WELBRO Receives AGC's 2009 Horizon Award and Chairman’s Award for Valencia Community College Allied Health and Sciences Building

ORLANDO, FL: Associated General Contractors of Greater Florida recently presented WELBRO Building Corporation with their annual Horizon Award for New Construction of a facility in the 15 to 30 million dollar category for Valencia Community College’s Allied Health and Sciences Building located on the VCC West Campus.

WELBRO was also awarded the Chairman’s Horizon Award for the same project.

Accepting the awards for WELBRO were Richard Rodriguez, Operations Manager; George Novo, Sr. Project Manager and Paul Hayes, Site Manager. Helene Loiselle, Assistant Vice President of Facilities and J Iverson, Project Director accepted on behalf of Valencia Community College.

WELBRO provided construction management services for this three-story, 80,000-square-foot building. The facility is Valencia’s first LEED-certified green building.

Contact: Patricia A. Werner, CEcD, 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951 2301. pwerner@welbro.com

WELBRO celebrating 30 years of "Service Excellence" in Central Florida

ORLANDO, FL-- What started back in 1979 as a small construction company, is today one of the largest privately-held commercial general contractors in Central Florida.

WELBRO takes pride in the fact that in those earlier years we brought a new philosophy to the construction industry -- one of partnership and doing away with adversarial relationships.

Ours is a proud history, with a firm foundation based on the values established by WELBRO founders Gary Brown and Butch VonWeller.

WELBRO has realized the vision of Gary and Butch, receiving many accolades for the company’s performance in the commercial construction industry.

Thirty years later, now under the leadership of Steve Davis, (top right photo) CEO, Bruce Holmes,(bottom left photo) President/COO and a team of company executives WELBRO is committed to carrying our proud tradition into the future with a continuing emphasis on the WELBRO values and with utmost care and concern for our clients and our associates.

According to Davis, "…throughout 2009 WELBRO Building Corporation will celebrate its accomplishments and continue its quality service based on the core values that have made the company successful."

Says Davis, "…these values have played an important role in the history of the company, with tangible proof of superior client service, that in an industry plagued with litigation, and with over one billion dollars of construction in place, WELBRO has never litigated with a client."

Another testament to WELBRO’s success is management’s commitment to its workforce. A company based on family values WELBRO attributes its success to the dedication and hard work of its 300 associates. WELBRO will thank their workforce and their clients in 2009 and look forward to another 30 years of success in the community.

CONTACT: Patricia A. Werner, 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951 pwerner@welbro.com

WELBRO Building Corporation Appoints Bruce Holmes President/COO

MAITLAND, FL--Bruce E. Holmes, (top right photo) Executive Vice President and State of Florida Licensed General Contractor, has been appointed to the position of President/COO for WELBRO Building Corporation effective October 1, 2008.

With a 21-year history at WELBRO, Bruce has focused on the construction operations side of the business. Under his leadership, WELBRO has constructed over two (2) billion dollars of work. While WELBRO’s main work concentration is in Florida, WELBRO has also constructed projects in Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Steve Davis, (top left photo) CEO of WELBRO states "Bruce’s appointment is part of the succession plan at WELBRO. As one of the largest privately held and locally owned commercial construction company in Central Florida, it is critical that we have a plan in place to keep WELBRO well positioned in our community. Bruce will continue to be a huge asset to our team and this appointment will engage him even more."

Bruce has a 40 plus year history in the industry. Starting as an intern right out of high school and continuing through college, Bruce has worked in basically every position that the construction industry has to offer.

He has managed the construction of educational, hospitality, healthcare, commercial and industrial projects.

In addition to his duties at WELBRO, Bruce has served the industry and community. He has been a Director of Associated General Contractors (AGC), a Trustee of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Alliance, President of The International Community School, Past Chairman of the City of Maitland Parks and Recreation Board and Past Chairman of the Orange County Fire Loss Management Board of Appeals. Currently Bruce serves on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Home Society.

Bruce and his wife Kathie live in Maitland and have six children ranging in age from 3 to 29.

WELBRO Building Corporation has been building continuously in the Florida commercial construction market for over 29 years and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). WELBRO is a dominant force in the hotel/hospitality and education markets. Other major project types include office buildings, retail/commercial and special use facilities.

For More Information, Contact:
Patricia A. Werner, CEcD, Vice President Community & Economic Development, WELBRO Building Corporation. Telephone: 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951. 2301 Maitland Center Pkwy, Suite 250, Maitland, FL 32751. pwerner@welbro.com

WELBRO Building Corp. Completes Construction on Harriett Coleman Center for the Arts in Orlando

ORLANDO, FL-- On Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 The Harriett Coleman Center for the Arts (top right and middle left photos) at Lake Highland Preparatory School was dedicated just 15 months after the ground breaking on Tuesday, May 16, 2007.

WELBRO Building Corporation was the General Contractor for the project which consists of a Proscenium Theatre with Balcony, a Black Box Theatre, Three-level lobby with Gallery Spaces, State-of-the-Art Acoustics and Lighting and much more.

WELBRO provided demolition work and construction of the 29,200 square foot, three-story masonry facility. The facility will be used for assemblies, combined class lectures, science fair award programs, college and career events, professional development speakers and many more functions.

It is a way to showcase the schools talented students and programs provided to educate and inspire outstanding students with critical thinking abilities and interpersonal skills that will allow them to thrive in their communities as adults.

Lake Highland first opened its doors in 1970 and welcomed 352 students in grades 1 – 12. Today the school has grown to over 2,000 students and 1,400 families

For More Information, please contact:
Patricia A. Werner, CEcD, Vice President Community & Economic Development WELBRO Building Corporation, Telephone: 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951. 2301 Maitland Center Pkwy, Suite 250, Maitland, Florida 32751
pwerner@welbro.com

Welbro Building Corp. Places in Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

ORLANDO, FL-- Welbro Building Corporation for the 4th year in a row placed in the top 5 large companies for the “Best Places to Work” in Central Florida, sponsored by the Orlando Business Journal.

In addition, for the third time WELBRO took the #1 spot for Best Places to Work in the Large Company Category.

The best places to work are companies that don’t cut back on their commitment to employees, while asking them to work harder and smarter,” said OBJ publisher, Ann Sonntag (middle left photo). “These companies recognize employees are their best asset, instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products. It’s a smart and winning business strategy.”

“We are proud to be recognized by our Associates and we appreciate all of their efforts that make WELBRO Building Corporation the company that it is”, stated Steve Davis, (top right photo) President/CEO of WELBRO. “We are very fortunate to have a group of very dedicated people that believe in the vision and mission of our company. This is truly their award”.

For more information, please contact:

Patricia A. Werner, CEcD, Vice President Community & Economic Development, WELBRO Building Corporation, Telephone: 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951. 2301 Maitland Center Pkwy, Suite 250
pwerner@welbro.com Maitland, Florida 32751 or

Corine A. Hall, CPSM, Marketing Manager, WELBRO Building Corporation, 2301 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 250Maitland, FL 32751chall@welbro.comt. 407.475.0800 / f. 407.475.0801

WELBRO Building Corporation Ranked #1 in Revenues for 2007

ORLANDO, FL--WELBRO Building Corporation has been ranked #1 in Revenues for local general contractors for 2007 by the Orlando Business Journal.

With revenues of over $246 million WELBRO Building Corporation just completed the best year ever in the 29 year history of the company.

WELBRO’s success is based on it’s dedicated and well trained workforce of 200 professionals and over 200 craftworkers who manage and build projects such as Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Bonnet Creek and the Hilton Orlando Convention Center Hotel for the hospitality industry and in addition have completed a number of very successful education projects in Orange, Lake and Citrus counties in the past year.

According to Steve Davis, (top right photo) President of WELBRO Building Corporation, "It is the dedicated men and women of WELBRO who make the difference; it is their performance on the job sites and their dedication to community and family that leads to the success of our company."

WELBRO Building Corporation is headquartered in Maitland, Florida and has been serving the Southeast commercial construction market since 1979. What started as a small commercial construction company, through partnership and collaboration is today ranked as one of the nation’s top contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). WELBRO is a dominant force in the hotel/hospitality, education and commercial office markets, as well as retail/commercial and special use facilities.

Contact:

Patricia A. Werner, CEcD
Vice President, Community & Economic Development

WELBRO Building Corporation
Telephone: 407/475-0800;

mobile: 407/766-3951

Fax 407-475-0801

2301 Maitland Center Pkwy, Suite 250

Maitland, Florida 32751

Branch Office: Pigeon Forge, TN
pwerner@welbro.com

Welbro Building Corp. Ranks #43 in Southeast's Top Contractors

ORLANDO, FL--Southeast Construction has released its 8th annual Top Contractors ranking for 2007 with 161 firms reporting and a record $33.1 billion in collective revenue represented, up from $29.7 billion in 2006.

WELBRO Building Corporation was ranked 43rd out of the 161 firms in the southeast and 22nd for Florida construction companies. Steve Davis (top right photo) is president and CEO of Welbro.

Florida revenue made up the largest part of the cumulative revenue total representing nearly $19.6 billion in Florida revenue, up $18.2 billion from 2006.

WELBRO Building Corporation is headquartered in Maitland, Florida and has been serving the Southeast commercial construction market since 1979. What started as a small commercial construction company, through partnership and collaboration is today ranked as one of the nation’s top contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). WELBRO is a dominant force in the hotel/hospitality, education and commercial office markets, as well as retail/commercial and special use facilities.

Southeast Construction is a monthly magazine providing local, in-depth and comprehensive coverage on heavy engineering, highway, building and industrial construction news in the four-state area of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, Southeast Construction is part of a family of 10 regional construction magazines known as Dodge Construction Publications (DCP), a division of McGraw-Hill Construction - which also includes Engineering News-Record, Architectural Record, Design Build, Dodge and Sweet's.

CONTACT:

Welbro Building Corp.,

2301 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 250

Maitland, Florida 32751

PH 407-475-0800

FAX 407-475-0801

Branch Office: Pigeon Forge, TN

Patricia A. Werner, CEcD
Vice President Community & Economic Development

Welbro Building Corp.
Telephone: 407/475-0800;

mobile: 407/766-3951

pwerner@welbro.com

WELBRO Receives AGC 2008 Horizon Award of Distinction for Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Lobby Renovation

ORLANDO, FL--Associated General Contractors of Greater Florida recently presented WELBRO Building Corporation with their annual Horizon Awards for Distinction. WELBRO received the award for the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Lobby Renovation (above photo) in Orlando, FL. The presentation was made in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Lobby Renovation included: First floor: Activities Area – access to the pool, gift store, spa, game room, restaurants, Disney store, shuttle bus, and internet lobby. Second floor – Guest Rooms. Third floor: Public Lobby Area – Guest Services, Concierge, Bellman, Check in Desk, Bar, Media Room, and Hotel Staff Operation Offices. Fourth floor – Guest Rooms and 14 story open balcony Atrium.

Project entries were rated on the following criteria: Challenges; Excellence in project management; Contractor’s state-of-the-art advances; Contractor’s sensitivity to environment and surroundings; Excellence in client service; Contractor’s contribution to the community; and What safety initiatives were employed throughout the construction process.

WELBRO Building Corporation is headquartered in Maitland, Florida and has been building continuously in the Florida commercial construction market for over 29 years and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). WELBRO is a dominant force in the hotel/hospitality and education markets. Other major project types include office buildings, retail/commercial and special use facilities.

For More Information Contact:
Patricia A. Werner, CEcD
Vice President Community & Economic Development WELBRO Building Corporation;
Telephone: 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951; 2301 Maitland Center Pkwy, Suite 250; Maitland, Florida 32751
pwerner@welbro.com