AUSTIN, TX — Kingham Dalton Wilson, Ltd. (KDW) is expanding its footprint in Central Texas. The opening of its new office in Austin represents a milestone in the strategic growth of the company, whose history dates back to 1895.

KDW’s expansion caters to the growing demand for construction services in Central Texas, an area known for its thriving economy and growing commercial and industrial base. KDW Principal and fifth-generation builder Luke Kingham, who relocated from the firm’s Houston headquarters to Austin, is steering the operations.

“We designed and built our first project in Central Texas over 10 years ago and have been privileged to participate in the growth of Central Texas ever since,” Kingham said. “An Austin office is the next chapter in KDW’s enduring legacy, giving our team a hub to immerse themselves in every aspect of the design-build process to best serve our Central Texas clients. We look forward to firmly standing by our current client partners while meeting the area’s growing demand for innovative design-build solutions.”

“Clients are looking for a strategic partner that finds customized solutions to meet their needs in less time,” said KDW CEO Keith Dalton. “That’s where KDW’s design-build expertise comes in. We manage complex, customized construction projects from start to finish and build facilities that are highly optimized to support our clients’ growth and expansion strategies.”

In the past 24 months, the firm has completed 10 new design-build and renovation projects in Central Texas, with notable projects underway, including Balcones Resources’ $60 million material recovery facility in San Antonio. Additionally, KDW is building California-based Sovereign Flavors’ new headquarters in Kyle, Texas, featuring an R&D and production facility, as well as an approximately 160,000-square-foot snack distribution facility for local developer HPI Real Estate Services & Investments. The projects all broke ground this year, with completion set in 2024.

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The Houston Business Journal is excited to announce the selection of 59 honorees for its second-annual Best Family-Owned Business Awards. Besides being financially successful, the companies highlighted below were chosen by HBJ staff and nominated by members of the Houston business community as champions of community investment. The companies were separated into categories based on the number of employees, with all nominees required to meet three criteria to be considered: Be at least 51% owned by the family. Have multiple generations involved in the operations of the company and/or have established longevity in business. Located in one of the Houston area's 10 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller. The honorees will be recognized at an in-person event on June 20 at 11 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis Houston and featured in a special section of the HBJ's June 21 weekly edition. Small company (0-49 employees) Action Piano Services Brass Tacks Café Piquet Chef Smirnov Catering Collier Legal Search Creative Blinds Dandelion Café Firstline Brands Fox Corporate Housing Glesby Marks Honey Solutions J. Talasek Homes JBS Commercial Plumbing Services Marini’s Empanada House Meador Staffing Services Shaftel Diamonds Slate Construction South Post Oak Recycling Center Willis Electrical Sales of Texas Medium company (50-100 employees) BEI Engineers Burns Original BBQ Burton Construction Chemplast Inc. Elevator Repair Service Holes Inc. King Ranch Inc. Kingham Dalton Wilson Ltd. Quadvest Stargel Office Solutions Three Brothers Bakery Traf-Tex Inc. Large company (100-plus employees) Aegis Aerospace Inc. Amber Green Corp. American Liberty Hospitality Barrios Technology Bluewater Seafood Café Natalie Catering Crownmark Dean’s Professional Services Doggett Industries Empower Pharmacy Exclusive Furniture Goode Co. Hermann Services Inc. Hunton Khudairi Group Kilgore Industries Letsos Inc. Lovett Commercial McCorvey Sheet Metal MetroNational Moody Bank Mustang Cat Perry Homes Trendsetter Engineering Tauber Oil The Friedkin Group Smith Waukesha-Pearce Industries Last year, the HBJ introduced the inaugural Family-Owned Business Awards, where 68 companies were recognized at an awards luncheon held at the Marriott Marquis Houston. Family-owned businesses continue to be a big contributor and catalyst for Houston's economy, with some of the largest family-owned businesses in the region also being some of our most robust employers. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/c/hbj-2024-best-family-owned-business-awards.html

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