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2018 | April 2018 | In FocusBuilt on Expertise and Exceptional ServiceSoutheast Concrete Systems

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

Built on Expertise and Exceptional Service

Southeast Concrete Systems

Southeast Concrete Systems is a contracting company specializing in commercial tilt-up concrete construction throughout the Southeastern United States. With a focus on providing complete turn-key concrete builds, the company has the capacity to work on projects of any size, from smaller 20,000 square foot additions to existing structures, to complete large-scale tilt-wall builds of new structures of any size, for customers operating in many varied industries.

2018 | In Focus | March 2018Perfecting the Art of PrecastCoreslab Structures

2018 | In Focus | March 2018

Perfecting the Art of Precast

Coreslab Structures

Precast concrete manufacturing company Coreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc. makes both structural and architectural precast concrete products. Over the course of its history, the company has been recognized many times for the work it does by many of the industry’s leading organizations including the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Precast Manufacturers of America (PCMA), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). Last year was the company’s fortieth year as a PCI certified plant. Thirteen of those years date back to the Thomas Concrete years of operation.

2018 | In Focus | March 2018Quality for Over a CenturyNielsen Builders

2018 | In Focus | March 2018

Quality for Over a Century

Nielsen Builders

Nielsen Builders is a commercial construction company based in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a history of more than one hundred years serving clients in the region. The company specializes in large-scale commercial projects including elementary and secondary schools, universities, healthcare and assisted living facilities, warehousing, and more.

2018 | February 2018 | In FocusMore than Just a NameQuality Mechanical

2018 | February 2018 | In Focus

More than Just a Name

Quality Mechanical

Quality Mechanical is a mechanical contractor offering a full range of services out of its Belleville, Ontario location. The company has been operating for more than 25 years, and its breadth of experience has enabled it to grow into a very productive team of expert workers with an impressive portfolio and a solid reputation throughout the region.

2018 | February 2018 | In FocusWorking for the CustomerEsch Construction Supply

2018 | February 2018 | In Focus

Working for the Customer

Esch Construction Supply

For more than thirty years, Esch Construction Supply has provided contractors with concrete cutting solutions – but the company is more than an equipment supplier. The company’s success is a direct result of the special care it takes in learning about a customer’s needs and helping them select the right equipment for the job. It also teaches customers how to operate and maintain the equipment safely to minimize the potential for downtime and improve efficiency. Esch supplies equipment, but its true value is in helping contractors meet deadlines and stay under budget on projects.

2017 | In Focus | October 2017Creating Landscapes for LifeLandscape Concepts Management

2017 | In Focus | October 2017

Creating Landscapes for Life

Landscape Concepts Management

Landscape Concepts Management began in 1981 in a very small garage in Libertyville, Illinois as a construction and landscape management operation. From these humble beginnings, the company worked to establish a reputation and soon launched a partnership with a major developer in the Chicago Metropolitan area called Cambridge Homes. This was the beginning of a trend of consistent growth for Landscape Concepts.

2017 | In Focus | September 2017Liveability and Sustainably at a Leading Ontario UniversityUniversity of Guelph – Physical Resources

2017 | In Focus | September 2017

Liveability and Sustainably at a Leading Ontario University

University of Guelph – Physical Resources

The University of Guelph’s Physical Resources group provides support services to the University through five specialized departments. These are Sustainable Transportation and Parking; Environmental Services; Maintenance and Energy Services; Design, Engineering and Construction; and Finance and Administration. Each division plays a critical role in the university’s ability to operate effectively and sustainably.

2017 | In Focus | September 2017Diversifying for SuccessD&D Building

2017 | In Focus | September 2017

Diversifying for Success

D&D Building

D&D Building started as a building maintenance company in 1968; it was launched by two high school friends, and it gradually grew into doing more commercial work. Today, the company has around 170 employees in four facilities totaling just less than 100,000 square feet. It is primarily a general contractor that does carpentry with specialized divisions that provide separate services.

2017 | In Focus | September 2017Smart and Sustainable Electrical SolutionsFacility Solutions Group

2017 | In Focus | September 2017

Smart and Sustainable Electrical Solutions

Facility Solutions Group

Facility Solutions Group (FSG) began in 1982 as a specialty lighting distributor selling lamps and lightbulbs under the name American Light Bulb and Supply Company and has since expanded into providing a wide variety of other services. The primary focus then, and still to a large degree today, was to go beyond the role of a typical distribution role by promoting new technologies and creating lasting relationships with customers.

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