SANTA BARBARA, CA - Allen Construction has formally launched a  Commercial Division, to complement its residential building activity and respond to an increased number of commercial projects, usually incorporating interior architectural build outs.

Bryan Henson, president, says his firm has been doing  projects in the restaurant, corporate office, tasting room, medical, conference and retail spaces. Allen's work on the Toad & Co historic corporate office space earned a Santa Barbara Contractors Association award in 2014 for Tenant Improvement.

Its work on UCSB's Tipton Meeting House in the Santa Ynez Valley received a Green Award from the USGBC along with certified LEED Platinum status. In the past year  Allen has won more than 15 awards, including two National Contractor of the Year awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

Allen Commercial's work on Alma Rosa's new wine tasting room in Santa Ynez Valley was finished with hand-picked reclaimed wood surfaces, 24' x 14' skylight, custom retractable shade, and olive tree growing in the center of the main tasting area.

"What sets us apart is our ability to deliver fine craftsmanship, expert project management, and green building expertise along with our understanding of the code complexities, accelerated schedules, and client needs in the commercial sector," says Henson.

Founded in 1983, emploiyee-owned Allen Construction has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Ventura, and Los Angeles and provides both commercial and residential clients with remodeling, new construction, and energy services.  www.buildallen.com. The company prefabricates building components to speed construction.