Why Nash?

The Nash Project Approach

William R. Nash utilizes a uniform technique of Project Management with proven effectiveness in controlling the three factors vital to a successful project. The basic elements of this process are constant monitoring of: expended costs and manpower productivity against estimated values, schedule management, and the quality of our workmanship. In addition we have invested in Best in Class software tools to help us control productivity, schedules, and construction budgets on all of our projects. Our project managers are trained on using these tools and we follow a disciplined approach whereby our team meets with Senior executives on a regular basis to review project status approach to ensure a successful project outcome.

Constant Monitoring

Expended Costs and Manpower Productivity Against Estimated Values

Schedule Management

Quality of Our Workmanship

Project Coordination Procedures

At contract award, Nash’s Project Manager will meet with the client representative to review the scope of work and develop the project coordination procedures. These procedures will define items such as document distribution, frequency of coordination meetings, and will establish the lines of communication required for the successful completion of the project. The Project Manager will be responsible for handling all financial, contractual matter, purchasing, expediting, and scheduling construction. In the performance of these duties, the Project Manager may elect to delegate certain functions to specific departments; I.e. engineering, prefabrication, estimating, and/or purchasing but still maintains overall responsibility for the project. The Project Manager remains with each project from inception to completion; providing maximum focus throughout the design and construction of each facility.

A team of construction workers inside a building

Project Team Approach

Nash’s Project Management process includes the establishment of a team to suit the complexity of each project. The roles included within the Project Management Team are purchasing, accounting, cost analysis, planning, scheduling, and construction. Each team member is a specialist and well versed within their discipline. Nash prides itself in the quality of workmanship found within each Project Management team. A group of seasoned and experienced personnel is made available to the project for its duration.

As the Mechanical Contractor on design assist projects, Nash offers a full complement of pre-construction services during the design phase. Proper utilization of these contractor related activities (I.e. cost estimates, scheduling, and constructability reviews) assures the client that their facility will be constructed in the most economical and efficient manner. All of these tasks require a detailed analysis concerning the key parts of the design and serve to identify potential long lead purchases which must be handled early in the construction phase.

A team of construction workers outside posing for a photo

Project Site Operations

The technique proven to be most effective within The Nash organization is what we like to call our “Stand-Alone” policy. This strategy calls for the establishment of a management team, which is specifically created to satisfy the needs of each individual project. Once the team has been created, Nash’s Project Manager and Project Superintendent plan and schedule the job accordingly. The planning efforts determines task precedence. It’s then decided what tools, equipment, materials, and labor is required to carry out the job competently.

Once the above mentioned is established, scheduling begins. Scheduling is the act of translating plans into a timetable and once the schedule has been formulated, the impact of changes can be evaluated and informed decisions can be made. The schedule is updated on a monthly basis in order to ascertain project status and analyze future manpower and equipment. The successful execution of major construction projects is hinged upon the ability to secure experienced supervisors, skilled workers, and helpers.

Our program of evaluating, hiring, training, and motivating crafts persons is as important as planning and scheduling. Initially, project hiring is obtained through the Superintendent’s and Foreman’s recommendations. Additional personnel are recruited through local contractor associations, state employment commissions, job fairs and advertisements. Resumes for each specific Nash Project Team will be furnished upon request.

Our Capabilities

Industries Served

  • Commercial
  • Correctional
  • Educational
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial
  • Laboratory/R&D
  • Marinas
  • Mixed-Use/
  • Residential
  • Sports &
  • Entertainment
  • Transportation

Systems Installed

  • Domestic, Chilled, & Heating Hot Water
  • Fire Sprinkler
  • Medical & Natural Gas
  • Refrigeration
  • Sanitary, Storm, & Steam
  • Thermal Storage
  • Ventilation
  • Waste Water Treatment

Projects Completed

National

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • West Virginia

International

  • Bahamas
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Mexico
  • Puerto Rico
  • Saudi Arabia
  • St. Maarten, N.A.
  • Trinidad
  • United Kingdom
  • U.S. Virgin Islands

Awards

Project Organization

Quality Control

Great work begins with a great plan.

Quality Control

100% Quality

Construction is a complex science, and our Project Teams believe that you deserve the highest quality project.

We understand the risks of poor performance and construction defects and as a result have developed a strict process of ensuring our delivery of a quality product. Through our integrated design and planning, we decide on functional performance and material specifications while allowing for the intelligent flexibility that original designs demand throughout the life-cycle management of our clients’ unique projects.

Every project team at William R. Nash is equipped with top of the line tools, best practice techniques, and above all, the training that is required to maximize our quality control and eliminate problems in the planning stages. Through a hands on approach we ensure that all projects adhere to every regulation and pass each inspection. Great Project Management is more than making sure the job gets done—it’s also making sure that the job is completed correctly the first time.

Safety

At William R Nash, Inc. we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset.

The company is committed to face the challenges presented by the ever changing construction environment from a safety perspective and considers safety a core value. We’ve honed our successful safety record and culture by:

  • Team dedication, resulting in our ability to meet deadlines with zero accidents, enhancing our outstanding Safety record.
  • Involvement from every level of an organization, to ensure the message is uniform and easily understood & retained by everyone and ensures compliance while maintaining satisfactory production levels Active participation by a diverse cross section of the Nash team on decisions affecting the company Safety program instill a true feeling of ownership within the Safety program, therefore, adherence to the company’s safety program is more easily accepted.
  • By using a “Lessons Learned Approach” we share information with our team to continually improve what and how we do our work with the goal of reducing accidents, injuries and overall risk. Examples of areas we’ve recently focused on are: fall protection, ladder Safety, personal protective equipment, and exposure to known hazards.

Each project we perform is reviewed on a regular basis following our “Job Safety Analysis” format.

The Nash Wellness & Safety Committee is comprised of our Safety Director and other select Nash employees. This committee continues to work diligently to improve existing programs and implement new programs with an emphasis on safety and wellness. Here are a few of the committee initiatives:

  • New requirement for brazing & soldering with use of 3.0 safety glasses.
  • New driver policy addressing current risks such as texting, accident investigation process, and disciplinary process.
  • By using a “Lessons Learned Approach” we share information with our team to continually improve what and how we do our work with the goal of reducing accidents, injuries, and overall risk. Examples of areas we’ve recently focused on are: fall protection, ladder safety, personal protective equipment, and exposure to known hazards.
  • Maintenance of Safety Manual that conforms to current laws and rules.
  • Research, purchase and install state of the art personal protection equipment including the latest in hard hat technology using vents and reducing temperature beneath hats by as much as 15 degrees.
  • Research, purchase and installation of state of the art tools such as platform ladders, vacuum equipped drills, mobile fall protection handrail system.
  • We understood that hearing and respiratory protection is an important area of safety focus. We do in house medical clearance and fit testing as needed.

Safety training is an important part of our Safety initiative and includes training at various times during the year.

Newly hired employees are required to complete a full day of safety training before being allowed on a Nash job site. In addition we deliver timely training, guaranteed to conform with OSHA. We use an annual training calendar, which is posted, and made available to all employees. Classes such as OSHA 10/30 hours, Competent Person Certifications, Lift Certifications (Aerial, Scissor, Forklift, etc.) are made available to all employees and completed as required.

Finally, our continued attention to safety and wellness through inspections, training, communication, and follow up has created a successful partnership between our safety department and our field leaders. Our field leadership embrace their role in keeping our project teams safe and provides regular input on safety initiatives. We are proud to have recently been awarded the ABC Platinum Step Award, which we feel is a great measure of our safety and wellness program’s success!