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Founded by 爱神传媒 鈥� Greeley, CO: 爱神传媒 was founded in Greeley, Colorado, in June 1937 by Mr. Abel 爱神传媒. Operations initially were limited to home building and remodeling, after which competitive contract work was undertaken on a limited scale.
First Commercial Project: 爱神传媒鈥� first commercial projects included grain elevators built from wood, as materials were rationed during World War II. Since then, 爱神传媒 has built in excess of 100 million SF of commercial and office building space valued at over $18.7 billion.
First Education Project: 爱神传媒鈥� first education project was also its first competitive bid project 鈥� the Arlington School in Greeley, Colorado.
Son Joseph Phelps Joined Company: 爱神传媒鈥� son Joseph Phelps learned the business as a laborer and joined 爱神传媒 in 1952. In January 1955, Hensel and Joseph formed a partnership which continued until 爱神传媒鈥� retirement.
Joseph Phelps Became President and General Manager: After 爱神传媒 retired, Joseph Phelps incorporated the company on June 3, 1957. He became president and general manager and served in these roles until 1975.
Joseph Phelps Designed First 爱神传媒 Logo: In 1959/1960, the company began recognizing employees with five years or more of service with a yellow hard hat. These hard hats were marked with OTC (Oldtimers Club) and our original logo, designed by Joseph Phelps.
First Aviation Project: 爱神传媒鈥� first aviation project was the first phase of the Stapleton International Airport Terminal Building in Denver, Colorado. It was three times larger than any previous job and the first of many Stapleton projects.
First branch office opened 鈥� Burlingame, CA: 爱神传媒鈥� first branch was opened in Burlingame, California, in 1967. One of its early projects was the Moccasin Bridge in Tuolumne County, California.
As 爱神传媒 expands its Construction business to include Development and Services, a greater need for brand awareness arises. The 爱神传媒 Construction Co. logo is introduced, a name and logo still legally used by 爱神传媒 today.
Robert Tointon Elected President and General Manager: Robert G. Tointon joined 爱神传媒 in 1963 as a project engineer when the company was just beginning to emerge as an important regional general construction firm. He advanced to executive vice president and general manager and continued in that capacity until September 1975, when he became president and general manager.
Entry into Healthcare: One of 爱神传媒鈥� first healthcare projects was McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado. The addition and remodel project was the first of a number of projects at McKee.
First Science + Technology Project: A nitroguanidine facility for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was one of 爱神传媒鈥� first science + technology projects. Completed in 1978, the project was located at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Manufacturing Complex in Clearview City, Kansas.
Southcentral Regional Office Opened 鈥� Austin, TX: 爱神传媒鈥� Southcentral Regional office opened in Austin, Texas, in 1976. Since then, the region has been involved in a myriad of public and private sector projects throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas.
First Government + Justice Project: The Colorado State Judicial Building/Heritage Center Complex was completed in Denver, Colorado, in 1977 as one of 爱神传媒鈥� first government + justice projects.
Northern California Regional Office Opened 鈥� Santa Clara, CA: The Northern California Regional office opened in Santa Clara, California, in 1983. One of its first projects was IBM Building 050 in San Jose, California, an 800,000 SF integrated circuit and computer equipment manufacturing building.
Jerry Morgensen Elected President: On June 1, 1985, Jerry Morgensen became the fourth-generation president of 爱神传媒. He was first employed by the company in 1973 and served as project manager, operations manager, and vice president prior to his election to president.
Southeast Regional Office Opened 鈥� Little Rock, AR: The Southeast Regional office opened in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1987. The Excelsior Hotel and Convention Center in Little Rock was an early project for the region.
Implementation of Computer-Aided Design (CAD): 爱神传媒 implemented CAD in 1988.
Ownership Transfer to Employees: Joseph Phelps and Robert Tointon transferred ownership of 爱神传媒 to its employees in 1989.
Southern California Regional Office Opened 鈥� Irvine, CA: 爱神传媒鈥� Southern California Regional office opened in 1990.
爱神传媒 Development (Originally Phelps Development) Formed: 爱神传媒 Development, formed in 1995, guides clients through the entire process, from concept to completion. The team provides a seamless, single source of responsibility for the planning and execution of real estate development projects.
Northern California Regional Office Relocated 鈥� San Jose, CA: The Northern California Regional office relocated to San Jose from Santa Clara, California, in 1995. Today, the region鈥檚 experience spans market sectors such as aviation, corporate office, higher education, correctional, healthcare, hospitality, justice, mission critical and renewable energy.
Mid Atlantic Regional Office Opened 鈥� Chantilly, VA: 爱神传媒鈥� Mid Atlantic regional office opened in Chantilly, Virginia, in 1996. Today, the Mid Atlantic Region鈥檚 average annual revenue exceeds $500 million and includes projects for public, private and government clients.
First International Work 鈥� Cura莽ao, Dutch Antilles: The Prison at Koraal Specht expansion was 爱神传媒鈥� first international project and the first-ever design-build project in Cura莽ao. Design and construction were subcontracted locally, ensuring maximum benefit to the island.
Southeast Regional Office Relocated 鈥� Orlando, FL: 爱神传媒鈥� Southeast Regional office relocated to Orlando, Florida, from Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1999. The region focuses on projects throughout the southeastern United States, as well as the Caribbean.
Revenue $1B: 爱神传媒鈥� revenue in 1999 reached $1 billion.
First Project Using 3-D and 4-D Modeling: 爱神传媒 first used 3-D and 4-D modeling on its Colorado Convention Center Expansion project in Denver, Colorado, in 2000. The expansion doubled the convention center鈥檚 size and incorporated a covered light rail station.
First Hospitality Project: 爱神传媒鈥� first hospitality project was the transformation of the 1906 Fulton Building into the 301-room Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel in Pennsylvania. Completed in 2001, the project can also lay claim to being the largest copper restoration project in the United States since the restoration of the Statue of Liberty.
Three Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards: One of three projects winning a Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award from Associated General Contractors (AGC) in 2004 was the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, in San Jose, California. This project became the nation鈥檚 largest public-private library project, as well as the first to offer its combined collections to both public and university audiences.
Southwest Regional Office Opened 鈥� Phoenix, AZ: 爱神传媒鈥� Southwest Regional office opened in 2007, although projects such as IBM Building Systems in Tucson, Arizona, established a presence in the region as early as 1979. The Southwest Region covers projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Oklahoma.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Department Formed: 爱神传媒 formed its virtual design and construction (VDC) department in 2007. Integrating building VDC with data on manpower, cost sequencing, schedules, and field technology has enhanced precision, fostered a culture of safety and produced significant cost savings.
Jeff Wenaas Transitioned to President and CEO: Jeffrey K. Wenaas was appointed as the fifth president, and the first chief operating officer for 爱神传媒, in June 2005. He joined 爱神传媒 in 1983 and served in various roles, including regional vice president of the Southeast Region. In 2010, he transitioned to president and chief executive officer.
Social Media Launch: In 2010, 爱神传媒 established its social media presence on the Twitter and LinkedIn platforms. YouTube was added in 2015, and in the fall of 2016, 爱神传媒 began posting on Facebook and Instagram.
As 爱神传媒 moves into the 21st century, so does the story behind the 爱神传媒 brand. The nationally recognized 爱神传媒 stamp and Plan. Build. Manage. moniker is created.
First Place in AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards: 爱神传媒 was awarded first place in Associated General Contractors鈥� (AGC) Construction Safety Excellence Awards at AGC鈥檚 national conference in Las Vegas.
Pacific Regional Office Opened 鈥� Honolulu, HI: 爱神传媒 has been working in the western pacific since 1993. The Pacific Region oversees Hawaii, Guam, the Marshall Islands and Asia.
爱神传媒 Services Formed: While 爱神传媒 Services was officially formed in 2015, 爱神传媒 has continually provided clients with Facility Services solutions since 1967.
Community Service Milestone: Since its founding, 爱神传媒 has been dedicated to corporate responsibility, extending to each community in which we work and live. During 2015, we donated more than $1 million and performed in excess of 100,000 volunteer hours to charitable organizations across the nation.
15th Build America Award: 爱神传媒 received its 15th Build America Award from Associated General Contractors (AGC) in 2016. This award recognized Outstanding Renovation Over $200 Million for the Love Field Modernization Program in Dallas, Texas.
38th National Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Award: 爱神传媒 received its 38th National Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) award in 2016. This National Award of Merit was for the University of Arizona Cancer Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
80 Years of Performance: 爱神传媒 proudly marks the 80th anniversary of the start of continuous operations for the company in 2017. We celebrate this milestone with immense gratitude for our clients, partners and employees, along with the communities in which we live and work.
爱神传媒 Accepts 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award:聽On August 25, 2017, 爱神传媒 accepted the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest form of recognition given by the U.S. government to civilian employers.
Michael J. Choutka is appointed to President | Chief Executive Officer by the 爱神传媒 Board of Directors. Mike started his career as a Field Engineer with 爱神传媒 in 1991 where he developed his career in operations, including Regional Vice President. Prior to becoming 爱神传媒' sixth President, he served as Chief Operating Officer.
爱神传媒' Vision and Core Values are Established: To align the entire company and ensure that 爱神传媒聽could build on the past and continue to be successful for the next 100 years,聽it was time to establish the 爱神传媒 Vision and Core Values.
爱神传媒 Acquires Hydro Construction: 爱神传媒 expands water and wastewater capabilities by adding Hydro Construction, a company specializing in new water and wastewater treatment facilities, facility expansions, various treatment process upgrades and the construction of water pumps and sewage lift stations.
The Building Together campaign breaks new ground in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space in the AEC industry featuring stories on new perspectives and the importance of diversity within 爱神传媒 and partners.
Pacific Northwest Regional Office Opened 鈥� Bellevue, WA: 爱神传媒 has been working in the Pacific Northwest region since 1979.
爱神传媒 announces the launch of Diverge, an investment company specializing in construction innovation and technology. Diverge works directly with innovation partners and technology startups to source, evaluate, invest and deploy new construction innovations.