Commonwealth ranked among Houston’s top energy engineering firms

HOUSTON, TX (March 21, 2007) – Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, LLC of Houston has been named as the youngest member of the Houston Business Journal’s list of the top 25 Houston-Area Engineering Firms.  In just its fourth year of operations, Commonwealth joins a list of 24 other firms averaging 32 years in business as leaders in 2006 local gross billings.

“We’re happy that others are now recognizing our rapid growth,” said Commonwealth President and CEO Paul Varello.  “I’m proud of the high caliber team we have been able to assemble,” he added.  “Being the youngest company on this list validates how far we’ve come in a short time.”

Commonwealth was founded by Varello on the premise of a strong employee-oriented culture as suggested in the choice of the company name.  After recruiting a number of key industry veterans, Commonwealth is now using that seasoned talent to mentor their next generation of engineers to sustain the company’s success.  Currently, Commonwealth is on pace for more than 50 percent growth in staff and revenues over the outstanding 2006 performance.

About Commonwealth Engineering and Construction LLC : Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing a unique and positive work environment for its people and value and innovation for its clients. The company is led by a team of senior executives from both the engineering/construction industry and client organizations. The company is committed to mentoring talented people in an employee-owned, privately financed organization. The name Commonwealth also represents the firm's objective of always seeking mutual benefits for clients, employees, associated business partners and local communities.