MEC Electrical Contractors receives award for upgrades at Lowell General Hospital

MEC Electrical Contractors, Inc. completed the electrical system survey and upgrade project for Lowell General Hospital. This extensive renovation to the electrical infrastructure was recognized at the Excellence in Construction Award ceremony from the Mass. Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This extensive electrical renovation consisted of the installation of new duct banks, 5kv cabling, terminations, switch gear and generator for two new services which feeds the main campus. In addition to the new services, an entirely new 5kv/480 volt normal and emergency distribution system consisting of switchboards, paralleling boards, distribution panels, pad mount transformers, conduits ,cable and over three miles of M.I. fire rated cabling was installed throughout the existing buildings. MEC worked closely with LGH personnel on an ongoing basis to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors paying strict attention to detail during all aspects of the project. MEC not only performed the electrical portion of the project, they were also the prime contractor for the project and were responsible for the coordination, scheduling, installation and completion of the work required by various trades. The scope included but was not limited to excavation, paving, demolition, concrete work, HVAC, plumbing, rigging, fire protection and roofing. MEC continues to be the premier electrical and telecommunications contractor for many leading healthcare facilities in Mass. and N.H.