NEWS & PRESS
Heron Heights “Exceeded all Expectations on the Heron Heights Elementary School Project.”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (December 10, 2009) – Hypower, Inc. received praise for their work ethic and attention to detail on the Heron Heights School project. Dana Nelson, the Project Engineer for Skanska USA Building, the General Contractor on the Heron Heights Project had this to say:“To all at Hypower, your dedication and efforts were once again unmatched as you exceeded all expectations on the Heron Heights Elementary School project. Your expertise in electrical and solar power was instrumental in completing our project ahead of schedule. Integrating two separate types of solar technologies for a combined 50 kW system is almost unheard of yet you performed the task flawlessly. Additionally, this commitment to excellence was demonstrated by providing the school district educational seminars, detailed follow-on training, and an interactive solar monitoring website. This is why Hypower is one of our Top Performing Partners!”
We would like to thank Dana Nelson for recognizing the great care we take with all of our projects and hope to continue working with Skanska in the future.
Heron Heights Elementary Educational Afternoon; Release of heronheightssolar.com
PARKLAND, Fla. (November 30, 2009) – Hypower was invited to publically introduce the heronheightssolar.com web interface at Heron Heights Elementary this afternoon. With representatives from Skanska, the faculty, and the principal of Heron Heights Kenneth King in attendance, Hypower showcased the website and its navigational features.Giving a brief synopsis of the project and highlighting the unique aspects of the 50 Kw Solar Photovoltaic project, Chris MacDonald, Hypower project manager for the Heron Heights venture, actually took the educators through the website dashboard, explaining the system’s performance and environmental offsets. Scott Williams, Renewable Energy Division Manager, was also in attendance to emphasize how unique the Heron Heights project is to Broward County and Florida.
“By educating the young people of this country about renewable energy solutions like solar, we are cultivating these ideas in the next generation. By sowing the seeds of alternative energy solutions now, this generation will see things with a new understanding of what needs to be done to conserve and reduce our impact on the planet,” stated Richard Paul-Hus, Hypower’s Senior Vice President in charge of Business Development who was also at the event underscoring Hypower’s unique role in this project.
While this is the first such school project to utilize both the amorphous and crystalline solar technologies, there is discussion of installing similar arrays at other schools to not only offset the environmental impact, but also to be used as educational tools highlighting how everyone actively participates in saving the planet.
In this photo: Representatives of Skanska, Hypower,and the Principal of Heron Heights Elementary.
From left to right: Jose Capellan, Chris MacDonald, Richard Paul-Hus, Kenneth King, Russ Sheppard, Ricardo Santana, Dana Nelson, Scott Williams
Hypower Inc. Supports Local Efforts of Taylor's Closet
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 24, 2009) – Hypower, Inc. is always trying to help local, national, and international organizations in their efforts toward making the world a better place. Today, Hypower is highlighting one of the local charities that is making south Florida a better place for young girls.Taylor’s Closet is the brain child of Lindsay Giambattista after she wanted to have an outreach program to help foster girls. Through clothing donations, Lindsay is able to set up “shops” and “stores” throughout the area to “allow girls in foster care to come into a store-like environment and ‘shop’ for whatever clothes they liked – completely free of charge.”
Beginning in late 2005 as a mini “shop” at the Holiday Boat parade until today with a permanent “store” for foster girls and online sales, Taylor’s Closet is an organization giving hope and smiles everyday.
“There are over 500,000 children in this country that are being bumped around the foster care system in this country. In a country that prides itself on its wellbeing and ability to provide, children often slip through the cracks. It is important to not overlook these often forgotten young people, and try to put a smile on a child’s face. Taylor’s Closet is a local way a business like Hypower can reach out to them,” said Richard Paul-Hus, Vice President of Business Development.
Taylor’s Closet is a special organization helping abused, neglected, injured foster girls feel beautiful, pretty, and nice. Hypower is proud to help Taylor’s Closet put a smile on a young girls face each and everyday. If you would like to share in the smiles, visit Taylor's Closet at http://www.taylorscloset.org.
Hypower Supports the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction during UF Homecoming
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (October 16, 2009) – During the Homecoming festivities that took place on during the week of October 16th, Hypower showed its support for the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction. Having a school dedicated to excellence in construction is important to Hypower, and we would like to continue having a positive relationship with the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction in the future.
Hypower’s Richard Paul-Hus to serve on Broward Alliance Board of Directors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 4, 2009) – Hypower, Inc.’s Vice President in charge of Business Development has been named to the FY 2010 Board of Directors for the Broward Alliance: Partnership for Economic Growth.The Broward Alliance is the county’s official public/private partnership whose mission is to lead Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward county in “building a stronger and more diverse economy.”
By promoting increased public/private sector collaboration, delivering business development initiatives centered on job growth and innovative investments, and steering local initiatives, the Broward Alliance guides and strengthens the future of business in Broward County
An extremely honored Richard Paul-Hus stated, “I am honored to have been asked to serve on the Broward Alliance Board of Directors. The Broward Alliance has long been a leader for economic development, business attraction and retention in Broward County. As a Board Member, I will work hard to enhance the service the Broward Alliance brings to our community.”
Mr. Paul-Hus’ understanding and awareness of the small business sector’s needs will allow him to be an active member in arranging initiatives and stimulating the growth of our local economy.
Hypower’s Telecom Division Receives Positive Praise
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 4, 2009) – Hypower’s Telecom Division working for the past couple years on the Lee County/City of Ft. Myers Streetscape Project has received glowing praise from the Lee County ITG Project Manager, Stephen B. Mason.“[O]ften … organizations get the label as just a vendor or contractor who won the bid, however this is not the case. HyPower and its staff members like Rodney White have set the example for all others to follow,” was just a short excerpt from the letter Eric Paul-Hus received this week.
Hypower was thanked for the “excellent service that Lee County has received” over the past couple years, complementing the helpfulness, general knowledge, professionalism, and progress that the team headed by Rodney White provided.
Richard Paul-Hus was informed of the positive remarks and said, “It is nice to have quality work and positive progress recognized by clients. While clients should expect satisfaction in everything we do, mostly letters are only drafted to point blame or demand certain changes. These types of letters are a welcome addition to what passes across our desks.”
The Lee county/City of Fort Myers Streetscape Project is a project that centered around the beautification of the city, placing original aerial utilities underground valued at approximately $2.7 million.
Hypower’s Richard Paul-Hus to serve on Governor’s Advisory Council on Small Business
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 12, 2009) – Hypower, Inc.’s Vice President in charge of Business Development has been asked by Governor Charlie Crist to serve on a special advisory board highlighting the importance of small businesses in the state of Florida. By agreeing to this, Richard Paul-Hus will help shape the future of small business in the state by sharing first-hand knowledge of the needs, hardships, and successes that Hypower Inc. has experienced over its 20+ years of being a South Florida business leader.
An extremely honored Richard Paul-Hus stated, “As a small business owner, I understand the challenges many of us in Florida are facing. I thank Governor Charlie Crist for placing his trust in me to assist in advocacy for small businesses throughout Florida.”
With his personal knowledge and familiarity with small businesses, Richard Paul-Hus will strike a cord that will resonate with many small south Florida business owners, giving each of them a proponent in Florida’s government.
Hypower’s First Annual Family “Fun in the Sun” Company Picnic a Success
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (October 17, 2009) – Hypower Inc. began prepping the picnic site at Quiet Waters Park on Friday October 16th for their first annual “Fun in the Sun” Family Friendly Company Picnic. The big day came, and opened with a few showers – but that just put a slight damper on what many said was “… the best company picnic…” they’d ever attended.With activities ranging from flag football, volleyball, bounce houses, laser tag, and horseshoes, to egg toss, dancing, and more the Hypower event capped off the summer. Without the tireless efforts of Eric Paul-Hus and his brother Richard, Millie Magli, and many more the picnic would not have gone as smoothly and successfully as it did.
“This is huge,” said one guest, “it is so nice to come to an event like this and have fun with friends and family in a family friendly environment. Thank you so much Hypower for putting on such a successful picnic. We are already looking forward to 2010’s.”
Not to be content with solely putting on an enjoyable picnic, the Paul-Hus brothers donated all of the extra food including chicken, ribs, burgers, potato salad, cole slaw, and more to the local homeless shelter, Broward Partnership for the Homeless.
“It’s important to remember that while we may be having a great time, laughing, playing, and joking, there are others whom are not so fortunate. It is nice to be in a position to give back to the community.”
Hypower’s Security Solutions Group Installs Security for Renovated Terminal 18 at Port Everglades
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 13, 2009) – Hypower, Inc.’s Security Solutions Group, headed by Division Manager Tony Belotto, designed and installed the security system for the newly renovated Cruise Terminal 18 at Port Everglades.Slated to open November 6th, 2009, the new terminal will be the largest cruise-ship terminal and home to the Oasis of the Seas later this year and the Allure of the Seas in 2010; both ships are owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International.
“Having previously worked on the Port’s security, designing the system used at Terminal 18 went smoothly, knowing what needed to be installed and what system to use,” said Tony Belotto, talking about his previous experience with port security and the needs/stresses for those types of systems. “Lots of people are traveling through an enclosed space, and it is important to be able to monitor, record, and document all that movement.”
For more information contact Tony Belotto at tbelotto@hypowerinc.com or visit hypowersecurity.com.
Hypower’s Security Solutions Group Installs Security for 1450 Brickell Avenue
MIAMI, Fla. (October 13, 2009) – Hypower, Inc.’s Security Solutions Group headed by Division Manager Tony Belotto designed and installed the electronic security system for newest building on Brickell Avenue. As the building readies for the first tenant, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, to move into its 80,000 square-foot, four story space – Hypower personalizes the security access to the building for each occupant.
“By adding personalized access to the building based on each company, we are better able to provide safety and security for the personnel and the information housed in 1450 Brickell,” stated Tony Belotto, Division Manager, adding, “The security systems utilized are the most advanced and state of the art available today.”
The 35-story building is slated to be completed in 2010 and is the first precertified LEED Gold Class-A office building.
For more information contact Tony Belotto at tbelotto@hypowerinc.com or visit hypowersecurity.com.
Hypower, Inc. Adds Project Staff
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 17, 2009) – Hypower, one of Florida's largest specialty electrical contractors, welcomes Mike Walker as Project Manager to its Renewable Energy Group.Mike has extensive planning, scheduling, and construction management experience from working on utility scale wind energy projects with customers including: John Deere, BP, and Chevron. Prior to the wind industry, Mike was a project manager for an electrical contractor in Florida. Mike Walker graduated from the University of Florida in 2004.
Mike Walker will join Ira Whitlock and Jeff Krysiak from the Chattanooga, Tennessee location. Hypower's Renewable Energy Group assists developers in engineering and construciton of utility scale solar and wind projects throughout the United States.
Hypower Renewable Energy Division Adds Staff
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 31, 2009) – Hypower, Inc., a specialty electrical general contractor welcomes Ira Whitlock and Jeff Krysiak to its Renewable Energy Group. Hypower’s Renewable Energy Group will continue to assist developers and utilities with the engineering and construction of solar and utility scale wind projects on a national basis. Ira Whitlock brings over thirty years of engineering and service experience to utilities and developers. Jeff Krysiak has ten years of design/build construction experience, with five in utility scale wind pre-construction engineering and construction experience. “We are assisting developers from interconnection to engineering and construction,” said Ira Whitlock. Both Ira and Jeff will be based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“We are pleased to welcome Ira and Jeff to our Renewable Energy Group. This addition to the team will help Hypower exceed our wind and solar customer’s expectations for service and technical expertise,” said Bernard Paul-Hus, President of Fort Lauderdale based Hypower Incorporated.
Hypower Receives Respected Safety Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 26, 2009) Hypower, one of Florida's largest specialty contractors, receives a distinguished safety award from the most powerful commercial contractor organization in the country. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Organization recently awarded Hypower its highest distinction for Safety, the Platinum Level in the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) for 2009. The ABC National Safety Excellence and National Safety Merit Awards recognize companies whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee and companies who exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety. Awards are based on data submitted via STEP Platinum applications and interviews with each companies' safety directors and owners. Award categories are based on a company's total work-hours per calendar year and placement within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)."We are honored to receive ABC's Platinum STEP Award. It is a reflection of our culture which promotes safety first, then quality, then production. We believe that planning for a safe work environment leads to our teams being highly productive while providing superior quality," said Bernard Paul-Hus, President of Hypower.