Coates Electric
Waukesha
Industry: Electrical contracting
Founded: 2009
Projected 2017 revenue: Not disclosed
Waukesha-based Coates Electric is a fully licensed electrical contractor that serves customers throughout southeastern Wisconsin in the commercial, medical, institutional, residential and industrial sectors.
While finding qualified workers is a constant struggle for the industry, Coates constantly strives to improve aspects of the company in order to provide the best services possible for its clients.
Coates recently implemented new time management accounting, as well as project management software that will gather data faster and more efficiently than its previous software.
Greater efficiency leads to opportunities for more innovative thinking, design-build capabilities and internal and external communication.
Service personnel at Coates are trained and certified through the Joint Apprenticeship Training program and are required to enroll in continuing education courses to learn about code updates, safety and technological advancements.
Where is the opportunity?
“Our employees. When you invest and grow your employees, your company succeeds. Employees realize their potential (and) bring fresh perspectives and new ideas, which presents the company with new opportunities.”
