Brycon In The News
BRYCON AWARDED CONTRACT FOR GI LAB REMODELING AT CHRISTUS/ST. VINCENT
Continuing BRYCON’s successful track record of work inside the busy CHRISTUS/St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, the company was recently awarded a contract to remodel the gastrointestinal laboratory. The project will be completed in phases, but the first phase involves the renovation of 5,551 sq. ft., including installation of medical gas piping, electrical upgrades and reconfiguring the space. Phase 1 is expected to last more than 200 days. This one of several projects BRYCON has succesfully completed for the hospital, including a sports medicine clinic, a sleep disorder lab and a 10-bed observation unit adjacent to the operating room. BRYCON is a specialist in healthcare construction in the Southwest.
BRYCON AWARDED JOB ORDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX
BRYCON continues its successful partnership with the City of Phoenix. The Chandler office was recently awarded a Job Order Contract for Sound Insulation Mitigation Services, which has a 12-month duration valued at $1.3 million. The City also has an option to renew the contract for an additional 18 months for a total contract value of $3 million. Under the Sound Insulation Mitigation Services contract, BRYCON will be working at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the FAA.
HUNDREDS ATTEND RIBBON CUTTING FOR CONNOR HALL
Under skies threatening summer rain, hundreds of students, alumni and well-wishers attended the Aug. 15th ribbon-cutting ceremony for Connor Hall, the newly completed arts and vocational center at the New Mexico School for the Deaf. BRYCON’s president, Bill Lemon, was among the dignitaries cutting the ribbon to open the building. While a punch list of small items remain to be done, the building is substantially complete and has received a certificate of occupancy. Dr. Ronald Stern, the headmaster of the school, praised BRYCON for completing the building in time for the start of the fall 2010 term. Connor Hall is the oldest building on campus, having been built in 1928 as the boys dormitory. Through the years however, the building no longer served the needs of the school. Studio Southwest Architects designed the building to save the historic facade, while adding an addition that would better meet the needs of the students. The building was designed to have ample natural light and wide hallways for students to congregate and communicate via sign language. According to Dr. Stern, the building meets the needs of deaf students, who are “people of sight.”
BRYCON WINS PHASE I WORK ON TUBA CITY HEALTHCARE
BRYCON was recently awarded the contract for the construction and renovation of the Tuba City Healthcare facility. The firm teamed with the Native-owned firm of Dine Nation to win the contract. The project was started several years earlier, but later left unfinished. BRYCON is going to recertify an existing concrete pad site, then proceed with the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered steel building. The building will be used for administration, rather than patient services. Phase II, when that part of the project is awarded, will consist mostly of utility work and sidewalks for an adjacent residential area. Phase I will involve extensive cooperation between the Arizona group and the New Mexico Facilities Construction Group.
CHRISTUS/ST. VINCENT AND BRYCON TEAM ON NUMEROUS PROJECTS
BRYCON and the team at CHRISTUS/St. Vincent Regional Medical Center have recently teamed up on number of improvement projects inside the busy hospital. BRYCON is building an addition to a sleep disorder laboratory, an inpatient rehabilitation unit and a gastrointestinal laboratory remodeling. In addition, BRYCON is working on two fast-tracked projects, including replacing the flooring in the hospital’s emergency room and in the hospital’s intensive care unit. These projects are in addition to several successful improvements BRYCON has already completed at the hospital, including an observation unit remodeling, a board room and a physician’s lounge.
BRYCON AWARDED PHASE ONE RENOVATION OF DILLON HALL
In late June, BRYCON was awarded the contract to renovate Dillon Hall, a historic 1936 building at the New Mexico School for the Deaf. The renovation will proceed in three phases. The first phases consists of removing hung ceilings and separating original parts of the building from later additions. Later phases will restore the Depression-era building to its historic beauty while upgrading the interior to meet the demands of a modern educational facility.
BRYCON CELEBRATES THE 2010 ABC GRADUATES
In June, after four years of hard work, valued BRYCON employee Walner A. Linares graduated from the ABC apprenticeship program in carpentry. Apprentices work during the day and attend classes at night to graduate from the program. In addition to Linares, several other BRYCON employees are enrolled in the training programs taught by the Associated Builders and Contractors, a merit-based trade organization. Hunter Torrez, a second-year apprentice in plumbing, tied in the second-year class for the highest grade point average. Antonio Bencomo is a first-year apprentice in carpentry and won the highest grade point average for his class. Alfredo Rueda also completed his first year as an apprentice in carpentry. Congratulations to all BRYCON’s apprentices for their dedication and hard work!
BRYCON AWARDED JOC CONTRACT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY
BRYCON’s Arizona office was awarded a three-year Job Order Contract with Maricopa County. The contract comes with two additional year options to extend. The contract value is a maximum of $3 million per year. A Job Order Contract is similar to an open end contract or a partnership agreement and demonstrates BRYCON’s ability to fulfill the expectations of a client like Maricopa County. In all, 44 firms submitted qualifications for the JOC. Ten firms, including BRYCON, were short-listed. Of the ten firms, six were awarded contracts. Congratulations to the Arizona team of Jim Michaels, Scott Dluzen, Kevin Freis, Chris Boston and David Smith!
BRYCON MOVES UP IN SOUTHWEST CONTRACTOR RANKINGS
In the April/May issue of Southwest Contractor magazine, BRYCON Construction moved up to 38th place from 63rd place in 2009. The magazine covers construction companies in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. The rankings were based on surveys voluntarily submitted in the first quarter by the companies. In the article accompanying the rankings, the magazine editors noted that “revenues from general contracting took a nosedive in 2009 as expected, down over 27 percent.” The magazine went on to observe: “At no other point in the 14-year history of Southwest Contractor’s ranking has there been as precipitous of a drop.” BRYCON reported 2009 revenues of $87.9 million. BRYCON president Bill Lemon said the upward move in the rankings showed the fundamental strenght of the company, even in the face of a weak public and private economy. BRYCON was one of only 14 general contractors in the top 112 listings that were based in New Mexico.
VERY GRAND OPENING OF THE MOENKOPI LEGACY INN & SUITES
The long-awaited grand opening celebration of the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites truly was grand. Traditional dancing, food and music, greeted members of the Hopi Tribe and guests from the nearby Navajo Nation on April 27 for the event. Bill Lemon, president of BRYCON Construction, which built the 100-room hotel, presented Daniel Honahni with a ceremonial oversized check to help defray the costs of the grand opening. Honahni is the president of the nonprofit Moenkopi Developers Corporation, which built the hotel to benefit the Hopi Tribe. The hotel is the first economic development project in the Upper Village of Moenkopi built in the last 50 years.
FIFTH JACK IN THE BOX OPENS IN ALBUQUERQUE
On April 26, the construction crew from BRYCON was on hand to witness the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the newest Jack in the Box at Menaul and Pennsylvania. The owner of the facility and a crowd of dignitaries were on hand for the celebration and culminated in the ceremonial cutting of a white ribbon with oversized scissors. This is the fifth Jack in the Box in Albuquerque and the fourth one built by BRYCON. Ten locations are planned for the Albuquerque metropolitan area in the next few years.
BRYCON WINS PRESTIGIOUS SSLEA AWARD FOR SAFETY
For the fourth time and the third year in a row, BRYCON has won the coveted Supplier Safety Leadership and Excellence Award for Construction Services from Intel Corporation. The company was informed in early March that it had won the award for 2009. Winning the award is notable for many reasons, not the least of which, is the rigorous standards for safety that companies are held to. For example, the selection committee takes into account field safety and equipment the company employs to keep workers safe; the management’s commitment to safety; and how management encourages field personnel to take “ownership” of safety. In addition, the selection committee also ranks companies on their level of civic and community involvement, their level of charitable giving and the length of time most employees have been with the company. BRYCON’s president, Bill Lemon, said just being considered for the award shows the value the company places on providing a safe, high-quality workplace.
“Intel is a leader in the industry from a safety performance standpoint and has many contractors that are top-notch to choose from,” Lemon said. “This is just another validation of what I already know - BRYCON is No. 1 because of what our people do,” he added.
BRYCON will be formally presented with the award on March 31, 2010 in Anaheim, CA. The company first won the award in 2003, then again in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
BRYCON TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED FACELIFT FOR ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
After three years of planning, the Arizona Science Center is finally moving ahead with a much-needed upgrade to its entrance and lobby. BRYCON was selected as the general contractor to provide the improvements, which include selected demolition and remodeling. Improvements include construction of an air conditioned area for visitors to wait while purchasing tickets, improved access for visitors with disablities and increased areas for school groups. Approximately 400,000 visitors tour the Science Center every year. Demolition began on March 9 and is expected to last three months, during which time guests will use temporary entrances and exits. Construction should be complete by the end of the year. The preconstruction manager for the project, Scott Dluzen, said the company is “excited to be part of the team making important accessibility improvements to the Science Center.”
BRYCON WINS PRESTIGIOUS “RED” AWARD FROM AZRE MAGAZINE
The Moenkopi Legacy Inn and Suites was seleted as the Project of the Year by AZRE Magazine, the Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine. The hotel built in the Upper Village of Moenkopi on Hopi Tribal lands is the first economic development project constructed by the tribe in 50 years. The magazine considered nominations of all the major commercial projects completed in Arizona in 2009 and a selection committee comprised of magazine editorial members and development and construction professionals selected the hotel. It won in the “most challenging project” category for the many obstacles the project faced on its way to completion, including working with Tribal Elders, lack of water and the difficulty of securing power and gas to the remote site. The hotel features architecture that blends Hopi tradition with modern construction. It features a large circular window at the hotel entrance that represents the Hopi calendar with the Four Worlds of Hopi etched into the window’s four quadrants. A water feature in the courtyard represents the Village of Moenkopi, which means “flowing water” in the Hopi language. In addition, there is a replica ceremonial kiva located in the Kiva Garden, which is set in a north axis in accordance with Hopi tradition. The garden and lounge areas on the first and third floors overlook the San Francisco Peaks, which are considered sacred to the Hopi people. The grand fireplace in the hotel’s airy lobby was designed by local artisan, Edward Calnimptewa, and incorporates stone and replicas of the ancient stone paintings found on cliffs in the nearby desert. The prestigious Red Award was presented to BRYCON during an awards banquet at the Ritz Carlton Phoenix on March 4. In addition, AZRE has published a special report highlighting all the winning projects in its March/April issue. The magazine also created a video on the project, featuring interviews with the project manager David Smith. You can watch the video by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OMdZhrNuXQ
BRYCON WINS 2010 ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARD
As the perfect kick-off for BRYCON’s 20th anniversary in business, the company was notified that it had won the 2010 Ethics in Business Award. The award is sponsored by the Samaritan Counseling Center, a faith-based behavioral health nonprofit organization, and the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management. The award is given annually to those companies and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate ethical business practices in all their dealings. BRYCON was selected from among 28 companies in the state. Also selected was Armstrong Development of Roswell, NM. The selection culminates a five-month vetting process conducted by students enrolled in an ethics class at the Anderson School of Management. The students interviewed management, employees, neighboring companies, vendors and subcontractors to make sure BRYCON conducted its activities in a fair, above-board and ethical manner. The award was presented at a banquet on April 12 at the Hotel Albuquerque. More than 500 people have attended the banquet annually since the event began in 2000. BRYCON’s president, Bill Lemon, said the award is an acknowledgement of the way the company has always done business. “It’s a great honor,” he said of the recognition. If you would like to watch a video of BRYCON founder and CEO, Bryant Lemon and president Bill Lemon discussing what the award means to them, click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbCC1C1sP34
BRYCON CONSTRUCTION WINS 2010 ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARD
BRYCON Construction has been awarded the 2010 Ethics in Business Award. The award comes after a five-month selection process by a team of business students from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. The award is sponsored by the Samaritan Counseling Center of Albuquerque, a faith-based counseling organization. The award was created in 2000 to recognize those New Mexico businesses and institutions that abide by a code of high ethical standards and exemplary practices. The intent of the award is to heighten awareness of the role ethics play in the day-to-day practices of successful business organizations.
“Receiving this award is wonderful, especially since we are celebrating our 20th year in business,” said BRYCON president, Bill Lemon.
The company will be presented with the award on April 12 at the Ethics in Business Awards banquet. Approximately 500 people attend this award banquet annually. Proceeds from the event help fund the nonprofit Samaritan Counseling Center programs.
BRYCON SUPPORTS APACHE TROOP IN AFGHANISTAN
The team in Arizona’s BRYCON office in Chandler were moved to improve life for our U.S. troops based in Afghanistan. The team collected care packages for the soldiers, including DVD’s, (which are traded like candy among the troops), dental floss, toothbrushes and other miscellaneous items. The Apache Troop also asked the folks stateside to provide school supplies - not for themselves, but for the local school children. The troops under Capt. Jay Ireland helped the Afghan people build a classroom for the children and the soldiers wanted school supplies to give to the kids. In all, it was a very successful conclusion to 2009.
ARIZONA OFFICE PULLS ITS WEIGHT FOR VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY
A team from BRYCON Construction was one of 20 teams that partnered with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and the US Airways to raise money through the 2009 Jet Pull. The proceeds benefited the Valley of the Sun United Way and the Community Service Fund Drive. You may ask, “what’s a jet pull?” Well, in the case of this event, it really involves teams of people joined together to pull a US Airways jet. The winner was the team who could pull the jet a set distance in the least amount of time. BRYCON team placed soundly in the middle of the pack of 20 - at 10th with a time of 6.62. The winning team pulled in with a 5.93. BRYCON and the other companies helped raise $5,000 for the United Way.
BRYCON’s team consisted of: Captain Jim Michaels with Shirley Jamison, Kevin Freis, Chris Boston, David Smith, Scott Dluzen, Robert DiRusso, Stephen Gilmore, Shelby Standefer, Jayson Galloway, Justin Adams, Michael Delos, Gerard Lijewski, Tim Knox, Ron Hartwell, Cody West, Alonso Palacios, Manuel Teniente, Joel Severson, Juan Cisneros and guest Paul Krucko from Studio4 Design. Way to pull together team!
BRYCON’S ARIZONA OFFICE RISES IN 2010 BOOK OF LIST
The 2010 Book of List is out and BRYCON rose in both categories in which it was ranked. BRYCON ranked #29 on the list of all Arizona Commercial Building Contractors. Last year, BRYCON ranked at #31. In the ranking of all East Valley Businesses, BRYCON ranked at #31, up from #34 in last year’s rankings. The book of lists, which is published by the Phoenix Business Journal, annually ranks the top 50 companies in many categories. BRYCON is a full-service general contractor providing buidling services for the industrial, light industrial, manufacturing and municpal sectors. The company provides ground-up contruction and remodeling services in Arizona and New Mexico.
BRYCON RANKS #7 ON BOOK OF LISTS
In the 2010 Book of Lists, published annually by the New Mexico Business Weekly, BRYCON Construction ranked in the seventh place based on 2008 billings and number of employees. The company moved up from 12th place in 2008. The rankings were taken in May 2009. According to the publication, BRYCON also ranked number three in largest gains in billings in one year between 2008 and 2007. BRYCON’s president, Bill Lemon, said the rise in the rankings is a testimony to the excellent work the company does. “We put our motto ‘Structured around Service” into action on every project,” he said.
According to the Book of Lists, BRYCON billed $55.19 million in New Mexico in 2008 and had total billings of $83.5 million the same year. BRYCON has offices in New Mexico and Arizona and is a full-service general contractor with specialized expertise in cleanroom construction, LEED projects and healthcare construction.
JACK IN THE BOX NO. FOUR
BRYCON started its fourth location of Jack in the Box in late November at the corner of Pennsylvania and Menaul in Albuquerque. Albuquerque residents know the area because for many years it was the home of the Penn Station bar. Across the street, is a giant painted wood carving of Paul Bunyon, which is hard to miss. The construction schedule is officially 130 days from demolition of the old structure to completion of the new restaurant, but the BRYCON team is working overtime to complete the project early. In fact, our team completed one location in just 77 days.
77 DAYS START TO FINISH! BRYCON COMPLETES THIRD JACK IN THE BOX LOCATION
In 77 remarkable days, BRYCON reached substantial completion on its third Jack in the Box location in Albuquerque The newest Jack in the Box is at San Mateo and Montgomery, which is the busiest intersection in Albuquerque. Motorists who commuted through the intersection barely had time to notice the building was under construction before the restaurant was open for business. The company also started construction on its fourth location at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Menaul in Albuquerque. This location was the former home of Penn Station tavern, which was demolished in October of 2009.
BRYCON IS NUMBER ONE IN CLEANROOM CONSTRUCTION SIX YEARS RUNNING
Arizona Ranking, a business magazine in Arizona, has named BRYCON Construction number one in Cleanroom Design for the sixth year in a row. News of the award came out in mid-August.
“This ranking is a evidence of what we at BRYCON have known all along. If you work hard and do your best, the folks that matter, namely the customers, will notice,” said Bill Lemon, BRYCON’s president. Contratulations to Greg Thomas and all the Cleanroom Team at the Chandler, AZ location. Keep up the good work.
THREE STELLAR BRYCON EMPLOYEES GRADUATE FROM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Amid applause and cheers from family, friends and coworkers, three BRYCON employees graduated from the 2009 Apprenticeship programs sponsored by the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Mexico. They were among 14 BRYCON employees enrolled in apprenticeship training programs at ABC. ABC promotes excellence in commercial construction in New Mexico. The banquet and awards ceremony took place at Sandia Resort & Casino on Friday, June 5.
Don E. Harris graduated from the Carpentry Program. Don has been with BRYCON since 2004. Nathan R. Casaus graduated from the Plumbing Program. He has been with the company since 2005 and is the son of long-time BRYCON employee, Randy Casaus. Ronnie M. Holland graduated from the Sheet Metal Program after joining BRYCON in 2008.
In addition to the graduates, several BRYCON employees proved they have the right stuff. Three apprentices earned the highest Grade Point Averages in their respective classes. Walner Linares of the Carpentry Program and a third-year apprentice, tied with two other classmates for the honor of holding the highest grad point average. Joshua Scott, a second-year apprentice in the Plumbing Program and Jose Rodarte, a first-year apprentice in the Plumbing Program, both took honors of having the highest GPA in their classes.
Apprentices are expected to work full time and attend classes two nights a week for four years in order to graduate from the program. BRYCON has been a major proponent of the apprenticeship program because it promotes excellence and craftsmanship in the contruction trades. The company is currently sponsoring 14 employees in the ABC training programs and has two employees who serve as instructors.
Empl;oyees who are in the program but not yet graduating are: Joshua Scott, Guillermo Gonzales, Michael McAllister, Michael Carley, Jose Rodarte, James Aragon, Andrew Romero, Daniel Ball, Roberto Gomez and Hunter Torres. The BRYCON employees who served as instructors are Michael McDonald who teaches first year carpentry and Andy Gonzales, who teaches first year plumbing.
In addition, two long-time BRYCON employees serve on the ABC education committees developing curriculum and maintaining standards for excellence. Larry Garcia serves on the Carpentry Committee and Steve Lucero, known to everyone as Bull Lucero, serves on both the Plumbing and Sheet Metal Committees.
BRYCON AWARDED CONTRACT FOR NORTHERN ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC
BRYCON was awarded the contract to provide tenant improvements and build out of 9,300 sq. ft. of space for a Northern New Mexico orthopedics clinic. This is the second successful project BRYCON has worked on with the architectural firm, Lloyd & Associates, of Santa Fe. BRYCON is also working on remodeling a 10-bed Observation Unit at the CHRISTUS/St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe. The orthopedica clinic will occupy two existing buildings in the Cedar Park center in Santa Fe.
LEMON FAMILY ENDOWS A LECTURESHIP SERIES AT UNM
At a lecture and ceremony at the Centennial Engineering Center at the University of New Mexico, BRYCON’s president, Bill Lemon, surprised his father and BRYCON’s founder, Bryant W. Lemon Sr., with an announcement of an endowed lecture series in Bryant’s name at the School of Engineering and Construction Management. The endowment will fund an annual, on-going professional lecture series in the name of Bryant W. Lemon Sr.
“This endowment to the University of New Mexico’s Department of Civil Engineering and Contstruction is created to fosters Bryant’s core belief that higher education is the key to individual growth and to the long-term betterment of the construction industry,” said Bill Lemon in announcing the fund.
The first lecture featured Georia Tech professor and author Charles Eastman, who spoke on Building Information Modeling in Design and Construction. Eastman is the author of “BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors.” Eastman spoke to a full auditorium of engineering and architecture students, construction management students and professional contractors, architects and engineers. Also present were several members of the Lemon family, including Peggy S. Lemon, Bryant’s wife; and two of Bryant’s daughters, Christine Schmidt of California; and Karen Gebhardt of Corrales. Karen was joined by her husband, Fred Gebhardt, and their son, Will Gebhardt.
BRYCON AWARDED SSLEA AWARD FOR THIRD TIME
For the third time, BRYCON has been awarded the prestigious Supplier Safety Leadership and Excellence Award from Intel in recognition of the company’s attention to construction safety. BRYCON was previously awarded the SSLEA in 2008 and 2003. The 2009 award was presented to BRYCON’s Arizona Intel division for its work inside Intel’s Chandler, AZ plant. BRYCON’s president Bill Lemon said the award is a recognition of the company’s commitment to safety—in every division. “BRYCON is one of the safest contractors in the Southwest and this award is just the latest proof,” Lemon said
BRYCON RISES IN “SOUTHWEST CONTRACTOR” LIST OF TOP CONTRACTORS
In 2008, BRYCON Construction rose to the rank of 63 in the annual listing of the top 140 construction companies in a ranking compiled by Southwest Contractor magazine. In the listing, published in the April issue, BRYCON rose 14 positions over the 2007 listing, in which the company ranked as the 77th largest contractor. The magazine has been conducting the ranking for the past 13 years. According to the magazine’s editors, the top 140 companies in the list collectively produced more than $20.3 billioin in general contracting revenue in 2008. The ranking includes firms in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.
In spite of tough economic times, BRYCON has shown steady growth in revenues, said BRYCON president Bill Lemon. “We are working to control costs and to target clients in growth industries and that’s why we continue to show steady growth,” he said.
BRYCON INVESTING IN PRODUCTIVITY TRAINING
For the second year, BRYCON has signed up employees to take intensive one-day seminars on productivity and productivity tracking. The seminars are taught by construction consultant Michael Brunner of Indiana, whose company is called Construction Consulting Services. Brunner, a nationally recognized leader in efficiency and an exciting motivational speaker, taught 40 members of the New Mexico Facilities Construction Group and Rio Rancho semiconductor staffs about effective preparation, waste and how time equals money. This year, the attendees were field personnel from the electrical, plumbing and architectural trades. Part of the training included learning how to read a basic company income statement and learning how to recognize “productive time” versus “nonproductive time.” After the seminars, most attendees reported the seminars were both informative and entertaining. According to Paul Briggs, the Facilities Construction Group Division Manager, such training is important for helping employees learn to better manage their time on the job and to think about small ways they can improve performance.
“It’s our belief that productivity training has benefits for the company and for our clients,” said Briggs. “We see benefits in cost savings, efficiency and in employee incentives.”
Arizona field employees are also taking the productivity seminars.
BRYCON READY TO TACKLE GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS
BRYCON currently has four LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who can handle any kind of green building projects in the Southwest. The newly minted LEED “APs” are Paul Briggs, Facilities Construction Group Division Manager for New Mexico; Gary Benavidez, Project Manager in New Mexico; Tom Martin, Project Engineer in Colorado and Utah; and Justin Adams, Project Manager in Arizona. The four passed a grueling national examination sponsored by the United States Green Building Council to become LEED Accredited Professionals. The USGBC developed the program to promote sustainability, energy efficiency and recyling in the “built environment.” LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Obtaining LEED accredidation is important because increasingly all publicly funded construction projects are mandated to be “green” and to meet rigorous standards for energy efficiency, indoor environmental air quality and reduced water consumption. Also, many private clients are striving to have their projects meet LEED certification standards as a way of demonstrating social responsibility.
All four BRYCON team members are now accredited to handle green building projects involving new construction, remodeling and additions. In fact, BRYCON’s first LEED project is the remodeling and renovation of the historic Connor Hall at the New Mexico School for the Deaf in Santa Fe. All the new additions to the building will be constructed to meet LEED Silver certification.
BRYCON AWARDED CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF CONNOR HALL
BRYCON is proud to have been awarded the construction contract to renovate the historic Connor Hall at the New Mexico School for the Deaf. This challenging project involves upgrading a three-story historic building on the campus in Santa Fe. The building, which was built around 1930 and added to in the 1950s, served as a former boys’ dormitory. Doug Langley, the project manager, said the work will involve selected demolition and building a new addition that is designed to meet LEED certification.In addition, BRYCON is installing a new elevator to bring the building into ADA compliance. This is the second project BRYCON has built for the New Mexico School for the Deaf. The company recently completed the construction of a pre-engineered steel building which will serve as a maintenance facility.
BRYCON WINS SIXTH “TOP CONTRACTOR” RECOGNITION
For the sixth straight year, BRYCON has been recognized as the Number One provider of Cleanroom Construction in the Southwest by Arizona Ranking magazine. The ranking appeared in “The Best of Arizona Business” an annual listing published by Ranking Arizona, the largest opinion poll in Arizona. The ranking is based on the number of votes a contractor receives from subcontractors, vendors and owners.
“This is a tremedous stamp of approval from the industry and a sign that BRYCON continues to set the bar for this kind of highly controlled construction,” said Greg Thomas, Arizona’s Cleanroom Division manager.
In 2008, BRYCON was received the top vote for Tenant Improvements by the same publication.
BRYCON’s Arizona Office Selected by Banner Health as Preferred Provider
The new year started off with a bang for BRYCON Construction when it was shortlisted, interviewed and selected as a “preferred provider” for Banner Health. Banner Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. The selection caps five years of continued effort on the part of BRYCON’s Arizona office to expand its healthcare construction opportunities.
The selection of BRYCON opens the door for tenant improvement projects ranging in value from $250,000 to $10 million. Mark Barkenbush, Senior Project Executive with Banner Health, confirmed the award after the BRYCON team interviewed with the healthcare company on Dec. 11. Leading the interview team with the Banner Health Selection Committee was Jim Michaels, the Division Manager for Arizona Operations. He was assisted by Project Managers Kevin Freis, David Smith and Scott Dluzen, and Superintendent Jack Terry. Marketing manager Shirley Jamison created and operated the Power Point presentation.
BRYCON’s New Mexico operation has extensive experience in healthcare construction, having worked on projects for major healthcare providers in the Southwest, including Presbyterian Hospital, Lovelace Health System, University of New Mexico Hospital, Fresenius Medical Care of North America and the Veterans Administration. The selection by Banner Health will help BRYCON expand its committment to healthcare in Arizona.
Congratulations team!
MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTY/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC EXPANSION
BRYCON recently received a contract to provide demolition and construction services inside the sixth floor of the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Administration Medical Complex. The firm of Weller Architects in Albuquerque completed the construction documents. The project will create better accommodations for an outpatient clinic and increase access to the mental health services department. The existing space will be renovated into 32 Flex Exam rooms. BRYCON is a subcontractor and the company’s scope of work includes demolition of the walls, pouring and finishing interior and structural concrete and installing new windows, doors and architectural finishes.
BRYCON NAMED AS 12TH LARGEST CONTRACTOR IN NM
The New Mexico Business Weekly ranked BRYCON Construction the 12th largest general contractor in New Mexico based on New Mexico billings in its issue of August 22-28, 2008.
“It’s a testament to holding our own in a tough economy,” said BRYCON president Bill Lemon.
Last year, BRYCON ranked 10th on the list. The top three general general contractors in the state remained the top three in 2008.
Express Scripts Cafeteria Renovation
BRYCON Construction was selected to renovate the cafeteria at the secure Express Scripts facility in Phoenix. The work involves about 4,000 sq. ft. of interior finishes, new casework, and mechanical, electrical and special systems work. It will provide the employees of Express Scripts a more pleasant place to dine during the work day, said Project Manager Scott Dluzen. BRYCON was also given the contract to build a maintenance facility for the company.
Chandler, AZ Office to Rehabilitate Steele Indian School Dining Hall
Recently, the City of Phoenix selected BRYCON to provide construction services to the Steele Indian School Dining Hall and Memorial Hall under a Job Order Contract. The $1.5 million-project starts in June 2008.
BRYCON and NutraCea Team On Phoenix Production Facility
The Phoenix-based company, NutraCea recently selected BRYCON Construction in Chandler, AZ for a Design-Assist Construction Manager at Risk contract. Under the contract, BRYCON will manage the expansion and remodeling of an existing, seven-year-old, 124,000 sq. ft. plant in Phoenix. BRYCON selected Deutsch Architectural Group to design the expansion. When the plant expansion is completed in October of this year, it will initially produce 5,000 tons annually of rice-bran baby cereal products. NutraCea is a world leader in the technology and production of stabilized rice bran, which is a highly nutritious byproduct of the rice milling process. Stabilized rice bran is used in “nutraceuticals” and as a nutritious ingredient in baked goods, energy bars, baby cereal and petfood. When the Phoenix plant is fully built-out, it will be able to produce 10,000 tons annually of stabilized rice bran products.
According to the NutraCea website (http://www.nutracea.com), the production facility at 4502 West Monterosa Street, will also serve as a warehouse for raw materials and finished products ready for shipping. NUtraCea has facilities in California, Montana, Louisiana, Texas and overseas. The company headquarters is in Phoenix.
BRYCON’s Arizona Office Awarded Contruction Manager Contract
BRYCON’s Arizona office was awarded a two-year contract as Construction Manager with Maricopa County, Arizona. Under the terms of the contract, BRYCON will be acting as the County’s agent or representative, in the administration of construction projects. This type of contract is something of a first for BRYCON and is separate from a Job Order Contract the company currently holds with Maricopa County.
City of Surprise Job Order Contract
BRYCON was recently awarded a five-year “job order contract” with the City of Surprise, Arizona. Each project within the JOC has a $1 million limit, but no amount per year was specified.
BRYCON ranked as a “Top Contractor” for 2008
BRYCON was pleased to be included in the 2008 ranking of the Top Contractors in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico published by Southwest Contractor magazine. The April 2008 rankings, based on revenues, placed the BRYCON New Mexico office as No. 16 among general contractors in New Mexico. BRYCON also ranked No.2 in the manufacturing sector among all regional contractors. The company is proud of this recognition by the regional media and proud of our team for doing the hard work to get us there.
Sandia National Laboratories Heating System Modernization, Multiple Locations, Albuquerque
BRYCON’s mechanical team is in the middle of changing out a centralized heating system at Sandia National Laboratories for independent heating and cooling systems. The project involves several buildings at the sprawling facility. When complete, the upgrade should increase the comfort level among many of the lab’s more than 8,000 employees. The labs were originally built in 1949.
Arizona Science Center (CM @ Risk)
City of Phoenix Salt River Administration Building (CM @ Risk)
This project is currently in the design phase.
PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS FROM CAPITAL STEEL
In an effort to provide our clients with greater value and efficiency, in 2008 BRYCON partnered with Capital Steel Industries of Colorado to become an exclusive regional distributor of pre-engineered steel buildings. Capital Steel Industries is a leading manufacturer of structural steel components used to construct airport hangars, churches, warehouses, retail and commercial facilities and other buildings. The steel buildings are fast and economical to build and can be configured in numerous ways to suit the client’s needs. In addition, the structures can be faced with stone, brick or stucco to enhance the appearance. Each building in engineered to meet the requirements and building codes where it is being built. These energy-efficient buildings offer clients lower heating and cooling costs, winter and summer. They’re also low-maintenance buildings.
”The addition of Capital Steel Industries as a strategic partner gives BRYCON the ability to provide our clients with more cost-effective options and provide them with a high-quality building in a more timely manner than traditional construction schedules.” - Phil Casaus, CFO.
Associated Builders and Contractor STEP award
In 2008, 2007 and 2006, BRYCON Construction earned the Platinum STEP Award from the New Mexico Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractor. STEP stands for Safety Training and Evaluation Process and is the highest level of safety implementation a contractor can obtain. BRYCON consistently has one of the best safety records for any general contractor in the Southwest and we’re proud of the achievement.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
The October 2007 issue of the Arizona NAIOP, or the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, recognized BRYCON’s work on the city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department Design and Construction Management Facility. BRYCON was the contractor on the project, which added 28,000 sq. ft. to an existing, occupied municipal facility.
2007 Book of Lists
In the “2007 Book of Lists,” a special publication of the New Mexico Business Weekly, BRYCON made two prestigious lists. The company was ranked No. 10 among General Contractors and No. 10 in ‘Fast Trackers’ among fastest growing large companies.
Southwest Contractor Magazine
In 2007, BRYCON’s work as a subcontractor was recognized in the “New Mexico Best of 2007” for a project designed by Albuquerque architect, Lee Gamelsky. The project was the City of Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center and was selected in the “Best Public Project Under $10 Million” category. Way to go BRYCON!
BRYCON was also recognized in 2006 by Southwest Contractor magazine:
“2006” Top General Contractor’s Rankings
Southwest Contractor Magazine has ranked BRYCON
No. 1 in Manufacturing
Top 10 “Safest” New Mexico Contractors
Top 140 Contractors in the Southwest
The Best of Arizona Business
For three years running, a leading Arizona magazine, Ranking Arizona, has noted BRYCON’s accomplishments in several categories, including:The Best of Arizona Business “2005”, “2006” & “2007”
BRYCON was ranked:
• No. 1 in Clean Room Design
• Top 10 in General Contractor
• Top 10 in Tenant Improvement
• Top 10 in Custom Homebuilder
Air Products Cleanroom
BRYCON is a subcontractor to IDC on this fast track, phased project. Our great relationship with IDC on the Ross Abbott Labs Project has carried over to this project. This has lead to our being placed on Air Products preferred vendor list. We anticipate performing facilities work with this new Client in the future. Jon Newton and Chris Ray are Project Manager and Superintendent and are really keeping our Client happy.
Wrigley Mansion Gets Face Lift
"IT CAN NOT BE DONE”. That’s what our competitor said when the Hormel family ask them to expand the Wrigley Mansion in 13 weeks. A Registered National Landmark and “Phoenix Point of Pride,” the 16,850 square foot mansion was built by chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. in 1929. The current Owner, George “Geordie” Hormel, and Wrigley Mansion Club Representatives, entrusted BRYCON as their Contractor to restore the mansion’s blend of Spanish Colonial Revival, Californian Monterey and Mediterranean architectural styles. This fast track renovation and addition to the existing Veranda and Lounge of the Wrigley Mansion Club had phased completion dates to accomodate pre-booked events. The 4,000 square foot project consisted of demolition of the existing soft enclosure and the new construction of perimeter walls and roof. The Lounge, originally one-level, was expanded to incorporate a second story balcony and new VIP area. This is the second project that BRYCON Construction has successfully completed for Wrigley in the last three years.
BRYCON is Cooking in Casa Grande
Casa Grande-based Abbott Foods is so pleased with BRYCON’s non-impact construction work, it has forwarded the following accolade: “The Eagle II site village is nearly complete with minimal intrusion upon the receiving dock area. The construction areas have been effectively isolated creating a construction environment which won favor and compliments from our visitor, Dr. Bruce Thompkin (representing the Infant Food Council), last week. The BRYCON project team has worked well with the plant to minimize interruptions to plant operations.”
Americal
BRYCON recently completed a Design/Build project for an exciting new Client, Americal. They own and manage many of the retail strip centers around Phoenix. The project went very well and we are now on a select list to negotiate and/or bid on future work. Thanks to Armand Milazzo, Project Manager, and Dave O’Quinn, Superintendent, for a job well done.
Casa Grande Regional Hospital
BRYCON Arizona has just started our second design/build project at the Casa Grande Regional Hospital. The project consists of interior demolition and renovation of specific rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, architectural repairs for the Nurse Call System and test and balance analysis. Our previous performance on the Main Entrance was a factor in acquiring this project. Our Project Manager is Armand Milazzo and our new Project Superintendent is Jack Terry.
City of Phoenix
BRYCON recently interviewed and was awarded the Fine Arts Building Renovation for the City of Phoenix. Great job Shirley Jamison, Scott Dluzen, Jon Newton and Don Smith. This is an exciting project and one that we are all very pleased to be a part of!
Sandia National Laboratories
BRYCON continues to perform work for Sandia National Laboratories through our Mechanical Partnership with the Lab. BRYCON enjoys performing work for the laboratories and being a part of many of SNL’s exciting projects. BRYCON remains the contractor that high technology organizations, such as the Labs, entrust to build and renovate their facilities.
University of New Mexico
BRYCON recently completed the UNM Castetter Hall Project (UNM Biology Building). This project involved the renovation of office space, classrooms and biology laboratories. BRYCON is currently providing construction services for several other jobs at UNM; such as, the Ford Utilities Building, the Mattox Building and various projects for the UNM Health Sciences Center as well.
EXPO New Mexico
BRYCON was instrumental in helping EXPO New Mexico renovate an existing restaurant located at the fairground and getting the 2004 State Fair up and running and ready for vendors. EXPO New Mexico was impressed with BRYCON’s ability to respond quickly to their facility needs and get their projects on the fast-track to completion. BRYCON continues to perform work for this valuable Client and is currently building the Horseman’s Kitchen at the State Fairgrounds.
CVI Laser
BRYCON was awarded another exciting project by CVI Laser. BRYCON is upgrading a laser server room and upgrading an existing cleanroom for this important Client. Because time and quality are critical to CVI Laser and their Clients, they chose BRYCON as their contractor based on their proven track record of delivering quality construction, on time and on budget and high-standard specifications.
Company Spotlight
2004 CFMA Executive of the Year
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) honored our CEO and Founder, Bryant W. Lemon, Sr., with their Executive of the Year Award for his outstanding achievements in the Construction Industry.
Ranking Arizona 2005: The Best of Arizona Business
BRYCON voted #1 in Cleanroom Design
BRYCON ranked as the number one contractor for 2005 in Cleanroom Design and Construction. BRYCON’s dedication to quality workmanship and superior service continue to build our excellent industry reputation. BRYCON also ranked in the ‘Top 10’ in several other categories in this prestigious business publication. The other categories in which BRYCON made the 2005 ‘Top 10’ are General Contractor, Contractor Tenant Improvements and Custom Home Builder.
The 2004 New Mexico Private 100
BRYCON made the Albuquerque Journal’s list of the top 100 privately held businesses in New Mexico. This is a very prestigious honor which recognizes the most successful privately held companies in our state. We are very proud to be included in this list. Congresswoman Heather Wilson stated, “Your (BRYCON) excellence is a credit to our business community and helps to set the standard for other businesses throughout New Mexico. I commend you for the success that you have achieved through dedication, hard work, and phenomenal service to your business and your customers.”
The 2004 New Mexico Business Weekly ‘Book of Business Lists’
BRYCON was recognized by the New Mexico Business Weekly in their 2004 Book of Business Lists as one of the Top 25 Contractors in New Mexico. Thanks to everyone on the BRYCON Team for their determination, perseverance and plain hard work in continuing to make BRYCON a company we are all proud to be a part of!
Arizona Family Christmas Party
The BRYCON Christmas Picnic was enjoyed by all that were in attendance. Over 400 employees and their families were treated to a great buffet, prizes and gifts. The children all received toys and train rides around the lake and park. It was a wonderful expression of thanks to our Arizona BRYCON Team and their families.
New Mexico Family Christmas Party
As winter came once again so did the cheer of the season! What glowing expressions on children’s faces and the glisten in their eyes during this wonderful holiday. No one appreciates family more then BRYCON as we held our Family Christmas Gathering again for our BRYCON Family. Breakfast was held at the Rio Rancho Country Club accompanied by none other than Santa himself. The children were surprised to receive a wonderful gift and to converse with Mr. Claus and his adorable elf. Everyone filled their tummies with a nice hot breakfast on this very cold day. Thanks to all who participated in this Christmas gathering and made it a success. We’ll see you next year!
770 KKOB Business Breakfast and Emerald Bowl Sponsorship
BRYCON had a good time being one of four sponsors of 770 KKOB’s Quarterly Business Breakfast in December. The speaker at the breakfast was none other than Governor Bill Richardson. We invited many Clients to the breakfast; such as, Fred Peralta from EXPO NM, James Mason from CVI Laser, Mike Reid from UNM, and the gang from Rio Rancho Public Schools, Al Sena, Martin Montano and Craig Barnard. It was fun to participate in this event and also to hear all those great BRYCON ads playing on 770 KKOB in December. BRYCON finished up the month of December by being a radio sponsor for UNM Lobo Football in the Emerald Bowl. The Lobos may not have fared all that well in the game against Navy, but our BRYCON ads sure were sweet!
2005 FBR Open (Formerly the Phoenix Open)
The FBR Open took place February, 2005, in Phoenix, Arizona. BRYCON shared a Sky Box on the 16th hole with 3M and Grounds Control. It was a great place to ‘wine and dine’ some of BRYCON’s awesome Clients.
Asian Tsunami Relief Effort
BRYCON wants to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the BRYCON Tsunami Relief Effort. We had many generous donors among our ranks and we were able to raise $3500 for the Tsunami Victims. This aid will surely help many of the people who suffered in this terrible tragedy. Way to go Team!
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport-Air Traffic Control Tower
BRYCON is a subcontractor to Jacobs Engineering on this exciting, high profile project. BRYCON’s scope includes the Architectural Finish Package and the Site Work Package. BRYCON’s experienced team assisted on pre-construction services; such as, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering services and budget reviews. BRYCON’s ability to perform design build services put this project on the fast-track to completion. Concerns that BRYCON continues to address throughout the project are high levels of security, dust control and safety. This project will be at full speed by April 2005 and Jon Newton is the Project Manager.
Building New Mexico: Bigger is Better
A major semiconductor manufacturer recently awarded BRYCON the Architectural Base-Build, Multi-trade Tool Install, Multi-trade Tool Demo and Multi-trade Facilities Maintenance Contract in Rio Rancho. Years of customer satisfaction in quality, safety and performance, coupled with a competitive bid, aided the client’s decision to continue to partner with BRYCON for their facility needs.
Brycon Earns Top Spots in Arizona Business Poll
Brycon has been ranked among the top Arizona construction firms in three business categories, including Cleanroom Design, in the 2007 Best of Arizona Business published by Arizona Business Magazine.
Brycon ranked:
Number 1 in Clean Room Design
Number 2 in General Contracting
Number 2 in Tenant Improvement
BRYCON was recognized for its completion of a number of projects involving more than 3.2 million square feet of cleanrooms that were designed and built for high technology clients like Philips Semiconductor, Motorola (NYSE: MOT), Samsung, Sumitomo Sitix, AMD, ASML, and Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP). Cleanroom Design incorporates electrical and mechanical construction, automated materials handling systems (AMHS) installations, facility renovation/maintenance services and general construction management.
Ranking Arizona is an annual list of firms doing business in that state, based on “the largest business opinion poll in Arizona,” according to the magazine. The survey is conducted and produced by the Phoenix-based Arizona Business magazine, which has been published for more than 18 years.
