Our History
For over half a century, Beard Integrated Systems has provided process piping, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services for a wide variety of Industry Focus Groups
Beard was founded in 1928 as a residential plumbing company with a long and proud history of serving its customers. Over the years, as Beards’ roots grew stronger and deeper; the succession of the strong and diverse management teams continued to pave the way to success for over 90 years. Since our inception, Beard has taken pride in being a leader in turnkey installations of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. Known for its craftsmanship and quality, Beard is a relationship-oriented company well versed at working with clients, designers & engineers, and industry experts to execute a broad spectrum of unique construction projects.
Today’s construction environment demands innovative solutions. Beard is prepared to provide those solutions. Whether we are building new facilities, overseeing plant retrofits or providing premium maintenance services, we make our client’s priorities our own. At every level of the company, our people are dedicated to doing the job right: a project is not finished until we have satisfied our client’s expectations. Our team of project management and cost estimating personnel are ready to form a tight alliance with our customers to provide installation services that are on-time and in-budget.
Beard has existed for almost a century for a single reason - to serve customers. And just as Beard’s founding fathers did before us, we will continue to develop customers for life.
Beard begins as a residential contractor
Beard is awarded its first of many large commercial projects, The Ford Assembly plant in Dallas, TX
Beard begins developing key partnerships with the major GCs; Henry C. Beck, Austin Commercial
Beard begins work in the food and beverage industry; Best Foods, Coca Cola, Frito Lay.
Beard begins working with Texas Instruments (TI) and installs its first high purity piping at the facility in Lubbock, TX
Beard begins its long-standing business relationship with General Motors in Arlington, TX.
Beard begins its transition to the second generation as Buddy Beard takes over as President.
Beard expands its semiconductor reach beyond TTI to include SGS Thomson & Dallas Semiconductor, Motorola, J.C. O'Rourke & Sons, JW Bateson.
Beard begins to offer to its customers 24-hour HVAC & Plumbing services.
Beard diversifies into the Life Sciences/UHP industry, supporting: Abbott Labs, Alcon Labs, Air Liquide, Air Products.
Beard establishes its first full time office outside of Texas in Phoenix, AZ.
Bert Wells acquires the organization in an effort to diversify the company's strategic direction.
Beard continues to diversify by developing its Electrical team.
Beard makes the acquisition of Brooks Mechanical to continue its strategic growth in the AZ market.
Beard is awarded its single longest project in Malta, NY at Global Foundries.
Beard is acquired by TCRG to continue growing the business.
Based on Beard's strategic growth; large Investments are made in the HVAC/Plumbing service, Electrical and Fabrication partners.