Tpac Joins the EnCon United Group of Companies

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Denver, Colo. (December 29, 2015) – EnCon United Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Phoenix based Tpac, formerly a division of Kiewit Western.

Tpac, founded in 1954, is believed to be the Southwest’s largest producer of precast/prestressed concrete building elements used in architectural, structural, and transportation applications. Its products are used in parking structures, bridges, and large commercial buildings, including offices and hospitals, stadia, justice/correctional, industrial and mixed-use facilities. TPAC provides design assistance and preconstruction services to specifiers, customers, and the design community in Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and West Texas. TPAC is a recognized regional leader in the design, manufacture and erection of total precast concrete structural systems, and has been a certified producer of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute from the inception of the PCI certification program.

“TPAC’s diverse product capabilities, geographic market, and experienced staff are a terrific addition to the EnCon Group,” says Jim Sorensen, EnCon United’s CEO. “There are unparalleled growth prospects for the use of architectural and structural building materials in the Southwest, and TPAC is poised to capitalize on those opportunities,” he says.

Dave Chapin, P.E., formerly general manager of the Kiewit Division, is named President of EnCon’s new subsidiary. Chapin has been with TPAC for 16 years. The business development team, technical staff, manufacturing employees and field crews will continue with the new company.

Visit www.TpacAZ.com for more information about TPAC and its products.

About The EnCon Companies

The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing precast/prestressed concrete systems and services to all facets of the construction marketplace. In addition to the corporate offices and the design group, EnCon Companies maintains nine manufacturing facilities nationwide. Recognized as one of the leading precast companies in the United States, EnCon is pioneering the use of the latest technology for the design and fabrication of precast structures. For more information, visit www.EnConUnited.com.

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Jack Tubbs Appointed to AGC SCC Board of Directors

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Denver, Colo. (November 30, 2015) – EnCon United, the parent company of several leading architectural and structural precast prestressed concrete companies located across the United States, is pleased to announce Jack E. Tubbs II, PE, MBA has been appointed to the AGC of Colorado Specialty Contractors Council Board of Directors.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) greatly encourages development of Chapter Specialty Contractors Councils, in addition to participation on the AGC of America SCC. The creation of SCCs and engagement of specialty contractors at the Chapter level has great potential to enhance opportunities for both specialty contractors and the Chapter itself. Tubbs’ appointment is through December 2018.

Jack is the Director of Preconstruction for EnCon United, developing and managing new business development opportunities for EnCon Construction, EnCon Renew, EnCon Utah, and Stresscon Corporation. Additionally, Tubbs is responsible for business process initiatives and improvement, preconception design assistance and value engineering, sales, new market development, and product development.

Jack has been actively involved for many years in the business development and preconstruction communities. His previous experience includes commercial and industrial building construction, building design, energy studies, and preconstruction services in bid, negotiated and design-build projects. Tubbs is a licensed engineer in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wyoming. He is also certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and licensed as an International Code Council, National Standard General Building Contractor (A).

About The EnCon Companies

The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing design assistance and engineered precast/prestressed concrete systems and services to all facets of the construction marketplace. As a full service precaster, EnCon designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of high quality architectural and structural building components. Recognized as one of the leading precast companies in the United States, EnCon is pioneering the use of the latest technology for the design and fabrication of the precast structures. EnCon United is the parent company of Stresscon Corporation, EnCon Colorado, Atlanta Structural Concrete, EnCon Design, EnCon Washington, EnCon Northwest, EnCon Utah, EnCon Renew and EnCon Field Services. EnCon currently sells its products in over 20 states. For more information, visit www.EnConUnited.com.

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Stresscon Project Wins PCI Design Award

PRESS RELEASE Denver, Colo. (September 11, 2015) – The City of Loveland’s Service Center has won a PCI Design Award as the top project in the Best Warehouse/Storage/Distributions Center category. The PCI Awards Program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete. All award winners will be showcased in the PCI Design Award Winners […]

Colorado Real Estate Journal Data Centers Feature

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Ascent Magazine Advertorial Spring 2015

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Press Release – Stresscon Finishes Total Precast Cabela’s Office Building

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Stresscon Finishes Total Precast Cabela’s Office Building

Denver, Colo. (January 30, 2015) – Stresscon has completed erection of the total precast Cabela’s Corporate Office building located in Sidney, Nebraska. The Cabela’s project features four stories of precast prestressed concrete, and highlights the use of architectural precast products featuring a buff acid etch surface and bull noses, pilasters and sills. The horizontal precast walls are 16 feet tall by 32 feet wide, and were custom designed to accommodate shipping from Colorado to the Nebraska build site.

A collaborative design-build team including S.A. Miro, Inc., Davis Partnership Architects, GE Johnson Construction Company, and Stresscon Corporation participated in creation of the 168,000 square foot facility. The precast components were erected over 33 days, bringing the entire project ahead of schedule by three weeks.

Stresscon provided 762 precast pieces, including architectural solid wall panels, columns, inverted tee beams, double tees, and other various architectural pieces. The pieces were spread through 465 loads and shipped 238 miles from Stresscon’s Colorado Springs plant. Production of all precast pieces occurred over a 72 day period. Stresscon was also responsible for erecting steel stairs for the stair shafts, including the grand stairway.

Cabela’s has been serving the hunting, fishing, and outdoor sectors since 1961. Cabela’s retail locations currently serve all 50 states with 57 US locations, and Canada with seven locations. The retail locations are known for their unique showrooms, wildlife forums, and education centers. The Cabela’s catalog also provides affordable and high quality outdoor equipment and reaches over 125 countries.

With the precast erection phase complete, the interior of the project is now being finished. The Grand Opening is scheduled for June 2015.

About Stresscon Corporation

Stresscon Corporation designs, fabricates, and erects quality structural and architectural precast concrete structures for the construction communities of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Founded in 1967, and a member of the EnCon Companies since 1993, Stresscon is PCI certified and specializes in institutional and commercial applications. To learn more, visit www.Stresscon.com.

About The EnCon Companies

The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing precast/prestressed concrete systems and services to all facets of the construction marketplace. In addition to the corporate offices and the design group, EnCon Companies maintains nine manufacturing facilities nationwide. Recognized as one of the leading precast companies in the United States, EnCon is pioneering the use of the latest technology for the design and fabrication of precast structures. For more information, visit www.EnConUnited.com.

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Stresscon Announces Employee Transitions

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Stresscon Announces Employee Transitions

 


Denver, Colo. (January 9, 2015) – Stresscon Corporation, a leading architectural and structural precast prestressed concrete company, is pleased to announce recent changes to its corporate management team. Employee Rob Hixon is now in Preconstruction Services, working with both the Denver and Colorado Springs offices. Rob has over seven years experience with the Stresscon team, serving as Project Coordinator, Estimating Coordinator, and serving as Lead Project Coordinator on several signature projects. In his current role, Rob is responsible for providing estimating services, business development, strategic planning, new product development, and working with clients during early project development stages to realize beneficial building solutions.

Stefan Kalbli has transitioned to the role of Project Manager, working with both the Denver and Colorado Springs offices. Stefan has been a part of the EnCon Design team, working closely with Stresscon as a Design Engineer on numerous projects over the past six years. He received licensed Professional Engineer status in the state of Colorado in June 2014. In his new role, Stefan will offer preconstruction and design assistance services, compose project estimates and proposals, and coordinate efforts between Stresscon’s internal team and the client’s design team on individual projects. Stefan is excited about his transition and looks forward to the challenges and opportunities presented by his new Stresscon Project Manager position.

Stresscon is also pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Kennedy to Plant Superintendent. In his new role, Justin will be responsible for production, planning, scheduling, plant resources such as budgeting and personnel, inspections, and quality assurance. Justin has been employed with Stresscon for over 17 years. His previous company experience includes welding and cage building, and serving as Welding Foreman and Production Foreman. Justin has also spent time working at the EnCon Utah and EnCon Washington plants. He is enjoying the challenges of his new position and looking forward to being a part of the future of Stresscon.

About Stresscon Corporation

Stresscon Corporation designs, fabricates, and erects quality structural and architectural precast concrete structures for the construction communities of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Founded in 1967, and a member of the EnCon Companies since 1993, Stresscon is PCI certified and specializes in institutional and commercial applications. To learn more, visit www.Stresscon.com.

About The EnCon Companies

The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing precast/prestressed concrete systems and services to all facets of the construction marketplace. In addition to the corporate offices and the design group, EnCon Companies maintains nine manufacturing facilities nationwide. Recognized as one of the leading precast companies in the United States, EnCon is pioneering the use of the latest technology for the design and fabrication of precast structures. For more information, visit www.EnConUnited.com.

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Press Release – Stresscon Project Wins Gold Star Award

PRESS RELEASE Press Release – Stresscon Project Wins Gold Star Award Denver, Colo. (December 23, 2014) – The CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospital & Medical Office Building has earned a Gold Star Award as the top project in the Commercial Building Category in the 2014 North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association Gold Stars […]

Press Release – EnCon United Announces New Corporate Management Team Growth

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Press Release – EnCon United Announces New Corporate Management Team Growth

Denver, Colo. (November 10, 2014) ‐ EnCon United, the parent company of several leading architectural and structural precast prestressed concrete companies located across the United States, is pleased to announce a new addition to its corporate management team.

Jack Tubbs, P.E. has joined EnCon Companies as Director of Preconstruction, bringing over 27 years of engineering and construction experience to the EnCon team. In his role as Director of
Preconstruction, Tubbs’ responsibilities include developing and managing new business development opportunities for EnCon Construction, EnCon Renew, EnCon Utah, and Stresscon
Corporation. Additionally, Tubbs is responsible for business process initiatives and improvement, preconception design assistance and value engineering, sales, new market development, and
product development.

Tubbs has been actively involved for many years in the business development and preconstruction communities. His previous experience includes commercial and industrial building construction,
building design, energy studies, and preconstruction services in bid, negotiated and design‐build projects. Tubbs is a licensed engineer in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wyoming. He is also certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and licensed as an International Code Council, National Standard General Building Contractor (A).

About The EnCon Companies

The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing design assistance and engineered precast/prestressed concrete systems and services to all facets of the construction marketplace. As
a full service precaster, EnCon designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of high quality architectural and structural building components. Recognized as one of the leading precast
companies in the United States, EnCon is pioneering the use of the latest technology for the design and fabrication of the precast structures. EnCon United is the parent company of Stresscon
Corporation, EnCon Colorado, Atlanta Structural Concrete, EnCon Design, EnCon Washington, EnCon Northwest, EnCon Utah, EnCon Renew and EnCon Field Services. EnCon currently sells its products in over 20 states. For more information, visit www.EnConUnited.com.

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