Our Journey

OUR JOURNEY

We've come a long way since the 1980s. What started as a small mechanical contractor with a big vision has grown into a trusted leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure across Southern California. Decade by decade, we've evolved—expanding our capabilities, deepening our expertise, and building lasting partnerships along the way. Our journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the values that have guided us from the very beginning.

Brochure
1950s–60s

In Fort Worth, Texas, Jim and Clyde Broyles establish Broyles & Broyles Mechanical—family roots that shaped Pacific Rim Mechanical's future.

old photo of drafting room
Foundations

Terry Broyles earns a degree in Organizational Management (University of Houston) and joins the family firm. Ted Keenan graduates in Mechanical Engineering (University of Iowa) and begins at The Trane Company in La Crosse, WI. Both gain deep technical expertise and a shared passion for doing things the right way.

Headshots of the Pac Rim Founders
1980’s

Working together in Sales at a large San Diego mechanical contractor, Terry and Ted break records and develop the blueprint values—integrity, performance, partnership—that will guide Pacific Rim Mechanical.

May 5, 1987

With support from Jim Broyles, Terry Broyles and Ted Keenan establish Pacific Rim Mechanical—a merit shop built on technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and genuine care for people.

Hybritech Logo
January, 1989

Pac Rim completes its first biotech project—a cleanroom for Hybritech—laying the foundation for decades of life sciences expertise.

Group photo of service techs
June, 1989

Pac Rim starts its Service Group and expands its offerings beyond construction.

Photo of La Jolla CA
March, 1992

Pac Rim delivers initial cGMP process piping projects for Telios Pharmaceutical and Alliance Pharmaceutical in La Jolla, CA—establishing trust in regulated environments.

ISPE Logo
January, 1993

Co‑founder Ted Keenan establishes the San Diego ISPE Chapter and serves as its first President for two years—helping shape the region’s biotech community.

Watson logo
February, 1994

Selected by Snyder Langston for Watson Laboratories in Corona, CA—Pac Rim’s first major project in Greater Los Angeles—paving the way for regional growth.

Brick Mansion
September, 1994

Pac Rim installs its first building controls system at Crown Manor, marking the formation of a dedicated Controls Group.

photo of complicated mechanical system
January, 1996

With a full‑time engineering staff, Pac Rim formalizes its in‑house Mechanical Engineering Group to deliver integrated design and engineering services.

January, 1999

Pac Rim forms its own CAD/BIM Group, replacing light‑table overlays with digital coordination. Later that year Pac Rim is acquired by GroupMAC; in 2000, GroupMAC merges with Building One to form Encompass Services.

Pfizer Logo
January, 2000

As part of Encompass Services, Pac Rim is awarded the Pfizer Campus in La Jolla—one of the region’s most recognized research campuses.

Pacific Rim Old Logo
January, 2003

After Encompass Services files for bankruptcy, Southern California operations continue uninterrupted; Terry Broyles, Ted Keenan, and senior managers reacquire Pac Rim, restoring independent ownership.

Photo of Office
January, 2004

Post‑reacquisition, Pac Rim consolidates multiple locations into a centralized Santa Ana office—improving collaboration and efficiency.

Grand Del Mar
January, 2006

Awarded The Grand Del Mar Resort in San Diego with Turner Construction and Manchester Financial Group; BIM plays a central role managing complex systems.

mechanical unit
June, 2006

Alongside DPR and Whiting‑Turner, Pac Rim delivers multiple new cleanroom manufacturing projects for Watson Pharmaceuticals in Corona, CA.

Tall building at sunset
January, 2007

Out‑of‑region capability demonstrated with the Agua Caliente Hotel & Casino in Palm Desert, CA with Roel Construction.

Sony building at sunrise
January, 2008

Pac Rim exceeds $100 million in annual revenue for the first time—reflecting sustained growth and client trust.

Plaza Tower
January, 2010

Awarded the 200,000‑sf Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Plaza Tower—Pac Rim’s largest healthcare project at the time.

Gilead Logo
January, 2015

A 200,000‑sf fast‑track lab and manufacturing facility delivered in just 10 months—from design and permitting to closeout.

Chen Neuroscience
January, 2018

Pac Rim is awarded the Caltech Chen Neuroscience Research Building in Pasadena, CA with Hensel Phelps.

Drone shot of Pac Rim
January, 2023

Pacific Rim Mechanical relocates its San Diego headquarters from Kearny Mesa to Miramar and surpasses $200 million in annual revenue.

Bristol Myers Squibb logo
June, 2024

Pac Rim is awarded the Bristol Myers Squibb Tenant Improvement Project with BNBuilders—approximately $100 million mechanical subcontract.

fab shop
March, 2025

New 36,000‑sf fabrication facility in Poway with dedicated carbon steel, copper, and stainless shops; Stratus software deployed across prefabrication for paperless, real‑time integration.

June, 2025

Pac Rim unveils a modernized logo, new website, and content program reflecting nearly four decades of growth and leadership.

1950s–60s

Broyles & Broyles Mechanical founded (family roots)

Brochure

In Fort Worth, Texas, Jim and Clyde Broyles establish Broyles & Broyles Mechanical—family roots that shaped Pacific Rim Mechanical's future.

1950s–60s
Foundations

Founders’ early careers

old photo of drafting room

Terry Broyles earns a degree in Organizational Management (University of Houston) and joins the family firm. Ted Keenan graduates in Mechanical Engineering (University of Iowa) and begins at The Trane Company in La Crosse, WI. Both gain deep technical expertise and a shared passion for doing things the right way.

Foundations
1980’s

Terry & Ted meet in San Diego

Headshots of the Pac Rim Founders

Working together in Sales at a large San Diego mechanical contractor, Terry and Ted break records and develop the blueprint values—integrity, performance, partnership—that will guide Pacific Rim Mechanical.

1980’s
May 5, 1987

Pacific Rim Mechanical opens its doors (on Cinco De Mayo!)

With support from Jim Broyles, Terry Broyles and Ted Keenan establish Pacific Rim Mechanical—a merit shop built on technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and genuine care for people.

May 5, 1987
January, 1989

First biotech cleanroom (Hybritech)

Hybritech Logo

Pac Rim completes its first biotech project—a cleanroom for Hybritech—laying the foundation for decades of life sciences expertise.

January, 1989
June, 1989

Service Group launches

Group photo of service techs

Pac Rim starts its Service Group and expands its offerings beyond construction.

June, 1989
March, 1992

First cGMP process piping projects

Photo of La Jolla CA

Pac Rim delivers initial cGMP process piping projects for Telios Pharmaceutical and Alliance Pharmaceutical in La Jolla, CA—establishing trust in regulated environments.

March, 1992
January, 1993

ISPE San Diego Chapter founded

ISPE Logo

Co‑founder Ted Keenan establishes the San Diego ISPE Chapter and serves as its first President for two years—helping shape the region’s biotech community.

January, 1993
February, 1994

First major Greater LA project (Watson Laboratories)

Watson logo

Selected by Snyder Langston for Watson Laboratories in Corona, CA—Pac Rim’s first major project in Greater Los Angeles—paving the way for regional growth.

February, 1994
September, 1994

Controls Group formed

Brick Mansion

Pac Rim installs its first building controls system at Crown Manor, marking the formation of a dedicated Controls Group.

September, 1994
January, 1996

Mechanical Engineering Group established

photo of complicated mechanical system

With a full‑time engineering staff, Pac Rim formalizes its in‑house Mechanical Engineering Group to deliver integrated design and engineering services.

January, 1996
January, 1999

CAD/BIM Group formed; national consolidation

Pac Rim forms its own CAD/BIM Group, replacing light‑table overlays with digital coordination. Later that year Pac Rim is acquired by GroupMAC; in 2000, GroupMAC merges with Building One to form Encompass Services.

January, 1999
January, 2000

Pfizer La Jolla Campus awarded

Pfizer Logo

As part of Encompass Services, Pac Rim is awarded the Pfizer Campus in La Jolla—one of the region’s most recognized research campuses.

January, 2000
January, 2003

Return to independent ownership

Pacific Rim Old Logo

After Encompass Services files for bankruptcy, Southern California operations continue uninterrupted; Terry Broyles, Ted Keenan, and senior managers reacquire Pac Rim, restoring independent ownership.

January, 2003
January, 2004

Operations consolidated to Santa Ana

Photo of Office

Post‑reacquisition, Pac Rim consolidates multiple locations into a centralized Santa Ana office—improving collaboration and efficiency.

January, 2004
January, 2006

The Grand Del Mar Resort (largest to date)

Grand Del Mar

Awarded The Grand Del Mar Resort in San Diego with Turner Construction and Manchester Financial Group; BIM plays a central role managing complex systems.

January, 2006
June, 2006

Watson Pharmaceuticals cleanroom expansions

mechanical unit

Alongside DPR and Whiting‑Turner, Pac Rim delivers multiple new cleanroom manufacturing projects for Watson Pharmaceuticals in Corona, CA.

June, 2006
January, 2007

Agua Caliente Hotel & Casino delivered

Tall building at sunset

Out‑of‑region capability demonstrated with the Agua Caliente Hotel & Casino in Palm Desert, CA with Roel Construction.

January, 2007
January, 2008

Surpasses $100M annual revenue

Sony building at sunrise

Pac Rim exceeds $100 million in annual revenue for the first time—reflecting sustained growth and client trust.

January, 2008
January, 2010

PIH Plaza Tower, Whittier (largest healthcare at the time)

Plaza Tower

Awarded the 200,000‑sf Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Plaza Tower—Pac Rim’s largest healthcare project at the time.

January, 2010
January, 2015

Gilead Building 800 completed in 10 months

Gilead Logo

A 200,000‑sf fast‑track lab and manufacturing facility delivered in just 10 months—from design and permitting to closeout.

January, 2015
January, 2018

Caltech Chen Neuroscience Research Building

Chen Neuroscience

Pac Rim is awarded the Caltech Chen Neuroscience Research Building in Pasadena, CA with Hensel Phelps.

January, 2018
January, 2023

HQ relocates to Miramar; surpasses $200M

Drone shot of Pac Rim

Pacific Rim Mechanical relocates its San Diego headquarters from Kearny Mesa to Miramar and surpasses $200 million in annual revenue.

January, 2023
June, 2024

Bristol Myers Squibb TI (largest project to date)

Bristol Myers Squibb logo

Pac Rim is awarded the Bristol Myers Squibb Tenant Improvement Project with BNBuilders—approximately $100 million mechanical subcontract.

June, 2024
March, 2025

Poway fabrication facility opens

fab shop

New 36,000‑sf fabrication facility in Poway with dedicated carbon steel, copper, and stainless shops; Stratus software deployed across prefabrication for paperless, real‑time integration.

March, 2025
June, 2025

Refreshed brand identity

Pac Rim unveils a modernized logo, new website, and content program reflecting nearly four decades of growth and leadership.

June, 2025
Pacific Rim Mechanical Logo