Plumber at Colonialwebb in Charlottesville, VA | Kablio

Plumber at Colonialwebb in Charlottesville, VA | Kablio

Company

Overview

1972

Year Founded

The company was established through the merger of two prominent building systems contractors.

2010

Joined Comfort Systems

Integrated national resources while maintaining regional focus and headquarters in Richmond.

$200 million

Annual Revenue

Achieved significant revenue at acquisition, supporting diverse infrastructure projects.

50 years

Company Milestone

Celebrated five decades with the launch of an innovative knowledge-sharing platform.

Began with a vision to elevate regional building systems contracting.
Retained Richmond headquarters and mid-Atlantic focus after joining Comfort Systems USA.
Tackles projects ranging from educational campuses and museums to hospitals and Fortune 500 facilities.
Serves four business lines: Construction of mechanical/electrical systems, proactive Building Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and in-house Manufacturing.
Typical projects include large cold-storage facilities, ammonia refrigeration systems, virtual-construction piping, and commercial office HVAC builds.
Launched 'The Webb' platform to share deep trade knowledge via articles, videos, and glossaries.

Culture + Values

Who exceed expectations; Who have unmatched expertise; Who have a duty to deliver exceptional service.
Making the prevention of injuries and vehicle incidents your number one priority.
Being truthful and honest in words and actions.
Understanding and appreciating a customer’s or colleague’s position.
Giving immediate attention to important tasks without compromising safety.
Always Evolving. Always Improving.

Environment + Sustainability

Offer energy solutions that reduce consumption without significant capital investments (e.g., retro-commissioning, metering, monitoring utilities, preventive maintenance).
Provide facility assessments using benchmarking and certification to Energy Star® and LEED EB for existing buildings.
Implement lighting retrofits, building automation, HVAC, refrigeration, water conservation, smart building controls, and alternative energy options.
Utilize proprietary Energy Smart Decision Tools® to guide clients based on financial and energy data.

Inclusion & Diversity

June 2022

Leadership Training Initiative

Launched an initiative to educate leaders in cross-cultural communication through the 'Cultural Dimensions' class led by Ray Bushfield.

Committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace through training and education for current and future leaders on cross‑cultural communication (‘Cultural Dimensions’).
Conduct leadership training aimed at preparing leaders for growing diversity in the construction industry.

Articles

About ColonialWebb