Dry utilities
built to utility design.
GDV Utilities builds dry utilities for subdivisions, multifamily and commercial projects: joint trench, electric and communications conduit, vaults, pull boxes and transformer pads, ready for the utility to energize.
What we do
Crews and equipment scaled to the job, from a single crew to multi-crew programs.
Joint trench
Shared trench for electric, communications and gas, built to the approved joint trench design.
Electric conduit
Primary and secondary conduit runs with the right sweeps, spacing and pull ropes.
Vaults and pull boxes
Setting utility vaults, pull boxes and handholes to grade.
Transformer and switch pads
Pads for pad-mounted transformers and switches, ready for the utility to set equipment.
Streetlight and service conduit
Streetlight, service lateral and meter pedestal conduit for each lot.
Inspections
Coordinating utility inspections and mandrel tests, and fixing punch items.
Keep power from holding up closings
On a subdivision or commercial project, the dry utilities decide when the utility can energize and when homes and buildings can close. Trench that fails inspection or conduit that won't mandrel can cost weeks. Our crews come from utility line work and build the substructures the way utility inspectors expect to see them.
Because we also do temporary power, underground distribution and applicant installation, one contractor can carry your project from temporary power to permanent service.
Our crews at work
Built by line people
GDV Utilities is led by people who came up in the trade and know what it takes to run safe, productive crews in the field.
IBEW union crews
Signatory to the Outside Line Construction Agreement, with IBEW-trained Foremen, Linemen, Operators and Groundmen.
Safety first
Daily tailboards, stop work authority and work practices aligned with Cal/OSHA High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders and GO 95 & 128.
Built for overhead work
Bucket trucks and digger derricks for setting poles and framing, with pole and wire trailers to keep material on site.
Licensed in 3 states
CA Lic. A & C-10 #1163710 · AZ Lic. A & C-11 ROC #345427 · NV Lic. C-2 #0093534.
Our crews have worked on utility systems across the country, including:
Pasadena Water & Power
NV Energy
PECOBGEAtlantic City Electric
O&R
…and most utility systems across the U.S.
Common questions
What are dry utilities?
Dry utilities are electric, communications and cable TV services, and usually gas, as opposed to wet utilities like water, sewer and storm drain. Dry utility work is mostly joint trench, conduit and substructures built for the utilities to install their facilities.
Do you build joint trench for subdivisions?
Yes. We build joint trench, conduit, vaults, pull boxes and pads to the approved joint trench and utility designs.
Do you install the gas line?
No. We can dig and backfill the joint trench, but the gas utility or its contractor installs the gas pipe.
Where do you do dry utility work?
Across California, Arizona and Nevada, with most work in Southern California.
Need a crew?
Tell us about your project or storm call-out and we'll respond quickly. For the fastest response, give us a call.