The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) named I.B. Abel the 2024 Project Excellence Award winner in the Overhead Transmission category.
I.B. Abel is proud to be recognized by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) as the 2024 Project Excellence Award winner in the Overhead Transmission category for our work on the West Shore Harrisburg River Crossing Transmission Line Rebuild.
Our professional crew’s work on the 1.2-mile transmission line repair and rebuild project highlights our specialized expertise and ability to navigate complex obstacles. As part of the project, we were required to work across the Susquehanna River and on islands near Harrisburg. To do so safely and effectively, our team built a 1,700-foot causeway to access Stucker Island and an 800-foot floating road to reach Hess Island. We also had to work across multiple railroads, which required diligent collaboration with the rail providers to ensure all safety and compliance guidelines were met. Our professional crews were responsible for removing various electrical assets, replacing a Load Break Air Brake switch, and installing a variety of overhead power line spans on nine new foundation steel monopole structures. Our team’s contributions to the project demonstrate our industry experience and ability to provide innovative solutions to the most complex challenges.
The Project Excellence Awards, led by the NECA, evaluate industry-specific projects based on several factors including aesthetics, difficulty, and originality, among other criteria. Our project was one of 18 recognized across the United States by the organization.
“It is an honor to receive the 2024 Project Excellence Award and be recognized for our work on the West Shore Harrisburg River Crossing Transmission Line Rebuild. The award reflects our commitment to excellence and is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire team, who worked diligently to ensure the success of this complex and critical infrastructure project. By overcoming challenges and setting new standards for innovation and safety, we were able to achieve our clients’ project needs while delivering the highest level of quality and service.”
– Chris Uhl, VP of Utility Services.
An awards ceremony will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, in San Diego, California, to recognize our company and all the 2024 Project Excellence Award winners. Zack Denlinger, Director of Operations, will be in attendance to accept our award and network with other distinguished electrical contractors.
Read more about this award-winning utility services project: ib-abel.com/projects/west-shore-harrisburg-river-crossing-transmission-line-rebuild/
