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GreenBank and Brindley Construction Recognized With National Excellence in Construction Award
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Brindley Construction’s work on the GreenBank project in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., has earned the company first place in the Commercial – Under $2-million category of ABC’s Excellence in Construction Awards. Brindley Construction’s representatives received the award June 18, 2008 during the 18th annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration held in the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
Kirk Pickerel, ABC national president and CEO said “ABC congratulates Brindley Construction for its exceptional work on the GreenBank project”. This project is an outstanding example of the innovation and commitment to superior craftsmanship that embodies merit shop construction. It is a pleasure to honor this
project with the association’s top construction excellence award.”
The award honors all construction team members, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The competition was open to all construction projects completed by ABC member firms during 2007. The winning projects were selected from entries submitted from across the nation and were judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost.
Despite unusual rain delays, nearby roadwork, and unforeseen soil and structural issues, Brindley demolished two residences and completed this 5,700-square-foot wood-frame bank on time using local subcontractors and vendors when possible.
A panel of industry experts served as the competition’s judges. This year's panel included representatives from the Design-Build Institute of America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the American Institute of Architects and National Institute of Building Sciences.
Ronnie Brindley praised the cooperation given by Kenny Beavers, his staff, and Ric Mixon, architect with Wystwynd Designs, for the building. It took a true team effort to complete this project successfully.
The Brindley Team included Randy Stanford, Project Manager, Chris Dickey, Superintendent, Anna Wheeley, Project Assistant, Dennis Haddock, Percy Hazelwood, Matt Johnson, Sammy Dickey, Steve Lewter, and Les Warren. Hard work on the project is exhibited by the quality of the millwork and finishes.
We also want to commend and express our appreciation to the following subcontractors and material suppliers. These professionals contributed greatly to the GreenBank project:
- Parkes Lumber Company, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Hagan Brothers, Inc., Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Dickey Concrete Contractors, Pulaski, Tennessee
- Tim Rhodes Electric, Florence Alabama
- All Frame Construction, Grant, Alabama
- Blalock Plumbing, Lewisburg, Tennessee
- Kidd’s Pest Control, Summertown, Tennessee
- A & R Glass, Tullahoma, Tennessee
- Shannon Brothers Tile, Huntsville, Alabama
- Superior Exteriors, Pulaski, Tennessee
- A-1 Heating and Cooling, Pulaski, Tennessee
- Advanced Exteriors, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Bello Roofing, Decatur, Alabama
- The Gutter Guy, Pulaski, Tennessee
- Clifton Masonry, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Herron Painting, Toney, Alabama
- Contract Carpet Sales, Nashville, Tennessee
- TEO Steel Construction, Selmer, Tennessee
- SSC Casework, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
- Mt. Pleasant Insulation, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
- Dixie Drywall, Nashville, Tennessee
- Rose’s Carpet, Pulaski, Tennessee
- Fritz Structural Steel, Valley Head, Alabama
- B & S Concrete Supply, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Rogers Group, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- H. B. Brink, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- R.G. Darby, Florence, Alabama
- Geo Solutions, Huntsville, Alabama
- Niedergeses Landscaping, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Alley-Cassetty Brick, Nashville, Tennesse
2008 Brindley Scholarship Recipients
In an awards ceremony and reception at the Brindley administrative offices in Pulaski, Tennessee, 11 scholarships were awarded on May 8th, 2008. These scholarships were awarded to each child of a Brindley employee that is enrolled in college or a technical school this year.
Ronnie Brindley, President/CEO commended each student on their commitment and hard work to fulfilling their dreams. Mr. Brindley went on to add “As we all can recognize the importance of education, I find the scholarships one of the most rewarding things we are involved in. Our commitment to education has continued to grow, as this is the fourth year we have presented the scholarships. We value our Brindley family and our wish is that this gift will be a help to each parent and student and their commitment to a brighter future.”
Students receiving scholarships for 2008 academic year are as follows: Brooke Brindley; Rosanna Gordon, daughter of Debbie Gordon; Joshua Barksdale, son of Jamie Campbell; Dawn Stubblefield, daughter of Ricky Stubblefield; Ashley Owens and Laine Brindley, daughters of Jeff Brindley; Adam Rose, brother of Todd Rose; Bryan Brindley, son of Ronnie Brindley; Kristen Eubank, daughter of Melissa Pierce; Nick Rohling and Seth Rohling, sons of Tim Rohling.
Brindley Construction Achieves ABC’s Platinum STEP Safety Award
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of North Alabama announced that Brindley Construction, LLC has achieved the platinum level of ABC’s prestigious Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program. The personnel training, on-the-job performance, documentation and evaluations required to achieve ABC’s STEP platinum level safety award presents a daunting task, few firms reach this level.
ABC’s National President and CEO, Kirk Pickerel stated “It truly is an honor and a privilege to be able to recognize Brindley Construction, LLC for their continued dedication to providing training and safe workplaces for their employees.”
He continued “these companies have used the STEP program to evaluate and build upon already stellar safety programs and become leaders in training and accident prevention. Indeed, these companies continue to strive for our most important goal, to send every construction industry employee home safe to their families, every day.”
STEP was established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety Committee to assist ABC member contractors in evaluating and improving corporate safety practices and recognize outstanding safety training efforts. STEP awards are presented annually in four categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each year, over 2,000 contractors of various sizes participate in the STEP program. In addition to this award, Brindley Construction was recognized by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and Construction as the winner for Outstanding Safety Performance in 2007 in the General Contractor Division I.
Tommy Campbell and Sandy Young are shown receiving the Platinum Award from Jim Maynard, Chairman of the Board of ABC of North Alabama. Our employees joined in the celebration and were presented T-shirts and gifts by Sandy Young and Tommy Campbell, our safety directors.
Pulaski Rotary Club Selects Brindley Construction As 2008 Employer of the Year
The Pulaski Rotary Club recently awarded Brindley Construction, LLC Rotary’s Annual 2008 Employer of the Year Award.
Pulaski Electric System was also recognized as the 2008 Industry of the Year. The awards were presented by Pulaski Rotary President Judy Pruett and Rotarian Jim Dixon.
“The selection of an industry and Employer of the Year is a difficult process,” Dixon said. “Our committee was looking for a positive balance of sustained company growth, adding jobs to our workforce, dedication to our local community, commitment to its employees, promoting economic growth in Giles County and customer satisfaction.”
“These two organizations stood out as far exceeding our expectations in all these areas” he continued. “We are proud to have Brindley Construction and Pulaski Electric System in our community and look forward to their continued growth and success.”
Brindley Construction was introduced as a highly successful, full service, general contracting, construction management and design/build service provider. The company was established in 1960 by Robert Brindley, Sr. and has received numerous awards over the years for their high levels of quality workmanship.
In closing, Dixon stated, “Both Brindley Construction and Pulaski Electric System are invaluable assets to Giles County and set positive strong founded principles that help boost our local economy by retaining existing as well as attracting new businesses and industries. Robert Brindley and Ronnie Brindley expressed their deepest appreciation to the Pulaski Rotary Club for this honor. Robert Brindley is a past president of the Pulaski Rotary Club and the award has special significance for him.