Recently, my friend and mentor, Patrick O’Connor, retired from our Team after more than 40 years of service. Patrick is a remarkable man. Born in Ireland, he was an orphan at 15. He became a carpenter apprentice at this tender age and has been working in construction his entire life. He came to America (with …
Patrick O’Connor to Write Next Chapter… Patrick Brendan O’Connor began working with Jim Nichols in 1974. In 1983, Patrick became the very first Associate of a new firm called Nichols (3), Inc. – and since then Patrick has been a trusted resource sharing his skill, pride, trust and infinite knowledge with us as we enter …
Nichols Construction Team ranked #9 in the 2012 Rochester Top 100, which recognizes fast-growing privately held companies. Now in its 26th year, The Rochester Top 100 ranks companies based on three most recent years of revenue growth. Companies must have at least $1 million in revenue for each of those years, and rankings take into …
Nichols Construction Team recently broke ground on Harley School’s $3 million Chesonis Commons – a “living building” that will be dedicated to environmental education and sustainability. The Harley School is an amazing educational organization. Their strategy starts with the ability to generate powerful ideas and insights, and to provide a creative educational experience for its …
One of Nichols Construction Team’s specialization is in the area of precision manufacturing. Many of Rochester’s leading privately-held manufacturing firms are Customers. On October 3, 2012 ORAFOL Precision Technology Center celebrated the grand opening of their expanded facility. Nichols Construction Team was awarded the privilege to Design and Construct the expansion of the ORAFOL (formerly …
Last week the RBJ had a Special Report on “Opening new doors” that highlighted how private schools in the area are planning or have recently expanded their school facilities despite tight budgets in a tough economy. The Nichols Construction Team has partnered with many private schools in the Rochester market on school construction and design …
Rochester’s Business Person of the Year. Wow, you can’t imagine the pride I feel – not for myself alone – but for all of the extraordinary people who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me through the years. It was wonderful to share this special moment in time with my family and my Nichols Team family. It seems …