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EMCOR Services New England Mechanical Receives Mechanical Contracting Award

EMCOR Firm Honored for Mechanical Contracting Excellence

VERNON, CT –February 9, 2009 – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (ABC) has honored EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (NEMSI) with a First Place Mechanical Award for its work on The Renaissance, a new high-rise residential building in Shelton, Connecticut. The award was presented at the ABC annual dinner, as part of the organization's 2009 Excellence in Construction program, which recognizes the best construction projects in the state of Connecticut.

 

One of New England's leading mechanical services contractors, NEMSI is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses.

 

NEMSI was responsible for the design and installation of the complex HVAC systems for The Renaissance, a 16-story rental apartment/condo project. According to Dana Finnegan, President of NEMSI, there were several significant challenges that were overcome in order to ensure the success of the of the project.

 

"The original plan called for 168 residential units, but the developer changed the plan, from all apartments to a combination of apartments and high-end condominiums, after the building's shell and much of the infrastructure was already in place," Mr. Finnegan explained. "We needed to make rapid adjustments to our program in the middle of construction, while adhering to a strict budget and tight schedule."

 

Another challenge occurred during construction, when it began to appear that the team's plumbing contractor would not be able to meet the project's schedule. The owner asked NEMSI to assist in completing the plumbing systems and to assume responsibility for several aspects of the plumbing installation. As a result of NEMSI's efforts, The Renaissance was completed on time and on budget.

 

"We are extremely gratified to be honored by our peers for our work on this important project," Mr. Finnegan said.  "With a residential development like The Renaissance, timing is critical; we are pleased that we were able to step in and meet the owner's needs despite the difficult circumstances." 

 

About EMCOR Services New England Mechanical

Founded in 1966, EMCOR Services New England Mechanical is one of the region's leading mechanical services providers serving clients in such markets as biotechnology research, pharmaceutical, commercial, industrial, institutional, health care, and higher education.  The firm's expertise includes mechanical and electrical services, building automation, and maintenance as well as energy systems integration.  Headquartered in Vernon, CT with branch offices in Hartford, New London and Trumbull, CT; Pawtucket, RI; and Palmer, MA, NEMSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500â company with estimated 2008 revenues of $6.8 - $7.0 billion.  A global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services,   EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world.  EMCOR represents a rare combination of reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations worldwide.  The 30,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst America's "Most Admired" and "Best Performing."  EMCOR's diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results.  The Company's strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.