Though specialty contractor firms in California and across the nation have been buffeted by severe market and financial pressures, Cupertino Electric Inc. (CEI) is expanding.
The San Jose-based firm rang up a huge 81% increase in 2011 revenue, pushing it to No. 2 on this year's Top Specialty Contractors list, from No. 4 last year. From its Silicon Valley base, CEI has maintained a strong position in data center construction. It also has become a major player in solar energy, having installed an impressive 150 MW of photovoltaics to date. The firm also emphasizes giving back to the community through an extensive charitable donation and service program. As a result of these accomplishments, ENR California has picked Cupertino Electric as its Specialty Contractor of the Year.