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Dana B. Kenyon Company Awarded Contract for Amtrak Maintenance Facility
Jacksonville, Fla. February 22, 2010 — The Dana B. Kenyon Company announced today it was awarded a $25 million dollar contract by Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, for the construction of a maintenance facility located in Hialeah, Fla., near Miami.
The project construction will begin this spring, and will be completed in February 2011.
The project involves the construction of a new building structure to cover work currently performed completely outdoors and will include administrative offices and employee locker rooms. The 58,000 square foot building is 920 feet in length with eight service bays varying from 100 to 140 feet in length. A single track and service trench will run through the building allowing train cars to pass through for maintenance.
“We are honored to have been selected for this project for Amtrak, and we look forward to this new construction partnership. We anticipate a successful venture that Dana B. Kenyon Company and Amtrak will be proud of for many years to come” said President and CEO Matt Kenyon.
The upgrades to the east coast facility will dramatically improve the capacity, efficiency and working conditions of the shops that perform inspections and maintenance of Amtrak’s passenger rail equipment used in long-distance and state-supported corridor services.
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About Dana B. Kenyon Company
Dana B. Kenyon Company is built upon three generations of construction experience, with 65 years experience servicing customers primarily in the Midwest and Southeastern regions of the United States.
DBK offers comprehensive preconstruction and construction services in the commercial, industrial, railroad, assisted living, hospitality, religious and estate residential market segments. Our real estate investment and development services provide a complete, turnkey delivery option for our customers.
About Amtrak
As the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company’s history. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day—at speeds up to 150 mph—to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the partner of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for several commuter rail agencies. Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.
Dana B. Kenyon Company Embracing Solar Energy
Dana B. Kenyon Company has become more aware of
energy conservation systems and recognizes a need for corporate responsibility
in sustainability and a desire to conduct their business in a more sustainable
manner.
Dana B. Kenyon Company received an award at the 2009 USGBC North Florida Innovation awards Ceremony on May 7, 2009.
- Innovation in Energy Conservation and/or Renewable Energy - Dana B. Kenyon Photovoltaic System (submitted by Kenyon Energy, LLC,)
Dana B. Kenyon Company Hosts LEED Study Group
Jacksonville, Fla. (May 29, 2008) Dana B. Kenyon recently hosted a LEED study group at their corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. The six week program conducted by Breaking Ground Contracting was held to prepare a group of DBK associates and area engineers, architects and project managers to take the LEED Accredited Professional examination. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a system designed by the U.S. Green Building Council that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods.
The benefits of green building are both immediate and far-reaching, influencing energy usage, employee health and more.
Dana B. Kenyon Company is a member of the U.S. Green Building (USGB) North Florida Chapter.
Please contact Rusty White, LEED® AP for more information.
SeaGrove Builds Onto the Community of St. Augustine Beach
Real Estate Construction Review Magazine Volume 7, 2008 Edition
St. Augustine Beach, Fla. SeaGrove Condominiums in historic St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island is part of SeaGrove, a newly developed, beach-oriented residential and mixed-use neighborhood. The new SeaGrove Condominiums – which is located among the single-family homes, a lake and town center – consists of 10 two-story buildings, each containing four units and attached garages with private entrances for each unit.
Because the surrounding development is mixed-use, it was necessary to produce an architectural design that was cohesive with the business and retail component while still creating a sense of home for the owners. Building colors were painted in festive colors, are in keeping with Old Florida Style, with three distinctive exterior elevations and two floor plans. Unlike typical condominium projects, each building has a slightly different footprint, roofline, siding, exterior color and architectural features.
Constructing the 10 buildings on the site presented a number of challenges. Residents of condominium buildings completed earlier in the project and of nearby single-family homes could not be disturbed, and safety for both construction workers and neighborhood residents was a major concern. To help with this, Dana B. Kenyon Company, the project’s general contractor maintained a strict policy of daily clean-up and securing of the site to ensure the safety of nearby residents and curious passersby.
The Florida First Coast Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recognized Dana B. Kenyon Company with its Award of Merit for the SeaGrove Condominium project. Bloodgood Sharp Buster (BSB) was the architect on the project.
Construction Today Magazine – February 2007 by Joanna Miller
Ask Rusty White, director of business development for commercial general
contractor Dana B. Kenyon, what makes the company unique, and he will
tell you about its people.
It’s really a company that is staffed with a lot of quality people;
smart people who work very hard to maintain a level of excellence,”
he says. “We work well together, and we’re all proud to be
a part of the company.”
White says Dana B. Kenyon has developed a culture of ethics and responsibility,
stressing the importance of treating clients and each other with integrity.
“We put together every presentation and proposal we send out, “he
notes. “It’s important here, and we try to live by it.”
This third-generation Jacksonville, Fla., company was founded in 1983
by the late Dana Kenyon and his son and current CEO Matt Kenyon. White
says the company is one of the top construction companies in northeast
Florida.
It works throughout the state, and all along the Eastern Seaboard. He
estimates between 75 and 85 percent of the company’s work is done
within the state of Florida.
Variety of Projects
Dana B. Kenyon has completed numerous auto dealerships and office buildings
as well as retail, senior living and assisted living projects.
It has also worked with CSX Railroad on several jobs. “We’re
a diverse general contractor, and that’s by design,” White
says. “We don’t try to go after just one market and then suffer
through the ups and downs of a particular market, whether it’s commercial,
offices, housing or whatever. This way, we’ve always got other areas
of the market that will be up when some areas are down.”
Company Mission
Dana B. Kenyon says its mission is to build value for its clients, the
company and its people. “We build this kind of enduring value by
providing quality services through competency, fairness and integrity,
using teamwork and a commitment to paying complete attention to our client’s
needs,” the company emphasizes. “We will be the best in the
business. In order to achieve our remarkable results we set high standards
of excellence for ourselves and retain competent, qualified and high-performing
individuals to meet these objectives.
“Every member of the Dana B. Kenyon team is committed to being the
best in the business.”
Jacksonville Business Journal
"Best Place to Work".
For company, building rapport with people is important
The Business Journal of Jacksonville - April 28, 2006
by Jeff Brooks.
JACKSONVILLE -- When it comes to the highly competitive general contracting industry, paying attention to detail can be the difference between a successful business and one filing bankruptcy.
At Dana B. Kenyon Co., it's not only the details of a project but also the people doing the work that make the company one of the most respected in Northeast Florida.
"I think the biggest thing is we care about our people," President and CEO Matthew Kenyon said. "I think we show that through our actions, through our commitment to them."
Founded nearly a quarter-century ago by Dana B. Kenyon, the company has built projects totaling more than 4 million square feet in a dozen states. A third-generation general contractor, the firm has $80 million in commercial, institutional, residential, automotive and industrial projects under construction.
Janet Masterson, Kenyon's director of human resources and corporate secretary/treasurer, has been with the company for almost 19 years and she attributes its growth to the management style.
"Before I came here I worked for five, six other companies," Masterson said. "I know a lot of companies go to great lengths to make it seem that there's a family atmosphere, but it's an effort. Here it starts from the top."
"The people are all very friendly and easy to work with," said Debbie Whittier, Kenyon's office manager for the past six years. "Everybody works as a team."
A family environment is just one aspect of Kenyon's philosophy.
"It's pretty human nature, everybody wants an 'attaboy,' " Kenyon said. "You can dangle the carrot all day long, but a couple of 'attaboys' at the right time have much more impact and they don't cost a thing."
Masterson and Kenyon said the employees have responded.
"Nobody wants to work for a company they're not proud of," said Masterson
CenterONE Healthcare Facility Serving North Florida
Dana B. Kenyon Company is proud to announce the completion of CenterONE, north Florida’s first comprehensive, integrated adult and children’s orthopaedic, spine and ENT health care facility. It offers a same-day surgery center, an imaging center and individual specialty medical practices in one state-of-the-art campus. This 100,000 square foot healthcare facility is set on a 6.7 acre campus just off JTB and Gate Parkway in Jacksonville, Fla. Dana B. Kenyon Company’s involvement also included site acquisition and owner representation through its Real Estate Services. Upon completion of the facility the Owner selected DBK to coordinate and supervise property operations through their Property Management Services giving the Owner an efficient Total Services Delivery approach from start to finish.
The Florida First Coast Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized Dana B. Kenyon Company with its Excellence In Construction Eagle Award for the CenterONE project. PBV Architecture, Inc. was the architect on the project.
Point Meadows – DBK Partnership Grows
February 2006 , Jacksonville, Fla. – A mere two years old, the Point Meadows project has reunited with the Dana B. Kenyon Company, the original contractor, to handle two more additions: Point Meadows West and Sneakers Sports Grille. Located in the booming Southside area of Jacksonville, Point Meadows has quickly becoming a popular, bustling mecca of shops and restaurants.
In October 2005, Dana B. Kenyon Company broke ground on Point Meadows West, a 20,000-square-foot shopping center located just west of the existing Point Meadows Shopping Center, a 120,000-square-foot center anchored by Winn-Dixie and Stein Mart. Within weeks, DBK then started construction on a new Sneakers Sports Grille, located just behind Point Meadows Shopping Center.
Completion for Point Meadows West is in April 2006 with Sneakers to be completed in June 2006.
Awards
At The Dana B. Kenyon Company, our top priority is building value for our clients and our company. But it is also very rewarding to be recognized by your peers for a job well done. The Dana B. Kenyon company has been privileged to receive many awards over the years, including some of the following most recent recognitions:
USGBC
Dana B. Kenyon Company received an award at the 2009 USGBC North Florida Innovation awards Ceremony on May 7, 2009.
- Innovation in Energy Conservation and/or Renewable Energy - Dana B. Kenyon Photovoltaic System (submitted by Kenyon Energy, LLC, a division of Dana B. Kenyon Company)
PBV Architecture, Inc. – Letter of Commendation
“The Dana B. Kenyon Company is the most competent contractor in
Jacksonville and provides superior construction services.”
CenterONE Surgery Center – Letter of Commendation
“Kenyon has proven to be one of the most competent, thorough, perfection
driven construction companies I have had the privilege to work with”.
Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church – Letter of Commendation
“I can’t overstate how pleased we are with the overall company.
We highly recommend Dana B. Kenyon. In our estimation, they are, indeed,
the “best in the business”.
Pavlik Design Team – Letter of Commendation
“The Dana B. Kenyon Company exhibited extreme competency and professionalism
throughout the entire project. They worked tirelessly to ensure the project
stayed on time and budget.”
Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc. – Letter of Commendation
“The Dana B. Kenyon Company managed this project skillfully and
efficiently, delivering a quality product on schedule. The entire team’s
performance was above and beyond. They displayed integrity and professionalism
everyday on the project and always had our best interests in mind.”
St. Joe Company – Letter of Commendation
“It is because of your efforts and the support of your organization
the project was completed on time, under budget and delivered the quality
and finish required to be named “Outstanding Development of the
Year”.
McGarvey Residential Communities – Letter of Commendation
“Throughout the process, from the bidding stage, to contract, and
to completion of construction, the team at Dana B. Kenyon Company has
exhibited professionalism and provided knowledgeable expertise to complete
the project.”
COMMERCIAL
Bolles School Betsy Lovett Arts Center
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
Southeast Toyota Technical Training Center
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
CenterONE Class A Office Medical Building
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
Point Meadows Shopping Center
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
LaVilla Medical Office Building
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
TNT Corporate Headquarters
• Office Building Development Project of the Year – NAIOP
Jacksonville Chapter
SeaGrove Luxury Condominiums
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
VyStar Credit Union
• Award of Merit, 103rd Street Branch – Associated Builders
and Contractors
Triton Network Systems
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
Washington Mutual (Homeside Lending)
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
J. Johnson Gallery
• Craftsmanship Award – AIA Jacksonville Chapter Award
AUTOMOTIVE
JM Family Lexus Dealership
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
• Safety Award – Associated Builders and Contractors
• Best Retail Project – Southeast Construction Magazine
West Kendall Lexus Dealership
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
• Safety Award – Associated Builders and Contractors
East Kendall Lexus Dealership
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
• Award of Merit – Southeast Construction Magazines
Southeast Toyota Westlake Vehicle Processing Facility
• American Concrete Institute Award
WORSHIP FACILITIES
Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
Mandarin Presbyterian Church
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
INDUSTRIAL
Flightstar Aircraft Services
• Award of Excellence, Hangar Expansion – Associated Builders
and Contractors
Standard Precast Facility
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
CSX Locomotive Fueling Facility
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
CSX Main Line Locomotive Facility
• Award of Excellence – Associated Builders and Contractors
• “Cut-Through-The-Knot” – CSX Transportation
CSX Locomotive Fueling Facility
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
CSX Locomotive Turntable
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
ESTATE HOMES
Private Residences
• Award of Merit – Associated Builders and Contractors
• Mellen C. Greely Craftsmanship Award – AIA Jacksonville
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