Kilgore Industries Recognized as a Safety Leader
Kilgore Industries, a specialty MEP contractor, was recognized as a safety leader for its continuous commitment to safety. ASA-HC hosted the event with the attendance of industry leaders and OSHA representatives. The American Subcontractors Association-Houston Chapter (ASA-HC) is a membership organization whose primary goal is to promote safety and equip members with best construction practices. In […]
A Closer Look at Oil & Gas Manufacturing Retrofit Projects
Retrofit projects are an attractive, cost-effective investment that typically has the potential to maximize an existing space rather than venturing into new construction. However, this may not be the case for all retrofit projects, as there’s always an exception to the rule. From a construction perspective, tackling a retrofit project means carefully looking at the […]
Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Commercial EV Charging Stations
There are numerous advantages when investing in commercial EV charging stations. Before we deep dive into the incentives of investing on a EV station, let’s take a brief look at the current EV landscape. For the past few years, the EV industry has made staggering leaps by capturing the attention of newcomers to the auto market. […]
High-Rise HVAC System Restored After Failure Caused by a Natural Disaster
Kilgore Service completed an emergency service request involving HVAC failure caused by a natural disaster. In February of 2021, a Houston 14-story condominium high-rise experienced HVAC failure due to the record-breaking winter storm that caused massive power outages across Texas. Kilgore Industries received the emergency request for service and quickly began to inspect the HVAC […]
HVAC Renovation Project for a Hospital Pathology Lab
Multi-phased HVAC renovation project composed of 5,000 SF of existing space in the Houston Med Center to increase patient capacity. MD Anderson, known for high-quality cancer care and research, renovates medical units on level eight. The scope of work provided the necessary mechanical upgrades to the Pathology department congruent with a Bone Lab, biopsy lab, […]
Houston Medical Expansion Project to Accommodate New Patient Surge
Houston Methodist medical expansion project to Walter Tower converts available shell space to operational medical units. The Houston area has experienced a dramatic patient influx within the last few years. As a result, the Walter Tower Level 12 medical expansion project was designed as a universal care unit to aid patients in need of specialized […]
Mechanical Pipeline Replacement for a Central Utility Plant Located in Hobby Airport
Mechanical pipeline replaced as part of scheduled routine upgrades to central utility plant (CUP). The project required the installation of 550-lf of new 24″ pre-insulated CHWS/CHWR pipes inside an existing central utility plant. A central utility plant (CUP), also known as a central plant is a centralized facility that houses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems […]
Mechanical & Plumbing Work Performed on Multifamily Project
Kilgore was tasked to perform major mechanical and plumbing work for a new multifamily project in the heart of Houston. The Hanover Autry Park, is the new high-rise multifamily project turned into a 24-story apartment building featuring 324 luxury apartment units. In addition, the high rise connects to a 7-story parking garage and 27,000 SF […]
Kilgore Named a Top Workplace by Houston Chronicle
Kilgore Industries has been named a 2021 Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle. The awards were celebrated on November 11th at the Omni Hotel near Houston Galleria. Kilgore, an MEP specialty contractor, was ranked 53rd among midsize companies in the Houston metro area. According to the Houston Chronicle, more than 240 companies participated in the award […]
Kilgore Recognized as a Top Specialty Contractor
The ENR recognition was given to Kilgore Industries for being a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor. ENR (Engineering News Record) is a leading publishing and digital source providing insights, news, and data about the construction industry. ENR reports on various topics such as business management, design, construction methods, technology, safety, law, legislation, environment, and […]