community Health Foundation, supporting local healthcare initiatives.
• ABC Indiana/Kentucky Apprenticeship BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeff Bryant (Director of Gaylor University) serves as Trustee on the ABC Indiana/Kentucky Apprenticeship Board, promoting merit shop philosophy through education. Rob Griffith serves as Chair for the ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter Board in 2024.
• The Crossing School of Business & EntrepreneurshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaylor Electric partners with The Crossing, an integrated high school education program. Students split time between classroom instruction and hands-on experience at Gaylor's Noblesville campus adjacent to the Production & Innovation Center. Students graduate into Gaylor Electric's apprenticeship program or summer internships. In May 2026, 10 students were recognized at a Graduation and Signing Day ceremony.
• Bridge Learning Management System (by Anthology)coreTechnology or IntegrationGaylor University uses the Bridge LMS platform to deliver over 600 on-demand courses for employee professional and personal development. The platform supports registration for live classes, webinars, and career pathway tracking.
• Fidelity InvestmentsminorOthersGaylor Electric uses Fidelity Investments to manage 401(k) contributions for employees, providing traditional and Roth 401(k) options and plan advisor services.
• Workforce ChaplainsminorOthersGaylor Electric partners with Workforce Chaplains to provide spiritual care and emotional support as a complimentary benefit to all employees. Chaplains offer confidential, nondenominational support for grief, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues.
• The Standard (Employee Assistance Program)minorOthersGaylor Electric provides an Employee Assistance Program through The Standard, offering confidential care for stress, anxiety, depression, marital relationships, addiction, and life adjustments.
• SmartDollar (Ramsey Solutions)minorOthersSmartDollar, provided by Ramsey Solutions, is a complimentary financial wellness benefit for all Gaylor Electric employees to help eliminate debt, save for emergencies, create budgets, and achieve financial goals.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national electrical, engineering, and technology systems contractor with similar merit-shop DNA, prefabrication capabilities (in-house 'Engineering Manufacturing Assembly' centers), and design-build delivery across data center, industrial, and commercial markets — directly comparable in scale and service mix.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin is one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., with comparable in-house prefabrication (modular assembly centers), BIM/Virtual Design, mission-critical data center work, and a national footprint — a direct competitor in the same design-build electrical contracting space.
• IES Holdings (IES Commercial & Industrial): IES is a publicly traded electrical and mechanical contractor with comparable commercial/industrial/datacom exposure, including design-build electrical services for data centers and industrial facilities — a directly comparable public-market peer for sizing and benchmarking.
• MYR Group: MYR Group is a publicly traded specialty electrical construction services provider with similar commercial/industrial and utility electrical contracting services — provides a public-market valuation benchmark for an electrical contractor of similar scale.
• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is a national design-build electrical contractor with similar BIM/prefab capabilities, mission-critical data center work, and commercial/industrial focus — directly competitive in many of the same accounts and geographies.
• MMR Group: MMR Group is a privately held electrical and instrumentation contractor with comparable industrial/manufacturing electrical construction focus, design-build delivery, and similar multi-decade operating history — directly comparable as a privately held peer.
• Cache Valley Electric: Cache Valley Electric is a privately held electrical contractor with similar design-build capabilities and a comparable mix of commercial, industrial, and mission-critical data center construction — a relevant privately held peer.
• Facility Solutions Group (FSG): FSG is a privately held multi-trade specialty contractor with comparable design-build electrical services across commercial, industrial, and 24/7 service/maintenance verticals — directly competitive in the same horizontal electrical contracting space with similar self-performed model.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: EMCOR is a large publicly traded mechanical and electrical contracting conglomerate with multi-trade capabilities and a much broader portfolio — overlaps with Gaylor in commercial/industrial electrical construction and provides scale/context as a broader industry incumbent.
• Quanta Services: Quanta is the largest publicly traded utility infrastructure services firm with strong electrical T&D and renewable EPC exposure — overlaps with Gaylor's Utility Division and alternative energy work, but operates at significantly larger scale across a broader utility/pipeline portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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