For many of us growing up, our first experience of being part of a larger community beyond our friends and family started with the local public library. The library is one of the first places you...
October 2021
By The Books
Community HubBuilding the San Francisco Public Library
A library can say a lot about a city. It can be bold and modern, historic and rooted in classic architecture principles from the past – or even a combination of all these, reflecting both where a...
The Root of This Company’s Strength? Its DiversitydavisREED Construction Inc.
Construction is a cyclical market. davisREED Construction Inc. knows that all too well – that to survive, a construction company must adapt, evolve, and respond to market changes, utilizing all its...
Building People FirstStraub Construction
General contractor Straub Construction primarily focuses on construction projects for local, state, and federal governments, including all branches of the United States military. The company also...
Building a Better FutureROCKWOOL
Where some see challenges, others see possibility. Such is the case with leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL, and its North American President Rory Moss, who recently shared his...
Super Service and Top-of-the-Line Waste Management ProductsMetro Compactor Services
If there is a secret to the success and longevity of Metro Compactor Service, Inc., it is that the family-run firm offers top-of-the-line waste and recycling equipment as well as ‘Super Service.’...
Teamwork, Trust and TransparencyNortex Roofing
There’s a lot to be proud of at Nortex Roofing. As the company celebrates an impressive 30 years in a competitive industry, the reasons for its success are clear: growth through quality, and...
Beautifying the World We BuildNawkaw
It's no surprise that many companies still face challenges, right up to survival itself, almost two years after the start of the pandemic, yet Nawkaw – one of the world’s leading specialists in...
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, a Model a Thousand Times MoreIPS-Integrated Project Services (IPS)
Technically complex facilities with stringent performance and environmental controls require the brightest minds, innovative approaches, advanced technology, and a team that offers tangible design...
A Climate of Change Heats Up Building Design and ConstructionJordan & Skala Engineers
Green building, net zero emissions and stewardship of resources require a whole new mindset in the construction industry. And it’s one that will be important for generations to come. For Aaron...
Raising the Bar for the Sanitary Processing IndustryBarnum Mechanical
Barnum Mechanical Inc., a mechanical contractor and supplier specializing in sanitary process systems and piping, was founded by welder Tom Barnum in 1980. Barnum, having made his living in sanitary...











