Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Electrical Contractors in Birmingham, AL
BDI Electrical Contractors has served the Southeast since 1983, delivering expert electrical solutions across diverse sectors including medical, industrial, commercial, and historical projects. Our team combines decades of experience with continuous education through partnerships like the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) program, ensuring apprentices and journeymen receive certified training. We prioritize safety and quality, demonstrated by complex projects like the St.Paul's Cathedral renovation, where we maintained zero accidents while installing high-tech systems. Our commitment to teamwork and total quality management has earned recognition in fast-track design-build projects, including the Audi Birmingham Dealership. With a focus on innovation and client collaboration, we handle everything from pre-engineered systems to custom electrical components, serving as a trusted partner for both local and national clients.
Services
Electrical Contracting
Commercial Electrical Work
Industrial Electrical Services
Historical Renovation Electrical
Safety Compliance
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in electrical contracting since 1983
- Our IEC-certified training program develops skilled electricians and project managers
- Proven safety record with zero accidents on complex high-profile projects
- Specialized expertise in historical renovation electrical systems
- Fast-track design-build capabilities recognized by major industry partners
Associations and certifications
- Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
Services
Electrical Contracting
BDI provides full-service electrical contracting for new construction and renovation projects across multiple sectors. Our team handles complex electrical systems installation, maintenance, and upgrades while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. With expertise in both traditional and modern electrical infrastructure, we deliver reliable solutions for commercial, industrial, and historical buildings.
Historical Renovation Electrical
Specialized electrical services for historical building renovations require preserving architectural integrity while modernizing systems. Our team completed the St. Paul's Cathedral project, installing high-tech dimming systems and replacing fixtures at height while maintaining historical accuracy. We coordinate closely with preservation authorities and general contractors to meet strict regulatory requirements.
Design-Build Electrical Solutions
Integrated design-build electrical services streamline project timelines and budgets through collaborative planning. BDI partners with architects, engineers, and contractors from project inception to completion. This approach ensured timely delivery of the Cahaba Brewery and Audi Dealership projects while maintaining quality standards and budget constraints.
Safety Compliance Programs
Comprehensive safety programs ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards across all job sites. Our training includes hazard recognition, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment protocols. The St. Paul's Cathedral project demonstrated our ability to maintain zero accidents during high-risk electrical work at elevated heights.
Project Management
End-to-end project management services coordinate electrical work with broader construction timelines. BDI's certified project managers handle budgeting, scheduling, and quality control while maintaining communication between stakeholders. This expertise ensured successful completion of complex projects like the Florentine Building renovation and Carmike Cinema installation.
People
Mike Blackburn
President
With over 40 years in the electrical contracting industry, Mike Blackburn leads BDI's strategic direction while maintaining focus on client relationships and quality standards established since 1983.
Justin Blackburn
Vice President
Justin Blackburn oversees operations and project execution, leveraging his extensive field experience to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project timelines across diverse construction environments.
Michael Moore
Vice President
Michael Moore manages business development and client relations, focusing on expanding BDI's capabilities in design-build projects while maintaining the company's commitment to quality electrical solutions.
Dwight Beard
Engineer
Dwight Beard provides technical expertise and engineering solutions for complex electrical systems, ensuring code compliance and innovative design implementation across commercial and industrial projects.
Kavin Horsley
Service Manager
Kavin Horsley coordinates service operations and field personnel training, maintaining BDI's safety standards while ensuring efficient delivery of electrical maintenance and emergency repair services.
Questions
What types of electrical projects does BDI handle?
BDI works on commercial, industrial, medical, retail, hotel, and historical renovation projects, including specialized work for theaters, breweries, and automotive facilities.
Do you provide electrical services for historical buildings?
Yes, we specialize in historical renovations like St. Paul's Cathedral, maintaining architectural integrity while modernizing electrical systems with safety compliance.
Are your electricians certified and trained?
Our team participates in IEC-certified training programs, with journeymen trained in project management and safety protocols for complex construction environments.
Can you handle fast-track design-build projects?
Yes, our experience with design-build electrical systems includes the Cahaba Brewery and Audi Dealership projects completed under tight deadlines with quality assurance.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain OSHA compliance with regular training, hazard assessments, and safety audits demonstrated by zero accidents during high-risk projects like cathedral renovations.
