Texas Builder Sage And Bray Construction Honored With National Award

Carrollton, Texas – (10/26/05) -- Sage and Bray Construction, Inc., of Carrollton, Texas, has been named the winner of  the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) I.Q. Award for quality and best practices in metal building construction.  The award was presented to Sage and Bray Owners Gary Bray and Dan Sage at a special presentation during the MetalCon International Conference on October 5, 2005 in Chicago.

The NAIMA I.Q. award honors metal building contractors who are committed to Insulation Quality, best practices and achieving the highest standards of energy efficiency through the use of NAIMA 202-96® fiber glass metal building insulation – a product specifically designed to meet or exceed energy standards and to deliver superior energy efficiency.

According to Charles Cottrell, NAIMA Vice President – Technical Services, “Being successful in the metal building industry requires quality products and a dedication to delivering long-term value for building owners and investors.  NAIMA 202-96 fiber glass insulation helps builders achieve these standards by providing the highest levels of energy efficiency, interior comfort, and safety.  The I.Q. Award is given to outstanding builders who include 202-96 insulation as part of their overall commitment to excellence.”   

A design-build general contractor specializing in Butler metal building systems and concrete tilt-wall construction, Sage and Bray builds primarily in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.   The company constructs  6 – 10 buildings a year, primarily industrial structures, commercial offices, warehouses and churches.   “We’re a medium-size firm,” notes Executive V.P. and Owner Gary Bray.  “In terms of quality and service, that gives us an advantage.  When our clients want to speak directly to the owners, they can – and they know that we are paying attention to getting every detail right.”

One of those details is designing for maximum energy efficiency.  While Sage and Bray President and Owner Dan Sage admits that not every client is focused on energy efficiency or the type of insulation used, they appreciate the extra measure of quality once the advantages are explained.  “We make it a point to let them know that we use 202-96 insulations as part of our quality commitment,” he says.  “When it comes to bidding jobs, our insistence on this product sometimes makes clients question what the other guys are proposing.  That gives an opportunity to talk about the performance of 202-96 over other materials. Once we explain the benefits, clients quickly see that 202-96 is superior.  That definitely gives us an edge.” 

Those benefits include outstanding energy efficiency, thermal and acoustical comfort, cost efficiency, and the positive influence of those factors on re-sale value.  202-96 insulations are also superior to competitive products in that they are “over engineered” to withstand the rigors of facing, lamination and handling that occurs during installation . “These products are certified to deliver stated R-values to the job site,” notes Dan Sage.  “We like the certainty of always being able to deliver what we promise.”

That commitment to best practices is appreciated by Sage and Bray clients, including Tracey Maynor, vice president of branch sales and operations for Great Dane Trailers.  “Sage and Bray constructed a new Dallas/Ft.Worth-area branch for us situated on 22 acres, including a parts warehouse and service areas, as well as retail and office space. The project was very challenging in terms of the details that needed to be worked through during construction,” he says.  “Gary Bray took the time to make sure the building met our needs at all levels. They didn’t just follow the drawings.  Instead they came at it from a real-world perspective and thought through the logic of each item in terms of placement and how it would affect operations.”

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            Ron Futrell, chief financial officer of Moulding Associates, a Sage and Bray customer in Wylie, Texas, was equally impressed with the company’s quality commitment. “They built a 60,000-square-foot warehouse and office combination for us.  Then, a few years later, they came back and added another 30,000-square-feet of space.  “They did not cut corners in any way.  You get what you pay for and we were willing to pay for the peace of mind that Sage and Bray gave us in terms of quality products and superior building practices.”

As energy costs continue to rise, Gary Bray believes that building owners in the Texas market will become increasingly conscious of the immediate, and long-term, value of superior insulation products. “We will always give our clients the best product for the dollar spent,” he says. “Using 202-96 is an important part of that strategy.”

As the winner of the NAIMA I.Q. Award, Sage and Bray Construction will be featured in an advertising campaign scheduled to run in leading metal building and insulation trade publications.  “We are proud to promote the accomplishments of the Sage and Bray team,” notes Charles Cottrell.  “By exhibiting the highest levels of professionalism in their building practices, they help create success for the metal building industry, and all companies who strive for excellence in serving this market.”

Robert Denton from PBI Supply is the laminator who nominated Sage & Bray for this award. “Dan and Gary are very committed to quality,” said Denton. “They involve me from the beginning in designing the best insulation system to meet the needs of their customer. They inspect the job at least once and, through the years, have come to insist upon 202-96 fiber glass insulation. They deserve this award.”

Now in its eighth-year of operation, Sage and Bray Construction employs a full-time staff of six, and has annual sales of approximately $6 million. For additional information about the company, call (972) 481-9500.