MYCON General Contractors, Inc., a McKinney based company, announced that it has been awarded the contract to build Encore Wire’s new Research & Development facility in McKinney, TX. The 13,000 sf building will be built to LEED Platinum standards and will incorporate solar energy, solar water heating, recycled materials, rain water harvesting and environmentally friendly paints and coatings. The building will be completed in late 2010.

 

The LEED rating system is a point-based system that consists of five broad categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, materials and resources, energy and atmosphere and indoor environmental quality. Certification and the proper LEED rating are achieved only after the building is complete.

 

“We are very pleased to be selected as the general contractor for Encore Wire’s new R & D facility. To our knowledge, this is the first Platinum Research & Development Center in North Texas. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Encore Wire on future projects,” said Charles Myers, president of MYCON.

 

PageSoutherlandPage was chosen as the architect for this project. “PageSotherlandPage designed Encore Wire’s new Corporate Headquarters a couple of years ago and we are honored and excited to have been called back to design this outstanding Research and Development Center. When asked about the intent of LEED pursuit Encore Wire stated that it is the right approach to both building design and in being a good member of the global community. Encore Wire’s CEO, Daniel Jones, made it clear when asked what level of certification they desire to pursue: ‘Why would we go for second place when we can obtain a Platinum Certification?’ We are quite pleased to be working with MYCON to meet our mutual client’s needs”, said PageSoutherlandPage’s Vice President, Michael J. McCoy, AIA, LEED AP.

  

Established in 1987, MYCON is an award-winning commercial contractor specializing in integrating general contracting and construction management services. Their diverse team offers extensive experience in LEED/Sustainable Construction, design/build services, construction management, and professional project supervision. MYCON General Contractors are active members of the Urban Land Institute and UnitedStates Green Building Council and are committed to supporting responsible land use and sustainable development. This pool of expertise produces superior results and significant cost savings for their customers.

For additional information, visit MYCON’s website at www.mycon.com.

 

Encore Wire’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities are strategically located on a single campus in McKinney, TX. They are publically traded on the NASDAQ market under the ticker symbol WIRE.  Encore manufactures commercial and residential building wire, as well as Metal-Clad MC and AC Cable. Since 1989, Encore Wire has built a reputation as being the industry leader in service delivery and customer service. For additional information, visit www.encorewire.com.

 

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