MMR Recognized for Excellence in Construction by ABC Pelican Chapter

BATON ROUGE, La., May 18, 2021 (Newswire.com) - MMR is proud to be recognized by the Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) for its work on several notable projects. MMR received two Excellence in Construction awards, the highest honor, and one Merit Award, the second-highest honor. ABC's Excellence in Construction Awards program recognizes the nation's most innovative and high-quality construction projects.

"It is a tremendous honor to receive three project awards from the ABC Pelican Chapter," said MMR President/CEO James "Pepper" Rutland. "Safety, quality, and client satisfaction are the highest values of our company, and we look forward to continuing our commitment to project excellence."

Winning Projects:

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR - ELECTRICAL - INDUSTRIAL - $2 TO $10 MILLION

Gray Wolf Compressor Station Video

EXCELLENCE: MMR Constructors, Inc. Gray Wolf Compressor Station

MMR performed the electrical and instrumentation portion of construction for the Greenfield Gray Wolf Compressor Station in Douglas, Wyoming. The project involved several challenges, including performing much of the work in sub-zero temperatures, in a remote location, and meeting numerous engineering challenges due to the complex design of the systems. These challenges were overcome with zero-safety related incidents during the more than 17,000 work hours needed to finish the project.

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR - ELECTRICAL - INDUSTRIAL - LESS THAN $2 MILLION

Bus Duct Replacement Project Video

EXCELLENCE: MMR Constructors, Inc. GSU 1, 2 & 3 Bus Duct Replacement Project

MMR demoed existing bus ducts from three GSU units and replaced them with a cable system. A temporary transformer was required for GSU-1 due to worldwide delays in shipping and production for key components. MMR worked diligently and strategically while facing multiple hurdles due to COVID-19. New and innovative safety measures were developed to ensure the crew's health and safety.

MERIT: MMR Constructors Inc. Project Eddie

Project Eddie Video

Southern Ionics contracted MMR to provide construction management, execution, and commissioning assistance for the electrical and instrumentation portion of their new greenfield addition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. MMR performed approximately 98% of the scope of work, and ABC members encompassed 80% of the volume of items purchased or rented by MMR. Additionally, the piling contractor, civil contractor, and structural steel contractors were all fellow ABC members.

Source: MMR Group