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 …
Julio Ponce has worked in maintenance for 25 years. Most recently, in electrical, plumbing and welding work at Bergan Mercy hospital. During his time with Bergan Mercy, Julio encountered electricians with Miller Electric, and was left with a positive impression. “Some of the guys thought …
If you haven’t been to the RiverFront yet, you need to plan a trip to experience the incredible landscape taking shape in downtown Omaha. Since August of 2020, Miller Electric has been working with the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA), Kiewit and specialty lighting …
It’s a new year and with it come exciting opportunities here at home, and nationally, for growth in the commercial electrical services market. Here, Miller Electric provides an energy outlook for 2023. Commercial Electrical Services Outlook Whereas last year there was optimism overall for the …
This year, as in years past, it’s important to pause for a moment to express gratitude for all the good we’ve been privileged to be part of over the past 12 months. Celebrating 110 years of being in business We celebrated the start and completion …
We at Miller Electric are excited to give everyone an update on our Construction Wireman (CW) program. This longstanding program was designed to drive recruitment of construction wiremen, ensuring we always have an efficient and effective workforce. We are happy to say that the program …
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 …