Brandt Receives Three TEXO Distinguished Building Awards
(DALLAS, TEXAS) – Brandt, A Southland Industries Company, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of winning three prestigious TEXO Distinguished Building Awards. TEXO, the largest commercial contractors association in Texas and affiliated with the national Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), https://brandt.us/recognized Brandt’s excellence in construction and innovation.
UTSW Brain Institute and Cancer Center – Merit Award in Specialty Contractor – Mechanical 3
Brandt played a pivotal role in the success of the UT-Southwestern (UTSW) Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute. These state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, which concluded their construction journey on November 1st, 2022, were the result of more than three years of dedication.
Vaughn Construction enlisted Brandt’s expertise in June 2019 for mechanical and plumbing installations in two nine-story buildings, each spanning approximately 300,000 square feet. Our contributions extended beyond the buildings themselves, encompassing the utility tunnel, parking garage, and a new central utility plant (CUP). Notably, Brandt also undertook the renovation of an existing CUP to accommodate the expansive new campus. Learn more about this project.
Project Team:
- Owner: UT Southwestern
- Contractor: Vaughn Construction
Project Details:
- Start/Completion Dates: December 2018 – November 2022
- Project Size: 600,000 square feet
- Brandt Role: Design-Assist Mechanical & Plumbing Services
Rockwall County Detention Center – First Place in Specialty Contractor – Mechanical 2
Brandt demonstrated its expertise by partnering with Adolfson & Peterson (AP) in November 2019 to design-build the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations for Rockwall County Detention Center’s newest facility. The completion of this 83,000 square-foot facility in the fall of 2022 marked a significant milestone, as it now houses administrative offices, an expanded kitchen, a medical and mental health ward, and inmate housing units. Impressively, the addition of 204 beds effectively doubled its capacity.
A testament to our commitment to safety, Brandt achieved an exceptional record of 2 years and 3 months without a recordable incident, reflecting our dedication across 80,000 employee hours encompassing our electrical and mechanical teams. Learn more about this project.
Project Team:
- Owner: Rockwall County
- Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson
Project Details:
- Start/Completion Dates: November 2019 – November 2022
- Project Size: 83,000 square feet
- Brandt Role: Design-Build Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Services
UTA School of Nursing and Social Work – First Place in Specialty Contractor – Electrical 2
January 2023 marked the completion of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) School of Nursing and Social Work. This revolutionary $76 million facility designed to advance healthcare education. Serving as a hub for nurturing the next generation of social workers and healthcare professionals, this cutting-edge facility spans four levels and 150,000 square feet. Its remarkable features include state-of-the-art learning spaces, research laboratories, a smart hospital simulation learning center, student engagement zones, study and support areas, and faculty and staff offices. Learn more about this project.
Project Team:
- Owner: The University of Texas at Arlington
- Contractor: Turner Construction
Project Details:
- Start/Completion Dates: October 2020 – January 2023
- Project Size: 150,000 square feet
- Brandt Role: Design-Assist Electrical Services