Chapman Construction is a leading provider of electric transmission and substation construction and maintenance solutions. Our crews are among the most experienced in the industry, including many foremen and superintendents who have been with us for more than 30 years. Our experienced workforce and project management expertise, together with our modern and well maintained fleet of over 1,500 vehicles and pieces of equipment, sets us apart in our ability to deliver even the most difficult projects on-time and within budget.
This level of experience ensures the delivery of the highest quality services in each of our areas of focus:
Overhead and underground transmission line construction and maintenance
69kV to 765kV new construction, storm restoration, maintenance and upgrades to all conductor types and configurations
Tower structure construction and maintenance including steel lattice, tubular steel, wood pole/H-frame and concrete
Concrete foundation preparation and installation to a depth of 120 feet
Right-of-way clearing and preparation
Underground transmission construction (through fellow InfrastruX service providers), including heat dissipating oil-filled and concrete encased systems.
Turn-key substation construction and maintenance of new and existing substations up to 765kV
Start-up, testing, calibration and equipment maintenance
Site preparation, foundation construction, fencing and landscaping
Static Var Compensator installation and maintenance
Full service engineering and design through established alliances with some of the most reputable engineering firms in the industry
Wireless system construction and maintenance
Installation of transmission tower-mounted transceiver stations
Equipment highlights and capabilities*
100 bucket trucks with capabilities ranging from 45' to 170' lift
60 cranes with capacities from 15 to 165 tons
100 bulldozers, excavators and other heavy earth moving equipment
35 pressure diggers capable of 120' hole depth and up to 12' in diameter
* Quantities represent approximate counts