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  • Legacy System Decommissioning: Systematically removed and disposed of outdated metal halide fixtures, improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact at the 100+ year-old site.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, WSS improved site safety, reduced energy consumption, and ensured full regulatory compliance for the duration of the mission.