has provided electrical contracting services to municipal, utility and industrial customers with a reputation built on honesty and integrity. Trust us to get the job done safely and on time. Every time. About Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company:
From its founding in 1913 Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company has had a long lasting history in providing contracting services as an energy infra
structure service provider to the ET&D industry. Throughout our long and proud history, Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company has prided itself in continuously improving our offerings of goods and services to our customers and our community as a leading regional electrical utility and traffic signal services provider. Our company was built on a firm foundation of safety, honesty, integrity, and environmental stewardship which are the foundation of everything we do. Founded in January 28, 1913 by J.M. Richardson & W.H. Wayland, who began by selling electric appliances, electrical lighting and wiring homes in Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley. In 1924, Richardson-Wayland establishes the second radio station in Virginia; WDBJ on AM 1310
In 1930, the business expanded into industrial and commercial wiring
In 1934, the company expanded into utility construction
In 1935, RWEC joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 79 as a proud union contractor
In 1956, joined the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
In 1957, concentrated solely on utility construction
In 2006, company was purchased by Argos Utilities Holdings, LLC
