M. R. Bracey Construction Co.,Inc Receives National Award

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March, 2001 - A structure built by M. R. Bracey Construction Co.,Inc.
of 646 West California Street, Ontario, California 91762 has been honored by VP Buildings, one of the nation's largest manufactures of pre-engineered buildings.
M. R. Bracey Construction Co.,Inc. has been named to VP Buildings' 2001 Hall of Fame for the
Claremont University Consortium, Physical Plant facility in Claremont, California.  The 48,000 square foot structure was completed for occupancy in July of 2000.
The structure houses the support staff consisting of supply,  trades shops, engineering and their
associated office staff for the Claremont Universities.  The Architect, Wheeler & Wheeler of Claremont, chose to use a pre-engineered structure for its versatility and economy.  The cost of the total project, which includes all associated site work  was $4,500,000.00
The National Hall of Fame Awards are presented each year to authorized VP Builders for
outstanding integration of building systems, products and design.
The 2001 Hall of Fame Awards included hundreds of winning entries in the following categories:
agriculture, auto dealership, churches, fast track, government buildings, aircraft hangars, manufacturing facilities, offices, recreational facilities, retail buildings, retrofit roofing, schools, warehouses and miscellaneous.
Over 1,000 authorized builders are eligible to enter multiple categories in the Hall of Fame
competition. This year 120 projects were selected to receive the Hall of Fame status.
David Gilchrist, president, VP Buildings, said, "VP gained recognition many years ago with the
'Custom Concept.'  The Hall of Fame is proof positive that our builders continue to challenge the boundaries by seeking new and innovative ways to prove that pre-engineered buildings are the system of choice."
Larry Weed, president, M. R. Bracey Construction Co.,Inc. expressed his appreciation for the
honor bestowed upon our company and thanked Mr. Gilchrist for his vision and leadership as well as all of the members of VP Buildings for their support.
Established in 1961, M. R. Bracey Construction Co.,Inc. has completed countless commercial,
industrial and institutional projects throughout Southern California,  Over the years acquiring expertise in a wide variety of areas including renovation, restoration, seismic retrofit, new construction and design and erection of pre-engineered structures.
Asked to quote their mission statement Mr. Weed responded, " it is our mission to provide our
customers with uncompromising quality, quality,personal service and competitive pricing,  And to provide our employees with proper training, equal opportunity and a safe working environment. "