PLEASANTON, Calif. — Behind some of Northern California’s most impressive facilities, infrastructure and technology projects is exceptional electrical work. Each year, the Northern California Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NorCal NECA) recognizes that work through its Project Excellence Awards.
The 2026 award recipients represent the craftsmanship, technical expertise and innovation that NorCal NECA contractors bring to projects throughout the region. This year’s winning projects span energy, education, transportation, public infrastructure, technology and commercial construction.
The following NECA contractors and their project teams were honored with 2026 Project Excellence Awards:
Beaman’s, Inc.
- The Phoenix (Oakland, CA).
Beci Electric, Inc.
- Merritt College Landscape and Horticulture Complex (Oakland, CA).
BEI Construction, Inc.
- Bear Canyon & West Ford Flatt BESS Projects (Middletown, CA).
- Project Nexus (Hickman, CA)
Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc.
- City of Stockton Street Light Repairs (Stockton, CA)
- Digital Infrastructure Capability Expansion – DICE (Livermore, CA)
- Electrical Service Replacement for the Calaveras Government Center (San Andreas, CA)
- Crestwood Selma (Selma, CA)
- Tesla Oasis (Lost Hills, CA)
- Turner Senior Academy Campus (Lodi, CA)
Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
- Stockton Regional Wastewater Control Facility (Stockton, CA)
- UPRR Lathrop Intermodal Expansion (French Camp, CA)
Con J. Franke Electric, Inc.
- Antioch Brackish Water Desalination Project (Antioch, CA)
- Central Habor Park (Pittsburg, CA)
Contra Costa Electric, Inc.
- West County Re-Entry Treatment and Housing Facility (Richmond, CA)
Intrepid Electronic Systems, Inc.
- Terra Linda High School Fire Alarm Upgrade (San Rafael, CA)
Prime Electric
- Killroy Oyster Point Phase 2 Parking Garage (South San Francisco, CA)
Quality Sound
- Calistoga High School New STEM Building & Campus Wide Fire Alarm (Calistoga, CA)
- Kaiser Vacaville ED Expansion Nurse Call System (Vacaville, CA)
Ray’s Electric
- Downtown Fiber Optic Network Phase 2 Civic Park Buildings (Walnut Creek, CA)
St. Francis Electric, LLC
- Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) & Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) System Improvements (Multiple Cities, CA)
The 2026 Project Excellence Award recipients demonstrate the breadth and sophistication of electrical construction taking place throughout Northern California—from essential public infrastructure and advanced energy projects to educational facilities, technology systems and landmark commercial developments.
“These awards celebrate the extraordinary work our contractors and their project teams perform every day,” said Scot VanBuskirk, NorCal NECA Executive Director. “Their expertise, innovation and commitment to quality are evident in each of these projects, and we are proud to recognize their accomplishments.”
Photos and additional information about these award-winning projects are available at www.norcalneca.org.
About the Northern California Chapter, NECA
The Northern California Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association represents signatory electrical contractors throughout its nine-county jurisdiction. NorCal NECA provides advocacy, education, industry resources and business services that help its members remain competitive while advancing the electrical construction industry.
