What Action Electrical Ltd does

Action Electrical Ltd. is a family-owned electrical contracting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 1973 by Don Bunting and operating today with 100+ staff across electricians, project managers, estimators, and service managers. The company is organized into four divisions — Projects (commercial design-build, new construction, retrofits, and major renovations), Service (24/7 emergency response, fire alarm, data networks, and security cabling), Testing/TEGG (preventative maintenance including infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, arc flash studies, and power quality assessments — Alberta's only licensed TEGG provider since 2010), and Energy/Solar (residential and commercial solar installations leveraging CEIP and Greener Home Federal incentives). A South Office in Cochrane, acquired from Big Hill Electrical Services in 2024, extends coverage into the Calgary corridor.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model: revenue is generated through competitive bids, design-build contracts, and negotiated project work, with service and TEGG divisions providing recurring maintenance streams. GTM is sales-led, anchored on a 50-year reputation, general contractor and developer relationships (Clark Builders, Remington Development), direct enterprise accounts (Shell, Finning, Western Star Trucks, Heartland Ford), and institutional clients (MacEwan University, NAIT, WCB, City of Edmonton, multiple schools and churches). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific; free estimates are offered across all service lines, and no standard pricing tiers are publicly disclosed.

Customer segments are horizontally diversified across commercial/industrial, institutional, residential, and testing/maintenance buyers, with a "full-circle" operating model that routes newly energized buildings from TEGG technicians into long-term service contracts. The company maintains COR, WHMIS, Avetta, ComplyWorks, and Contractor Check compliance credentials to support prequalification on safety-gated enterprise and government work. Blake Bunting serves as General Manager, with Don Bunting continuing as CEO. The firm is privately held with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Action Electrical Ltd

Legal name

Action Electrical Ltd.

Website

https://actionelectrical.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Action Electrical Ltd. is a family-owned Alberta electrical contractor (founded 1973, 100+ staff) providing commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential electrical contracting, TEGG testing/maintenance, and solar installation through four divisions, with offices in Edmonton and Cochrane.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA), Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC), Commercial Electrical Emergency Service (HSAOAEAK)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Electrical maintenance services
• Solar panel installation
• Electrical testing services
• Fire alarm systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based electrical contracting services including design-build, new construction, renovations, and installations for commercial and residential clients. Revenue generated through competitive bidding and negotiated contracts on a project-by-project basis.
2. Electrical Service and Maintenance: Ongoing electrical service, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance contracts. Includes 24/7 emergency response services, re-lamps, indoor/outdoor lighting maintenance, fire alarm services, and data network services.
3. Solar Installation: Residential and commercial solar panel installation services. Revenue from equipment sales (panels, inverters) and installation labor. The company offers turn-key solar installations and participates in government incentive programs like CEIP and Greener Home Federal Program.
4. TEGG Preventative Maintenance: Specialized electrical testing and maintenance services including infrared detection, arc flash studies, metering, power quality assessments, and data logging. Includes consulting, inspections, assessment management software, and insurance certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Action Electrical Ltd provides commercial and industrial electrical contracting services including design-build, new construction, renovations, fire alarm installations, lighting retrofits, and data network cabling. The company also delivers 24/7 electrical service, preventative maintenance through its TEGG testing program, and turn-key residential and commercial solar installations across Alberta.

Product overview

Action Electrical Ltd is a full-service electrical contracting company organized into four distinct divisions: Projects (commercial electrical design-build, new builds, retrofits, and renovations), Service (24/7 electrical service, inspection, repairs, fire alarms, data networks), Testing/TEGG (preventative electrical maintenance, infrared thermography, arc flash studies), and Energy/Solar (residential and commercial solar installations). The company also operates a South division acquired from Big Hill Electrical in 2024. All divisions work independently but collaborate on large-scale complex projects, providing beginning-to-end electrical solutions from design through maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Projects Division Commercial electrical project services including design-build, new builds, bid process construction, design assist, fire alarm upgrades, lighting retrofits, and major renovations for commercial and industrial clients.
• Service Division 24/7 electrical service including emergency response, system changes and upgrades, adds/moves/changes, inspection and repairs, fire alarms, data networks, and security system cabling for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.
• Testing Division (TEGG) Preventative electrical maintenance and testing program including infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, consulting, inspections, arc flash studies, metering, power quality assessments, and data logging. Action Electrical is Alberta's only licensed TEGG provider since 2010.
• Commercial Solar Turn-key commercial solar panel installations for businesses across Alberta, from site assessment through design, installation, and activation, leveraging the company's commercial electrical contracting expertise.
• Residential Solar Residential solar panel installations for homeowners in Edmonton, Calgary, and surrounding areas, including assistance with CEIP (Clean Energy Improvement Program) financing and the Greener Home Federal Program.
• Energy Division Solar installation division that brings 50 years of commercial project expertise to residential and commercial solar installations and renewable energy solutions.
• Action Electrical South (formerly Big Hill Electrical) Southern Alberta operations acquired in July 2024 from Big Hill Electrical Services Ltd., serving Cochrane, Calgary, and surrounding areas with residential and commercial electrical services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of $200,000 to $250,000 per year for MacEwan University through lighting retrofit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Hill Electrical Services Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024Acquired by Action Electrical Ltd in 2024. Big Hill Electrical, a family owned and operated business since 1999 based in Cochrane, Alberta, has become Action's South Office. This acquisition expands Action's services throughout southern Alberta while maintaining Big Hill's values of Quality, Integrity and Dedication.
• Remington Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing development partner on multiple construction projects including ABCRC Recycling Plant, Williams Scotsman office, and Weatherford office/warehouse buildings.
• Alberta Blue CrossminorOthersHealth benefits provider offering employees access to health benefits, training programs, and scholarships.
• BOMA EdmontonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllied membership with BOMA Edmonton supports commercial real estate electrical requirements in and around Edmonton. Strengthens accreditation in commercial real estate services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PCL Construction: Canada's largest general contractor with major commercial, institutional, and industrial presence in Edmonton and Calgary. Frequently the prime contractor (e.g., Clark Builders) that Action Electrical services as a specialized electrical trade partner.
• EMCOR Group: Large US-listed mechanical and electrical services contractor with facility-services and predictive-maintenance offerings (e.g., EMCOR Services). Provides a listed public market reference for the full-circle contracting + maintenance model Action Electrical operates.
• ATCO Group: Alberta-based diversified energy and infrastructure company with significant operations in construction, electrical infrastructure, and solar/PV generation. Overlaps with Action in commercial solar and infrastructure-scale electrical work in Western Canada.
• Quanta Services: US-listed infrastructure-services leader specializing in electrical, pipeline, and renewable energy construction. Provides a global public-market reference for a scaled electrical contracting + solar/EPC hybrid business model.
• IES Holdings: US-listed electrical contracting platform with commercial, industrial, and infrastructure services. Comparable in delivering integrated electrical construction, service, and lifecycle maintenance to enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• SkyFire Energy: Calgary-based solar EPC specializing in commercial and utility-scale PV installations across Western Canada. Closest direct comparator in the residential and commercial solar space within Action's Alberta/BC market.

Direct peers

• Black & McDonald: Canadian multi-trade contractor (electrical, mechanical, utility) with national reach. Comparable in offering integrated design-build, maintenance, and testing services to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Canada.
• Canem Systems: Canadian electrical contractor focused on design-build, tenant fit-out, and maintenance for commercial and institutional clients. Operates as a comparable mid-sized multi-division electrical services firm with institutional/government relationships.
• Plan Group Inc. Toronto-based commercial/industrial electrical contractor with full-service capabilities spanning construction, service, and low-voltage systems. Comparable in serving enterprise customers with design-build and ongoing maintenance contracts.
• Houle Electric: BC-based, family-influenced commercial/industrial electrical contractor established in 1945. Operates across electrical construction, service, preventive maintenance, and technology/automation — closely mirroring Action Electrical's full-circle four-division model in a neighbouring Western Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/actionelectrical1973
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10072850

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Action Electrical Ltd