Attention to all members and customers of IBEW Local 229. Due to the continuing developments around the COVID-19 Virus, Local 229 will temporarily suspend regular office opperations until Monday April 6th.
These actions are to ensure that our staff and any visitors do not pass the virus throughout our building and into our membership. Contact us as info@ibew229.org with any issues or concerns.
Thankyou for your assistance and understanding during this time and stay safe.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 1:01pm
The state-of-the-art Johnson Controls engineering and test facility in southern York County, Pa. is a flagship project for IBEW Local 229 and our affiliated electrical contractor I.B. Abel Inc. The project includes a three-story, 107,000-square-foot engineering office and a 250,000-square-foot test facility where Johnson Controls will test its air handlers and chillers.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 11:57am
After nearly 1 year, the $13.5 million expansion and renovation of the Ruhl Student Center at Penn State York Campus is wrapping up.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 2:14pm
IBEW Local 229 electricians employed by I.B. Abel Inc. from York successfully completed the new Home 2 Suites by Hilton on Pauline Drive in York, PA. Home 2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in the history of Hilton Worldwide, is a mid-tier, all-suite award-winning extended-stay hotel designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 1:50pm
In 2016 IBEW electricians employed by Pagoda Electrical Inc. successfully completed the electrical construction on the Additions and Renovation project at West York Area High School. The West York Area High School renovation program includes a new gymnasium and classroom addition. The classroom additions provided an additional 14 educational classrooms. The entire high school renovated in phases and had a new mechanical system installed. Construction on the $29 million project began in the fall of 2014 and was completed in August of 2016. The project came in on time and within budget.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 8:35am
IBEW electricians employed by York electrical contractor I.B. Abel Inc. succesfully completed the electrical constrction at the West Manchester Town Center. An upgraded electrical service and new store layout including Petco,DSW, Just Cabinets and Artisan Spas were wired by IBEW 229 members. The $47 million dollar project encompassed demo of a majority of the site as well as demo of the old electrical service and construction of new electrical service to the entire facility.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 12:04pm
Affiliated electrical contractor Proelectric LLC completed the electrical wiring on the new Advance Auto Store in Manchester PA. This project was a fast paced job with a set deadline. Even with the tight schedule the IBEW electricians onsite had no problems bringing the job in on time and on budget.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 10:33pm
In 2006 construction started on the new home of the York Revolution Baseball Team. IBEW contractor Pagoda Electrical was selected as electrical contractor. This complex project was fast paced as the stadium needed to be open for the opening game in June 2007. The project came in on time and on budget thanks to the IBEW electricians and our affiliated contractors.
Submitted by Steve Selby on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 9:26pm
In 2013 York, PA electrical contractor I.B. Abel was selected to perform the electrical construction on a new 450,000 square foot distribution warehouse for North Americas leading wire and cable manufacturer Southwire. The project was a fast paced job with a tough schedule but this is no issue for the electrical workers employed by affiliated electrical contractors like I.B. Abel Inc.
