Brandt, A Southland Industries Company, recently announced its achievement of winning three 2024 TEXO Distinguished Building Awards. TEXO, the largest commercial contractors association in Texas and affiliated with the national Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), recognized Brandt’s excellence in construction and innovation with two electrical awards, and another award for a mechanical renovation project.

There were 86 total submissions in over 30 project categories. These awards are recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in the nation and were judged based on criteria such as difficulty in construction, unusual construction techniques, safety, and timeliness of completion. 

Lyndon B. Johnson Air Handling Unit Refurbishment: First Place in Specialty Contractor – Mechanical 1 

Over the past few years, Brandt performed prime mechanical and plumbing renovations at the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a member of the Harris Health System. This 215 licensed-bed acute care hospital, located in Houston, offers a full range of medical services and was the first level three trauma center designated in Texas. Brandt was awarded this project after successfully completing phase one, where eight air handling units were refurbished.

About the Project 

Brandt performed the mechanical refurbishment of nine existing dual duct air handling units (AHUs) on the fifth floor, penthouse mechanical room of this 430,000-square-foot hospital. Our scope of work involved demolishing the existing units down to their studs. From there, Brandt installed new insulation, wall panels, floor panels, ceiling panels, fans, coils, etc. Essentially, our team built new AHUs in place. Additionally, all unit controls were upgraded to digital controls from the existing pneumatic system, giving the hospital more control over its AHU functionality. The upgraded HVAC systems provided by these refurbishments enhanced LBJ Hospital’s ability to serve its over 80,000 emergency patients annually. 

Learn more about Brandt's involvement in this project here.

Project Team:

  • Owner: Harris Health System

Project Details:

  • Start/Completion Dates: November 2022 – December 2023
  • Project Size: 430,000–square–feet
  • Brandt Role: Mechanical & Plumbing Services