Putting Safety First: How to Ensure Safety for Your Construction Projects
There is nothing more important on a job site than the safety of crews and communities. As a contractor specializing in power line installation, we are acutely aware of the dangers that lie in wait for construction crews working near power lines. Keeping your construction crews and the community safe—and preventing the delays and costs associated with mistakes— starts [...]
What It Costs to Install Power in a New Subdivision
We are often asked the question, “How much will it cost to install power in my new subdivision?” While we would like to be able to give a succinct, definitive answer, the fact is that there are many factors that determine the cost, so the cost can vary. The cost of installation depends on many variables, the most significant [...]
A Smashing Good Time at the Demolition Derby
The CATO brand was front and center at the Summit County Demolition Derby which headlined the first day of the ongoing Summit County Fair on Saturday, August 5th in Coalville. We sponsored the sold-out event and one of our employees, Jimmy joined other brave participants as they smashed and crashed their vehicles into each other in the ultimate battle to be [...]
Installing Power in Your New Subdivision – 4 Tips for Success
Land developers know that time is money when it comes to installing power in new subdivisions. The faster the site is prepared, utilities are installed, and construction is completed, the faster the developer can turn a profit and move on to the next project. The key to success, however, isn’t just about speed; getting it done right is crucial too. [...]
Bringing Temporary Power to Construction Sites
Temporary power can be a crucial requirement for construction site operations. Since no two construction sites are the same, developers need a reliable partner who can install temporary power to their projects safely and efficiently. From strategy to installation, CATO is the experienced contractor to bring temporary power to all your projects—even the most challenging. The Process We meet [...]
Making Life Easier for Developers: CATO’s Turnkey Approach
As the old saying goes, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” Experienced land developers understand this concept — dealing with too many contractors and subcontractors on a job can often lead to coordination issues, time delays, and ultimately, increased costs and frustration. That’s why many residential land developers prefer to partner with a contractor who has the experience to manage [...]
10 WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR PROJECT SOONER WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
Timelines for development projects can fall prey to many obstacles in the Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) region — supply chain issues and labor challenges, weather or equipment issues are a few things that can cause delays and put your project behind schedule and over budget. If not handled correctly, the installation of site power can also delay your project. The [...]
5th Anniversary of Powering Developments in Northern Utah
July marks CATO’s 5th anniversary in business and we couldn’t be more proud of the work we have done and continue to do for local developers. From our humble beginning as a one-man operation with a flatbed crane and a pickup truck to our current crew of 6 full time employees and several part-timers operating a full fleet of heavy [...]
Cato Announces New Services!
In Keeping With Our Commitment To Make The Job Of Land Development Easier, Cato Is Excited To Announce New Services: We Are Now One Of Northern Utah’s Newest Turn Key Development Contractors. You Can Trust Cato For All Of Your Site Improvement Needs Including The Installation Of: Sewer Main And Services Pressurized Irrigation Storm Drain Mass Excavation And Grading Roads [...]
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER’S APPLICANT BUILT LINE EXTENSION PROGRAM: A STEP-BY-STEP BLUEPRINT FOR SAVVY DEVELOPERS
Many Utah land developers, including the biggest in the state, have learned that the Applicant Built Line Extension (ABL) program can give them greater flexibility and control over their projects, while also leading to shorter install timelines, fewer costly mistakes and savings of 15% or more, by teaming up with experts like Cato Line Construction. At CATO we have the [...]