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, plumbing/piping, 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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L.C. Way Establishes The Way Companies

Leo C. Way opens up shop in Houston.

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W.J. Way begins running the San Antonio office

1923

Way pioneers the use of ice as a cooling agent

1925

Way begins installing Air Conditioning in churches and movie theaters

1926

Way's Gross Sales hit $56,266.18 which is equivalent to $773,741.76 (2017)

1930

Norman Way graduates from Iowa State University

1933

Norman & Bill Way join the Way Companies

1934

Operations shift to support WWII efforts

1942

Way Companies celebrates 25 years!

1943

The new Way office opens in Downtown Houston

1945

Way begins designing and installing complex construction

1950

Way's Gross Sales reach $2,000,000 which is equivelant to $18,000,000 (2019)

1955

Peter Way begins working as a field helper

1956

Way is incorporated as Way Engineering Company, Inc.

1958

Major Project- Houston Warwick Hotel

1964

Way's Gross Sales reach $4,500,000 which is equivelant to $34,828,714 (2017)

1965

Way Companies celebrates 50 years in business

1968

5308 Ashbrook Drive office opens

1968

Major Project - Inwood Manor (Houston)

1970

Major Project - Motorola Facility (Austin)

1974

Bhoopendra 'Trip' Tripathi begins working with Way Engineering

1975

Major Project - Southwestern Bell Office (Houston)

1979

Rudy Zubia begins working with Way

1980

Major Project - Woodway Condominiums (Houston,TX)

1981

Major Project - Foley's Deerbrook Mall

1984

Major Project - LSU Performance Contract (Baton Rouge, LA)

1988

Major Project - Bristol Meyers Lab (Wallingford, CT)

1989

Major Project - Albany Medical Center (Albany,NY)

1991

Way Companies Celebrates 75 years in business

1993

Way VP, David Cooper, begins working with the Way Companies

1995

CES/Way International grows. Offices open in TX, NY, CO, GA UT

1998

Way Service (Beaumont) operations begins, sharing an office with Way Fabricators in Port Arthur, TX

1999

Major Project - Minute Maid & Super Flush 2000 (Houston, TX)

2001

Trey Calvery begins working with Way Service, Ltd.

2001

Way opens Austin office, marking our entrance into the Building Automation Industry

2003

Way re-enters the Performance Contracting Market

2010

Major Project - Van Vleck ISD (Van Vleck, TX)

2011

Major Project - Liberty County (Liberty, TX)

2013

Major Project - Burton ISD (Burton, TX)

2015

First PACE project in Texas: Congregation Beth Israel is executed by Way Service, Ltd.

2015

Way Companies celebrates 100 years in business

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2018

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