Xcel Energy Service Center - Exterior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Exterior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Interior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Interior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Interior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Interior
Xcel Energy Service Center - Maintenance Shop and Storage
Xcel Energy Service Center - Electrical
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Project Overview
Gephart was hired as the electrical contractor for Xcel Energy Service Center in St. Paul, MN. The 320,000 SF facility will support more than 400 employees with expanded office space, equipment storage, maintenance shops, and dedicated fleet vehicle storage.
Our Work
Gephart’s contributions included:
- Procurement and installation of the electrical systems including distribution, lighting, mechanical power, equipment power, receptacle power, and special systems rough-in.
- 3D layout and BIM coordination of all power distribution, low voltage cable trays, conduit racks, and lighting.
- Field layout using Trimble Total Station.
- Large conduit bending offsite using Greenlee Bendworks.
- Use of prefabricated wall box assemblies for rough-in.
- Use of offsite prefab facilities and personnel for stub-up conduits, fixture whips, fixture prep, and surface wireway construction.
Success
- Over $1M in cost savings through value engineering.
- Met all milestones and completion schedules despite weather delays.
Testimonial
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Gephart again on the Xcel SPSC project. Your teams’ commitment to proactively bring up constraints and work through solutions when inevitable delays or issues arose was truly appreciated. From both the office and field side, the entire Gephart team had a team-centric attitude and collaborative approach from start to finish. We’re grateful we were able to partner with Gephart on this complex project and we look forward to teaming up with Gephart again on many projects in the future. "
AJ Hultgren, Project Manager, McGough Construction