A three-year project saw its completion this spring. The Douglas County Justice Center at 17th and Harney streets in downtown Omaha opened to the public on June 1, 2023. From concept to completion, the journey toward reforming the county’s juvenile detention center was a collaborative …
It was 2000. The world hadn’t ended when computers left the 1990s as many thought it would, and Ken Madison was looking to make a career change. He had worked at a building supply center and a heating and cooling wholesale house, both in the …
Ten years ago, Miller Electric’s Prefabrication operations consisted of Prefab Operations Manager, Chris Nightser, a construction wireman, and a 3,000 square foot building. Prefab has grown considerably since then. Today, Miller Electric has two prefab shops and a warehouse that together, occupy nearly 100,000 square …
It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of skilled electrical workers available in our industry (we’ve even written about it recently). But beyond a general shortage of workers, there’s also a more specific shortage of women in construction. The industry is historically male dominated, with …
Across the country, ask anyone in the commercial electrical contracting business and you’ll hear a familiar story — there is a severe shortage of highly skilled, qualified electricians. And unfortunately, just like in communities across America, that’s the case here in the Omaha metro area …
Nintendo Game Boys made their debut. The World Wide Web was invented. And a gallon of gas only cost 97 cents. It was 1989, and while it may feel like a lifetime ago, it was the year Jim Suiter joined Miller Electric. He’s always loved …
This spring, Prefabrication Operations Manager Chris Nightser found himself giving a group of high school students a tour of Miller Electric’s Prefab Shop, and sharing his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in the trades. It’s something Chris enjoys greatly, but hadn’t …
Many good things began in 1912. The Boston Red Sox played at Fenway Park for the first time. Oreo released its first cookie. The Titanic embarked on its maiden voyage. New Mexico and Arizona became states. And, in our little corner of the world, Henry …
Electrical Safety History: gains and room to grow Safety matters in every industry. However, that’s especially true for Miller Electric and other commercial electrical contractors. For us, safety truly is a matter of life and death. Today, we have the benefit of OSHA, the NEC …
Miller Electric is honored to have been named one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies with distinction by the National Safety Council of Nebraska for a fourth straight year. The distinction is recognition of your commitment to safety. The minimum score required to be awarded the level of distinction …