Trusted Electrical Contractor Since 1984

Commercial Electrical Contractor and Design Consultants in Northern California

Ensuring not just project success, but exceeding owners expectations and turning over a product to take pride in.

Qualifications & Expertise

We are a commercial electrical contractor with a focus on serving the education sector. Our team of licensed electricians has extensive experience working in educational facilities, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. We understand the unique electrical requirements and challenges of these environments and are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions. Our goal is to support the learning environment by providing top-notch electrical systems that enhance the overall student experience. Whether it’s a new construction project or an upgrade to existing facilities, we have the skills and experience to get the job done right. Contact us today to learn more about our education construction services and schedule a consultation.

School construction has been General Lighting’s core competency for over 25 years.   GLS has completed a wide range of school projects including ground up buildings, campus modernizations, fire alarm upgrades, and athletic facilities.   General Lighting’s experienced workforce is well versed in all aspects of DSA work.  Our construction teams utilize their specialized knowledge gained from building and remodeling complex school projects to provide solutions tailored to handle your individual projects requirements.

GLS specializes in both Design-Build & Design-Assist Services, providing extensive expertise, knowledge and experience to all aspects of the design and construction process

New Services and Construction

New Construction

School construction has been GLS’ core competency for over 25 years, including ground up buildings, campus modernization, and athletic facilities

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Remodels & Modernizations

Remodels & Modernization

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Remodels & Modernizations

Design Build / Assist

Design Build project delivery process saves time and money with a single point of responsibility for the owner.

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Stadium & Field Lighting

Stadium & Field Lighting

A full service site electrical contractor, GLS offers a turn-key site and stadium lighting product.

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Service and Maintenance

Service & Maintenance

GLS services the Bay Area’s parking lot lighting and maintenance needs, as well as all commercial building service work.

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BAY AREA CLIENTS INCLUDE:

  • BYER PROPERTIES, LP

  • PAA INVESTMENTS, LLC

  • INTUIT, INC.

  • GOOGLE, INC.

  • BRE PROPERTIES

  • ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO

  • FOOTHILL SECURITIES PARTNERS

  • CITY OF SAN JOSE

  • SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW

  • CITY OF SANTA CLARA

  • SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

  • FRANKLIN MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • LOS GATOS – SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • ALUM ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • CAMPBELL UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • CAMBRIAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • CUPERTINO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Testimonials

5 / 5

We represent one of many school districts in the greater Bay Area, on this day, a small school district in San Jose, a project G.L.S isn’t even on. I receive a Monday 6:00 a.m. call from the Facilities Director. We were facing a significant challenge with recent storms and complete power loss at a schools MSB. For all intense purposes school will not be opening this day. The district asked me to call their preferred electrical contractor, to our disappointment they were unable to assist, when I suggest I know an outstanding electrical contractor, would you like me to make a call? As directed, I call Christian of G.L.S. One phone call and an hour later like the Calvary, G.L.S. stopped what they were doing and rushed over, power restored, schools back in session. I can’t say enough about their attentiveness to urgency, their electrical expertise, and staff professionalism. This is just one of may instances, G.L.S is truly a friend to our industry.

Joe Field

Sr. Project Manager, RGM KRAMER Inc.

RGM KRAMER Inc.
5 / 5

“GLS is a true electrical partner that engages with our team during design and engineering to achieve quality construction at an exceptional value.  They are ideally suited for complex projects with difficult and congested field conditions.  More than anything we love GLS because of their good nature and collaborative approach….they are simply some of the nicest folks that we work with.”

John  Stump

President, Flint Builders

Flint Builders

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5 / 5

“The care, service, and professionalism that GLS provides on every job sets them apart from other contractors in the field and they consistently go above and beyond to meet our needs.  With GLS we never have to worry about the work because it will always be done right, safely, and with our best interests in mind”

Tony Palma, Director of Capital Projects, Facilities, and Operations- Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District