Since 1944, Houle Electric has been serving the Lower
Mainland of B.C. From the popular Houle Service trucks
seen all around town, to large industrial project like Lions Gate Bridge, Houle is the most trusted name in electrical contracting and related cabling technology.

Known for their leading expertise across every division of the company, Houle’s impressive list of clients includes Abbotsford Hospital/Public Private Partnership (“P3”), Lions Gate Bridge, Concert Realty, Costco, Women & Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia.

Branch Manager Dennis Carlow and the 200+ employees in the Lower Mainland support many community initiatives including the United Way as well as sponsorship of a Paralympic Sailing Team, which enabled them to purchase a specialized craft.

Dennis Carlow - Branch Manager

Originally a foreman and superintendent with Houle Electric in Victoria, Dennis Carlow is the Burnaby Branch Manager for Houle. Serving over 23 years with Houle, Dennis became Branch Manager in 1996 and Company Vice President in 1999. Dennis is responsible for operations in Lower Mainland - the company’s largest market - as well as special projects in other BC cities including Kamloops and Kelowna. Dennis has played a key role in significant projects in the lower mainland including refurbishment of the Lions Gate Bridge and the Abbotsford Hospital Private/Public Partnership (“P3”) project. In his role as Vice President, Dennis also leads the company’s group of Division Managers, a group highly recognized in the industry.

With vast experience in project management, Dennis holds an inter-provincial electrical ticket and took his formal business training at British Columbia Institute for Technology (BCIT). He is past President and past Treasurer of the Electrical Contractors Association, Vancouver Chapter.