CCEDC investor, NEI Electric, received the 2011 “Build Wisconsin” Award. On December 1 during a statewide ceremony held in Madison NEI received the recognition in the electrical category for the work the company did during an extensive electrical service upgrade of Sacred Heart Hospital in 2010.

The electrical service upgrade consisted of the complete replacement of major components of the hospital’s electrical system, while keeping the hospital fully functioning. Throughout the project, NEI recycled all reusable material including metal, cardboard, paper, old feeder wire, old transformers and switchgear. The project also utilized the resources of many local contractors as well.

“We continued to keep Sacred Heart operating, patients safe and staff members working with very little impact to the hospital or its patients during the months-long, complex project” said Joe Bembnister, Senior Vice President, NEI Electric. “In fact, many people at the hospital were unaware that this project even took place. A project of this caliber leaves no room for mistakes and we were able to complete the upgrade without any major incidence – and on time and under budget.”

CCEDC would like to congratulate NEI Electric on a job well done!