While the D. R. Kidd Company, Inc. (DRK) does all types of commercial and residential roofing construction, it enjoys special recognition for its metal work.  This includes roofing, of course, but it also encompasses metal cladding – both external and internal – with all kinds of metals including copper, zinc, aluminum, lead coated copper, tern, steel, insulated and composite metal sheathing. 

Because we were constantly being asked to install aluminum composite panels, we made a decision in 2004 to start a new division of D.R. Kidd called Architectural Panel Forming Co. (APF). This allowed us to begin fabricating our own composite panels. Controlling the fabrication has been very beneficial to our customers, especially when buildings are not perfectly square.  We can measure and fabricate the panels locally to fit without waiting on shipments from suppliers. This has helped to minimize delays in construction. We also fabricate and install soffit, fascia, metal flashings and many other special metal items to complement the roofing projects we are working on.

Austin City Hall & Public Plaza

One of the largest and most recognized projects that we have completed is the renowned Austin City Hall Public Plaza in Austin, Texas.  This job included a copper standing seam metal roof plus copper flush panels fabricated and installed by DRK around the entire perimeter of the building as well as many of the walls and ceilings inside the Austin City Hall itself.  This award winning architectural masterpiece represents the high level of craftsmanship come to be expected from DRK’s master metal craftsmen and management personnel.  The Austin City Hall project was contracted from Hensel Phelps Construction Co. and was completed in 2004.  The attention to detail, especially on the inside of the building was evidence of DRK’s ability to take on and manage a complex and high profile project.  The sharp angled copper flush panels fabricated and installed by DRK inside the Austin City Hall are works of art in

and of themselves.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Another prestigious project, which DRK recently just completed in 2008, is the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, TX which was contracted from Austin Commercial. This project entailed DRK fabricating and installing the exterior and interior wall shingles and flush panels out of the recycled roofing panels from the multicolored dome roof of the historic Palmer Auditorium.  DRK then blended the multiple various colors in an effort to rematch the original color pattern of the Palmer Auditorium.  This beautifully designed world-class facility is another example of the unique workmanship that DRK is known for.

AMD Lone Star Complex

Also completed in 2008 for Austin Commercial, is the AMD Lone Star Complex in Oak Hill, TX.  This LEED certified project consisted of four buildings and included not only several TPO roofs, but also the fabrication and installation of APF’s flush panels.  D.R. Kidd

also completed the AMLI on 2nd building in downtown Austin, which consisted of D.R. Kidd fabricating and installing the aluminum

wall shingles.