What DP Electric, Inc. does

DP Electric, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned commercial electrical contractor headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1990 by Dan Puente. The company provides end-to-end electrical construction services across six integrated service lines — Preconstruction/Design Assist, Installation & Build, BIM/VDC (up to LOD 450), Prefabrication, Special Projects Division (sub-$5M scopes and 24/7 service), and Instrumentation & Controls — to general contractors, project owners, and facility managers in Arizona and Texas. Core verticals served include mission-critical data centers, healthcare, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, aviation, commercial and hospitality, and civic/public works; notable engagements span PHX Sky Harbor Terminal 4 South Concourse, the 1M+ SF Central Station mixed-use development, Phoenix Children's Hospital Arrowhead, a confidential multi-scope semiconductor fab, and Amazon's 1.2M SF Mesa fulfillment center.

The company's technical differentiators center on an in-house BIM/VDC modeling function integrated with a prefabrication shop and a NavVis VLX3 mobile LiDAR scanning workflow (dual 32-layer LiDAR with SLAM) that enables constructible design assist, clash detection, and field-versus-model discrepancy checks to reduce rework. A dedicated 15-person safety team supports industry-leading safety metrics (EMR of 0.59, DART rate 110% lower than national average, TRIR 84% lower), and a 4-year NCCER-accredited apprenticeship — DP University, housed in a 20,000 SF training center — produces company-native field electricians. DP Electric holds the BCSP Diamond Level Partner designation, claimed as the only privately held electrical contractor worldwide with that status.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis via lump-sum, hard-bid, CMAR, and negotiated contracts with general contractors and direct project owners, with project sizes ranging from under $5M service and tenant-improvement work to large mission-critical builds. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by a Director of Business Development, with the majority of work sourced from repeat GC and owner relationships across the Southwest region; the firm completed its transition to 100% ESOP ownership in 2024 and operates from Arizona (Tempe HQ) and Texas (Austin regional HQ, plus Dallas-Fort Worth).

Name

DP Electric, Inc.

Legal name

DP Electric, Inc.

Website

https://dpelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DP Electric is a 100% employee-owned, Arizona-based commercial electrical contractor delivering preconstruction, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, installation, I&C, and 24/7 service for data centers, healthcare, semiconductor, aviation, and mixed-use projects across Arizona and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Electrical Contracting

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Electrical construction services
• BIM VDC modeling
• Data center electrical
• Preconstruction design assist

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Commercial Electrical Construction: Primary revenue from large-scale commercial electrical construction projects including installation, build-out, and complex systems delivery for data centers, healthcare, semiconductor, aviation, and commercial developments. Project sizes range from small scopes ($5M and under) through major mission-critical builds. Revenue is earned through lump-sum or cost-plus construction contracts with general contractors and project owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DP Electric, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned commercial electrical contractor delivering full-scope electrical construction services—from preconstruction/design assist and BIM/VDC modeling through installation, prefabrication, and 24/7 service—for large-scale, complex projects in data centers, healthcare, semiconductor, aviation, and commercial developments across Arizona and Texas.

Product overview

DP Electric, Inc. is a commercial electrical contractor offering a unified suite of construction services rather than a software product. The company's service portfolio includes six interconnected service lines: Preconstruction/Design Assist (planning and budgeting), Installation & Build (core electrical construction), BIM/VDC (virtual design and modeling), Prefabrication (in-shop component assembly), Special Projects Division (small-scope builds and 24/7 service), and Instrumentation & Controls (complex industrial systems). These services are supported by DP University, the company's internal NCCER-accredited apprenticeship and training program. The company primarily serves Arizona and Texas markets across sectors including mission critical/data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, education, commercial, hospitality, and civic/public works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DP University: In-house four-year NCCER-accredited apprenticeship program and training center for employee development, featuring two classrooms and a hands-on training lab.
• Special Projects Division

Products and services

• Preconstruction/Design Assist Preconstruction services providing accurate budgets, constructability reviews, and proactive solutions to reduce risk and drive value through early collaboration with owners and project partners. Targeted at general contractors, project owners, and developers planning complex commercial builds.
• Installation & Build Full electrical installation and construction services delivered by in-house trained electricians with experienced field leadership and field-tested processes. For general contractors and project owners on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• BIM/VDC (Building Information Modeling / Virtual Design & Construction) Advanced modeling and virtual design services including clash detection, design assist, LOD 450 detailed models, and prefab integration to improve coordination and reduce rework. For project teams needing constructible design solutions.
• Prefabrication In-shop assembly of critical electrical components including conduit racks, branch wiring, panels, lighting assemblies, underground work, and full skids in a controlled environment to improve quality, safety, and installation speed.
• Special Projects Division (SPD) Flexible division handling smaller-scale builds under $5 million, fast-track projects with direct owner engagement, and ongoing maintenance and emergency electrical services available 24/7. For building owners, facility managers, and project owners needing smaller scopes or rapid response.
• Instrumentation & Controls Specialized installation, calibration, and integration of control systems for complex environments including water treatment, manufacturing, and heavy industrial facilities, with process automation and commissioning support. Includes full-time I&C technicians and MSHA-qualified technicians.
• DP University In-house four-year NCCER-accredited apprenticeship program with two classrooms and a hands-on training lab, providing free education and career development for DP Electric employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• DART rate 110% lower than the national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marketplace ChaplainssupportingOthers · 1 January 2024DP Electric partnered with Marketplace Chaplains to provide 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families. The partnership brings over five full-time workplace caregivers who visit job sites and offices to offer support for personal or professional concerns. This collaboration supports DP Electric's commitment to employee well-being and mental health, aligning with company core values.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a large, privately held electrical and integrated systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical markets. Highly comparable to DP Electric in services mix (commercial electrical, prefabrication, BIM/VDC, mission-critical data centers) and scale.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the U.S., with strong commercial, data center, and renewable energy practices. Closely comparable to DP Electric on mission-critical focus, BIM/prefab capabilities, and private ownership.
• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is a privately held commercial and industrial electrical contractor operating across the western U.S. Highly comparable to DP Electric in size, commercial/industrial mix, and preconstruction/prefab delivery model.
• Cupertino Electric: Cupertino Electric is a large private electrical contractor specializing in data centers, semiconductor, and commercial projects. Highly relevant given DP Electric's mission-critical data center and semiconductor fab exposure.
• IES Holdings: IES Holdings is a publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Closest public peer for benchmarking on electrical contracting economics, mission-critical mix, and scale.
• Morrow-Meadows Corporation: Morrow-Meadows is a large private commercial electrical contractor with strong mission-critical and industrial practices. Comparable in size, ownership structure (private), and emphasis on complex commercial work.
• O'Connell Electric Company: O'Connell Electric is a privately held regional electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers in the Northeast U.S. Comparable in size, service mix, and private ownership, though operating in a different region.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is a publicly traded Fortune 500 provider of electrical and mechanical construction, energy, and facilities services. A broader incumbent with similar end-market exposure but national scale and integrated mechanical/electrical delivery.
• MYR Group: MYR Group is a publicly traded specialty contractor serving electrical construction markets including commercial, industrial, and transmission/distribution. A broader incumbent with overlapping commercial electrical work, though heavier T&D weighting.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is the largest publicly traded infrastructure construction firm, with utility and energy-focused EPC services. A broader incumbent in electrical and energy infrastructure, relevant for power/utility exposure, though much larger and more utility-heavy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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