Industrial Electrical Duct Bank Installation Texas
Underground electrical infrastructure that powers your facility. Duct banks, conduit systems, and primary service preparation for industrial electrical demands.
Underground electrical infrastructure delivers power from utility sources to industrial facilities. Duct banks protect medium voltage cables from damage while allowing future maintenance and upgrades. Our electrical site work crews construct the conduit systems, transformer pads, and switchgear foundations that industrial power demands require.
Industrial facilities consume significant electrical power. Manufacturing equipment, warehouse lighting, dock operations, and HVAC systems combine to create substantial electrical loads. The underground infrastructure must be sized and installed to accommodate these demands with capacity for future growth.
Coordination between civil site work and electrical contractors determines success. Duct banks must install at proper times relative to grading, paving, and building construction. Our integrated approach ensures electrical infrastructure coordinates efficiently with overall site development.
Ideal Applications
- New industrial facility construction
- Distribution center development
- Manufacturing facilities with heavy power needs
- Data center support facilities
- Industrial park electrical infrastructure
What We Deliver
Duct Bank Construction
- Concrete encased duct bank installation
- PVC and steel conduit installation
- Pull box and manhole installation
- Spacer and support installation
- Concrete encasement placement
- Duct bank testing and inspection
Underground Conduit
- Site lighting conduit systems
- Building service conduit
- Communication conduit pathways
- Gate and access control conduit
- Spare conduit for future use
- Conduit sealing and labeling
Equipment Foundations
- Transformer pad construction
- Switchgear foundation installation
- Ground grid installation
- Ground rod installation
- Equipment anchor bolt setting
- Grounding conductor installation
Project Specifications
Duct bank construction involves installing multiple conduits encased in concrete for protection and thermal management. We excavate trenches to proper depth, place conduit with required spacing, pour concrete encasement, and backfill with appropriate materials. Pull boxes and manholes provide access points for cable installation.
Underground conduit systems extend electrical distribution throughout industrial sites. We install conduits for yard lighting, gate operators, and building services. Coordination with electrical engineers ensures proper sizing and routing for all site electrical needs.
Primary service preparation includes constructing pads for utility transformers and customer owned switchgear. These concrete structures must meet utility specifications for size, reinforcement, and grounding provisions. We coordinate with utility companies on their specific requirements.
Grounding systems protect personnel and equipment from electrical faults. We install ground grids, ground rods, and grounding conductors per electrical engineer specifications. Testing verifies resistance values meet code requirements before energization.
How We Execute
Coordination
Review electrical plans, coordinate with utility provider, and establish installation sequence with site development activities.
Duct Bank Installation
Excavate trenches, install conduit with spacers, place concrete encasement, and install manholes and pull boxes.
Site Conduit
Install underground conduit for lighting, gates, and other site electrical systems with connections to duct bank system.
Equipment Pads
Construct transformer pads, switchgear foundations, and other equipment bases with embedded conduit and grounding.
Testing and Acceptance
Test conduit systems, verify grounding resistance, coordinate utility inspection, and document as-built conditions.
Why Choose Us
Utility Coordination
Experience with Texas utility providers streamlines primary service installation and acceptance.
Quality Construction
Properly constructed duct banks protect cables and enable future maintenance without excavation.
Integrated Timing
Electrical site work coordinates with grading, paving, and building construction under single management.
Future Capacity
Spare conduits and properly sized systems accommodate future electrical growth.
Code Compliance
Installation methods meet NEC requirements and utility standards for electrical infrastructure.
Common Questions
What is the purpose of concrete encasement around duct bank conduit?
Concrete encasement protects conduits from damage, provides structural support, and manages heat dissipation from power cables. Encasement also allows shallower installation depths in traffic areas while maintaining cable protection.
How deep are electrical duct banks typically installed?
Installation depth depends on location and voltage. Duct banks under traffic areas typically install with 24 to 36 inches of cover. Non traffic areas may allow shallower installation. Utility company standards and local codes govern specific requirements.
Do you coordinate with the utility company for primary service?
Yes. We coordinate all aspects of primary service preparation with utility providers including pad specifications, duct bank routing, and inspection scheduling. Established relationships with Texas utilities help streamline these processes.
Can spare conduits be installed for future expansion?
Absolutely. We recommend including spare conduits during initial construction. Adding conduits later requires excavation and potential disruption to paving and landscaping. Spare conduits cost little during initial installation.
What testing is required for electrical duct banks?
Testing includes mandrel testing to verify conduit is clear and undamaged, ground resistance testing for grounding systems, and visual inspection of concrete encasement quality. Utility providers may require additional testing for primary service conduits.
Related Services
Power Your Industrial Project in Texas
Proper electrical infrastructure ensures your facility has the power capacity it needs. Contact us to plan electrical site work for your industrial project.
Utility coordination requires lead time. Start electrical planning early.