For traditional building projects, an architect will hire an engineer to produce drawings for a project’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Subcontractors in each of those areas will then bid the project, and those that are awarded the work will utilize those drawings.
In design/build projects, the subcontractors themselves either have in-house engineering capabilities, or they often are aligned with an outside strategic engineering partner. Collectively, they work with the architect and owner to develop the design and drawings in accordance with that owner’s vision.
For building projects of any size or scope, a GC or end user’s ultimate goals are usually two-fold: get the job done on time and on budget. In this regard, a design/build approach for electrical contracting projects is ideal.
COMPANY
O'Carroll Electric delivers professionalism and craftsmanship with the highest standards of safety, integrity, quality and value beyond what our clients expect from an electrical contractor. Along with applying our core values in each aspect of our work, we are committed to excellence in our industry, superior craftsmanship from all employees, accountability for our actions and consistent communication with our clients.
O'Carroll Electric is independently owned and operated with uniquely skilled professionals ready to meet your electrical project needs. Let us show you why we are the preferred electrical contractor of choice.
EXPERIENCE
At O’Carroll Electric, we take the time to understand your process, requirements, and operations to implement thoughtful infrastructure that will keep your company operating efficiently.
Design, layout, and installation are all handled in-house. Once a project kicks off, our team of skilled foreman and journeyman will keep your project on schedule and within budget with expert-level work quality.
ELECTRICIANS
Our union electricians undergo 8,000 hours of classroom and on-the-job training before reaching journeyman status. We have journeymen electricians in Locals 150 (Lake), 701 (Kane), 134 (Cook), and 117 (McHenry). If electrons are moving, our electricians can do it.
Energy Efficiency Initiatives
O'Carroll Electric provides efficient, reliable, renewal energy options that result in short term returns for your business and a positive, long-term impact for the environment.
ComEd Energy Efficiency program was initiated in an effort to reduce overall energy consumption in the greater Chicago area. Funded in compliance with Illinois state law, the program offers lucrative subsidies for commercial and industrial corporations to replace existing, with rebates reaching up to 20% of overall project cost. The allocated fund - anything that will reduce your overall energy consumption.
CHICAGOLAND UNION ELECTRICIANS
ESTABLISHED IN 1994
SITE LIGHTING
Site lighting is a critical safety component for patrons and employees. Whether replacing burnt lamps, ballasts, transformers, controls, or locating and repairing underground circuits, LMI will keep your lighting system burning bright.
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EMERGENCY POWER
O'Carroll Electric installs commercial and industrial generators to keep the power on for plants, pump stations, and other commercial and industrial facilities. Diesel and natural gas generators, as well as manual or automatic power transfer switches,.
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LED RETROFITS
LED lighting offers extreme durability, low heat output, significant energy savings, 5-10 time’s longer lamp life, and potentially eliminating the ongoing cost for routine maintenance and periodic re-lamping.
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RETAIL
O'Carroll Electric provides industry-leading retail and commercial electrical contractor services. For new construction and renovation projects of all sizes we have all of the equipment necessary to perform. We are highly experience in refrigeration power, poin-of-sale connections, and other retail electrical artheticture.
MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing facilities move fast - whether it's expanded service, relocation, or commercial generator backup, manufacturing down means money is lost - with O'Carroll Electric, you'll never skip a beat regardless of the circumstances. Our skill and experience have made us the trusted industrial electric contractors for local and international businesses.
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution facilities require flexibility - seasonal expansions often require installation of additional transformers, lighting, and emergency systems. O'Carroll Electric regularly performs installs to keep your business light on its feet and expand quickly.
EV CHARGERS
We're licensed with the Illinois Commerce Commission and certified as a Energy Efficiency Installer for the install of Level I, Level II, and Level III EV chargers. We've installed chargers in urban parking lots, offices, and hospitals with great customer satisfaction.
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SERVICE UPGRADE
Service upgrades are required when you're expanding your operations, or simply want to replace an antiquated system. We've done these hundreds of times - for example a 200A single phase up to a 400A three-phase service, giving our customers plenty of electrical
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SENSORS & CONTROLS
O'Carroll Electric can automate lighting in restrooms, warehouses, offices, and for security purposes, with sensors for motion-detecting, infrared, and dusk-to-dawn lighting levels. This will cut back on your energy consumption, resulting in a noticeable eneergy cost reduction.
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MEDICAL
From hospital electrical upgrades and lighting control to energy cost reductions and new building wiring, we far exceed the stringent requirements for electrical work in the healthcare industry. We focus on keeping patients, staff and guests safe throughout the entire construction process.
OFFICE
The landscape of an office has now drastically changed. We offer uninterrupted power supply services for servers and critical data systems, and energy needs must be flexible and optimized for a mobile workforce. LEDs, dimmers, sensors, and access controls will keep your workforce well-lit and safe.
SMALL BUSINESS
Small businesses need electricians who can recommend energy solutions tailored to their precise needs. Our engineers, project managers, and electricians can optimize electrical architecture for your small business' exact energy needs.
OUR ELECTRICIANS
Our union electricians for your next electrical construction project, you can be sure that you’re getting a professional team of experts.
Our electricians has completed the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) apprenticeship training program, which has made a commitment to quality and safety through excellence in training.ained in the industry, completing 8,000 hours of training in the classroom and on the job. Our journeymen electricians continually update their knowledge with ongoing education to stay at the forefront of the latest technology, code changes and safety procedures.
This level of quality instruction means that IBEW journeymen remain up-to-date in new and changing technology and consistently provide quality work to meet our customers’ expanding needs.
O'Carroll Electric is a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
a journeyman electrician must also undergo 8,000 hours of supervised practical experience and pass a licensing exam.
Our philosophy is that all accidents are preventable and safety is the responsibility of every employee, all of the time. The employees of LaCorte Companies are our most valuable asset, and no aspect of business is given a greater priority than their personal safety. This conviction is reflected in our superb EMR rating, OSHA recordable rate and top-notch safety program.
PLC SYSTEMS
Many of our longtime customers utilize Programmable Logic Controllers as part of their daily operations. We can install these for a variety of uses, greatly enhancing your team's productivity.
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AC-SIDE SOLAR
We work with Chicagoland's top installers to ensure your system is safely and efficiently installed. At the moment, we handle AC-side installs - meaning we handle the connection to the grid, including inverter, transformers,
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UVGI
Ultraviolet Germacidal Irradiation is an emerging lighting technology which incorporates the germicdal benefits of UV radiation into LED lighting fixtures that are safe for exposure to humans, as the wavelengths are non-harmful to humans.
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What is your service range?
Yes, we our electricians have home bases in IBEW locals 701 (DuPage), 117 (Kane), 134 (Cook), 150 (Lake), and Will Counties. Our service range is throughout the greater Chicagoland area to within 50 miles.
HOW CAN YOU HELP MY BUSINESS?
We can manage and implement build-outs, supplement your in-house mechanical/electrical team when needed, and handle emergency service calls as needed.
HOW ARE OUR ELECTRICIANS TRAINED?
We are a union contractor - all of our technicians pass coursework requirements and a 4-year apprenticeship to achieve journeyman status. This is the early career process for a union journeyman electrician.
DOES O'CARROLL ELECTRIC CHARGE FOR ESTIMATES?
ESTIMATES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE REGARDLESS OF PROJECT SIZE
Can I Do Electrical Work on My Own?
ARE YOU LICENSED, BONDED, AND INSURED?
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNION AND NON-UNION?
UNION ELECTRICIANS ARE SUBJECT TO RIGOROUS TRAINING AND A 4-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. THEY ARE TRAINED IN THE LATEST IN SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY, AND HAVE A LARGE SCOPE OF PROJECT WORK UNDER THEIR RESUME, INCLUDING HIGH-VOLTAGE, HIGH-CAPACITY SCENARIOS
WILL YOU CARRY THE PARTS FOR THE JOB?
ONCE WE PERFORM A SITE VISIT AND UNDERSTAND YOUR PROJECT NEEDS, WE DETERMINE TO MOST COST-EFFICIENT PATH TO PERFORM THE PROJECT AND YES - WE TAKE CARE OF ALL ASSOCIATE PARTS. Our vendors include Steiner, Sunrise Electric, Amperage Electric Supply, and Connexion, as well as other supporting vendors carrying the highest-quality fixtures and components in the industry.
HOW ARE OUR ELECTRICIANS TRAINED?
We are a union contractor - all of our technicians pass coursework requirements and a 4-year apprenticeship to achieve journeyman status. This is the early career process for a union journeyman electrician.
DOES O'CARROLL ELECTRIC CHARGE FOR ESTIMATES?
ESTIMATES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE REGARDLESS OF PROJECT SIZE
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE
A FEW EXAMPLES TO OFFER AN IDEA OF PROJECT LENGTH - A 400A UPGRADE, WILL TAKE 2-3 DAYS WITH 2 MEN ON-SITE. LED HIGH-BAY INSTALLS.
HOW DO YOU DIFFER FROM A RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN?
Residential electricians are designed to handle the needs of your home. Our company thinks in much larger terms and typically deals with much higher voltage and amperage compared to residential electricians. We take on a wide range of commercial and industrial projects and problems. We know how to address even the most complex commercial or industrial electrical concerns.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Some electric vehicles now exceed 300 miles per charge, and more families are buying them than ever before. If you need residential or commercial EV charging station installation, DK Electrical Solutions provides the professional services you.
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LIFT STATIONS
Contracted to provide power, emergency generator, pump control panel installation and wiring, and SCADA wiring and commissioning. THe project included power, 5 pumps, PLC and VFD controls, pressure/flow metering and control.
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THERMAL
Dynamic Electric, Inc. uses infrared imaging systems to identify potential problems in electrical and mechanical equipment. In addition, infrared thermography is an effective means to identify excessive heat loss in systems or materials.
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INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
O'Carroll Electric prides itself on the reputation that it has built while providing electrical system design, electrical installation and electrical maintenance for industrial processing facilities. Our 100% commitment to customer satisfaction with our electrical design-build services ensures that our customers have a competitive advantage on all of their electrical and mechanical projects. No other design-build electrical contractors can offer you the complete industrial design-build capabilities we can. From electrical distribution board design to repairs and maintenance, we can do it all.
O'Carroll Electric is your source for commercial electric services. Some of our oldest and most valued customers are school districts, public libraries, park districts, and real estate management companies – they know they can depend on us. With competent, timely and cost competitive service, O'Carroll Electric is a contractor you can trust.
Our specialization in commercial electrical contracting improves our skills at everything from estimating and project management to wiring and installation. You can trust Knights Electrical to use our experience to reward you with better solutions, and an exceptionally positive experience.
