At an Elma Substation, Westside Construction Group served as the general contractor responsible for civil and structural development of new transmission and power infrastructure. Our scope included site grading, foundation excavation, monopole footing construction, and the complete buildout of a switchgear building and generator shed. From preconstruction to quality control and final restoration, Westside delivered a turnkey substation package meeting all utility and regulatory requirements.
Manage all permitting, design reviews, and subcontractor coordination to ensure site readiness and alignment with utility construction timelines.
Clear, strip, and grade the site to engineered elevations, implementing erosion and stormwater control measures to protect sensitive surroundings.
Excavate and pour reinforced concrete foundations for monopoles, switchgear, and generator pads using engineered rebar cages and vertical forms.
Assemble a structural concrete pad and pre-engineered metal building to house electrical switchgear, complete with grounding and conduit integration.
Construct a weather-tight generator enclosure with reinforced foundation, access pads, and integrated conduit for power distribution.
Perform concrete and material testing, verify grounding systems, and complete site grading, fencing, and landscaping per specifications.
The Elma Substation project showcases Westside Construction Group’s capability to deliver complex, utility-grade infrastructure under a single general contracting framework. From deep foundation pours to structural switchgear and generator building construction, Westside ensured precise coordination, uncompromising safety, and long-term performance for one of Western New York’s key transmission nodes.
Deliver full-site and structural construction for a new electrical substation—including monopole foundations, a pre-engineered switchgear building, and generator shed—while maintaining safety, precision, and compliance with rigorous engineering and environmental standards.
