< Back to Projects Union Station District Energy Center Owner: Northwind Houston, LP Architect: Jacobs Engineering Size: 59,000 sq. ft. Category: District Energy / CUP A 59,000-square-foot, four-story centralized water chilling facility with a concrete frame and an underground piping network to link office buildings and Minute Maid Park with the chilled water plant. The plant makes ice during the night when electricity is cheapest. As the ice melts during the day, it's pumped through the piping network to the buildings for use in the air conditioning systems. The plant production capacity is based on three basic types of equipment centrifugal chillers, helical screw chillers and thermal ice storage. The capacity of the district chilled water plant system is 17,000 tons of chilled water initially, expandable to 33,000 tons. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects San Jacinto College South Campus Library Renovation Owner: San Jacinto College Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 40,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed Our relationship with San Jacinto College dates back to the mid-sixties when we constructed the library on the District's Central Campus. This project includes 40,000 square feet of renovations to the south campus. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Second Baptist Church-Cypress Owner: Second Baptist Church Architect: Kirksey Architecture Size: 168,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based The 40-acre Cypress campus features a 168,000 square-foot building that includes worship-in-the-round seating up to 4,500, a 25,000 square-foot nursery, GIGL Theater for prekindergarten children, Jump Theater for children from first through fifth grade, specialized space for junior high and high school students, a playground area, significant media space, and a cafe. The Texas-style design utilizes limestone and exposed wood to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for congregation. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Champion Forest Baptist Church North Klein Campus Owner: Champion Forest Baptist Church Architect: Kirksey Architecture Size: 55,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based Champion Forest Baptist Church is a multi-campus church serving several areas in Northwest Houston. The North Klein Campus in Spring, Texas was a significant step in becoming one church in many locations. Since 2013, the North Campus has seen considerable and consistent growth, resulting in a need for a new permanent home and master plan. Construction includes spaces for worship, administration, adult education, pre-school and elementary education, children's worship, student's and college ministry, a cafe, and central maintenance. The campus also includes a playground, baptistery, parking, and a multi-use field. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

Pat Pollard Vice President Pat has an extensive and diverse history in the construction industry for 30+ years, one that spans nearly every market sector. His breadth of experience is a testament to his versatility and expertise within the field. Pat is highly regarded in the Houston area for his exceptional ability to manage and oversee complex projects. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that all projects under his supervision are completed not only on time but also to the highest standards of quality. Pat earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University, a credential that underscores his deep knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. This combination of practical experience and academic training has positioned Pat as a leader in his field, capable of navigating the multifaceted challenges of construction management with skill and precision. < View All Leadership

< Back to Projects Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast Bed Tower Owner: Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Architect: FKP CannonDesign Size: 146,000 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (New | Major Addition) The Memorial Hermann Health System has expanded their northeast campus with an additional bed tower. The scope of work included construction of a 5-story patient tower and mechanical penthouse and Beacon feature. In addition, the project included construction of central plant facilities and infrastructure to support the new bed tower and for future redundancies, as well as modifications to the south tower facade and site improvements. The new tower has 90 new inpatient beds, new food services area, new cardiopulmonary department, public circulation space, and MEP support space. The central plant includes 2,000 tons of chilled water capacity with a new 1,600 KVA electrical service. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Infrastructure-Ike Recovery Owner: University of Texas Architect: AEI Affiliated Engineers Size: 180 acres Category: Infrastructure The project encompassed a 180-acre, 114 building, campus-wide infrastructure repair of distribution systems including cathodic protection, potable water, fire alarm system communications, fire suppression, domestic water, storm sewer, diesel supply loop, underground fuel tanks, building card readers, security systems, above-ground propane tanks, electrical emergency power, steam transmission, condensate return system, chilled water systems, electrical power, telecommunication systems, underground telecommunication, and data cabling. The campus includes 17,400 linear feet of piping for both chilled water supply and return and heating hot water supply and return. The chilled water supply and return included piping ranging in size from 8" to 36" in diameter. The heating hot water supply and return included piping ranging in size from 3" to 16" in diameter. The project also included the construction of the new 65,000-square-foot East Plant. The plant provides redundant heating and hot water systems for the campus. Installation of a gas and steam turbine engine facilitates power to operate the facility and includes a heat recovery steam generator and a 1-megawatt BLACKSTART generator, which allows for the emergency start of every system in the building during a power outage. Water is provided through a thermal energy tank located adjacent to the building with storage capacity of just over 2 million gallons. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects St. Luke's Health Springwoods Village Hospital Owner: CHI St. Luke's Health System Architect: Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Size: 155,000 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (New | Major Addition) CHI St. Luke's Springwoods Village Hospital is a LEED Silver certified, six-story, 155,000 square-foot full-service hospital serving the Springwoods Village development in North Houston. Constructed on a 23-acre site, the campus includes a 55,000-square-foot ambulatory medical center and 100,000 square-foot medical office building. The hospital possesses all of the aspects one would hope for in a full-service healthcare facility. It features emergency rooms, pre-op and post-op surgical services, primary care services, diagnostic imaging, central sterile area, fully functioning kitchen, endoscopy services, and patient rooms. The top floor of the hospital is reserved for the mechanical systems. The campus also features a tree reserve with additions and replacements for those which were removed for construction. For each tree removed, two more were planted in the reserve. The first two floors of the building are reserved for hospital operations. The medical office building is located on floors three through six. Each of these floors possesses 25,000 square feet of shell space totaling 100,000 square feet of medical office space. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Parking Garage Owner: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital System Architect: HKS Architects Inc. Size: 216,871 sq. ft. Category: Garage / Structured Parking The Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Parking Garage project is a new addition constructed for the Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital System. This project falls within the healthcare and parking market sectors, providing much-needed parking facilities for patients, visitors, and staff. As part of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, this garage will serve as a valuable addition to the hospital campus, providing convenient and safe parking for all those who visit the facility. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Houston Community College Central Campus Learning Hub and Science Center Owner: Houston Community College Architect: Kirksey Architecture Size: 120,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed Located on the Central Campus, the 120,000 square-foot Learning Hub & Science Center enables Houston Community College faculty to deliver courses using traditional, web-enhanced, and on-line formats. The four-story advanced technology center includes a two-level library, classrooms, laboratories, and computer teaching labs. The facility remained 100% occupied and fully operational during construction on the densely populated campus. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Campus Medical Plaza III Owner: Metro National Architect: Huitt-Zollars (Formerly Morris Architects) Size: 387,000 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (New | Major Addition) Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems Memorial City Hospital is one of the fastest growing healthcare campuses in Houston. Memorial City Professional Office Building III added 226,000 square feet of multi-tenant medical office and clinical space to support the expansion of the hospital. The nine-story building is connected to a 387,000-square-foot, 1,125-space parking structure via a sky bridge. Memorial City POB III is vertically zoned to provide multiple tenancy options for a wide range of healthcare providers, ranging from primary and family care to higher profile specialty practices, such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics. Building systems were planned and constructed to allow optimum flexibility in leasing and configuration of clinical and medical office spaces to align with Memorial Hermanns physician recruitment and retention programs. Constructed on the densely populated and congested Memorial City campus, Memorial City POB III required meticulous attention to phasing, staging, and site logistics, in concert with the redevelopment and expansion of the adjoining hospital. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Marathon Administrative Company, Inc. Owner: Marathon Administrative Group Architect: Corgan Size: 7,315 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) Tellepsen constructed a 7,315 square-foot headquarters for Marathon Administrative Company, Inc. featuring two conference rooms, executive huddle area, three executive offices, open workspace, full kitchen, lounge, and executive bathroom. The floor plan emphasized open concept design with elegant granite, tile, light fixtures, and millwork ceilings for optimal acoustics and aesthetics. Wood ceiling slats and sound baffles were incorporated for further acoustic enhancement. Floor-to-ceiling glass demountable office fronts balanced openness with privacy. Additionally, the build included a striking architectural metal art niche with a live display area to showcase business statistics and diversity. The project was completed within just over four months, demonstrating speed and attention to detail from preconstruction to completion. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Trinity Lutheran Church Expansion Owner: Trinity Lutheran Church Architect: Gabriel Architects Size: 56,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based A 56,000 square-foot family life center with two regulation basketball courts, concession area, boys and girls locker rooms, two-story administration building with kitchen, assembly rooms and church offices. Site work includes three soccer fields, three baseball fields and new church parking. The building is a combination of structural steel and prefabricated metal building with brick and plaster exterior. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next