ᐅ No Quote for Electrical Work – Does Construction Need to Be Halted?

Hello everyone,

We are building with an architect using separate contracts and have just started the structural shell phase. Unfortunately, we are already facing a dilemma. So far, we have received multiple quotes for all trades except for electrical work. Since we have no time pressure regarding moving in, this wasn't a big issue for us, as we planned to leave the shell, including windows, to dry for four weeks. However, our architect now says this won’t really work because some electrical conduits need to be cast into the concrete ceiling. Since the electrician is missing, this would mean stopping the entire structural shell work.

Questions:
- I assumed that electrical cables would be laid on top of the concrete slabs below the screed. Do some conduits really have to be embedded in the concrete ceiling, or are there alternatives?
- Does anyone have experience with nationwide electrical contractors? Are there companies that would travel several kilometers for a single-family home project?

Do you have any advice on how we can best resolve this situation?

Thanks in advance