Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Electrical & Telecommunications Solutions in San Francisco
Founded in 1948, Paganini Electric has established itself as a trusted leader in electrical and telecommunications contracting across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Our team of certified electricians and professional managers brings decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring precision and reliability in sectors ranging from commercial and educational facilities to historic landmarks. We prioritize cutting-edge solutions through continuous education and training programs, maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in lighting systems, power distribution, and life safety installations.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing relationships with high-profile clients and our ability to deliver complex, multi-phase projects on time and to exacting standards. Financial stability and a reputation for quality craftsmanship have fueled our growth, enabling us to tackle increasingly sophisticated challenges while upholding the values instilled by our founder, Albert E. Paganini. We approach every job with meticulous coordination, innovative technology, and a focus on client satisfaction that has defined our legacy for over 75 years.
Services
Electrical Contracting
Telecommunications Systems
Lighting Design
Power Distribution
Life Safety Installations
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in electrical contracting across the Bay Area.
- Our certified electricians complete ongoing training to maintain cutting-edge expertise.
- We deliver complex, multi-phase projects for high-profile clients like Salesforce and UCSF.
- Our financial stability ensures reliable service for long-term partnerships.
- We specialize in historic preservation and modernization of landmark buildings.
Services
Electrical Contracting
We provide comprehensive electrical contracting for commercial and institutional projects, including power distribution, lighting systems, and life safety installations. Our expertise spans new builds, tenant improvements, and historic renovations. With certified electricians and advanced project coordination, we ensure code compliance and operational efficiency for clients like Salesforce and UCSF.
Lighting Design
Our lighting solutions combine aesthetic design with technical precision for spaces ranging from corporate offices to historic landmarks. We install LED systems, smart controls, and theatrical lighting while meeting energy efficiency standards. Projects include City Hall's programmable LED facade and Salesforce Tower's industrial kitchen illumination.
Life Safety Installations
We specialize in fire alarm integration, emergency lighting, and nurse call systems for healthcare and commercial facilities. Our work at UCSF Ambulatory Care Center included full-floor motorized shade systems and life safety upgrades during multi-phase renovations.
Telecommunications Systems
We design and install structured cabling, data centers, and AV systems for modern workplaces. Recent projects include Square's multi-floor office with Crestron control systems and Pinterest's 142,842 sq ft anchor tenant buildout featuring conference centers and IDF rooms.
Historic Renovations
We modernize landmark buildings while preserving architectural integrity. Examples include St. Mary's Cathedral's ETC lighting controls and City Hall's 100-year anniversary LED upgrade with over a million color schemes.
Questions
What types of electrical projects do you specialize in?
We handle commercial, institutional, and historic projects including power distribution, lighting systems, life safety installations, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Are your electricians certified?
Yes, all our field electricians are state-certified through union apprenticeship programs and participate in ongoing education.
Do you work on historic buildings?
Yes, we specialize in preserving architectural integrity while modernizing systems, as seen in our work at St. Mary's Cathedral and City Hall.
What Bay Area areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, including Oakland, San Jose, and Marin County.
Can you handle large-scale tenant improvements?
Yes, recent projects include Salesforce Tower's 855,457 sq ft tenant buildout and Square's 300,000 sq ft multi-phase office renovation.
How do you ensure project coordination?
We use BIM modeling, LEED commissioning, and close collaboration with subcontractors to manage complex installations and tight schedules.
