What Aldridge Electric does

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical and foundation construction contractor headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, with a 70+ year operating history. The company delivers complex infrastructure projects across nine primary markets: transportation (highways, bridges, transit, airports), substations, transmission and distribution, renewable energy (solar and wind interconnections), mission critical / data centers, foundation solutions (drilled shafts, caissons), industrial infrastructure, government and defense, and communications and technology. Aldridge serves federal, state, and local government agencies, investor-owned utilities, hyperscale data center operators, and emerging-mobility platforms — with named clients including ComEd, Pepco, CTA, WMATA, QTS, Greenlane, and Lyft.

The company's execution is anchored in a self-owned specialized equipment fleet (250-ton cranes, large-diameter drilling rigs) and a technology-enabled delivery model built around Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), BIM modeling, off-site prefabrication of electrical assemblies, and Trimble GPS/GNSS grade control systems. These capabilities support faster mobilization, smaller and safer on-site crews, and documented outcomes such as a 30 percent reduction in traffic impact through prefabrication and completion of major projects ahead of schedule. Aldridge holds an IIF (Incident and Injury-Free) safety culture that has produced zero-recordable-incident projects.

Aldridge generates revenue through project-based contracts awarded via competitive bidding — both as prime contractor and subcontractor — across government RFP processes, utility procurement, and private developer engagements. Contract values are not publicly disclosed and pricing is negotiated per project. The business is licensed in eight states and actively executes projects in 16+ states, supported by a traveling workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees. As a privately held firm, no public revenue, funding, or ownership details are available beyond its family-owned status.

Name

Aldridge Electric

Legal name

Aldridge Electric

Website

https://aldridgegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical and foundation contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects — including substations, transit systems, data centers, renewable interconnections, and EV charging — for utilities, government agencies, and private developers across 16+ U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Construction Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Substation EPC & construction (AIS/GIS, greenfield/brownfield) (EUADAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA), Underground transmission & distribution cable EPC (civil + cable install) (EUADAKAB), Overhead Distribution Line Construction (MV/LV) (EUAEACAA), Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG), Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Transmission infrastructure construction
• Substation construction services
• Foundation drilling solutions
• Data center electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Libertyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based contracts for electrical infrastructure installation including power distribution, transmission lines, substations, and electrical systems for transportation projects. Revenue is earned through awarded contracts as prime contractor or subcontractor on complex infrastructure projects.
2. Foundation Construction Services: Drilled shaft foundations, caisson installation, and specialized foundation work for bridges, transmission towers, and industrial structures. Includes specialized equipment fleet for large-diameter drilling operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor providing complete electrical and foundation construction services for complex infrastructure projects across the United States. The company serves as prime contractor or subcontractor on substations, transmission and distribution lines, bridges, highways, airports, transit systems, data centers, renewable energy facilities, and industrial sites. Service delivery is supported by Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), BIM modeling, off-site prefabrication, and an extensive specialized equipment fleet.

Product overview

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical contractor providing infrastructure construction services across multiple market sectors. Rather than a unified software product, the company offers a portfolio of specialized service capabilities including Transportation Infrastructure, Power Infrastructure (substations, transmission, distribution), Renewable Energy (solar, wind), Mission Critical/Data Centers, Foundation Solutions, Communications & Technology Infrastructure, and Industrial Infrastructure. The company differentiates through technology-enabled capabilities including Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Prefabrication services. Projects range from individual infrastructure components (specific substations, data centers, EV charging installations) to comprehensive electrical construction packages across transportation, power, and industrial sectors throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Infrastructure Services Electrical construction services for transportation projects including highways, bridges, airports, and transit systems, serving transit authorities, airport authorities, and state departments of transportation.
• Substations Substation construction services for power grid infrastructure including GIS substation upgrades and collector substations, serving investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and renewable energy developers.
• Transmission & Distribution Transmission line and distribution electrical construction services for power grid infrastructure, serving utilities requiring grid modernization and renewable energy integration.
• Renewable Energy Services Solar, wind, and renewable energy infrastructure installation including solar farms, wind farm substations, and interconnect facilities, serving renewable energy developers and utilities.
• Mission Critical / Data Center Services Electrical infrastructure construction for data centers and mission critical facilities including site civil work, telecom infrastructure, medium voltage systems, and comprehensive cable installations, serving hyperscale data center operators and colocation providers.
• Foundation Solutions Drilled shaft foundations, caisson installation, and specialized foundation work for bridges, transmission towers, substations, and industrial structures, using a specialized equipment fleet for large-diameter drilling operations.
• Communications & Technology Infrastructure Fiber optic installation, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and communications infrastructure for transportation and utility projects.
• Industrial Infrastructure Services Electrical construction for industrial facilities including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and manufacturing facilities.
• Government & Defense Infrastructure Electrical infrastructure for government facilities, military installations, and federal projects including NAVAIDS and airfield systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased productivity and schedule certainty through VDC and PreFab early in project development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ComEdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge holds contractor-of-choice designation with ComEd, enabling preferential access to electrical infrastructure projects. The company actively participates in ComEd's CONSTRUCT Program, an eleven-week training program providing minorities with guidance to compete for entry-level construction jobs. Received ComEd's Supplier Diversity Award - Advocacy Award.
• Lyft (Divvy Electric Bike Pilot)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge partnered with Lyft for the first-of-a-kind pilot project to convert Chicago Divvy bike sharing stations to fully electrified operations. Aldridge led station feasibility, engineering, construction, and multi-party coordination between Lyft, third-party manufacturer, city departments, and ComEd. Success led to expansion planning for 100+ sites.
• GreenlaneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge delivered civil and electrical infrastructure for Greenlane's flagship EV charging station in Colton, California - the first in a nationwide network for medium and heavy-duty commercial EVs along freight corridors. Fast-track build completed in six weeks using prefabrication and VDC.
• DC Infrastructure Academy / PepcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge partners with the DC Infrastructure Academy and Pepco to facilitate workforce development. Graduates of the program receive job offers from Pepco or participating contractors like Aldridge. Part of efforts to increase presence in DC Metro Area.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)minorOthersAldridge is a member of NAWIC and supports the Women in Construction movement, celebrating Women in Construction week in March and strengthening the success of women in the construction industry.
• ComEd CONSTRUCT ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge participates in ComEd's CONSTRUCT Program, an eleven-week training program providing minorities with information and guidance to compete for entry-level jobs in construction-related fields. This workforce development initiative supports diversity goals.
• WoolpertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoolpert built a bid management portal for Aldridge Electric as part of Esri's GIS partner ecosystem, showcasing how partners help organizations modernize GIS implementations using ArcGIS technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MYR Group: Public specialty electrical construction services contractor focused on T&D, commercial & industrial, and renewable energy projects across the US. Closely comparable business model to Aldridge, with similar substation, transmission, and renewable BOP exposure and a similar competitive bidding approach.
• Rosendin Electric: Private employee-owned electrical contractor with comparable service lines across substations, transmission, renewable energy, transportation, and mission-critical/data center markets. Closely comparable private competitor with similar self-perform model and customer base (utilities, transit authorities, hyperscalers).
• Faith Technologies: Large private electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, mission-critical/data center, and renewable energy customers. Highly comparable business model, technology investment profile (prefabrication, VDC/BIM), and customer overlap in data centers and industrial facilities.
• Henkels & McCoy: Private utility infrastructure contractor providing engineering and construction services for electric transmission, distribution, substations, and gas pipelines. Directly comparable in T&D and substation EPC scope and utility customer base.
• IES Holdings: Public electrical and communications infrastructure solutions provider serving utilities, data centers, and commercial/industrial customers. Comparable scope across T&D, substation, data center, and communications infrastructure work with a similar project-based contracting model.
• Power Engineering Services (PowerCorp / Quanta subsidiary PAR): PAR Electric (a Quanta Services subsidiary) is one of the largest pure-play electrical contractors in the US for T&D, substation, and renewable energy work. Directly competes with Aldridge on utility-side transmission and substation construction across multiple US regions.
• Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA) / MasTec Renewables: IEA, now part of MasTec, built wind and solar EPC and BOP infrastructure across the US. Directly overlaps with Aldridge's renewable collector substation and BOP work for utility-scale wind and solar developers.

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Largest publicly-traded specialty contractor in North America with extensive electric power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations) and renewable energy operations. Directly overlaps with Aldridge's core T&D and substation EPC offerings but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• EMCOR Group: Public electrical and mechanical construction services provider with significant presence in commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical/institutional markets. Overlaps with Aldridge's electrical contracting, data center, and industrial infrastructure services, though EMCOR operates a broader mechanical services portfolio.
• MasTec: Large public infrastructure construction company with significant electric power (transmission, substation, distribution) and clean energy (wind, solar) capabilities. Competes with Aldridge on utility-scale T&D and renewable collector projects but also operates in communications, oil & gas, and pipeline construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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