MMW Architects
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...
Capital Well Clean Water Center
As a part of the New Hampshire community since 1986, Capital Well Clean Water Center strives to provide safe, clean water to clients via a wide range of products that deliver clean water to both...
Wright Builders Inc.
Jonathan Wright doesn’t follow traditional paths. The founder of Wright Builders, Inc., one of the leading construction firms in Western Massachusetts for 50 years, Wright was a member of the first...
Charlan Brock Architects
Butch Charlan and Gary Brock founded Orlando-based Charlan Brock Architects in 1980. The firm has been earning international recognition ever since for its buildable, marketable, and financially...
Air-Tec
Since its founding in 1969 by Clay Dunn, Air-Tec has been committed to providing exceptional customer service throughout Southern California and Nevada. In the realm of HVAC, the company offers...
Central Construction Group
Central Construction Group doesn’t “aim to be the biggest contractor” but “strives to be the best,” to paraphrase the company’s website. Headquartered in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Central also has shops...
Perfection Group
Delivering state-of-the-art facilities management technology for more than 70 years throughout the Southeast and Midwest, Perfection Group provides solutions that reduce operating costs of...
EI Associates
In architecture, engineering, and design, it’s not unusual to hear words like ‘green’ and ‘sustainability.’ For C. Bruce Christman, Jr., these terms encompass more than materials and construction...
CMTA Inc.
Since 1968, CMTA Inc. has been doing its part to bring energy-efficient engineering to American construction, now growing to a nationwide leader in decarbonized, healthy buildings. After our...
Bamboo Living
Many of us are concerned about the environment and reducing our carbon footprint, but David Sands has made the future of the planet his life’s work. A meeting between carpenter Jeffree Trudeau and...
Dinoflex
Driving—it’s something that most of us do, and let’s face it, where would we be without it? But we also know that it comes with downsides for our environment. The emissions are the obvious part, but...
Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive), a premier global advanced materials company with a legacy dating back to the 1940s, has a unique brand, culture, and position in the silicones and...
Building Knowledge Canada
Building Knowledge Canada (BKC) is an Ontario-based professional engineering firm with a focus on low-rise residential construction, with specialties in building science and sustainability. Building...
The Business of Heavy Construction Equipment Rentals
From reduced startup costs to saving on storage, insurance, and maintenance, there are plenty of advantages to renting rather than owning construction equipment. For many of us, our infatuation with...
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) provides a depth and breadth of services, programs, and opportunities for manufacturers. Headquartered in Owen Sound, Ontario, with a national presence,...
Facing Up to What’s Facing Construction
When you think of the world’s largest industry, perhaps agriculture or energy come to mind—but it turns out they’re not the biggest. No, the largest industry in the world today is construction,...
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
After profiling the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) sustainability efforts in previous articles, Construction in Focus caught up with the organization once again, this time to learn about an...
Cushing Terrell
There is a quote attributed to Wayne Gretzky that you have likely seen in PowerPoint presentations. It is the one about skating to where the puck is going, rather than where it is. In hockey,...
Animal Arts Design Studios
When thinking about architecture and building design, we know much time and thought goes into creating sound, healthy, and attractive structures for people, but what about housing for our animal...
Nelson + Pope
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...
Nicholas Design Build
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...
Anderson & Rodgers Construction
Anderson & Rodgers Construction, a fast-growing, award-winning design-build firm based in Lexington, Kentucky, has a wide range of residential and commercial clients. Its team performs custom...
A-LINX Building Technologies
A-LINX Building Technologies, headquartered in Ontario, offers comprehensive contracting services specializing in the prefabrication of roof trusses and both exterior and interior load-bearing wall...
A New Standard for Construction
When it comes to construction, sustainability typically refers to efforts to mitigate the environmental impacts of projects through the use of green materials, techniques, technologies, and...
Calhoun Super Structure
From a single concept to an international manufacturing company specializing in engineered fabric buildings, Calhoun Super Structure provides more than a century of collective expertise from a team...
ArquitectonicaSTUDIO
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...
Innovations in Asphalt
From preserving skeletons of prehistoric animals in Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits to playing a pivotal role in road and highway construction, asphalt remains essential to the manufacture of...
Yorkdale’s Plan for Commerce and Community
Foot traffic in shopping malls around the world has declined, due in part to the loss of in-person interaction during the pandemic, but also due to a rise in technology and e-commerce platforms and...
Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
From installation methods to new and sustainable materials, roofing is evolving, and the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) continues playing a vital role in this important building...
Dowd Roofing
Not many companies can say they’re local, family-run, and close to a century old, but Dowd Roofing checks all three of these admirable boxes. Formed in 1933 and incorporated as William P. Dowd and...
Godfrey Roofing
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...
ARCAN Construction
ARCAN Construction Ltd. offers a true breadth of services: general contracting, mould/lead/asbestos abatement, insurance claim restorations, modular construction, design-build, architectural design,...
Igloo Erectors
It’s a towering achievement when all it takes is one look at the skyline of Calgary, Alberta, to see your company’s work. The Bow—the second tallest building in the city as of this writing—boasts...
Hargrove Roofing
For the past four consecutive years, the Hargrove Roofing & Construction company of Shreveport, Louisiana, experts in both residential and commercial roofing (including installations, insurance...
Roof Management
Offering unrivalled knowledge in assessment, design, forecasting, and project management to maximize the most important component of company portfolios at every stage—from condition assessments to...
BCS Concrete Structures
BCS Concrete Structures is a Texas-based concrete contractor operating out of the city of Mustang Ridge and serving various parts of the state overall. Since its inception, its operational mission...
Canyon Contracting
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...
Milis Flatwork
Milis Flatwork has enjoyed spectacular growth since Construction in Focus profiled the Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based concrete construction company in February 2019. Revenues and employment have tripled,...
Window & Door Manufacturers Association
For almost a century, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has advocated on behalf of its industry. Primarily representing window, door, and skylight manufacturers, the WDMA also...
Decko Doors
Decko Doors of Terrebonne, Quebec is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of high-performance patio doors, something Quebec homeowners, developers, and contractors have recognized for many years....
The RiteScreen Company
For almost 80 years, RiteScreen, headquartered in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, has solidified its reputation as a leader in the screen solutions business. Committed to customers and suppliers, and...
Top 40 Woodworks
Top 40 Woodworks, a millwork shop based in Kamloops, British Columbia, began its story in the 1990s when it was founded by Jack Mendes. In the early years, Jenny Gayfer worked as a wholesale...
Engineered Openings
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...
Taylor Flooring
There have been momentous changes at Taylor Flooring since Construction in Focus profiled the booming Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based business in December 2022. Since that feature ran, a decision was...
Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods
While sustainability may not be the first word that comes to mind when talking about the forestry industry, for Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, sustainability does come first. Dedication to...
J. Pettiecord
Known as one of the Midwest’s premier specialty contractors, J. Pettiecord, Inc. handles large-scale land clearing, environmental remediation, demolition, wood waste grinding, railroad services,...
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT)
Boasting superior productivity, exceptional commitment to its employees, and a safety program unparalleled in the industry, Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT) implements outstanding execution...
Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Whether it’s building from the ground up with efficiency and sustainability or producing innovative renovations, remodels, and retrofits, Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders is renowned for its diverse...
Innovations in an Important Field
Once architects focused primarily on aesthetics, designing stunningly beautiful buildings. But that was then, and this is now, and in 2024 cladding and exteriors can still be aesthetically...