Tellepsen honored with ASA Project of the Year
American Subcontractors Association grants Tellepsen 2005 Project of the Year over $15 Million award for Lakewood Church
HOUSTON (February 21, 2006) – Tellepsen Builders has once again been recognized for excellence in construction with the Project of the Year over $15 Million award at the recent American Subcontractors Association (ASA) awards banquet.
ASA-Houston Chapter comprises subcontractors and suppliers throughout the construction industry who are asked to nominate individuals and/or firms in several categories. ASA Excellence in Construction Awards are presented to individuals and companies that run well-managed projects and take the team approach to the building of a project.
Tellepsen was nominated in several categories this year including General Contractor of the Year and Lakewood Church for Project of the Year over $15 Million. Ed Reede was nominated for Project Manager of the Year and Robert Scardino for Superintendent of the Year.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for what we consider to be every day quality at Tellepsen by an organization that upholds the same values we have built our business on,” said Howard Tellepsen, Jr., president and CEO.
ASA strives to improve the business environment of the construction industry and values ethical and equitable business practices, quality construction, safe and healthy work environment, integrity and diversity.
Tellepsen awarded ASA Project of the Year over $15 million
In 2005, Tellepsen converted the existing 400,000 square foot Compaq Center, former home of the Houston Rockets and Comets, and constructed an additional 200,000 square feet to complete the Lakewood Church Central Campus location. The $95 million renovation was the largest and most complex church project completed by Tellepsen Builders in their 96-year history.
Tellepsen Builders
Building on a Century of Trust, four generations of the Tellepsen family have made the Houston area their home, and four generations of Texans have relied on Tellepsen for the places they live, work, play, worship and learn. Tellepsen has been performing general contracting and construction management for both public and private sectors since 1909.
Tellepsen is turning dreams into reality in commercial, education, healthcare, liturgical, retail, residential and retirement communities, hotels and recreational facilities, as well as a host of other areas. The successful company is responsible for building some of Houston’s most notable landmarks such as the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the original St. Luke’s Episcopal hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. For more information on the company and a complete list of projects and awards, visit www.tellepsen.com. |
