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.
2021
A Climate of Change Heats Up Building Design and Construction
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 processing, felt he could offer more to the industry with his own approach.
New FoundationsLagging Productivity Cements Construction’s Move to Digital
If you did any summer commuting you likely encountered the delays, detours and reduced travel lanes of road construction. It’s no surprise that The Economist says 90 percent of global infrastructure projects are either late or over budget.
Honoring the Past, Challenging the FutureIron Stag Crane Service
In the vigorously competitive construction services market in Pennsylvania, Iron Stag Crane Service is making its mark and stamping its intentions. Despite the company’s relative youth, its iron stag logo is recognized everywhere as being synonymous with quality.
Celebrating 65 Years as Canada’s Choice for Industrial CoatingPark Derochie
Park Derochie, a Canadian industrial coating service provider, was formed in 1956 by namesakes Jim Park and Merle Derochie. For its first few years, the company was primarily concerned with commercial painting but, around 1959, Merle Derochie had an opportunity to paint tanks for the Bowden refinery in Alberta. Thanks to this, the company pivoted into performing painting and industrial coating and, through other service opportunities, began to make its name as the provider it is today.
Flexible and Sustainable Power SolutionsFlexEnergy Solutions
FlexEnergy Solutions has a lot to be proud of these days.
Blending Modern Architectural Technology with Heritage PropertiesDMA architectes
Montreal architectural firm DMA architectes stands at the forefront of the modern architectural landscape. The company was established in 1957, and Philippe Ashby, one of the four architect partners, and IT Director Sébastien Dubois represent the third wave of leadership in its long history.
A Complete Materials Procurement and Logistics HouseFramaco International
With offices in New York, Turkey, and Qatar, materials procurement and logistics leader Framaco is open somewhere almost twenty-four hours a day. The company has also expanded to provide full turnkey construction management services overseas for the United States government. It was founded in 1990 by Gilles and Paul Kacha and is still run by the two brothers today.
Team Spirit – Harrington and Associates Upholds Passion and PrideHarrington and Associates
From start to finish, from planning and design through to post-construction, Harrington and Associates aims for hands-on involvement, with professional and highly skilled employees at the heart of everything, getting each job done efficiently and safely.
Next-Generation Adhesive SolutionsAdhesive Applications
Adhesive Applications is to adhesives what the ancient Greeks’ King Midas was to gold. Because, no matter where one turns in the twenty-first century, a large percentage of the world’s manufactured commodities are held together by myriad adhesive compounds. I spoke with this visionary team to learn more about just how they do it.
Better Winches Make a Better WorldRamsey Winch
For almost 80 years, the Ramsey Winch Company continues to serve as a globally leading manufacturer of planetary gear winches and hoists, worm gear hydraulic and electric winches. And as the team themselves put it, when you want to work, they’re ready… and the winch will work!
Touching the SkyAerial Drones for Smarter Building
From cutting costs to improving safety and efficiency, drones are making their presence known on construction sites worldwide.
Reaching New HeightsMills Construction Products Inc.
Mills Construction Productions Inc. (MCP) prioritizes safety, performance, and efficiency – which is why, for over 25 years, its scaffold systems, shoring, and formwork are utilized in countless sectors and industry applications for some of the world’s most recognized brands.
Leading the WayBorea Construction
Borea Construction is a leading name in Canada’s renewable energy sector. The diversified engineering, procurement, and construction contractor delivers construction solutions for the power industry, providing unique expertise to clients throughout the nation.
Giving Back1-800-SWEEPER
A nationwide service network made up of independently owned power-sweeping companies, 1-800-SWEEPER unites sweeping companies throughout the United States beneath a common marketing and service structure. Partner companies provide parking lot sweeping, street sweeping, and construction-related power sweeping services to a wide variety of customers, from nationwide and regional facility managers to municipalities and local contractors.
Transforming Property, Transforming LivesComplete Landsculpture
Chris Strempek never thought he’d own an award-winning full-service landscape firm. What began as a “temporary” job while getting his real estate and finance degree became an actual career, including 36 impressive years as founder, president, CEO, and co-owner of Complete Landsculpture.
Growing with the FlowShenandoah Construction
This year, after 45 years of keeping a large part of America’s subterranean infrastructure in shipshape condition, Shenandoah Construction celebrates with a new look.
Improving America’s Housing StockFalcon Group
Serving the Eastern United States from New York to Miami, full-service, architectural, engineering, and construction management firm The Falcon Group is known for its work in multi-family residential construction and other shared community spaces. The firm has also diversified into more commercial, institutional, and public projects.
Moving ForwardEmond Plumbing & Heating
For Emond Plumbing & Heating, Inc., moving forward is a way of life. The Taunton, Massachusetts-based plumbing and heating company has been a high-quality plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and sheet metal construction contractor for over three decades, and is not planning on quitting any time soon.
Riding a Wave of Momentum, from 2020 Successes into a Bright FutureGreat Southwestern Construction
Great Southwestern Construction is a Colorado-based electrical services provider that has been active across the United States for nearly forty-five years. Vice President Travis Martinez feels that the culture of GSWC is what has separated it from the competition across these many decades. “We have a long, established history of performing work safely and effectively throughout the country,” he says. “The culture we have created is what puts us in our unique position.”
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