VIP Structures honored for work on J.W. Didado Electric building

SYRACUSE — Design-build firm VIP Structures received the 2023 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame award for its role as both architect and builder of the J.W. Didado Electric New York operations headquarters in Clay.  The award recognizes the firm’s innovative approach in the September 2023 completion of the 24,000-square-foot, pre-engineered metal building, VIP announced in a recent news release. “Being recognized to Varco Pruden’s Hall of Fame is a testament to our team’s hard work, creativity, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with a pre-engineered metal building,” VIP Structures CEO Meg Tidd contended. “This project not only showcases our expertise but also our commitment to providing our client value while enhancing their operational capabilities.” The building — made possible through a collaboration with VIP, Briarwood Construction, and J.W. Didado Electric — is located on a 12-acre site and serves as the central hub for J.W. Didado Electric’s New York operations, as well as the base for the company’s storm-response team. The structure includes a 14,000-square-foot truck-maintenance area with eight truck bays and an expandable end wall to accommodate future expansion. The building also houses a two-story, 10,000-square-foot office space that includes six private offices, a conference room, break room, copy room, and training room. “Partnering with VIP Structures and our owner’s representative, Briarwood Construction, was key in turning our vision for a New York operations headquarters into reality,” J.W. Didado Electric President Dan Sublett said. “The expertise, professionalism, and dedication that both organizations brought exceeded our expectations and were instrumental in building a facility that embodies innovation and functionality. We congratulate VIP on their well-deserved recognition in the Varco Pruden Hall of Fame, and we’re excited about the growth this facility will spur for us in New York.” Varco Pruden Buildings, a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc., awards the distinction annually. The Hall of Fame awards spotlight independent Varco Pruden builders whose projects demonstrate innovation and excellence through the integration of Varco Pruden building systems and architectural design. VIP’s honor recognizes the company’s ability to excel in versatile and challenging projects, per the release. Headquartered in Syracuse and founded in 1975, VIP says it offers integrated design-build services with architecture, engineering, construction, and development under one roof. J.W. Didado, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a full-service electrical contractor, providing services to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and large utility customers in 23 states.