What CRESTVIEW ELECTRIC LTD does

Crestview Electric Ltd is a Calgary-based electrical contracting firm founded in July 1988 by Tim Engel, operating as part of the family-controlled Crestview Group holding company (formed March 2018). The company delivers new construction, design-build, service, and maintenance electrical work for commercial, institutional, industrial, and select residential customers across Western Canada, with a documented workforce of 200+ employees and a purpose-built headquarters in Eastlake Industrial Park. Service capabilities span power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, security, fire alarm, PLCs, VFDs, lightning protection, data/fiber, CCTV, and specialized testing (infrared thermal scans, arc flash coordination studies, ground resistance testing). The firm emphasizes clean-energy offerings through its CVE Solar division (solar PV installation, launched January 2018) and Crestview Building Technologies division (building automation and controls, formed March 2018), positioning for EV charging, LED retrofit, and energy-efficiency demand in the region.

The business operates a direct-services go-to-market with 24/7 availability, free estimates, and inbound customer contact via phone and website; no formal outbound sales motion or external marketing channels are disclosed. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts (one-time, design-build, public and invitational bid), recurring service and maintenance contracts, and specialized one-time services (telecom, security, solar, EV charging). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; work is contracted per project. The firm holds COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification from the Alberta Construction Safety Association (achieved April 2010) and maintains a WHMIS, First Aid, and Fall Protection-trained workforce. Ownership is private, family-held (Engel family) with no institutional investment, public listing, or external funding events identified. Leadership transitioned from founder Tim Engel to his son Ryan Engel in January 2017.

Name

CRESTVIEW ELECTRIC LTD

Legal name

Crestview Electric Ltd.

Website

https://crestviewelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crestview Electric Ltd is a Calgary-based, family-owned electrical contractor serving commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential clients across Western Canada since 1988 with a 200+ employee workforce delivering construction, service, maintenance, and clean-energy (solar, EV charging) projects.

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

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical construction
• Industrial electrical services
• Solar power installation
• Electrical maintenance contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 Services: Project-based revenue from new construction electrical work for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. Includes design build, invitational and public bid work.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Recurring service and maintenance contract revenue including 24/7 emergency calls, LED lighting retrofit, power analyzing, data & testing, surge protection, infrared thermal scans, arc flash coordination studies.
3. Specialized Electrical Services: One-time services including telecommunications, security systems, fire alarm, solar installations, EV charging stations, lightning protection, bucket truck work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Crestview Electric provides full-scope electrical contracting services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects throughout Western Canada. Offerings include new construction, design build, service work, maintenance contracts, and clean-energy solutions (solar, EV charging, LED retrofits, building automation), supported by 24/7 emergency service and advanced electrical testing.

Product overview

Crestview Electric Ltd operates as a multi-divisional electrical contracting company serving Western Canada since 1988. The company is organized under Crestview Group with three divisions: Crestview Electric (core electrical contracting), CVE Solar (solar/renewable energy), and Crestview Building Technologies (building control systems). Core service offerings span new construction, design build, service work, and maintenance contracts for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential sectors. The company emphasizes clean energy solutions including EV charging stations, solar power, LED retrofits, and building technologies. Services are available 24/7 with comprehensive capabilities including power distribution, telecommunications, security systems, fire alarm, PLCs, and specialized testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CVE Solar: Solar power installation and services division of Crestview Group
• Crestview Building Technologies

Products and services

• New Construction Electrical Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CVE SolarcoreOthers · 1 March 2018Solar division of Crestview Group, established January 2018. Provides solar power solutions as part of the company's clean, green energy offerings.
• Crestview Building TechnologiescoreOthers · 1 March 2018Building technologies division established as part of Crestview Group in March 2018. Focuses on building technologies and controls as part of energy efficiency solutions.
• Tritech ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Acquired in January 2009 as part of expansion. Tim Engel bought out the retiring partner in July 2005, making him sole owner, then acquired Tritech Electric in 2009.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bird Construction: Bird Construction is a Canadian general contractor with electrical capabilities serving commercial, institutional, and industrial clients - a broader incumbent that competes with Crestview on mid-to-large projects across Western Canada.
• ATCO Group: ATCO is an Alberta-based diversified infrastructure company with electrical and energy services divisions, providing direct competition to Crestview in Western Canada and overlapping significantly in clean energy and utility infrastructure work.
• EllisDon: EllisDon is a major Canadian construction services company with mechanical and electrical divisions, competing on integrated project delivery in commercial and institutional markets where Crestview operates across Western Canada.
• PCL Construction: PCL is one of Canada's largest general contractors, with electrical and specialty trade work as part of its broader construction services portfolio, competing against Crestview on large commercial and institutional bids in Western Canada.
• Aecon Group: Aecon is one of Canada's largest construction and infrastructure development companies with utility-scale electrical work, often competing against regional contractors like Crestview on industrial and infrastructure projects in Western Canada.
• Pomerleau: Pomerleau is a major Canadian construction firm with mechanical and electrical capabilities serving commercial, institutional, and industrial clients across Canada, representing a broader incumbent competitor in Western Canadian project markets.

Direct peers

• Houle Electric: Houle Electric is a BC-based electrical and technology contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Western Canada with comparable size and service breadth to Crestview, including building automation, electrical construction, and 24/7 service offerings.
• Black & McDonald: Black & McDonald is one of Canada's largest multi-trade service providers with extensive electrical contracting capabilities serving utilities, industrial, commercial, and institutional clients across Canada - a directly comparable electrical contracting peer with national scope.
• Plan Group: Plan Group is a Canadian electrical and mechanical contractor providing similar new construction, service, and maintenance offerings to commercial and institutional clients, with comparable operational scope though primarily focused on Ontario.
• Canem Systems: Canem Systems is a Western Canada electrical contractor headquartered in Edmonton, providing similar electrical construction, instrumentation, and maintenance services to industrial and commercial clients across Alberta and BC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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