Contractor firm puts 100th electric Chevrolet Silverado truck into service for construction tasks.
In a significant stride towards a zero-tailpipe emissions future, McKinstry, a leading construction and engineering firm, is actively deploying electric vehicles (EVs) and customising them to serve as mobile workstations tailored to specific trades like plumbing, electrical work, and sheet metal work.
The company has reached a milestone with the delivery of their 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV, operating a total fleet of 114 EVs that include Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs, as well as BrightDrop vans. These vehicles are extensively equipped with trade-specific features such as heavy-duty toolboxes, bed slides for workstations, and onboard power systems to run specialty tools, enhancing productivity on their jobsites.
Electric vehicles are significantly impacting McKinstry’s jobsites by advancing innovation and enabling more efficient work. Nearly three-quarters of their EV fleet is used directly in the field, supporting plumbers, electricians, and sheet metal technicians with vehicles that function as mobile, electrically powered workstations. The deployment of EVs is spread across multiple states including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas.
McKinstry is also investing in extensive EV charging infrastructure at their facilities and investigating offsite charging solutions to support their fleet transition. The majority of McKinstry’s employees have a positive attitude towards the transition to EVs.
Joseph Hagar, President and CFO of McKinstry, expressed enthusiasm about the transition, stating that each EV advances innovation on their jobsites. He further emphasised that each vehicle in McKinstry's EV fleet has been upfitted to meet the demands of specific trade work, with the majority of these EVs being used by plumbers, electricians, and sheet metal technicians.
McKinstry is actively encouraging the broader industry to follow its lead in adopting EVs, integrating sustainability with operational efficiency, setting a precedent for zero-tailpipe emission fleets in construction and related trades.
- The investment in electric vehicles (EVs) by McKinstry is not only reducing their carbon footprint in the transportation sector, but also enhancing innovation and productivity in environmental-science fields like plumbing, electrical work, and sheet metal work.
- The automotive industry is witnessing a shift towards EVs, as McKinstry's deployment of 114 EVs, including Chevrolet Silverado, Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and BrightDrop vans, signifies a significant stride towards zero-tailpipe emission fleets.
- McKinstry's CFO, Joseph Hagar, emphasizes that the switch to EVs is not just a financial decision (finance), but a strategic move that advances innovation and operational efficiency across multiple states.
- As McKinstry continues to invest in EV charging infrastructure, they are leading the way in the construction and related trades, encouraging the broader industry to adopt EVs, integrating sustainability with operational efficiency, and paving the way for future advancements in science and technology.
