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50+ Years
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Integrated Building Solutions for Future-Ready Spaces
Founded in 1949, Southland Industries has evolved from a local heating supplier to a national leader in MEP building systems. Our integrated approach combines engineering, construction, service, and energy solutions to deliver future-ready spaces for communities and businesses. With over 75 years of experience, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across the full building lifecycle. Our team of experts works closely with clients to solve complex challenges, optimize building performance, and ensure cost-effective, sustainable outcomes. We are committed to a 'People First' culture, fostering diversity and professional growth while maintaining industry-leading safety and quality standards.Our Lean processes and proprietary technologies drive efficiency, reducing waste and maximizing value for every project. Recognized for excellence in design-build and integrated project delivery, we serve commercial, federal, healthcare, and data center markets nationwide. As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine the agility of a family-owned business with the resources of a national firm. Our history of strategic acquisitions and organic growth has solidified our position as one of the largest privately-held building systems providers in the U.S. Today, we continue to innovate, delivering solutions that balance todays needs with tomorrows possibilities.
Services
Engineering
Construction
Service
Energy
Design-Build
Design-Assist
IPD
Modular Solutions
Fire Protection
Building Automation
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of expertise in MEP systems and full lifecycle building solutions.
- Our Lean processes reduce waste and maximize efficiency for client budgets.
- 100% employee-owned structure ensures accountability and long-term commitment.
- Nationwide presence with localized service through strategically located offices.
- Pioneers in design-build and integrated project delivery methodologies.
What people say
Exceptional partnership
Cost-effective solutions
Technical expertise
Reliable delivery
Innovative approaches
Services
Engineering
Our engineering services focus on innovative MEP system design that optimizes building performance and sustainability. We collaborate with clients from concept through construction, leveraging BIM and energy modeling tools to create efficient, code-compliant solutions. Our team specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities.
Construction
Southland's construction division delivers complex projects using lean methodologies and prefabrication techniques. We self-perform key trades including sheet metal, piping, and controls to maintain quality control and schedule efficiency. Our expertise spans design-build, integrated project delivery, and fast-track construction for healthcare, data center, and industrial clients nationwide.
Service
Our service division provides preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and building automation solutions for existing facilities. With 24/7 service teams across multiple regions, we ensure optimal system performance through predictive maintenance technologies and energy efficiency upgrades tailored to commercial and institutional buildings.
Energy
Southland Energy offers comprehensive energy solutions including audits, retrofits, and renewable energy integration. We help clients reduce operational costs and carbon footprints through customized energy conservation measures, LEED certification support, and performance contracting for federal and commercial clients.
Design-Build
Our design-build delivery model combines engineering and construction under one contract, streamlining project timelines and budgets. This collaborative approach ensures alignment between design intent and construction execution, with proven success in healthcare, education, and data center projects requiring tight coordination and accelerated schedules.
People
Ted Lynch
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Ted Lynch leads Southland Industries with over 30 years of industry experience. Joining as an intern in 1993, he has held various leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2011. His strategic vision focuses on innovation, employee ownership, and sustainable growth.
Tony Wang
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Wang oversees Southland's financial strategy with extensive experience in corporate finance and operations. He joined in 2008 and has driven financial growth through strategic acquisitions and expansion initiatives, supporting the company's $1 billion revenue milestone.
Lisa Starr
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lisa Starr leads talent development and organizational culture at Southland. With decades of HR leadership in construction, she focuses on workforce diversity, employee engagement, and advancing the company's 'People First' values through comprehensive training and career development programs.
Jim Meacham
Chief Operating Officer
Jim Meacham directs Southland's operational excellence with deep expertise in construction management. He emphasizes lean principles and technology integration to enhance project delivery, safety performance, and client satisfaction across the company's national operations.
Anthony Roner
Vice President, Energy
Anthony Roner leads Southland's energy solutions division, specializing in sustainable building systems. With technical and managerial experience, he develops energy efficiency programs and renewable energy projects that align with client sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What types of projects does Southland Industries specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, healthcare, federal, and data center projects requiring integrated MEP solutions across the full building lifecycle.
Is Southland Industries employee-owned?
Yes, we transitioned to 100% employee ownership in 2019, aligning our team's interests with long-term client and company success.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency service across all our regional locations with rapid-response teams available nationwide.
What makes Southland's approach different from competitors?
Our integrated design-build model, lean construction methods, and employee-owned culture create unique value through accountability and collaboration.
How does Southland ensure project quality?
We maintain quality through self-performed trades, in-house engineering, proprietary technology tools, and rigorous safety and quality control protocols.
Can Southland handle complex, fast-track projects?
Yes, our experience with mission-critical facilities and accelerated schedules makes us ideal for complex, time-sensitive construction needs.
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Oliver K.
Dec 04, 2015
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I've been using Southland Industries to inspect, and maintain fire sprinkler system in a dozen buildings for 3 years. Lets get one thing out of the way. These guys are expensive. Their hourly rate is higher than others, and they start charging over time rates after 2pm. Also, sometimes they show up for quarterly inspections without contacting me first, then call asking for access to locked areas.
But their service has been nothing short of top notch, and thorough. The customer service has been friendly, and easy to deal with. If you really have an emergency, and are willing to pay to rectify it immediately, they've got 24 hours emergency service
But their service has been nothing short of top notch, and thorough. The customer service has been friendly, and easy to deal with. If you really have an emergency, and are willing to pay to rectify it immediately, they've got 24 hours emergency service
