Customer

Confidential

Location

Texas

Underground Electric Distribution Design for Multifamily Development

The Challenge

A new apartment complex development required a fully customized underground electric distribution system to meet the varying power demands across multiple residential buildings of different sizes. Due to the density and complexity of the site layout, the project required not only advanced electrical design capabilities, but also a high level of coordination between the utility, site contractor, and developer. The design team faced several key challenges:
  • Varying load requirements for each building, based on type and occupancy.
  • Precise routing of conduits through a crowded underground environment.
  • Material specificity and clarity, with multiple pad-mounted devices and service points across the property.
Strict coordination with electricians and developers to ensure alignment on expectations and constraints.

The Solution

LTSI was selected for the project due to its technical expertise in underground distribution design and advanced AutoCAD capabilities, allowing for highly detailed, accurate, and developer-compliant construction prints. Key aspects of the solution included:
  • Development of a custom underground layout map, accounting for building locations, terrain constraints, and client requirements.
  • Detailed pad placement drawings, including conduit routing diagrams and clear labeling for field installation.
  • Comprehensive general notes and keyed annotations, specifying materials, methods, and load considerations unique to each service point.
Close collaboration with the site electrician and client, ensuring the design met both technical and operational expectations.

Key Benefits

This project highlights LTSI’s strength in handling complex underground distribution design for large-scale developments. Our approach blends technical precision, collaborative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of utility requirements to deliver successful results under pressure. At LTSI, we provide strategic, site-specific design solutions that support developers, utilities, and contractors alike.

The Results

  • Accurate & Customized Design: Successfully delivered a complete set of construction-ready design documents, tailored to meet the unique load and layout requirements of the apartment complex.
  • Time-Saving Execution: Streamlined coordination efforts minimized redesigns and rework, enabling the project to stay on track.
  • Expert Technical Delivery: Leveraged AutoCAD proficiency and deep distribution knowledge to create a developer-aligned, utility-compliant plan.
  • Met All Project Objectives: Delivered the final design on time and to spec, satisfying both the utility and developer with no overages or delays.

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