< Back to Projects Houston Area Safety Council Owner: Houston Area Safety Council Architect: Kirksey Architecture Size: 65,688 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (New | Major Addition) The two story, 65,688 square-foot Headquarters and Training Center includes a training and skills development center, auditorium, computer labs, classrooms, conference center, offices, cafeteria, clinic, and parking lot. The two-building complex is connected by a beautifully landscaped employee courtyard. The project also includes a new central plant to serve the campus for a more efficient design. Additionally, the building is comfortably nestled on 34-acres of land to allow for future expansion. Tellepsen constructed the Houston Area Safety Council to meet LEED certification standards. The 220-seat auditorium was built with stadium seating and optimal acoustics to ensure that there were no sight or sound obstructions during lectures. Computer labs were constructed with 650 workstations to minimize interference when trainees required computer utilization. The parking lot was designed and constructed with over 1,000 faculty and trainee parking spots. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects St. Luke's Health Hospital at The Vintage Owner: CHI St. Luke's Health System Architect: Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Size: 212,000 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (New | Major Addition) Nestled on a lushly wooded site in northwest Houston, St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage offers a compassionate, healing environment while providing its unique brand of faithful, loving care. The 212,000 square-foot, four-story healthcare complex has 106 patient beds and 76 medical/surgical beds, 12 ICU beds, and 14 labor/delivery/postpartum units. The facility includes 6 operating rooms, 2 endoscopy rooms, 2 catheterization labs, and a cytology room. The healthcare campus includes an amenity lake with a walking path that offers a healing garden for patients and families. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Kingsland Baptist Church Owner: Kingsland Baptist Church Architect: Merriman Holt Architects Size: 62,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based Preconstruction and construction services for a two-story, 62,000 square-foot education building with classrooms, a multi-purpose room with stage, and outdoor playing areas. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Rice University South College Expansion Owner: Rice University Architect: Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas Size: 100,257 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed The renovations and new construction associated with the South Colleges Expansion accommodate growth, reconcile issues of building system obsolescence, allow increased accessibility, and enhance the existing amenities in each college. At Baker College the existing kitchen and servery were demolished and a new one-story kitchen and servery was constructed. A connecting four-story residential wing was constructed and houses 108 students. At the Will Rice College the existing 1955 residential wing was demolished to make way for a new four-story residential wing capable of housing 127 students. The first floor of this building includes laundry, a computer room, and a music room. The quadrangles adjacent to Baker, Lovett, and Will Rice Colleges were also improved to comply with the University's Master Plan. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Awty International School Parking Garage Owner: Awty International School Architect: Bailey Architects Size: 8,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - K-12 - Private Founded in 1956, Awty International School is the largest private school in the City of Houston and the second largest international school in the United States. The student body is composed of over 60 nationalities. The school provides a challenging education leading to either the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalaureate. Awty celebrates linguistic, cultural, and international diversity and seeks to maximize the students' potential in a range of academic and extracurricular pursuits. Tellepsen is the school's construction partner, and this project included a five-level, 500-car parking structure. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Centurion Pipeline Office Owner: Columbia Texas Westchase II Office Properties Architect: HOK Size: 28,000 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) This corporate office project is set to leave a lasting impression. The project focused on the 28,000-square-foot interior components of the building, ensuring a sleek and modern look with high-end finishes including stone, porcelain tile, paint, glazing, and the upgraded elevator lobby. The project had challenging site logistics due to a lobby renovation that limited use of the vertical transportation. The project team removed exterior windows to load materials to meet the aggressive 11-week Construction Schedule. Additionally, the project included the coordination with Owner's direct-hire trades which added to the complexity of the project buildout. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Texas Medical Center Parking Garage #19 & Transit Center Owner: Texas Medical Center Architect: Walter P. Moore & Associates Size: 600,000 sq. ft. Category: Garage / Structured Parking The 600,000 square-foot facility is a conventional cast-in-place concrete flat slab structure with pre-cast concrete spandrels. The garage consists of 1,837 parking spaces with 8 floors above grade and a bus transit center located in Houston, Texas. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Texas Department of Emergency Management (TAMU RELLIS Warehouse) Owner: Texas A&M University System Architect: Page Size: 97,502 sq. ft. Category: Civic / Government The facility is an approximately 60,000-square-foot conditioned air warehouse including 5,000 square feet of office space, break room, restrooms, and shower facilities. The foundation is pier and beam with a thickened slab to support storage racks and 18-wheelers. The facility is conditioned throughout to preserve the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

What People Have to Say "I have only good things to say about my experiences with Tellepsen. Their input during preconstruction has always been valuable, and they likewise rely on Page’s A/E team to work closely with them during construction. The work has always been collaborative and professional, and Tellepsen has usually been asked to deliver projects faster than reasonable to expect. " Kurt Neubek | Page "There's no substitute for a relationship of trust and outstanding performance built up over years. We are not perfect owners and you are not perfect builders, but we have done very well with our mutual expertise, communication, documentation and commitment to a great outcome not just for us, but for the people of Houston." Sheryl Kolasinski | Houston Zoo "The entire team was exceptional. A special shoutout to my friend Howard for delivering everything the team promised. My highest recommendation for Tellepsen without any hesitation. WOW! What a great group of folks. We are very pleased with the outcome of our new home." Rick Conelly | Fluor "I am delighted to be partnered with Tellepsen. And, I truly do feel like we are a partnership and family as we create this amazing gateway for children and families to find justice, healing and hope!" Victoria Constance | Children's Safe Harbor "The team has been great to work with on Jack's Cafe - from the perspective of the architects. We appreciate that Tellepsen has created a transparent environment for architects & owners to understand submittal deadlines, projects costs, budget and upcoming change orders. I appreciate that the Tellepsen team treats our team with mutual respect and fosters a positive environment when on site visits and client meetings. Look forward to completing another successful project together!" Sunnie Diaz | Lake Flato "Tellepsen is by far the best CMAR Contractor that I have worked with over my 48 years in the industry. Their word (do what we say we'll do as a comment and do so with intent) is their bond. My opinion is unwavering with relevance to having worked in 14 states and with over a hundred construction firms. I consider it a privilege each day to have Tellepsen as a partner representing our clients......" Jeff Hurd | Gallagher "I have had the pleasure of working with Tellepsen on two large-scale complicated projects that were both successes. Tellepsen was a strong partner the entire duration of both projects from early estimating to punchlist, always responsive, sensitive to Brookfield’s needs/requirements and the needs/requirements of our tenants, and transparent. " William Holliday | Brookfield Properties "I would like to express my gratitude for being able to work with such a great team! We were dealing with a tough schedule, an old building, and a budget which by no means was generous. We have been part of the rebirth of a new building, and I believe all of us are proud of the strenuous effort." Theodora Batchvarova | RdlR Architects, Inc. "Our team at Fluor continues to absolutely kill it. I could not be prouder of what this group is doing out there. This is obviously not an easy project, and our group is doing a great job delivering while creating raving fans on all sides." Mariam Arian, design partner on Fluor "Tellepsen's ability to collaborate effectively with our team and adapt to changing circumstances was particularly commendable. Their clear communication and problem-solving skills greatly contributed to the project's success. Tellepsen's unwavering commitment to safety and quality further underscored their professionalism and dedication. I have no hesitation in recommending Tellepsen for any future projects or endeavors. Their expertise, work ethic, and results-driven approach make them an invaluable asset to any organization." Michael Bletsch | Houston Methodist Hospital "Working with Tellepsen was truly exceptional. From the outset of our project, it was evident that Tellepsen understood the intricacies of construction and project management. Their commitment to delivering quality work was unwavering, and they demonstrated a keen eye for detail in every aspect of the project. This dedication to excellence ensured that the final results far exceeded our expectations." Kristen Kupperman | Texas Medical Center Nabisco Labs "I want to tell you how much I appreciate the job that Tellepsen did for us. I have been involved with major construction projects for nearly two decades. Over that time period, I have never experienced individuals – from the superintendent down to the laborers – who took such pride in their work. Your staff not only did a magnificent job, they did it in a friendly and cooperative manner. The personnel on site were unfailingly courteous and helpful, and their professionalism and dedication was infectious as far as subcontractors and others working on the project were concerned." William Kovach | St. Martin's Episcopal Church "Your team did an outstanding job. You lived up to your reputation of being of service and on spot in solving problems. The team's camaraderie showed well, the preparation was unmatched and the credibility of your entire organization won you the project." Joseph Mathis | The Mathis Group "Thank you for your team’s above-and-beyond work to accommodate and support our tree moving activities this week. With your support and partnership, we are able to save approximately 200 trees by relocating them, with the large live oak requiring the most coordination with and support from your team...We sincerely appreciate your partnership and are very happy to be continuing our work together." Shellye Arnold | Memorial Park Conservancy "Just wanted Tellepsen to know how much I appreciate y’all. Houston Methodist Baytown has had a lot of success in 2019, both financially as well as operationally. Being able to succeed in these areas plus successfully complete a major construction project would not have been possible without your team. Thank you!!" Jarren Garrett | Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

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< Back to Projects Gulf States Toyota Corporate Campus and Garage Owner: Friedkin Companies Architect: Kirksey Architecture Size: 840,000 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (New | Major Addition) Located on a 16.2-acre suburban campus, this 466,319-square-foot complex is the corporate headquarters for the nations largest Toyota dealership network. The campus includes two high-rise office buildings. A two-story concourse/amenities building connects a 900-space parking garage to the two towers. The complex includes a Technical Center that has a garage and classroom space for training and product orientation. The campus also includes a central plant. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Sanctuary and Christian Education Center Owner: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Architect: Perkins & Will Size: 143,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based The project included construction, utilities, and technology for a new 143,000-square-foot sanctuary and Christian Education Building campus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Current buildings at the intersection were demolished as part of this project. The existing sanctuary remained in use throughout the construction process. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Providence Classical School Owner: Providence Classical School Architect: Merriman Holt Architects Size: 58,915 sq. ft. Category: Education - K-12 - Private Providence Classical School is committed to developing and maintaining a community where academic excellence and Christian unity are fostered. Tellepsen joined forces with the school to further that commitment through additions to the school campus. The construction consisted of a 10,400-square-foot, one-story building and an 18,200-square-foot classroom building for K-12. The project also included a multipurpose/cafetorium, library, commons and reception area, science and lecture classrooms, administration offices, playground, football/soccer fields, retention pond/lake, and parking areas. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

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