Local 5 Electricians
I.B.E.W. electricians install your electrical project right the first time – on time and on budget!
Who we are
What You Can Count On
Our electricians provide commercial, industrial, and residential customers with world-class electrical contracting services to ensure each project is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Safety on every job
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750,000
members strong
1897
year founded
4400
kilometers our students cover every day
99.4%
success rate on first attempt
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About Local #5
I.B.E.W. Local #5 was founded in Pittsburgh in 1897 during a period of rapid economic and technological change…
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Members who receive their training through the Pittsburgh JATC are among the best-trained, most-highly skilled electricians in the world…
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