The Story Of Abstract

James Turner founded Abstract Construction.

Bill Lawley with Swearingen Management Company was the first client.

First full-time employee hired.

Perry Pittman (retr Vice President) joined Abstract as a drywall laborer.

Ray Turner, James Turner's brother, became an Abstract shareholder.

Abstract built it's first corporate office on Ables Lane in Dallas, Texas.

Bill Benton became an Abstract shareholder.

Jimmy Phillips became the first full-time estimator.

Residence Inn by Marriott was the first hotel project completed.

Kelly Dilodovico, CFO, joined Abstract.

Awarded Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for the historical renovation of The Ashton Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Awarded Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for the interior build-out of Intuit Software.

Awarded Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for constructing Granite 190 Center Building A.

Completed the McCommas Eco Bluff Park project which was the first LEED project for the City of Dallas.

Completed the prominent Addison Arts & Events District project (LEED Silver), now known as Addison Circle Park.

Awarded Excellence in Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for constructing Fellowship Bible Church of Dallas.

Completed the finish-out project for Silver State Mortgage, one of the first tenants in the McKinney Green Building. This building is notable for being the first privately held LEED Platinum Certified structure in the U.S.

Brady Lowry, President, joined Abstract.

Moved into current office space in Carrollton, Texas.

Received LEED Platinum Certification for Huitt-Zollars project.

James Turner, the founder of Abstract, retired after 39 years.

The 40 Acts of Kindness campaign was kicked off to celebrate 40 years in business.

Lou Cardenas, Vice President of Operations, joined Abstract.

Michael Hiberd, Director of Preconstruction, joined Abstract.

Jacob Riney, COO, rejoined Abstract.

Brooke Duran, Director of Business Development, joined Abstract.

Christie Hendricks, Director of Marketing and Culture, joined Abstract.

Perry Pittman, Vice President, retired after 45 years with Abstract.

Abstract celebrates 50 years in business.

Lou Cardenas was promoted to Vice President of Operations and joined the ownership group.