Founded in 2014 with a clear mission to provide high-quality, innovative, and client-centered engineering solutions, Design Works Engineering & Inspections Ltd. has grown from a small operation in Grande Prairie, Alberta, into a global engineering powerhouse. This year, the firm celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence, growth, and the realization of an ambitious vision.
Pauline Müller
Madison Wood Preservers
How a Modern Company EXCELS with an Age-Old Product
Delivering top-notch pressure-treated lumber and fence posts at speed, Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. is a modern, future-focused company that knows that remaining relevant means embracing change. To support its team in staying ahead on all levels, the company invests in relationships with its people as much as it does in its infrastructure.
Ambico
Inner Strength and Outer Beauty – Doors and Windows for High-Performance Protection
Serving customers across North America and as far afield as Manila, Philippines, Ambico Ltd. offers customers around the globe unique, highly-engineered door, frame, and window assemblies—and there is precious little this formidable team has not achieved in setting the production standards of bespoke, safety-focused doors, frames, and windows. Supplying its products through local specification division 08 distributors focused on serving general contractors, Ambico ensures that its products reach every corner of the continent.
ICI Homes
Enhancing Lives. Expanding What’s Possible.
After 45 years in the construction industry, ICI Homes, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, has honed its skills and niche to fine perfection. Leading its unique market segment with characteristic humility and outstanding customer service, the company has become a household name throughout Florida.
Ally Building Solutions
Genuine Partnership
Providing the construction industry with superb, single-point-of-contact customer service alongside premium product fabrication, purchasing, and installation of non-structural elements in avant garde styles, Ally Building Solutions also comes to market with a complete design studio service that takes care of the aesthetic aspects of finishing homes to superb standards. With more than three and a half decades of experience, this company’s overall service portfolio includes outstanding cabinetry, countertops, flooring, appliances, shelving, window treatments, and much more.
Providence Homes
Healthier, Cleaner, Better
After 33 years in the residential construction industry in Jacksonville, Florida, the team at Providence Homes knows that building unique, premium homes means building sanctuaries where people choose to create the stories of their lives. Building with dedication and integrity has secured the company a place in the hearts of many across the region.
Brite Homes
Net Zero’s the Thing to Do, and the Way to Do It Is With Brite Homes
On its way to becoming a Top 50 United States residential construction firm in the next 36 months, Brite Homes is set for success in a big way. Rendering only top-quality, ENERGY STAR®-certified, 100 percent Net Zero homes in Florida and the southern United States keeps this trendsetting construction firm ahead of its competition in more ways than one.
Al & Sons Millwork
The Simple Satisfaction of a Really Good Door – And How to Build a Business on It
Celebrating tremendous growth built on the values and vision of its founder, Al & Sons Millwork, Inc. is a fabricator of premium wooden interior doors, entry and garage doors, and accessories. At home in Belleview, Florida, the company turned the old-time values it built its reputation on into modern-day policies that guide its future daily.
FBi Buildings
Big Heart, Big Business
Pole construction remains as popular as ever in the Midwest—and for good reason. As a comparatively quick and cost-effective building system, pole frame construction has carved out a lasting place for itself in the region’s building sector.
Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry
Old-Fashioned Values Make Modern Masterpieces
There’s much to be said for time-honored craftsmanship surviving the onslaught of 21st-century fast fashion, whether that’s on catwalks or in kitchens. With a sleek new website and a premium portfolio, Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry understands that true, enduring appeal is layered into the details of good design.
Venditti Demolition
Big Plans for Texas
After one and a half decades serving Chicagoland, Venditti Demolition moved its knowledge and experience, together with a competitive approach to service delivery and considerable love of this industry, to the south four years ago. And judging by the lively growth the company has enjoyed since it opened for business in Austin in 2020, the southern market for breaking down buildings appears to be speeding up.
M.R. Brewer
Good as Gold
Considering the economic challenges of the past two decades, maintaining any legacy business is not for the faint of heart. This is all the more true when it is a family business. At home in one of the most beautiful areas of North America, M.R. Brewer of Portland, Maine is a second-generation construction millwork, interior design, and restoration firm founded on hard work, integrity, and humility.
Black-Owned Construction Businesses are Breaking Down Barriers
Building Bridges
Across Canada and the United States, Black-owned businesses have a lot to be proud of in many sectors, including construction and building-related businesses such as real estate and property development.
Nordic Structures
The Transformative Power of Mass Timber
Manufacturing and delivering projects from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf Coast while managing Canada’s second largest Forest Stewardship Council-certified (FSC) forest, lumbering along is not a performance option at Nordic Structures. Instead, this visionary company is driving innovation in the North American building industry by promoting sustainable turnkey solutions built of mass timber—a grouping of engineered wood products that includes glued-laminated beams, cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated and dowel-laminated timber (NLT and DLT, emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional steel and concrete construction.
Stuart Dean
Restore, Refinish, Revive.
Thousands of years ago, early Europeans perceived that classic quality is timeless, and nowhere is this more evident than in the preservation of the beautiful building materials and exquisite finishes of the continent’s historic buildings.
MD Architects
A Revolution in Animal Healthcare
Being engaged in around 130 design projects at a time is a remarkable achievement. But, when these projects involve demanding certification and licensing standards, it’s a different matter completely. As a mover and shaker in the human and animal medical design sphere, MD Architects’ team of around 54 industry professionals has its finger closely on the pulse of this vibrant niche market, both locally and globally.
Cool Spaces for Hot Climates
Shady Business
With climate change at the forefront of continued environmental sustainability efforts, we all know that cities are heating up faster than barbecue grills on the Fourth of July. Because in a sense, Rome is burning. There are solutions, however—and exciting ones at that.
C&N Construction
Better Business, Better Roofing
While competition has become the accepted modus operandi of capitalist free market economies, leading roofing contractor C&N Construction, Inc. knows that building alliances with its competition can be an unexpected source of longevity in an enormous market. These healthy relationships have secured the firm, which self-performs all its work with a team of around 300, the respect of its industry while supporting the success of others in the same line of business.
NUCO Inc.
Putting Fire Safety First
At NUCO Inc., saving lives and protecting property is everything. This company’s passion for safety leads the way to developing some of the best fire-retardant construction materials available in North America today. Boasting impressive ranges of polyurethane foams, construction adhesives, and intumescent silicone and acrylic sealants, the company has become a trusted supplier to several industries.
Garrett Demolition
Making Way for the Future
Demolition can sometimes be a topic of contention amongst community members. However, at Garrett Demolition, clearing space to welcome all that is modern and good for local economies is at the heart of its mission statement. Ensuring that projects are completed to top quality and safety standards are just two of the company’s main objectives.
Ecological Infrastructure for Smart Stormwater Management
Storm in a Teacup
As climate change appears to be speeding up, handling stormwater engineering intelligently and efficiently is a growing civil priority to ensure the safety of all. That means channeling water run-off successfully and cleaning it well before releasing it into the natural environment.
Avalon Building Systems
Affordable and Modern Modular Buildings
Avalon Building Systems is making construction affordable again. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts with two factories in the Northeast, the company specializes in designing, fabricating, and assembling some of the most magnificent modular homes. Because it is located in a region where labor is affordable, its buildings come to market at a reasonable price compared to prices in many other places across the U.S.
CanLift Equipment
Raising Up Canada
You could say CanLift is a very powerful company.
Neo-Concrete and the Plastics Connection
Food for Thought
Looking at the future of plastic, especially its use as aggregate or filler in concrete, one is reminded of Paul Hawken’s book, The Ecology of Commerce. Here, he says that in nature, all waste equals food. Considering that, on a planet comprising delicate ecosystems where there really is no such thing as “away” in terms of waste, recycling plastics by adding them to concrete could become a double-edged sword, given sufficient time. By inconsiderately adding plastic aggregates to concrete mixtures, thinking it a solution, we shelve the pollution problem, but only until building rubble is released into the environment—now in the form of carbon-emitting Portland cement and micro- and nanoplastics.
MMW Architects
Making Missoula —Where Progressive Design Equals Thriving Communities
A penchant for interdisciplinary exploration has been a distinctive element of MMW Architects since it was established in 1997. This skilled team of 30 creates buildings that enhance their surroundings while looking like they were always meant to be there.
Architectural Precast Innovations, Inc.
Custom Precast Concrete Without Compare
For 60 years, Architectural Precast Innovations, Inc. (API) has been committed to delivering high quality, custom prefabricated architectural precast concrete building components to diverse customers and market segments. Exceptional craftmanship, commitment to sustainability, and a relentless drive for innovation are just a few qualities API is known for. The company has built its reputation one award-winning project at a time, completing projects as small as signage to more complex structures like One Willoughby Square, Brooklyn, New York, a 2024 PCI Design Award Best Office Building and Sustainable Design Award Honorable Mention.
Nelson + Pope
Driven by Energy Efficiency and Creature Comfort
From lighting control to energy conversion and carbon sequestration, Nelson + Pope is a dynamic full-service architectural, engineering, and surveying firm that has refined the art of diving deep into several disciplines. Beyond design, the company offers comprehensive owner representation services alongside construction administration and environmental consulting through affiliate Nelson Pope Voorhis. Based in Melville, New York, with a satellite office in Manhattan, its approach to design and construction is as evolved as its systems are intelligent.
Nicholas Design Build
Making Difficult Construction Easier
Few firms make taking on complex projects their forte, but Nicholas Design Build is a premium residential and commercial remodeling contractor that specializes in complexity. Its team develops complex systems to achieve what other companies often consider impossible, and combines form and function to create visually sophisticated, welcoming spaces.
Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal
Leading With Heart
Christina and Gino Laplante, owners of Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. bring passion to their team and customers. The results prove that nothing wins in life like being genuine.
ArquitectonicaSTUDIO
Innovation by Design
Despite its relatively young age, ArquitectonicaSTUDIO is an established, interdisciplinary voice on the Miami architecture scene that has proven to be a dynamic and capable collaborator across a host of project types and sizes, unafraid of exploring creativity and novelty. As part of Arquitectonica, the ArquitectonicaSTUDIO team specializes in boutique-style projects incorporating interior and landscape design while benefitting from being an integrated part of the greater ecosystem and community creativity of its parent company.
Linden Construction
A Few Steps Ahead
Being a construction project owner can mean navigating the line between history and modernity, and this is a balance that Linden Construction strikes deftly. With expertise in both new build construction and historic preservation, this company understands that modern building techniques can bring out the best in heritage structures, and that it is the thoughtful intersection of both the old and the new that truly shapes a community.
Godfrey Roofing
40 Years of Excellence
After four decades in the roofing industry, delivering excellence is second nature for this second-generation firm. At Godfrey Roofing, Inc. being a trusted industry partner means taking the lead in providing the best craftsmanship and a quality product that lasts. All of which takes second place only to safety.
Canyon Contracting
The Power of Now
General contractors understand the complexities and resulting pain points of managing sub-contractors only too well. In contrast, those who prefer working with Canyon Contracting, Inc. do so for the pleasure of it.
Engineered Openings
Leading the Field in Quality, Safety, and Style
If the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of interesting doors is Bilbo Baggins’ enchanting front door in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, you are not alone. Considering the sterling work of Engineered Openings, Inc., the concept of engineered openings takes on new meaning, leaving one with a renewed appreciation of the highly engineered installations that give us access to whatever discoveries await beyond.
Luizzi Companies
Building Inspiration Into Property Management
Known locally as Peter Luizzi & Bros Contracting in its hometown of Watervliet, New York, there’s much more to Luizzi Companies than the paving and driveway repair business that first built its reputation when it started in the 1950s.
ChemMasters
Quality Concrete Treatment
Trying to take care of concrete surfaces without quality film-forming and penetrative sealers can play havoc with their appearance. In some cases, as in northern winters, the concrete’s longevity can also be degraded.
Ohio and Indiana Roofing
Roofing Standards That Set Standards
As anyone who has had to move a desk to dodge a leak while chasing a deadline, as I had to do recently, can tell you: if you don’t have quality, weatherproof roofing, you don’t have much.
Pattillo Construction Corporation
Building Dreams—and Relationships
In this line of work, one quickly learns that construction is not for the faint-hearted. I was again reminded of this when speaking to Bree Pattillo, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pattillo Construction Corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
WithersRavenel
Embracing Change
The future belongs to those who adapt fastest. It’s no wonder, then, that WithersRavenel has a bright and uncompromising future to look forward to after four decades of providing top-notch land development and municipal consultant services. As reflected in its robust 18 percent annual growth rate in recent years, the company adapts to clients’ needs with ease.
Design Collaborative
Design, Play, Love
When looking at new projects, the idea often crosses one’s mind: what is good design? As it turns out, translating mood and ambience into color and texture is more complex than it might seem at first, which is why this question is perhaps the most pivotal guiding force for any design professional, underpinning their personal design manifesto and informing every new project they touch.
Apex Homes
Award-Winning, Modular—and Very Different
Serving 14 states, Apex Homes is a company of good, honest modular home experts delivering the lasting value homeowners dream of. While there are many reasons some prefer their homes to be prefabricated, saving time and money are often the deciding factors.
EnviroVantage
Leading with Longevity and Lateral Thought
Preparing building sites takes more expertise than one might think. To the uninitiated, clearing a few shrubs and shipping out large piles of rubble may appear to be the simplest part of construction site preparation—but that is not necessarily true.
Harrison Homes
Elevating Residential Construction: Harrison Homes Sets a Standard of Excellence Designing and Building Communities
Finding a general contractor who understands how to efficiently design and construct a residential community that achieves the financial goals of the client can, at times, be easier said than done. Harrison Homes takes a commercial approach to residential developments, providing optimized solutions that maximize their clients’ return on investment. They achieve this by offering a robust portfolio of services, powered by an A-list team of professionals and hand-picked subcontractors that excel at creating quality spaces for people to call home.
Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry
Decadent Design That Lasts
At Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry in Reading, Pennsylvania, solid craftsmanship is precisely what this team of traditional artisans delivers. In a world filled with mass-produced, imported furniture, there is much to be said for time-honored, authentic artisanal cabinetry that weathers as well as it works.
Russell
40 Years of Construction Excellence
Russell is a dynamic company known for leading-edge construction of custom industrial and commercial buildings, federal structures, athletic facilities, senior and affordable housing, schools, multi-family housing developments, and more. Helping to maintain its reputation for premium quality construction is a visionary team steeped in tradition—a team that values not only doing things differently, but better.
Framaco International
Achieving the Impossible, Daily – A U.S. Leader in International Distribution and Logistics
Framaco International, Inc. has been trusted by the United States Federal Government contractors in around 80 countries to deliver highly engineered materials and architectural components and perform construction management, procurement, and logistics services—often in remote places and on challenging terrain. The result is a unique business contracting to a select few.
Brite Homes
Bringing Home the Net-Zero Home
Brite Homes is a new construction home builder with a boundary-breaking value proposition. The company is recognized for specializing in Net-Zero homes that are redefining the benchmarks of energy efficiency. Their homes are not just simply energy-efficient; they are energy-sufficient, meaning they can produce the energy needed to sustain an entire household through renewable energy and above and beyond energy-efficient features.
Viessmann Manufacturing
Hybrid Happiness – North American Heat Pumps Make Comfortable Homes
Excitement is running high at Viessmann North America as the company celebrates recent successes and prepares to present cutting-edge heat pumps early next year. While it is committed to continuing fabricating and improving upon its sought-after, premium boilers, growing its electrified heat pump market segment is part of the company’s vision for the future.
John W. McDougall Co.
Gleaming Custom Metal Façades
An old Afrikaans saying about staying positive advises us to keep the surface side of things gleaming (Hou die blink kant bo.) While not everyone may find that general notion useful, modern design generally does. And so does the sterling team at John W. McDougall Co. (McDougall), best known these days for its beautiful custom metal façades.
Public Transportation in Times of Change
Tunnel Vision
When it comes to public transportation, renovations and new builds are fast becoming as high a priority as building infrastructure for electric vehicles.