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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

< Back to Projects Children's Safe Harbor Owner: Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto Counties Children's Advocacy Architect: Tramonte Design Studio Size: 45,000 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit Children's Safe Harbor is built on a 17-acre site to provide a sense of privacy and security. The two-story, 45,000-square-foot building includes areas for forensic interviewing, law enforcement, a conference and training center, and a medical clinic. The building features an abundance of natural lighting and a soothing healing garden . The facility also includes a gym and dining area for staff. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Houston Community College West Houston Institute Owner: Houston Community College Architect: PBK Architects Size: 144,200 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed Houston Community College's West Houston Institute is a 144,200-square-foot facility featuring state-of-the-art amenities to support science, technology, and engineering curriculum. The building includes classrooms, group learning rooms, teaching innovation labs, computer rooms, IT support area, K-12 and community engagement space, allied health space, MakerSpace, learning commons, and a conference center. The teaching innovation lab transforms teaching from the bottom up through advanced learning space and technology for experimentation. The MakerSpace is a unique facility that gives K-12 students a chance to become engaged in innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and arts through a variety of workshops, camps, and competitions. The space provides the tools for students and teachers to collaborate together to create manufactured works with hands-on project-based learning opportunities. The West Houston Institute possesses all of the tools to create intersections and networks of learning and innovation. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Christ The King Presbyterian Owner: Christ the King Presbyterian C Architect: Bullock Smith Partners Size: 70,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based Tellepsen partnered with Christ the King on the construction of their initial facilities which included a 70,000 square-foot worship center, educational facilities, and administrative offices. This space has helped them fulfill their mission of having a profound impact on the community and becoming a church for the City. 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 East Plant Owner: University of Texas Systems Architect: AEI Affiliated Engineers Size: 65,700 sq. ft. Category: District Energy / CUP This is a 65,700-square-foot facility that provides redundant heating and hot water systems for the campus. The first floor of the East Plant's design is over 25 feet above sea level to provide clearance for traffic below. Installation of a gas & 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. The tank provides a three-day backup source of evaporation make-up water for the thermal utility generation equipment and shift electrical demand to off peak hours to reduce the strain on the electric grid. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Buffalo Bayou Japhet Creek Park Owner: Buffalo Bayou Partnership Architect: Asakura Robinson Size: 120,000 sq. ft. Category: Parks / Open Spaces To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects St. Martin's Episcopal Church Owner: St. Martin's Episcopal Church Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects Size: 84,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based Founded in 1952, St. Martin's Episcopal Church is located in the heart of Houston. Tellepsen had the opportunity to join St. Martin's in their expansion by providing preconstruction and construction services for a new 24,000-square-foot, 1,400 seat sanctuary, vestry building, new 22,000-square-foot Parish Hall with full-service kitchen, private dining and pre-function facilities, parking (84,000 square feet), and associated site work. The project included constructing a central plant with a chilled water/hot water distribution system and electrical service connecting all new and existing campus buildings. In addition to this expansion, Tellepsen also performed renovations to existing facilities. These facilities have helped St. Martin's continue to minister to more families throughout Houston. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Owner: Jewish Community Center Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 126,000 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit The updates included the addition of a new three-story, 126,000-square-foot facility, which features a family-centric aquatics complex, a culinary studio, a high-end fitness facility, and other improvements. The project also included renovations to 27,000 square feet of the existing facility, which is located at 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd. in Meyerland. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Alvin High School Owner: Alvin Independent School District Architect: SHW Architects Size: 145,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - K-12 - ISD Preconstruction and construction services were delivered through CMAR for 145,000 square feet of additions to Alvin High School, including a PE/Athletics building, Fine Arts Building, Career Technology building, and miscellaneous renovations and improvements to existing facilities. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Porter & Hedges Levels 33-36 Owner: Porter Hedges LLP Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 105,000 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) The scope of work included removing the interior administrative zones and build-out additional conferencing areas in place. We reduced their space from 4 floors to 3.5 floors which required the modification of the contiguous stair previously installed. On the bottom floor a new common break room, multi-purpose room, and new administrative space was completed. Key features include the addition of demountable walls in key areas, a Skyfold partition in the multi-purpose room, sound masking added, and extensive A/V upgrades to most of the existing conference rooms. All of this work was done while the client occupied most of the space and construction was phased to limit the impact to workers. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects 1100 Milam Repositioning to Houston Industries Headquarters Owner: Reliant Energy Architect: Ziegler Cooper Size: 850,000 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) The repositioning of the 1100 Milam Building to the headquarters of Houston Industries is one of Houston's landmark real estate development projects. The redevelopment plan called for gutting the 47-story building wall to wall. Equipment and materials had to be put into place in a careful sequence with only the sidewalks as the layout space. Tellepsen completed the interior construction of the headquarters offices. The transformation of the building was a unique example of the symbiosis between architecture, investment and urban revitalization. The redesign created a symbol of the company that is visible 24 hours a day. CenterPoint Energy, the successor company, is still widely recognized by the lantern in the sky that rises above the downtown Houston skyline. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Wells Fargo Plaza Block 298 Parking Structure Owner: Trammell Crow Company Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 551,670 sq. ft. Category: Garage / Structured Parking Located on the north half of Block 298 (bounded by Polk, Louisiana, and Milam streets), the 18-floor structure provides 1,600 parking spaces for nearby Wells Fargo Plaza. The structure was constructed of cast-in-place concrete. The parking structure's design features 4 elevators with air conditioned lobbies, a curtain wall facade, 2 parking levels underground, management offices, valet operations, and a tunnel to connect the property to the downtown Houston tunnel system. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Texas Children's Hospital Woodlands - Level 6 Clinic Expansion Owner: Texas Children's Hospital Architect: Size: 6,300 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (interiors) The project consists of a clinic expansion on the 6th floor of the Medical Office Building at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands to serve the Neurology Outpatient Clinic. The scope includes partial demolition of shell space and construction of the new build-out space. The clinic expansion is 6,300 square feet and consists of 12 exam rooms, 1 procedure room and support spaces. The reception 'clubhouse' consists of design components matching the existing clubhouses, a fun and inviting feature/design element for children. The project offered several challenges. First, the 6th floor included an existing clinic which was operational during construction. We were challenged with keeping the patients and staff safe as well as not disrupting daily activities. Temporary barriers, containment and directional signage were installed to isolate construction from clinic activities. Additionally, constant communication with the office manager was required to ensure major noise generating activities were avoided when testing, which required silence, was being performed. Second, plenum space above ceiling was limited. The roof concrete structure was sloped and therefore reduced the space for equipment, ductwork and piping above ceiling. Subcontractors surveyed the existing construction, included this information with their new work, coordinated the new work via BIM (Building Information Modeling) and were diligent and accurate in the field implementation of their coordinated efforts. Finally, the schedule duration required quick procurement of materials and had to be done in consideration of the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year). The team understood this constraint and worked diligently to ensure timely delivery. The construction team submitted for approval all required items quickly and in many cases, prior to the NTP being given. The design team expedited their review and Owner made timely decisions which resulted in all materials arriving on time. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Memorial Park Conservancy Clay Family Eastern Glades Owner: Memorial Park Conservancy Architect: Nelson Byrd Woltz Size: 3,900 sq. ft. Category: Parks / Open Spaces Construction included new landscape and hardscape areas with decomposed granite trails, lawns, paver/stone plazas and terraces, planting zones, a 5.5 acre lake and native wetlands. We also constructed a boardwalk decking at the lake perimeter and throughout the woods, food truck area and chalk wall, three picnic pavilions and a new restroom building. Each building has a steel structure and wood tongue and groove deck with metal roofing. The picnic pavilions contain masonry fireplaces and tables. The new Vibrant location is part of Memorial Parks Running Complex, a major hub and access point on the south side of the park that opened in November. Located southwest of the Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie, the Running Complex was designed as a central gathering spot and serves as a new gateway to enjoy the Bayou Wilds trails of Memorial Park. The Running Complex also features the Roy H. Cullen Timing Track a 400-meter, five-lane track and an event plaza that will be available to rent for private events in the future. The running complex complements the adjacent Cullen Running Trails Center, which opened in 2014 and includes visitor services, restrooms and showers. Memorial Park's transformation The Running Complex is the latest project completed under the Memorial Park Master Plan and the associated Ten-Year Plan, which aim to enhance the park's green infrastructure and protect natural resources as well as improve recreational assets for the community. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next