TMC provides mechanical contracting, plumbing and HVAC services, which are supported by a fabrication facility and services division.

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Tyler Mechanical Contracting (TMC) and its sister comp­any, Tyler Services Division, offer comprehensive services for a range of project types. In today’s slow economy, many firms have found that diverse capabilities and an equally diverse customer base are keys to continued success.

In operation since 1968, TMC believes these are important for a firm to be competitive, but they are not the only business attributes that are important to customers. “Our team members and culture strive for great ethics and integrity that distinguishes us,” says Ron Churchey, vice president. “Our motto is ‘We Care.’”

This motto was established more than 40 years ago when TMC was founded by husband-and-wife team Nelson and Pat Tyler, who believed “an emphasis on building and maintaining long-term friendly relationships” was the foundation for success, according to Greg Tyler, the founders’ son and TMC’s president. This focus has helped the company build a large, strong and loyal work force of craftsmen, which includes multiple generations of families.

Cutting-Edge Culture
TMC uses the quality of its work to demonstrate its integrity and willingness to form long-term relationships. The firm stresses that it relies on its employees to consistently deliver the highest-quality work. “We have a Tyler Quality Control manual for our team members to use to install materials through industry guidelines,” Churchey says. “We have an extensive in-house education program that has been successful in providing cutting-edge training for our team members at all levels of expertise.”

Its experience includes the successful delivery of design/build, medical, biotech and data center projects, as well as large-scale modernization work. It has worked for general contractors such as Dustin, Foulger Pratt, Grunley, P.J. Dick, Paige Industrial and Turner, and clients such as AOL, George Mason University, The World Bank and Wells Fargo.

The majority of the company’s business comes from repeat customers. For example, it has worked with Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md., for more than 35 years; it has partnered with Washington, D.C.-based Donohoe Construction for more than 30 years; and has a 15-plus-year relationship with Hitt Contracting of Falls Church, Va.

“Some recent projects we have completed are the National Museum of the Marine Corps, 7316 Wisconsin Avenue renovation and upgrades, renovation of the historic Hotel Washington, and Crystal Plaza,” Churchey says.

‘The Direction of the Future’
TMC starts by working with clients during preconstruction to create a plan that will maximize value on a project. “We work with our clients early on to provide quantified budgets, early equipment procurement, value engineering, site condition surveys and existing system examination,” Churchey says.

Once on-site, TMC provides commercial and industrial plumbing, HVAC and related services. The company’s pre-fabrication shop employs a full-time staff of plumbers, pipe fitters, welders and field support team members. Churchey notes TMC also has “a knowledgeable CAD department that is BIM-compliant,” which eliminates fabrication and installation conflicts, offers decreased field installation time and prevents rework.

“Becoming BIM-compliant has been a huge asset to us, and is proving to be the direction of the future,” he says. “We like to be ahead of the curve and intend to keep advancing in this area. We also have several LEED APs on staff to assist our customers with their green initiatives.”

Even when a project is complete, TMC continues to work with customers through its services division, which was launched in the mid-1980s to provide service and maintenance to HVAC systems throughout the region. Again, TMC points to the division’s factory-trained technicians as the reason for its success.

“One of the greatest strengths of the service division is our employees,” says Dean Mosher, division manager. “Our service manager, Gene Parris, has been with the company for over 20 years. This tenure affords us and our customers with a great knowledge of their facilities and the equipment being serviced.

“[Also], we are able to tackle nearly any size situation because we are backed by one of the greatest mechanical contractors out there. We have access to equipment, tools and a knowledge base of personnel that cannot be matched.”

The result of TMC’s efforts to build relationships has been a consistent volume of work. TMC plans to maintain steady growth, which will allow its team members to grow within the organization.

“Every decision about how to expand or develop the firm is driven by education, new technology and investing in team members in order to reach our goals of the highest customer satisfaction and continuing business relationships,” Greg Tyler says.