BHI has extensive experience supporting new and existing power transmission systems from 4kV to 345kV and installation of up to 500kV substation apparatus installation, services and repair. We offer construction and oversight, turnkey work for EPC projects, engineering capabilities and we are uniquely qualified to perform specialty services including barehand and live line work up to 230kV.
Our highly skilled union and non-union crews are led with rigorous project oversight, and designers work closely with construction crews to ensure first time quality, cost effectiveness and high productivity. We operate a modern fleet of vehicles and equipment, with a strong safety culture and a focus on accountability to keep your project on schedule and on budget.
BHI has unparalleled expertise in substation and transformer apparatus installation and all construction related activities such as site-work, ground grids, foundations, and welding, our specialized training gives us the ability to optimize the performance and reliability of your equipment.
DBE Utility Services/BHI Energy is a specialty trenchless construction expert working with clients to engineer and install electrical, communications, water and sewer lines with over 500 completed projects in 18 years. Utilizing the latest technology and equipment, our 15 drill rigs with pull-back capacity up to 1.1M lbs, skilled operators and cross-trained crews are able to provide rapid response and mobilization. Our design/build expertise brings you unique, out-of-the-box thinking to plan and deliver complex projects.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Pipeline Construction
Design/Build
Barehand and Live Line Crews
From energized 69kV wood pole lines to 500kV tubular steel, steel, concrete, and lattice tower transmission lines, our high voltage power live line expertise is respected throughout the country. Our teams operate under adverse conditions and extreme terrains, utilizing helicopters, barges, and other specialized equipment where access is restricted.
We perform all types of energized electric power infrastructure construction operations including structures replacement, switch replacement, re-conductor installation: stringing, sagging, clipping, dead-ending, reconductoring, fiber optic (OPGW), and splicing.