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Ground Breaking at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church broke ground for their new Family Life Center on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Denward Freeman, President of MEDCO Construction, indicated “MEDCO is honored to have been chosen by Trietsch for this project. Our dedication to provide expertise to religious organizations is confirmed by adding this additional project to our portfolio of church projects.”

This 32,829 square foot structure, with a project value of $6,283,461, was designed by HH Architects and will serve as an activity center for not only the members of Trietsch Memorial, but also the community.

Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe and Dr. Larry George, North Texas District Superintendent joined Dr. John Allen, Senior Pastor and many members of Trietsch for this special occasion. Several Town of Flower Mound and Denton County dignitaries were in attendance including Jody Smith, Mayor of Flower Mound, Al Filidoro, Flower Mound Town Council Member, Andy Eads, Denton County Commissioner, Bobbie Mitchell, Denton County Commissioner, and Paul Johnson, Denton County District Attorney. MEDCO team members in attendance included Denward Freeman, President, Chris Robinson, Vice President Operations, Ben Morrow, Project Manager, and Oscar Ayala, Superintendent, as well as others.

The Building Committee, chaired by Darren Evans, broke ground and then handed the shovels to their fellow members of various ages and the dignitaries, so that all could show their support and commitment to the project. The Building Committee includes Darren Evans (Chair) , Stacy Brown, Doyle Damron, Mark Gray, Dianne McDougal, John Shiver, David Surratt, Lyle Benson, Beth Lutz, and Kris Melvin.

Dr. Allen and Bishop Bledsoe acknowledged their excitement regarding this project and appreciate the cooperative efforts of everyone involved in supporting the Family Life Center.

Construction began on Monday, April 5th and is scheduled for completion in January 2011.

MEDCO Wins Awards from North Texas American Subcontractors Association

On March 25, 2010 the North Texas chapter of the American Subcontractors Association awarded MEDCO Construction with two awards:

1. Outstanding General Contractor 2009 – This is the second year in a row MEDCO won this award.

2. Outstanding Project Team 2009 (Projects under $50 million) – recognizing the Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Parking Garage and Helipad lead by John Wrinkle, Project Manager and Sam Hanson, Superintendent

“We are greatly honored for the recognition given not only to John Wrinkle and Sam Hanson but also to the entire MEDCO team” states Denward Freeman, President of MEDCO. “I appreciate the leadership, time, and energy given by John and Sam to earn the respect of the subcontractors while completing this project on an active medical campus with zero lost time accidents.”

When addressing the Outstanding General Contractor Award, Freeman continues, “In an industry where teamwork and coordination are vital, I appreciate the level of expertise, cooperation, and commitment to safety displayed by the subcontractors in North Texas. This award is a testimony to MEDCO’s partnership with the subcontracting community. We value this relationship.”

John Wrinkle and Sam Hanson added:

“MEDCO had the ‘A’ list subcontractor partners on this project. The team’s can do attitude was evident from the start of the project. Our client required continuous communication to allow the adjacent emergency room to continue functioning and not impede access to the rest of the hospital campus. Each trade had to advise MEDCO of how they were going to do their work along with how long it would take and when they would finish.” – John Wrinkle

“One of the things I love about my job is when you get a group of construction workers all pulling together to accomplish a goal. That is why we were awarded the ASA Project Team Award last night, because of the efforts of each and every individual who carried his or her share of the load. All John, Adam, Mike, Lucy, Elias, Kristin, Ben and I had to do was to provide them the right information and coordinate their efforts.” – Sam Hanson

Trietsch United Methodist Church

On April 23, 2009 Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church selected MEDCO Construction to provide the pre-construction and construction services for their new Family Life Center. This is a two-story, 32,839 square foot facility that will serve the needs of not only the members of the church but also provide an outreach to the community.

As MEDCO diligently performed the pre-construction services, Trietsch continued their fund raising efforts. The desired funding goal was met on March 1, 2010. MEDCO and Trietsch are now finalizing the Contract and are close to receiving the Permit from the Town of Flower Mound. It is anticipated that construction will begin in April 2010.

The MEDCO project team currently includes Ben Morrow, Project Manager and Oscar Ayala, Superintendent. Other members of the MEDCO team will be added in the near future. The Design Team includes HH Architects, Crannell Crannell & Martin, TMBP / Click Structural Engineering, Blum Consulting Engineers and Electro Acoustics.

University Park United Methodist Church chooses MEDCO Construction

In February 2010 University Park United Methodist Church chose MEDCO Construction for their “Multipurpose Addition/Renovation” project. This project includes a new two-story addition which will serve as a multipurpose and preschool facility. The renovation portion of the project includes modifications to the existing Education, Sanctuary, and Fellowship buildings. Construction is scheduled to start in June 2010 and finish in May 2011. The value of the project is estimated at $7.5 million.

The MEDCO project team includes Jodie Reese, Project Manager and Bob Guill, Superintendent. John O’Connor with O’Connor Project Management serves as the church’s representative. SmithGroup/F&S is the architect

Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center wins “Best Medical Project”

Earlier this year the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas was selected as a finalist in the Dallas Business Journal’s 18th annual Best Real Estate Deals Awards program. Finalists and winners were selected by an independent judging panel consisting of real estate veterans, emerging players and other industry experts.

At the awards dinner on February 24, 2010, it was announced that the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center won the Best Medical Real Estate Deal for the year! MEDCO joined BremnerDuke Healthcare Real Estate, Baylor Health Care System, Texas Oncology, US Oncology, and Perkins+Will in accepting the award and being honored for our vital role in one of the most outstanding real estate deals in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Deeni Taylor, Executive Vice President at BremnerDuke, indicated that the 460,000 square foot project is one of the largest medical projects under way in the United States in 2009 and is the largest of its kind in North Texas. The project is scheduled to open in February 2011 and will generate nearly 500 subcontractor jobs during the 2.5 year construction process.

After completion the Baylor Cancer Center will continue to create jobs in North Texas. Donna Bowers, Vice President Oncology Services with Baylor Health Care System, estimated 250-400 health care jobs will be added, many of which will be higher-level professional type positions.

Adopt A Family 2009

The MEDCO family was honored to participate in making this Christmas a very special event in the lives of two families. This year MEDCO partnered with the Central Dallas Ministries to find the two families that we adopted.

One of the families consists of a single mom, and her three children. Due to a lack of employment opportunities in Florida, this single mom moved her family to Texas 4 months ago. She is currently working double shifts at a local restaurant, but still struggling to make ends meet and adequately provide for her children.

The other family, the Adame family, consists of a mom, dad, mother-in-law (dad’s mom) and a 2 year old. This family is in need because the mom is severely handicapped, confined to a wheelchair and unable to work. The dad’s mom lives with the family and takes care of the 2 year old and the household. The dad’s work is cyclical and currently there is little income coming in.

When the families came to the MEDCO office to receive their gifts, they were absolutely speechless at the generosity of the MEDCO employees. They could not believe all of the gifts were for them.

The MEDCO family, in spite of the shaky economy, reached out to those less fortunate. They opened their hearts to these families and showed them the true meaning of Christmas.

MEDCO Relocates Corporate Offices

MEDCO is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate offices to the beautiful new Baylor Administration Building. Located at 4005 Crutcher Street, the site is adjacent to the Baylor University Medical Center campus. MEDCO occupies 17,989 square feet on the second floor. The offices were previously located, just a few blocks away, in the Bush Annex Building.
MEDCO chose a modular arrangement, for the new space, which is both modern and efficient. The new location features an array of first-class amenities such as high-end office spaces, conference rooms, and training rooms. The many windows in the new space help create an open airy atmosphere with the use of the natural light.

“We’re excited about our new facility as it provides extra space for future growth. The move also provides our employees with an incredible work environment, one that reflects our corporate culture. The new office configuration is more conducive to the teamwork and innovation we require to meet the changing needs of our clients,” states Denward Freeman, MEDCO’s President, as he extends an open invitation to visit the new location.

The move not only brings the executive and administrative team closer, it integrates several departments such as the financial, electrical, mechanical, communication, and service group, into one central location, increasing the efficiency and success of these departments.

In addition to MEDCO being a proud tenant of the new facility, they worked with Bremner / Duke Realty and CB Richard Ellis on the construction of the building.

Please feel free to drop by and take a tour, we are eager to show off our beautiful new facility.

MEDCO Millwork Receives Safety Award

MEDCO Millwork is the recipient of the AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute) 2009 Annual Safety Improvement Award. Congratulations to the entire MEDCO Millwork team for being recognized by the AWI for their safety success. MEDCO was chosen from 58 companies, nationwide, to receive the award.  The entire Millwork team is responsible for this award. The commitment to safety by everyone in the shop, jobsites and office makes it possible. Thanks to everyone in the Millwork Division. You truly reflect our first Core Value of Safety.

MEDCO ESL Spring 2009 Graduation

The MEDCO is proud to announce the English as a Second Language classes celebrated the graduation of their spring classes in May, with 28 participants earning certificates. Eleven students achieved Level 5 certificates and seventeen students achieved Level 6 certificates.

The ESL program was started with the fall semester in 2005. The classes are a joint program with Eastfield Community College. The classes are held at MEDCO’s office, with dedicated Eastfield instructors, Audrey Cholla and Frances Beckmon, actually teaching the classes. The class levels start at level 1 and go through level 10, upon achieving the level 10 certificate the graduate should be fluent in English. Antonio Camacho, a level 6 graduate, says,” level 6 was very hard because it included learning English slang terms, and there are so many of them that have the same meaning”.

“MEDCO fully supports the ESL training because it improves our communications, our safety, and gives people a chance to grow with the company”, states Denward Freeman, MEDCO President.
There are many people who contribute to the success of the ESL program, but it is Steve Eppler who is the heart and soul of the program. He was the primary driving force behind the program being implemented at MEDCO, he was there from the beginning, testing the participants and placing them in the levels of classes they belonged, getting the program started. The story of the ESL program is as much about Mr. Eppler as it is the graduation. His parents were missionaries to Spanish speaking countries, and he grew up not only fluent in Spanish, but also with a love of people. “Steve has a compassionate, caring heart, and he is deeply concerned about people,” says Mr. Freeman. Even though he cares about the students, he is no easy taskmaster, he expects dedication and commitment from the ESL students. Steve is rare in that he has a mind for business and a heart for people, which is one of the reasons that he is such an important asset to MEDCO.

 

Please congratulate the following graduates:

ESL Level 5 – Spring 2009                                           

 Pedro CastilloDavid
Arturo Cortez
Noe Gallardo
Jaime Jimenez
Adan Martinez
Fidel C. Mendez
Miguel Moreno Sr.
Cipriano Olivares
Jose Tapia
Reynaldo Vasquez

 

ESL Level 6 – Spring 2009
David Aguilar
Maria Avila
Jose Basurto
Antonio Camacho
Pedro Castelan
Martin Chavez
Marco Gallardo
Gonzalo Ramirez
Antonio Hernandez
Roberto Hidalgo
Angel Machado
Hugo Martinez
Benjamin Mendez
Luis Palma
Lautaro Rojas
Jose Rostro
Alfredo Santamaria

MEDCO is named 2008 Outstanding General Contractor

MEDCO Construction L.L.C. was honored as “2008 Outstanding General Contractor” at the 2009 Annual Awards Night of the American Subcontractors Association, held March 26, 2009 in Addision.

MEDCO was chosen to receive the award, by Subcontractor and Supplier partners, from a select group of general contractors. The nominations were based on the following criteria. Treats the Subcontractors and suppliers as equal members of the construction team. Awards and submits contracts and purchase orders in a timely manner. Runs an efficient, well coordinated job. Maintains a safe work environment. Processes and handles billings, change orders, and disputes accurately and in a fair and timely manner. Processes Subcontractor’s monthly pay applications, project completions, owner acceptance and disbursement of retainage accurately, pays in a timely manner, and pays in full.”

Denward Freeman, President of MEDCO, accepted the award saying, “We are thrilled to be acknowledged in the construction community for our integrity and commitment to construction excellence, and consider it a priviledge to be associated with subcontractors and suppliers who share the same commitments.”

The award is a testimony of the way MEDCO is thought of in the community by the construction partners it deals with on a daily basis. It is also testimony that MEDCO’s core values, which were the cornerstone of it’s foundation 45 years ago, are just as important to the operations today, as they were then.

Congratulations to the entire MEDCO team, this tribute is well deserved by each and every member!

Texas Construction Magazine Awards MEDCO with Best of 2008

Texas Construction has chosen the winners of it Best of 2008 awards issue. The annual competition recognizes construction and design excellence from across the state.

MEDCO Construction is proud to announce that out of 153 projects nominated state wide, three of its projects won awards, and will be featured in the December issue of the Texas Construction magazine and honored at an awards luncheon in Houston.

The Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Paul and Judy Andrews Women’s Hospital, Fort Worth won the Best of awards for Construction in the health care division. Paul and Mary Andrews Women’s Hospital is the largest private hospital dedicated to women’s health care services in Texas. The 196,000 sq. ft., four-story facility includes 101 inpatient beds. Of these, 64 are devoted to post partum, 18 to gynecology and 19 to labor and delivery.

The Baylor University Medical Center Emergency Department, Dallas won the Award of Excellence for Construction in the Health care division. MEDCO Construction was hired to expand Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas’ crowded 33,000-square-foot emergency department and create a new state-of-the art, 78,000-square-foot facility that would rival any emergency room in the country. The new emergency department offers private rooms for patients, efficient staff work spaces and an attractive environment for patients and their families. The new space was designed to include the features needed to allow it to function as a stand-alone facility in case of a mass disaster.

The Lake Pointe Church Firewheel, Garland won the Award of Merit in the Worship division. The Lake Pointe Firewheel church sits on a 22-acre site and includes a 500-seat auditorium, an elevated 2,000-SF stage and sophisticated sound and lighting systems. Space for fellowship, education classrooms and church offices are also included. The church is a one-story building with a vaulted ceiling in the worship center. Designed to maximize the available space, the interior has an open design with bright common areas filled with natural light.


These projects will be entered in the first National Best of 2008 competition and judged against winning entries from other regions.

MEDCO Construction is Proud to Announce the Groundbreaking of Chandler Creek Project

MEDCO Construction L.L.C. is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Chandler Creek Medical Office

MEDCO Representatives: Brad Boyd, Doug Freeman, Spencer Leigh; MEDCO President, Denward Freeman and MEDCO Vice President, Chris Robinson

Building located in Round Rock, Texas. MEDCO is excited to group with Healthcare Realty Trust again. The official groundbreaking ceremony was June 10, 2008 and the final completion is scheduled for June 2009. The structure is designed to be a 134,000 square feet state of the art medical facility when completed.

There will be a MEDCO management team on location in Round Rock to oversee the 17.7 million dollar, year long project. The MEDCO crew consists of Spencer Leigh as Project Manager; Brad Boyd as Assistant Project Manager; Doug Freeman as Superintendent; and Rachael Amos-Moultrie as the Administrative Assistant.

Denward Freeman, President of MEDCO, says, “It is an honor to be part of a team whose dedication is shown in their willingness to relocate miles from home to ensure the success of this project.”

Dirt is moving at the jobsite.

Future site of the Chandler Creek Medical Facility

Baylor Administration Building Begins

MEDCO Construction, L.L.C. has broken ground on the new Baylor Administration Office Building. The building is an 8.6 million dollar, 85,044 square foot, 3 story, steel, brick and glass veneer structure owned by Duke Construction Limited Partnership.

MEDCO is very proud to be part of the construction process. The facility is scheduled to be completed February 2009, and will be located at 4005 Crutcher Street. The building has been designed by CSO Architects as an administration office building which will house several Baylor and non-Baylor entities, including MEDCO Construction, L.L.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Moulder honored with National CFMA Award

MEDCO Construction, L.L.C. is proud to announce that MEDCO employee, Bob Moulder, has been chosen to receive a national award, the “Joe Quigley Memorial Award” from the CFMA organization. CFMA is the acronym for the Construction Financial Management Association. The award will be presented to Bob at the CFMA National Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, in May.

The award recognizes outstanding chapter participation and activity. It is given each year to the CFMA member who exemplifies, enthusiasm in the promotion of CFMA, contributions at the chapter level, activities in support of CFMA’s Core Purpose and Values, and consideration for and service to fellow CFMA members. Everyone who works with Bob can attest to these qualities, he is
always ready to help fellow employees.

“Bob is an invaluable asset to MEDCO Construction; we feel he is very deserving of this prestigious award”, says MEDCO’s President, Denward Freeman.

Bob has been with MEDCO 21 years, and is married to a lovely lady, Kay. They have
four sons and four grandchildren. In Bob’s spare time, he likes to read and can be found poking around in quilting shops with his wife.

Please join us in congratulating Bob on this great honor.

MEDCO Honored at 2008 Quoin Annual Oscar Night

Continuing it’s tradition of excellence, MEDCO Construction L.L.C. was recognized at the Quoin/AGC Construction Industry Oscar Night with several project and individual awards. Quoin, which is the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Association of General Contractors, holds the Oscars annually.

Ronnie proudly shows off his Trophy

MEDCO’s own Ronnie Robertson was chosen as the “Superintendent of the Year”. The award is a very prestigious honor and he is very deserving of the recognition. Ronnie was judged on his technical ability, team building skills, project success and personal character. These traits are very evident in the leadership of his projects especially Baylor Frisco. He is very proud to receive this award as a team member of a “Premier” construction firm like MEDCO. Ronnie is a family man who is very dedicated to his wife, Shelley, and their three sons, Jason, Jared and Jonathon. “This is truly an incredible honor because MEDCO’s foundation is our people,” says MEDCO President, Denward Freeman.

MEDCO Construction L.L.C. won a Summit Award for the Baylor Grapevine Emergency Expansion. The five million dollar, 21,000 square

Andy Kelley, Ana Davila-Eicher and Shawn Gibson happily receive the Award for Grapevine

foot emergency expansion posed a challenge in that the work had to be completed as the existing emergency department continued functioning at full capacity. Several procedures had to be implemented to keep the facility operating at the cleanliness level necessary for a patient care area, including special construction wall barriers and air filtering systems. Another major challenge confronting MEDCO’s construction team was rerouting the 1,200 communication cables which supported the entire hospital, the cables were run 700 feet in a trench around the construction site. Despite all the obstacles encountered the project was completed a month ahead of schedule, under the leadership of John Wrinkle.

MEDCO Millwork also won a Summit Award in the S5 Specialty Millwork Category, for the St. Michaels the

Jim Gronau, Greg Swearingen, Andy Clark and Jeff Smith accept the Award for the St Michaels of the Archangel Project

Archangel Catholic Church. The project was judged on its difficulty, uniqueness, final appearance, timeliness and safety. The church posed many challenges; the major test was modernizing the church without compromising the integrity of the design. The church was built before the turn of the 20th Century therefore the MEDCO team felt as if they were preserving history. The church had 34 foot high radius slat walls and radius wall prayer devotionals which posed a unique challenge for the Millwork team; they overcame the obstacles through ingenious construction procedures. The finished result is more a work of art than a construction project.

MEDCO received the Safety Excellence Award in the 700,000 to 1 million man hours worked category. The

Excellence Award recognizes MEDCO’s Safety Program by the management commitment, active employee involvement and innovation of the program.
“True to our first core value MEDCO’s first priority on any project, large or small is job safety”, states Mr. Freeman.

Many other MEDCO L.L.C. projects were recognized as well, including Chase Oaks Church, BUMC Emergency Department, Baylor Frisco Expansion and Renovations.

In all, it was a night of celebration for the MEDCO family, an event which serves to strengthen our commitment to excellence.

 

 

MEDCO's Safety Director, Tim Adams, accepts

another Safety Excellence Award

Chase Oaks Church of Plano

The main building is a multi-purpose facility and houses a sanctuary with an exposed 40 foot ceiling of decorative structural steel, theatrical lighting, elaborate audio visual system controls the sunlight and a 3-D acoustical system constrols the sound quality.  A coffee cafe and seating area is enjoyed by all.  Children attending the church are entertained with Biblical learning on a raised platform stage, including designer props.  At night, neon blue columns line the walkway as you enter the main building.  And what youth would not want to be a part of their newly created Youth Building, with auditorium seating, two large projection screens, a mezzanine balcony with tables and chairs, a basketball and volleyball court, snack bar and plenty of pool tables and play stations.  MEDCO's projects are a humbling adventure from beginning to end, and the employees of our company are pleased to have contributed to the growth of Chase Oaks Church.

   

 

 

Construction Safety Excellence Award

MEDCO Construction has won the Construction Safety Excellence Award,
presented by QUOIN, the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of Associated General
Contractors of America. 

This award is presented based upon a company's injury data, written programs
and an oral presentation to a panel of judges describing the culture and
uniqueness of our safety program.  As a local winner, our application will
be submitted for the National Construction Safety Excellence Award to be awarded
in March, 2008.

The entire MEDCO team is to be congratulated for this honor.  The
commitment of our employees to ensure that each employee and subcontractor goes
home safely at the end of the day makes our first Core Value of Safety more than
just words on paper.