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Fairway Electric

Empowering Excellence through Safety, Integrity, and Responsibility.

Our Mission

At Fairway Electric, we prioritize safety, integrity, and responsibility in delivering exceptional electrical solutions. With a foundation of responsibility, motivation, and loyalty, we foster a culture of humility, ensuring the wellbeing of our team and clients.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where the health and wellbeing of our employees and clients always come first. We believe that by prioritizing safety and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency, we can exceed expectations and separate ourselves from the competition.

Our Story

  • Shane Carignan
  • Shane Carignan

Leadership

Our leadership ethos centers on empowering individuals to realize their full potential. Through mentorship and a supportive culture, we foster personal growth, building a loyal and high-achieving team dedicated to shared success.

Shane Carignan

After completing his military career, Shane Carignan began his path in the electrical utility industry as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman reaching the General Foreman position and demonstrating his leadership skills. In 2018, Shane opened the first Fairway division with a few pickup trucks and three employees. Today Fairway is the exclusive tower painting vendor for National Grid in New England & New York. Both, as a proud Iraq War Veteran of the US Army and the Fairway CEO, Shane’s focus has always been the safety of his people. In 2023, Fairway Electric now has five divisions and a fleet of 100 vehicles.

SDVOSB Benefits

What Are the Advantages of Working with an SDVOSB?

Working with a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) like Fairway Electric Inc. offers numerous advantages, supported by rigorous standards and significant benefits.

Certified Excellence

  • Achieving SDVOSB certification requires rigorous vetting by the Veterans Administration (VA). This ensures that an SDVOSB has met high standards of integrity and reliability.
  • The VA allocates a substantial portion of its contracts specifically for SDVOSBs, reflecting a strong commitment to veteran-owned businesses.

Government Contracting Advantages

  • The Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 mandates that the federal government aim to award at least 3% of the total value of all its prime contract and subcontract awards to SDVOSBs.
  • For government agencies, engaging with Fairway Electric Inc. helps fulfill this critical regulatory requirement, aligning with the Executive Order signed by President George W. Bush in 2004, which mandates agencies to strategize meeting SDVOSB contracting goals.
  • By partnering with SDVOSBs, government agencies can more effectively achieve their contracting objectives and demonstrate a commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses.

SDVOSBs and Private Sector Partnerships

  • For large private businesses aiming to become prime contractors on government projects, partnering with an SDVOSB like Fairway Electric Inc. offers a strategic advantage. Many government contracts require prime contractors to meet small business participation goals.
  • Including an SDVOSB as a subcontractor can significantly enhance a bid, particularly for contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), which values the knowledge and experience of veterans in executing military-based projects.
  • The DoD and other federal agencies often have increased confidence in SDVOSBs due to their understanding of military goals and operations.

Community Impact

  • Partnering with Fairway Electric Inc. means contributing to the veteran community. Fairway Electric Inc. is committed to hiring veterans, thus providing valuable employment opportunities and supporting the transition of veterans to civilian careers.
  • This commitment not only benefits individual veterans but also strengthens the broader veteran community, embodying the principle of “paying it forward.”

Bottom Line

Whether driven by financial incentives, patriotic duty, or a combination of both, partnering with an SDVOSB like Fairway Electric Inc. makes sound business sense. It aligns with regulatory requirements, enhances competitive advantage in government contracting, and supports veteran empowerment and employment.

Safety

Safety

Our safety performance is a source of pride for us. We continuously strive for improvement and remain vigilant against the hazards inherent in our industry.
  • Zero dart or IR
  • Rating of “A” on ISN Networld for all clients
  • 0.80 EMR in 2023
  • OSHA 20 ET&D training
  • Rescue and Emergency Management Program
  • Leadership development program
  • DPI GGA Certified
  • Defensive driving and scorecard system

Our Services

Civil, Transmission, Substation, and Distribution

Our services encompass all aspects of Civil, Distribution, Substation and Transmission. We construct and maintain distribution systems, both overhead and underground from primary voltage conversions to underground cable replacement. Our partnership with the IBEW provides our customers the most qualified, experienced, and safety conscientious professionals in the industry.

Our experienced team handles comprehensive substation construction and excels in installing and maintaining transmission lines of all sizes and complexities including tower inspections and maintenance to complete structure replacement.

Transmission

Civil

Our unparalleled civil expertise, coupled with extensive experience, empowers us to effectively plan and execute civil utility projects with precision and efficiency. This unique blend of capability, proficiency, and seasoned experience forms a proven formula that instills confidence in our clients.

Capabilities Include:

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling
  • Installation of underground electrical conduits & cable in conduits
  • Fiber optic and telecommunication cable installation
  • HydoVac Excavation
  • Utility coordination and relocation services
  • Trenching for utilities and foundation preparation
  • R.O.W Access
  • Soil compaction and backfilling
  • Clearing vegetation and debris
  • Site leveling and grading for construction readiness
  • Erosion control and soil stabilization.
Transmission

Transmission

We have installed and maintained all sizes and types of transmission lines in even the most challenging terrains and circumstances. Our qualified crews perform critical upgrades and structure replacements to an ever-aging infrastructure and enhance grid resiliency and reliability.

Capabilities Include:

  • Structure Installations/Changeouts
  • Conductor Installations of all sizes and configurations
  • Re-conductor and upgrades
  • Line Relocations
  • Live line work
Substation

Substation

Our experience allows us to complete all facets of substation construction from site preparation to energization.

Capabilities Include:

  • Greenfield and Brownfield Substation Construction
  • Component Replacement, Repair and Maintenance
  • Substation Expansion Projects
  • GIS, AIS, Interconnect, HVDC
  • Foundations/Site Work/Fencing
  • Structural Steel
  • Above/Below Grade Raceway and Grounding
  • Cable trenching
  • Buss work
  • And more
Distribution

Distribution

We construct and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems. As a valued partner in the industry, we work with our clients to improve grid resiliency through system hardening and replacing critical infrastructure.

Capabilities Include:

  • Re-conducting and upgrades
  • Line Relocations
  • Pole Changeouts
  • Street Lighting
  • Conduit, duct bank, and manhole systems
  • Directional drilling
  • High voltage cable installation, terminating and splicing
  • Direct buried conductor and wire in conduit

Tower Maintenance

Our team is experienced in multiple tower maintenance activities including tower restoration, modifications, inspections and system upgrades. Fairway Electric has crews, equipment and tooling available for all types of right-of-way access. Including drone support for line inspections, ortho mosaic mapping, and thermal imaging.

Fairway Electric Inc. has 7 years of experience painting steel structures in energized conditions. Our crews also deploy environmental mitigation techniques to help champion a safe and clean work site for each project.

Tower Maintenance

Growth

Each year Fairway has seen significant growth from tower painting to civil construction. We believe our growth is directly correlated to our core values and veteran-owned culture.

We have doubled our size each year, and our fleet has grown five times larger. We have been able to sustain a qualified faithful staff, and hired a high caliber team that is working hard to be a solid competitor in the market.

  • 2018

    First painting job with National Grid, approx. 4,000 hours.
  • 2019

    Increased footprint both in painting and storm. 10,000 hours.
  • 2020

    Increased footprint both in painting and storm. 16,500 hours.
  • 2021

    A significant investment in equipment and talent was made and yielded Fairway with 32,000 hours.
  • 2022

    Increased our Southeast region with the addition of 70 Line workers along with a significant investment into Fairways Civil Division. Approx. 60,000 hours by end of Q4.
  • 2023

    By diversifying our capabilities and expanding our client base, we achieved over 263,500 hours.

    Contact Us

    Feel free to reach out to our dedicated team at Fairway Electric through our contact form or by giving us a call. We look forward to assisting you with your electrical needs.

    Corporate headquarters

    Southeast Regional Office