Richards Golfers Tee-Up for Annual ‘Dollars against Diabetes’

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Springtime in Washington, DC, is always a beautiful time of year and finds JE Richards crack team of golfers working to make a difference in the lives of the 37 million Americans suffering from diabetes.  This year’s Dollars against Diabetes – IBEW Local 26 Golf Outing was held at Whiskey Creek Golf Course in Ijamsville, Maryland on a beautiful, blue-sky day on June 5th.     

This annual D.A.D.’s Day campaign organized by North America’s Building Trades Unions, with the help of State and Local Councils around the country, has been able to donate over $57 million dollars to the Diabetes Research Institute, in Miami, Florida.

Congrats on the great efforts to combat this insidious disease that inflicts so many lives!

Congrats Everyone: Safety Achievement Award of Merit

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Mike Stanczyc Receiving the award from Travis Keeney, Chairperson, STIC Risk Management Committee

Phalcon participates in a Specialty Trades Insurance Company (STIC) and was recently honored with one of six Awards of Merit out of 44 companies participating.  Mike says: “the award is based on a combination of proactive items, trailing statistics and engagement/participation and is a direct reflection on our commitment to safety and ensuring that our employees get home safely at the end of the day.”  Factors like OSHA Recordables, Lost Time Injuries and Risk Control all go into the achievement of this award.

Thanks to Mike for accepting this award our our behalf and Keep up the great work!

THE TEDDY’S: 2022 Phalcon Awards & Celebration

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Almost 450 company employees, spouses and guests gathered on June 4th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC to celebrate our collective history, accomplishments and partnership at the 2022 Phalcon Teddy Awards. After opening comments from the Phalcon partners – Mike, Marcus and Ed – and a video highlighting the history of Phalcon, gifts of appreciation were presented to Ted McPhee, founder of McPhee Electric and to Joe Richards, founder of Richards Electric.

“We owe so much to people like Ted and Joe for their leadership and vision. We stand on the shoulders of these industry giants’ as we move in to the future and cherish the legacy that they have provided us with ‘Grit & Gratitude.'” says Mike McPhee, CEO of Phalcon.

The Teddy Awards have been an annual tradition that started at McPhee more than 20 years ago and has been expanded over the years to now include the entire Phalcon family. The annual Phalcon Teddy’s Awards celebration takes time to reflect on our collective accomplishments and to honor and thank those who have contributed to our successes. The night was followed by dinner, dancing and plenty of time for Phalcon team members across the operating company locations to enjoy conversation and time together.

Richards Takes Home Two 2022 WBC Craftsmanship Awards

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The 2022 Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award winners were recently announced with a banquet on June 3rd at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.  The annual awards program honors individuals who provide exceptional workmanship on buildings throughout the Washington, DC area.  Awards are given for a wide range of skills in categories such as concrete, doors and windows, electrical, finishes, masonry, mechanical, metals, sitework, special construction, and woods and plastics.  Since its inception, the awards have recognized over 3,500 projects and over 13,700 craftsmen for their workmanship.

Richards is proud of our team members’ contributions to the following award-winning projects:

  • Craftsmanship Award, Lighting Systems, BET MGM, Oxon Hill MD
  • Craftsmanship Award, Lighting Systems, Tysons Galleria North Anchor Redevelopment, McLean VA

Congrats to the Richards team for the much deserved recognition again in 2022!

Celebrating Our 25-Year NECA Partnership

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Ed McCarty, president at JE Richards, recently accepted a 25-Year plaque from the DC Chapter of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) for Richards continued partnership with this key industry organization. “NECA continues to be a strong partner with us in so many aspects of our business – the appreciation of the partnership is certainly mutual” says Ed. “And one that we hope to leverage for another 25 years.”