The Byrne Story

Since 1923, Byrne has been dedicated to excellence, quality, and service in construction. Over the course of our history, our people have been responsible for shaping a great deal of what Texas looks like today. Byrne is a leader in the industry as demonstrated by the numerous awards that have come our way. More than that, a great measure of our success is the relationships we have established with our many repeat clients and how successfully they operate in the projects we build.

While continuing to grow, we are proud to be a Texas builder shaping the communities in which we live and work.

How it Began

When Thomas Sneed Byrne announced the opening of his construction company in a small Fort Worth office 100 years ago, he wrote personal notes to each of his longtime friends and associates, promising that if given a construction job, he would surpass their expectations; a promise that guides Byrne Construction Services to this day.

Mr. Byrne’s small company completed its first milestone project in 1928 with Montgomery Ward’s Regional Headquarters. Byrne would go on to perform every major renovation and expansion in its history culminating with today’s Montgomery Plaza development and private residences. After weathering the Great Depression, Byrne continued to grow completing projects for Texas Christian University, American Airlines, Ben E. Keith, and the Amon G. Carter Foundation. During World War II, Byrne partnered with other local area construction companies to build large aviation production facilities for the United States Government to assist with the war effort.

World Class Quality

By the 60s, Byrne was renowned for quality and craftsmanship. These qualities enabled Byrne to work with Louis Kahn building the iconic Kimbell Art Museum and Philip Johnson on the Amon Carter Museum, both architectural masterpieces. The construction of the Kimbell culminated with receiving the inaugural Build America Award. This would be the first of many similar awards received by Byrne over the next few decades.

Our Modern Era

In 1995, John Avila Jr. acquired the company from the third generation of ownership. Building on Byrne's rich heritage, John successfully diversified its pursuits and expanded its presence across Texas with offices in Fort Worth and San Antonio.

In 2015, Byrne added to its tradition of family ownership as Matthew Avila, CEO, and Paul Avila, COO, became the fifth generation to lead the company. Under their leadership, Byrne has embraced new technology, enhanced its family culture, and maintained a consistent focus on project excellence. They have also expanded the company's portfolio of targeted project sectors and consistently earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in both North and South Texas

A Legacy of Award-Winning Construction

Throughout the decades, Byrne’s reputation for quality continued to grow by winning a flood of awards and receiving national acclaim for projects including Rachofsky House, Lila Cockrell Theatre, Rough Creek Lodge, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Montgomery Plaza Redevelopment, The Soto, Sinclair Hotel, and Frisco Public Library.

What Can We Do For You?

Whether you need a Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Design/Build partner, we are fully capable of providing any delivery method required by an owner. 

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