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AUG - SEP 2021 A commitment to education and innovation has always powered the company. About 10 years ago, that commitment is what attracted Tony McCorvey Sr., the owner of McCorvey Sheet Metal Works, a company with a history almost as long as Way’s. In 2012, Tony purchased Way Engineering with the goal of helping them stay at the forefront of an ever-changing mechanical contracting industry. He invested in office spaces for Way employees, built a new piping and plumbing prefabrication facility, and he sought out leaders who would ensure the company continued to innovate and remain cutting- edge. Matt Sullivan was one of those leaders. He has worked in the mechanical industry ever since leaving the Navy, and he joined Way Engineering roughly five years ago. Since his arrival, the company has grown and evolved considerably. They opened new locations in Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, and they acquired the Raleigh- based Kirlin Carolinas, which now operates as Kirlin-Way Mechanical. “That’s all been in the last five years,” Matt says. “We’ve expanded our footprint quite dramatically.” Today, between their various divisions and offices, Way Engineering takes on a wide range of projects, for a variety of public and private clients. They regularly work in sectors including healthcare, government, education and hospitality, and on projects such as commercial high-rises, corporate campuses, and data centres. They also do sports arenas, with past examples including the Toyota Center, Minute Maid, and NRG Stadium in Houston and the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Matt believes that clients choose Way Engineering for a variety of reasons – the reasons can vary slightly depending on the market sector – but the most common reason is the quality of their staff. “It’s the people we employ,” he