Since 1918
The Way Companies’ quest for building excellence began in 1918 when a modest but dedicated refrigeration business opened its doors in Houston.
Way is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced mechanical contractors, specializing in the design/build of commercial air conditioning, energy retrofits, and the maintenance of these systems.
As early as 1930, Way pioneered the use of ice as a cooling agent in early thermal storage air conditioning systems installed in churches and movie theaters. Way was also one of the first companies in the 1980s to utilize performance contracting to track energy efficiency and to use energy savings to pay for building improvements.
Innovation and education remain two of the cornerstones of the Way “Building Excellence” philosophy.
Operating a business in today’s competitive environment is difficult. Focus on productivity and service is paramount. Way can provide you with a broad spectrum of solutions for you and your building so that you can focus on your core business. Our commitment to building excellence began 98 years ago, and four generations later, will continue into the future.
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Leo C. Way opens up shop in Houston.W.J. Way begins running the San Antonio office
1923Way pioneers the use of ice as a cooling agent
1925Way begins installing Air Conditioning in churches and movie theaters
1926Way's Gross Sales hit $56,266.18 which is equivalent to $773,741.76 (2017)
1930Norman Way graduates from Iowa State University
1933Norman & Bill Way join the Way Companies
1934Operations shift to support WWII efforts
1942Way Companies celebrates 25 years!
1943The new Way office opens in Downtown Houston
1945Way begins designing and installing complex construction
1950Way's Gross Sales reach $2,000,000 which is equivelant to $18,000,000 (2019)
1955Peter Way begins working as a field helper
1956Way is incorporated as Way Engineering Company, Inc.
1958Major Project- Houston Warwick Hotel
1964Way's Gross Sales reach $4,500,000 which is equivelant to $34,828,714 (2017)
1965Way Companies celebrates 50 years in business
19685308 Ashbrook Drive office opens
1968Major Project - Inwood Manor (Houston)
1970Major Project - Motorola Facility (Austin)
1974Bhoopendra 'Trip' Tripathi begins working with Way Engineering
1975Major Project - Southwestern Bell Office (Houston)
1979Rudy Zubia begins working with Way
1980Major Project - Woodway Condominiums (Houston,TX)
1981Major Project - Foley's Deerbrook Mall
1984Major Project - LSU Performance Contract (Baton Rouge, LA)
1988Major Project - Bristol Meyers Lab (Wallingford, CT)
1989Major Project - Albany Medical Center (Albany,NY)
1991Way Companies Celebrates 75 years in business
1993Way VP, David Cooper, begins working with the Way Companies
1995CES/Way International grows. Offices open in TX, NY, CO, GA UT
1998Way Service (Beaumont) operations begins, sharing an office with Way Fabricators in Port Arthur, TX
1999Major Project - Minute Maid & Super Flush 2000 (Houston, TX)
2001Trey Calvery begins working with Way Service, Ltd.
2001Way opens Austin office, marking our entrance into the Building Automation Industry
2003Way re-enters the Performance Contracting Market
2010Major Project - Van Vleck ISD (Van Vleck, TX)
2011Major Project - Liberty County (Liberty, TX)
2013Major Project - Burton ISD (Burton, TX)
2015First PACE project in Texas: Congregation Beth Israel is executed by Way Service, Ltd.
2015Way Companies celebrates 100 years in business
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