For land developers, time is money. Saving time – without compromising quality – can be a huge advantage for your project. This is one reason many home-builders, including the biggest developers in Utah such as Ivory Homes, DR Horton and Daybreak are hiring a private contractor like – CATO Line Construction – to install power to their new subdivisions with an Applicant Built Line extension – and they are reaping the benefits!

When it comes to power, developers often think that Rocky Mountain Power holds all the cards – but they don’t realize that they have the option to hire experts like CATO to install their subdivision’s electrical infrastructure. Teaming up with CATO can help you save time and money while also gaining greater control and flexibility over your project.

How It Works

As a developer (applicant) you can go the traditional route and allow R.M.P. to install the power lines in your development, but you will have little recourse except to hope that it goes smoothly and works out in your favor. Or you can choose a valuable partner to guide you through the ABL process, install your site-power and ensure that mistakes or delays don’t derail your project – while saving you money! The process is simple:

  1. Rocky Mountain Power designs the Line extension (CATO reviews – with your interests in mind).
  2. CATO expertly installs your electrical distribution system (wire, transfomers, terminations and all)
  3. Rocky Mountain Power inspects our work, energizes your project and takes ownership of the system.

Advantages of Using CATO for ABL Extensions

When you hire CATO we become a trusted extension of your team, which is why nearly every single client of ours repeatedly uses CATO for their Applicant Built Line extensions. We will coordinate with Rocky Mountain Power and work with you as well as other contractors on site to ensure that all requirements and specifications are being met and that relevant tasks are completed by the appropriate timeline. Our mission is to make your job easier and here is how we do it:

  • Save money. Developers can realize savings of 10-15% vs. a typical contract with Rocky Mountain Power.
  • Accelerate the installation process. With the ABL process CATO is often able to start installation long before Rocky Mountain Power would accept the job. In addition, we are far more flexible and responsive than the power company, so if there is a problem, we work with you to resolve it and get back on track quickly. Good luck getting that kind of service from a billion-dollar utility company.
  • Increase flexibility. When CATO installs an Applicant Built power line, (as long as the contract is in place with Rocky Mountain Power) we can do so when you’re ready vs. when they’re ready. For example; Rocky Mountain Power won’t even put you on their – usually very long – waiting list until curbing is installed and you have paid for the entire project up front, but when you partner with CATO we work with you, not for them.
  • Gain more control over your projects. You will know when we are going to show up and minor issues won’t send us off the project to return who knows when or bump you to the back of a 2-month line. We understand that communication is essential and time is money. We put the power in your hands.

Choose CATO to maximize the benefits of the ABL process and create some great advantages for your project. Our expertise and capabilities will help you obtain more control and confidence concerning your project’s timeline, quality and budget.