Prime Utility Consulting

Your utilities. Our PRIME focus.

Trusted dry utility project management and consulting

We plan and coordinate electric, gas and telecommunications infrastructure, working alongside the development team to keep projects on track.

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We work with ALL dry utility providers, including: SCE, LADWP, SDG&E, PG&E, SoCalGas, AT&T, Frontier, Spectrum and Municipal Utilities.

Why choose Prime

Dry utilities are often the silent killer of project schedules and budgets. Engaging PRIME at the inception of a project ensures that utility constraints are addressed before they cause costly redesigns or long construction delays. With decades of industry experience, we find conflicts early and mitigate potential issues.

Efficiency

Streamline the utility process and reduce delays.

Compliance

Ensure adherence to all dry utility provider requirements.

Partnership

We become an extension of your team, focused on your success.

Results

Complete projects with confidence, clarity and less risk.

Our services

Planning and coordination for electric, gas, telecommunications and fiber, from the first feasibility question to project closeout.

Pre-planning

  • Feasibility and due diligence
  • Joint-trench utility planning
  • Cost estimating
  • Electric circuit capacity assessment reports

Design

  • Removals and relocations
  • Permanent and temporary power
  • Applicant design
  • Gas and communications planning
  • Overhead to underground conversions
  • Easements and encroachments

Construction

  • Construction support
  • Permit expediting
  • Utility refund tracking and management
  • Energization planning

Project types we work on

  • Single family homes
  • Multifamily and mixed use
  • Commercial and industrial
  • Public works and institutional
  • Overhead to underground conversions, removals and relocations

About us

Prime Utility Consulting is led by Chris Rad and Kip Armstrong, who bring decades of industry experience and strong utility relationships to every project. Reach either of them at info@primeutilityconsulting.com.

Kip Armstrong

Kip Armstrong

Chris Rad

Chris Rad

Contact us

Send us the project address, the project type and your timeline. We will tell you what the dry utility path looks like.

Prefer email? Write to info@primeutilityconsulting.com.