3 Reasons to Work with a Local Construction Firm

Jun 11, 2020

3 Reasons why working with a local commercial construction firm will benefit you on your next project

Selecting the construction company for your project can, no doubt, be a daunting task. There are many things you need to consider, but one of the first items you should think about is whether you want to work with a local or national business. Below we list 3 benefits of working with a local construction firm.

1. Local Knowledge

If you are wanting a more personable construction experience, your best bet is to go with a local company. A local firm will have bigger insight into the market and will, ultimately, know more about your area than any nationally recognized construction company ever would.

2. Local Reputation

It’s safe to say that anyone would like to work with a company with a good reputation. This is no different when it comes to the construction industry. Pick a company that has a good local reputation and who also has a strong customer base in your area. Know a company that just built your favorite shop, and you’re interested in building your own? They would be a great place to start! Unlike large, national firms it’s easy to gauge the reputation of a local firm.

3. Local Support

If the thought of doing great things for your area excites you, you will definitely want to go with a local company. A big national firm won’t really help your community in any tangible way. If you use a local firm, however, you are doing a lot for your local economy!

A.C. Owen Construction has locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Visit our site to learn more about what we can do for your construction projects!

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2019 Build Oklahoma Award Winner!

Jan 23, 2020

We are so excited to have won, not one, but TWO Build Oklahoma Awards from the AGC of Oklahoma for work done in 2019! Keep reading to see what projects won!

Mustang Town Center Renovation Expansion: Up to $5 Million Institutional Winner

A community health and fitness center expansion to better accommodate the needs of a growing town. Project components include multiple basketball gymnasiums, indoor elevated running track, classrooms, multi-purpose space and aerobic and yoga facilities. Project also included improvements for facility ADA access and accommodations. The elevated indoor track tied into the existing track at the new opening that was created. The facility also used a high quality “recycled” sports flooring product which helped keep the project eco-friendly.

The project was an addition to an existing Town Center which houses the municipal library, banquet hall and original fitness center. The areas surrounding the facility are the municipal pool as well as the soccer and baseball facility. Needless to say, this was a very safety sensitive site that was compact in nature. The entire site was very active and the project management staff delivered a beautiful project to the community in a successfully safe manner.

Level Three Canopy Project Tulsa International Airport: Up to $5 Million Industrial Winner

Three separate projects for the Tulsa International Airport. Projects included Ticketing, Canopies and Exit Lane.

Canopies: The Tulsa Airport was struggling with finding parking spaces on the “land locked” facility, upon a quick discovery period it was found that the top floor of the parking garage was being used due to lack of shade and weather protection. This project provided structure improvements, electrical and lighting upgrades and shade structures for the top floor of the parking garage that created almost 500 new “usable” parking spaces without having to use more land.

AGC Annual Awards Banquet

Project Manager: Todd Bacon and Superintendent: Levi Nachbor on Tulsa International Airport Canopies Project

Architect: Patrick Bumpass (Red Prairie Design Group), Superintendent: Marty Stacey and Project Manager: Justin Partridge on Mustang Town Center Renovations

Project Manager: Justin Partridge and his wife Liz

Our fearless leader: Aaron Owen

Project Manger: Todd Bacon and President: Aaron Owen with their wives

From left to right: Connor Poss, Danny Kennedy, Todd Bacon, Aaron Owen, Charles Owen, Levi Nachbor, Dean Baker, Justin Partridge, Marty Stacey

Common Types of Commercial Construction Projects

Aug 12, 2019

Common Types of Commercial Construction Projects

It’s likely that no two buildings being constructed will be the exact same. The materials, time, design and techniques will vary from job site to job site. It’s nice to work with a company that has a broad range of project experience. A.C. Owen has developed several projects in many different sectors.