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Hellman Electric’s Annual Safety Day 2025: Celebrating Safety, Teamwork, and Community

At Hellman Electric, safety is more than a requirement—a core value that drives how we work, connect, and lead. From job sites to office operations, our commitment to protecting our people powers our success.

Safety Day 2025 brought that commitment to life, uniting teams across all our divisions for a day of education, engagement, and appreciation. 

Kicking off the event, Hellman Electric’s CEO & President, Steven Lazzaro, shared remarks reinforcing Hellman’s continued investment in safety, innovation, and the well-being of every employee.

The day featured:

  • Live demonstrations from trusted partners like Milwaukee Tool, who led tool demos and sponsored raffle giveaways, including a crowd-favorite Milwaukee radio.
  • Vendor-led sessions from safety experts like G-Rock Safety, Louisville Ladder, 3M, and Portwest, covering key topics from ladder protocols to fall protection and PPE.
  • Menotti Enterprise LLC and Otoos hosted Q&As and safety-focused engagement throughout the day.
  • Benfield Electric joined the celebration after spotting our team’s updates on Instagram and even added to the giveaways.

Of course, no Hellman event is complete without a great meal. This year, Smokin’ J’s BBQ served up a crowd-pleasing menu of brisket, smoked chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, and more. The line may have been long—but it was well worth the wait!

Attendees left with official Safety Day gear, including high-visibility shirts, branded caps, multi-tools, first aid kits, and stress cones from Electra USA, all packed into a custom Hellman drawstring backpack.

Thank you to every team member, partner, and vendor who helped make this event a success. Days like this remind us that when we invest in each other, we move forward together.

Here’s to a stronger, safer tomorrow.

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The Future of Interior Electrical Construction: Smart Systems Unveiled

At Hellman Electric, we’ve spent decades leading the charge in electrical construction, ensuring our clients benefit from the best, most forward-thinking solutions. Today, the landscape of interior electrical construction is evolving at a remarkable pace, thanks to advanced smart systems. These systems don’t just streamline construction—they transform it, delivering greater efficiency, safety, and sustainability to every project.  

Here, we take a closer look at how smart systems are revolutionizing the industry and how Hellman Electric is innovating to meet the demands of modern interiors.

 

What Are Smart Systems in Electrical Construction?  

Smart systems combine advanced technology and data-driven designs to create electrical solutions that are more intelligent and interconnected. Think IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, automated controls, and energy management systems—all working together to enhance the functionality and longevity of modern electrical frameworks.  

 

The Benefits of Smart Systems  

  1. Enhanced Efficiency  

Manual monitoring and operation are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Smart systems allow for real-time optimization of electrical performance. Automated lighting controls, for example, adjust based on occupancy or the time of day, drastically reducing energy waste. Similarly, HVAC systems equipped with smart sensors can adapt dynamically, ensuring optimal temperature control without human intervention.  

  1. Energy Savings and Sustainability  

Sustainability is front and center in construction, and smart systems are at the heart of this shift. Advanced energy management systems monitor usage patterns and suggest opportunities to minimize waste. This not only reduces utility bills but also helps projects align with green building standards like LEED certifications, creating buildings that are both environmentally and financially efficient.  

  1. Improved Safety and Monitoring  

Smart electrical systems offer far more than efficiency—they improve safety. For example, predictive maintenance systems use real-time data to detect potential issues, reducing downtime and prolonging the life of the electrical infrastructure. Automated fire detection systems and IoT-powered safety solutions also add more protection for occupants, making buildings safer than ever.  

 

​The Hellman Electric Approach to Interiors  

At Hellman Electric, we believe that smart systems are not a trend—they are the future. We’ve embraced this innovation by tailoring our approach to ensure every project benefits from cutting-edge technology without unnecessary complications. Here’s how we do it:

  1. Seamless Integration  

Smart systems work best when they blend effortlessly into the overall electrical design. Our team creates comprehensive plans that integrate intelligent systems at every stage of the construction process. From conduit layouts to device connections, we ensure that smart components work harmoniously with traditional infrastructure.

  1. Scalable Solutions  

Not all projects require the same level of technological integration. Hellman Electric specializes in designing scalable systems that can grow alongside the needs of a building. Whether working on a high-rise office tower or retrofitting an older building with advanced controls, our solutions are built to adapt.

  1. Focus on Reliability  

The success of any smart system is dependent on its reliability. At Hellman Electric, we rigorously test and fine-tune every component before implementation. This detail-oriented approach ensures that the systems we deliver provide long-term performance with minimal maintenance required.

 

Smart Systems, Smart Future  

At Hellman Electric, we believe that innovation and expertise go hand in hand. Smart systems are not just reshaping interior electrical construction; they’re redefining what’s possible in the spaces where we live and work. By creating sustainable, efficient, and highly functional environments, we’re addressing the evolving needs of modern occupants. Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to cutting-edge technology, our goal is clear: to deliver unparalleled results that set new benchmarks for energy efficiency, safety, and functionality. Together, we’re shaping a smarter, brighter future—one project at a time.

 

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Hellman enters a joint venture with Paul J. Scariano, Inc. as the Design-Build team for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge and Verrazzano Narrows Bridge

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – February 15, 2023: Hellman Electric, LLC, an Electra USA Company, and Paul J. Scariano, Inc. are pleased to announce that the joint venture of the two companies has been selected by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development (MTA C&D) as the Design-Build team delivering BW-96/VN-12: Design-Build Services for Power Redundancy and Resiliency Improvements at the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge and Verrazzano Narrows Bridge.

This $78M project includes the design and construction of electrical distribution systems across the bridge span, mechanical system upgrades, system controls (SCADA) improvements, migration of control systems to DYNAC at the Bronx Whitestone and Verrazzano Narrows Bridges, as well as significant flood mitigation and resiliency work at the Bronx Whitestone Bridge Administrative Building.

The Hellman/PJS joint venture brings together preeminent civil and electrical contractors, each with decades of experience working with the MTA and the Triborough Bridges and Tunnel Authority (TBTA). Together with Lead Designer Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), the Helman/PJS Design-Build Team has the experience, resources, and expertise to complete this unique, integrated project for the betterment of the MTA and the residents of the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

For more information about Hellman Electric, LLC, visit: www.hellmanelectric.com

For more information about Paul J.Scariano, Inc., visit: www.ipjs.com

 

New York-Based Hellman Electric Earns Major Investment from Electra USA, Subsidiary of Trusted Global Contracting Company

NEW YORK, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Electra USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Electra Group (TASE: ELTR), has made a major investment in Hellman Electric, a full-service contractor of turn-key solutions for heavy construction, interior design builds and datacom services. This support allows Hellman Electric to continue its aggressive growth and diversification strategy, as well as bid on much larger, more capital-intensive projects. A longstanding staple of the New York community, Hellman Electric employs more than 250 professional managers, engineers and electrical installation experts.

“By entering into this partnership with Electra Group – a renowned, multinational company with strategic investments throughout the world – we’re poised to continue growing and evolving as a company, just as we have over the past 100 years,” said Steven Lazzaro, President, CEO and Partner of Hellman Electric. “This influx of resources will allow us to make strategic hires, grow our project base and further establish Hellman as the preeminent electrical contractor in the New York metro region for heavy construction, interiors and datacom electrical projects.”

The Electra Group, Israel’s leading company in the fields of construction, infrastructure, facility management and electromechanical systems, acts as a primary contractor in the public and private sectors nationwide, specializing in complex and large-scale projects. The company is a trusted name in 17 countries across four continents.

“We were in search of a well-established company that had expertise in the New York market and an impeccable reputation,” said Itamar Deutscher, President and CEO of Electra Group. “As a respected, knowledgeable and client-focused firm boasting more than 100 years of providing complex electrical installations for heavy construction and building projects, Hellman was a natural fit. We’re confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial to our shareholders, Hellman’s established customer base and other organizations in need of the company’s vast suite of cradle-to-grave contracting services.”

For more information about Hellman Electric, visit www.hellmanelectric.com. To learn more about Electra Group, go to www.electra.co.il/en.