Founded in 1984 by Wayne Brooks and now led by owner and CEO Neff Jenkins, Brooks Building Solutions (BBS) is a trusted provider of mechanical, electrical, and building automation solutions, service, equipment, parts and turnkey retrofits. With offices in Jacksonville, Sunrise, Tallahassee and Longwood, the company operates with the agility of a startup while building on a 40-year legacy. BBS is constantly looking for innovative technologies to leverage, such as the Tridium’s Niagara platform, Inverter and Magnetic Bearing Technology, XOI, and building analytics to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions tailored to its clients’ needs.

In North Florida they provide HVAC equipment, parts, service and building automation while their expansion offices outside of North Florida have focused solely on Building Automation Systems. BBS differentiates itself by deploying open-source technologies that integrate seamlessly with clients’ existing systems, avoiding the proprietary restrictions of national competitors. This approach reduces costs and provides long-term value, especially for clients in industries like healthcare. The company’s expansion into new markets, including the establishment of offices in Sunrise and Longwood Florida, have allowed it to serve a broader client base while maintaining its commitment to quality and flexibility.

BBS fosters a culture of empowerment and growth. Employees benefit from annual performance reviews, personalized career development plans, and bonus programs tied to the company’s success. Brooks is a merit-based company that rewards and promotes people from all different backgrounds. Transparency is a priority, with the company sharing monthly updates on metrics and goals. “Our employees thrive on competition and collaboration,” Jenkins says. “Everyone wants to win—and that drive helps Brooks win as a team.”

Competitive Edge

BBS stays ahead in a competitive market by focusing on personalized service and innovation. The company’s Service Department, established in 2000, addresses a critical need for long-term support of sophisticated building systems. BBS is a Factory Service Center, enabling it to provide full lifecycle support for the Equipment and Parts we sell. Our Building Automation department removes the proprietary restrictions of existing competitors’ existing systems.

In an industry dominated by national companies, BBS has maintained its edge by staying nimble and customer focused. The company’s innovative use of technologies like XOI in its Service Department streamlines field operations and ensures technicians have access to real-time resources and insights. Their building automation technologies give customers the freedom to choose the vendor that offers them the best solutions. BBS maintains exclusive relationships with some of the leading manufacturers in the industry to offer the best solutions for the design, contracting and building owners communities.

As BBS looks to the future, they grow alongside their clients as they grow throughout Florida. In 2024, Brooks highlighted it’s commitment to growth and excellence by completing the addition of a state-of-the-art HVAC training center in Jacksonville and opened a new office in Longwood. The Brooks Gives Back program reflects the company’s deep commitment to its community. Employees engage in initiatives ranging from toy drives for children’s hospitals to infrastructure improvements for local non-profits, fostering a culture of giving and teamwork. With its focus on innovation, service, and community, Brooks Building Solutions continues to build on its legacy while embracing new opportunities for growth and impact.