Your Partner in Utility, Telecom, and Power
Reliable Utility and Infrastructure Construction Services
Welcome to Dave’s Construction! Since our founding in 1996, we have been providing exceptional underground utility services to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. What started as a small operation with just two crew members has grown into a thriving company with over 50 dedicated employees. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and quality service has been the driving force behind our success and growth. We are your trusted partner for directional boring, plowing, trenching, and more.
ABOUT US
Professional Results with Fast and Superior Customer Service
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Comprehensive Telecom & Electrical Power Construction Services
Telecom Services
Directional Boring
Cable and Duct Plowing
Trenching
Excavating
Power Splicing & Terminating
High Potential (Hipot) Cable Testing
Electrical Power Services
- Power Distribution Line Installation: We install power lines that distribute electricity from substations to homes and businesses, ensuring consistent power delivery.
- High-Voltage Transmission Line Construction: We construct durable high-voltage transmission lines that transport electricity over long distances.
- Substation Construction & Maintenance: Our team develops and maintains substations, ensuring the safe regulation of voltage and reliable energy flow.
- Underground & Overhead Electrical System Installation: We specialize in the installation of both underground and overhead electrical systems for safe and efficient power delivery.
- Electrical Grid Maintenance: Our ongoing maintenance services keep electrical grids running smoothly, reducing the risk of outages.
Why Choose Dave’s Construction?
For over two decades, we have been the trusted partner for numerous clients across the Sioux Falls area. Our reputation for excellence and reliability has been built on a foundation of hard work, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to safety and innovation. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Quality Service: We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service for every project, no matter the size or complexity.
- Fast and Efficient: Our team understands the importance of completing projects on time and within budget.
- Professionalism and Safety: We adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain certifications that ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
- Customer Satisfaction: We prioritize customer satisfaction above all else, and our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients.
Get in Touch – Let’s Build Together
Let Dave’s Construction, Inc. handle your next utility project. Our team of professionals is here to help you complete your project safely, on time, and within budget. We are proud to be part of Jackson Infrastructure, a family of companies dedicated to serving your construction needs.
Dave's Construction’s FAQs
When should directional boring be used instead of traditional trenching for underground utilities?
Directional boring is useful when underground utilities need to pass beneath roads, driveways, waterways, landscaped areas, or other surfaces where open trenching would cause unnecessary disruption. Dave’s Construction uses directional boring for underground power, telecom, gas, water, and sewer installations. Because much of the work takes place below the surface, directional boring can create an underground utility route while limiting disturbance to the area above.
What is cable and duct plowing, and what types of utility projects is it best suited for?
Cable and duct plowing uses a vibrating or static blade to create a narrow opening in the ground while installing cable or duct at the required depth. It can be an efficient option for long utility runs, particularly in rural areas, open spaces, and road ditches. Dave’s Construction uses cable and duct plowing as an underground installation method where site conditions allow for efficient placement with limited surface disturbance.
When is open trenching the right method for underground utility installation?
Open trenching can be appropriate when a project requires direct access to the entire underground utility route or when surface disruption is less of a concern. It is commonly suited to new developments and open construction areas where crews can excavate a continuous trench for cable, conduit, or pipe installation. The open construction area also provides crews with direct access during installation before the trench is backfilled.
What is the difference between trenching and excavation for underground utility construction?
Although both involve removing soil, they can serve different purposes. Trenching generally creates a relatively narrow, continuous opening for installing underground cable, conduit, or pipe. Excavation can create larger or deeper work areas when a project requires additional space, deeper utility placement, water or sewer installation, conduit work, or specialized backfill. Dave’s Construction provides both methods so the construction approach can be matched to the project’s requirements.
What underground utilities can Dave’s Construction install?
Dave’s Construction has experience installing underground infrastructure for fiber, electrical, copper, and cable television systems and provides directional boring for power, telecom, gas, water, and sewer applications. Depending on the project and ground conditions, construction methods can include directional boring, cable and duct plowing, trenching, or excavation.
What is power cable splicing and terminating, and why is it important?
Cable splicing joins electrical conductors while cable termination prepares and connects the end of a cable to electrical equipment or another part of the power system. These connections must be completed correctly to support the safety, reliability, and integrity of the electrical system. Dave’s Construction provides power cable splicing and terminating for cables up to 1000 MCM and 200–600 amp connections.
What is Hipot cable testing, and why is it performed before a power system goes into service?
High Potential, or Hipot, cable testing applies a controlled over-voltage to a cable system to evaluate its dielectric integrity. The purpose is to help verify that the installed cable system can withstand the required electrical stress and identify insulation weaknesses before the system is placed into service. Dave’s Construction provides Hipot testing as part of its electrical power capabilities to help verify the safety and reliability of completed installations.
How does Dave’s Construction determine the right underground installation method for a utility project?
The appropriate construction method depends on factors such as the type of utility, required installation depth, terrain, existing infrastructure, surface conditions, project length, access, and acceptable level of surface disturbance. Directional boring may be appropriate when avoiding surface disruption is important, while plowing can work efficiently for certain long utility runs. Trenching provides open access along a route, while excavation is useful when larger or deeper work areas are required. Dave’s Construction offers multiple underground construction methods so the approach can be matched to the conditions of the project.
Areas We Serve
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- lowa
Location:
5104 N. Harvestore Rd. Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Contact Us:
Phone: (605) 338-1487 Email: info@davesllc.com
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM