What Aldridge does

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical and foundation contractor founded circa 1950 and headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois. The company self-performs complex electrical, foundation, and communications construction for critical infrastructure projects across the United States, serving transportation, power and energy, mission critical/data center, government and defense, industrial, and communications end markets. It executes scopes including HVDC and HVAC transmission lines (up to 500 kV), substations, drilled shaft and caisson foundations, airport and transit electrification, fiber-optic networks, wastewater treatment upgrades, and EV charging infrastructure. Named customers span the Chicago Transit Authority, WMATA, ComEd, QTS, FedEx, Lyft, federal facilities (Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center), and DuPage County.\n\nDelivery is supported by an extensive specialized equipment fleet (250-ton hydraulic tracked cranes, 230-ton crawlers, dedicated drilling equipment) and a Prefabrication Department that assembles racks, conduit bends, bus components, and custom assemblies off-site. Technology integration includes Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Trimble GNSS/GPS for half-inch tolerance grade control, and Trimble SiteVision AR for six-inch tolerance rough layout. Aldridge also designs and builds custom equipment — such as a coring machine for LAX taxiway light installation — to address project-unique constraints. Documented outcomes include 105 prefabricated racks shipped and installed at Port of LA Pier 400, a 154-day Dan Ryan Red Line shutdown eliminating nearly four miles of slow zones, completion of a tunnel lighting upgrade six months ahead of schedule with 30% reduced traffic impact, and 30,000 manhole assessments under a utility inspection program since January 2020.\n\nRevenue is generated on a project-by-project basis through competitive bidding, design-build competitions, and direct negotiation under fixed-price and cost-plus contracts with government agencies, utilities, transit authorities, data center operators, logistics companies, and commercial developers. The firm operates as both prime contractor and subcontractor and is licensed in at least eight states (CA, OH, FL, AZ, WA, MN, OR, NV). Marketing is B2B and project-led — case studies, trade-press recognition (NECA Project Excellence, ENR Midwest, four AIA awards for Green Line Damen Station, Roads & Bridges Top 10 Bridge Projects 2021), and workforce development programs (ComEd CONSTRUCT, DC Infrastructure Academy, NAWIC). Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aldridge

Legal name

Aldridge Electric

Website

https://aldridge-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical and foundation contractor founded in 1950 that self-performs complex critical infrastructure — transmission lines, substations, data centers, transit systems, EV charging, and fiber networks — for government, utility, and commercial clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Utility System Construction (2371), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation EPC & construction (AIS/GIS, greenfield/brownfield) (EUADAKAC), Underground transmission & distribution cable EPC (civil + cable install) (EUADAKAB), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Foundation construction solutions
• Transmission line construction
• Substation construction services
• Infrastructure construction contracting

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, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based electrical construction services including electrical installations, power distribution systems, substations, and communication systems for infrastructure projects. Revenue generated through competitive bidding on public and private infrastructure projects with fixed-price or cost-plus contracts.
2. Foundation Construction Services: Drilled shaft foundations, caissons, micropiles, and specialized foundation work for bridges, transmission lines, and industrial infrastructure. Specialized equipment fleet enables execution of complex foundation projects.
3. Design-Build and EPC Services: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for turnkey projects including substations, transmission lines, and renewable energy facilities. Full project lifecycle services from design through commissioning.
4. Testing and Commissioning Services: Final testing and commissioning services for critical infrastructure ensuring systems meet performance standards. Includes medium voltage systems, substations, and OFCI equipment verification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aldridge Electric is a specialty electrical and foundation construction contractor that self-performs complex critical infrastructure projects across the United States. The company delivers end-to-end services including design-build/EPC, electrical installations, drilled shaft foundations, substation construction, transmission line installation, testing and commissioning, and communications infrastructure for transportation, power, mission critical, industrial, and government/defense markets. It leverages Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Trimble GPS/GNSS technology, and a dedicated prefabrication department to execute the most demanding infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Aldridge Electric is a family-owned, privately held electrical contractor specializing in complex critical infrastructure projects across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction and electrical services organized into nine core service areas: Transportation Infrastructure Services, Renewable Energy Solutions, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Substation Construction, Transmission & Distribution, Foundation Solutions, Industrial Infrastructure, Government & Defense, and Communications & Technology. Additionally, they provide Power Infrastructure Services including testing and commissioning, as well as Diversity & Inclusion Programs for workforce development. The company leverages technology including Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), prefabrication, and Trimble technology across their projects. This is a service-based company rather than a software product company, with over 70 years of experience building and strengthening America's infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Infrastructure Services
• Renewable Energy Solutions
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Substation Construction
• Transmission and Distribution
• Foundation Solutions
• Industrial Infrastructure
• Government and Defense
• Communications and Technology
• Testing and Commissioning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased productivity and schedule certainty through VDC and PreFab integration early in project development - 105 assembled racks built, shipped, and installed at Port of LA Pier 400
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ComEdcoreStrategic 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. Aldridge holds contractor-of-choice designation and has received ComEd's Supplier Diversity Award for advocacy in diversity spending and mentoring.
• DC Infrastructure AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge partners with the DC Infrastructure Academy which facilitates workforce development and industry preparatory training. Graduates receive job offers from Pepco or contractors involved such as Aldridge. Part of efforts to increase presence in DC Metro Area working on critical infrastructure projects.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge is a member of NAWIC and supports the Women in Construction movement. Beyond celebrating Women in Construction week in March, the company helps strengthen the success of women in the construction industry.
• LyftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge was selected by Lyft to partner on the Divvy Electric Bike Pilot Project in Chicago - Lyft's first-of-a-kind pilot to convert and deliver fully electrified stations within the city. Aldridge served as prime contractor for the pilot, leading station feasibility, engineering, construction, installation and testing. Success led to early planning stages for expansion to over 100 sites.
• ProterracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge installs Proterra electric transit bus charging infrastructure. Multiple projects including 1.2 MW charging station and 120 kW dispenser stations for Proterra bus fleets. First deployment of 1.2 MW charging technology in the field for a 10-bus fleet with capability to expand to 30 buses.
• QTScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAldridge completed data center project for QTS near Atlanta, Georgia - a 400-acre campus requiring extensive site civil work, telecom infrastructure, medium voltage systems, and comprehensive cable installations.
• Washington D.C. Mass Transit AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge in a joint venture is delivering a large-scale fiber-optic infrastructure upgrade for a major mass transit agency in the Washington D.C. area. Project installing more than a million feet of conventional fiber and micro duct within active transit corridors.
• GreenlanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldridge delivered civil and electrical infrastructure for Greenlane's flagship EV charging station in Colton, California. First in nationwide network supporting medium- and heavy-duty commercial EVs along freight corridors. Facility features 40 high-speed chargers and completed in six-week fast-track build.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MYR Group: MYR Group is one of the largest US specialty electrical contractors providing transmission, distribution, substation, and commercial/industrial electrical construction. Aldridge and MYR Group compete head-to-head on T&D EPC and substation work for utilities, renewable interconnections, and transportation authorities.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is the largest pure-play infrastructure construction firm in North America with end-to-end electric power, renewable energy, and communications capabilities. Aldridge's transmission line, substation, and renewable BoP scope sits squarely inside Quanta's electric power infrastructure segment.
• MasTec: MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction services company operating across power delivery, communications, oil & gas, and clean energy. Its Power Delivery segment directly competes with Aldridge on transmission, substation, and renewable interconnection EPC.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 provider of electrical and mechanical construction, including commercial/industrial electrical and large-scale site infrastructure. Aldridge competes with EMCOR subsidiaries on mission-critical, industrial, and transportation electrical scopes.
• Henkels & McCoy: Henkels & McCoy is a privately held US infrastructure contractor specializing in overhead and underground transmission, distribution, substation, and communications construction. It is one of Aldridge's closest peers in the T&D specialty contracting space.
• Pike Electric: Pike Electric (now part of IES Holdings) provides transmission, distribution, substation, and storm-restoration services to US utilities. It is a direct competitor in T&D construction and storm hardening work that Aldridge targets.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin is one of the largest US electrical contractors with strong renewable energy, mission-critical, and transportation practices. It directly overlaps Aldridge on solar BoP, data center, and rail/transit electrical work.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a privately held national electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical markets. It overlaps with Aldridge on data center, industrial, and renewable electrical scopes.

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a large employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with a substantial transmission and substation practice. It competes for the same design-build transmission and substation work as Aldridge but operates at a larger scale with in-house engineering.
• M.A. Mortenson: Mortenson is a major US builder with significant data center, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure practices. It competes with Aldridge on utility-scale solar BoP and data center campus electrical scopes but operates as a broader general contractor rather than a pure-play electrical specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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