Message from the Chairman

When Thomas Sneed Byrne announced the opening of his construction company in a small Fort Worth office in 1923, he wrote personal notes to each of his longtime Fort Worth friends and associates, promising that if given a construction job, he would surpass their expectations. Today, Fort Worth's most enduring landmarks stand as a testimony to the fulfillment of Mr. Byrne's Promise.

As we commemorate the eightieth anniversary of Byrne's founding, we will honor those who forged the legacy we have inherited, and we will renew our committment to the exceptional quality for which we are known.

John Avila Jr. President & CEO

Time Line

1920's Thomas Sneed Byrne, a native Texan and a 1913 graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. in Fort Worth in 1923. Fort Worth's early landmarks, including the Firestone Automotive Building and the Southwestern Exhibition & Fat Stock Show buildings, still stand as a reminder of Byrne's rich heritage.

1930's - 1940's
Texas Christian University, an acclaimed Fort Worth institution, began its partnership with Thos. S. Byrne as a small school on the cattle frontier. Byrne has continued to partner with TCU over the decades in the development of a global center of independent higher education.

1950's - 1960's
The first Build/America Award was presented to Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America and the Motorola Corporation. for the innovative construction techniques used in the internationally known Kimbell Art Museum.

1970's - 1980's
Major construction projects at DFW International Airport, the restoration of historic Sundance Square and the completion of the 37 story Bank One Tower in Fort Worth exemplified Byrne's versatility in the 70s and 80s.

1990's - 2008
Entering the 21st century under the leadership of John Avila Jr., a rich heritage, a competitive edge, and a reputation for quality high-profile projects has laid the foundation for Byrne's extraordinary growth and success. The recipient of three more "Excellence in Construction" awards coinciding with its 80th anniversary, the Byrne portfolio of today reflects the past and future, from the grandeur of historic institutions such as the new Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas, to the chrome and glass polish of the hi-tech Consolidated Rent A Car Facility at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.