Vertical Construction – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (2023)

Walsh Service Solutions, in partnership with Northern Valley Electrical, designed and executed a comprehensive temporary lighting solution for a high-profile federal construction site. This project addressed the critical need for OSHA-compliant illumination at a century-old remote facility.

Project Overview

  • Project Value: $733K

  • Timeline: 2023

  • Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

  • Key Metrics: 106 Total LED fixtures | 18 New 40’ power poles | Legacy fixture removal

Project Scope & Operations

  • Design-Build Lighting Solution: Engineered a temporary lighting network specifically designed to meet rigorous OSHA safety standards for large-scale construction activities.

  • Infrastructure Installation: Installed 18 new 40-foot power poles equipped with 67 high-efficiency LED fixtures to provide consistent site-wide visibility.

  • System Integration: Retrofitted existing infrastructure by installing an additional 39 LED fixtures on current poles, maximizing the utility of the facility’s existing footprint.

  • Legacy System Decommissioning: Systematically removed and disposed of outdated metal halide fixtures, improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact at the 100+ year-old site.

  • Electrical Collaboration: Teamed with Northern Valley Electrical to ensure all high-voltage installations and wiring met federal electrical codes and remote site requirements.

The Result

Completed in 2023, this $733K project provided the specialized illumination necessary for safe, around-the-clock federal construction operations. By transitioning the facility to modern LED technology, Walsh Service Solutions improved site safety, reduced energy consumption, and ensured full regulatory compliance for the duration of the mission.