If you think there is nothing new about concrete, think again. A time-tested, proven mixture of portland cement, water, and fine or coarse aggregates such as sand or gravel, concrete as a building...
December 2025
Performing Under Pressure
Rethinking ICFsThe Push for Greener, More Resilient Building Blocks
The insulated concrete form (ICF) market is one of North America’s most robust in construction. In Canada, Ontario’s extreme weather makes it the ICF construction capital, while the method’s wind...
Cementing the FutureSilvi Materials
Silvi Materials is on the move. Since May, this family-owned building materials supply firm has made a major corporate acquisition, opened new facilities, and set out an ambitious agenda for its...
Concord Commits to Putting Customers FirstConcord Concrete Pumps
Highly praised by contractors for providing stand-out reliability and real customer satisfaction, Concord Concrete Pumps’ products are valued for their wide range whether it’s the boom pumps’...
Beauty Built to Last: Creating Concrete LegaciesCoreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc.
Leading the precast concrete sector, Coreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc. is well-known for its innovative building methods, structural and architectural know-how, and dedication to environmentally...
The Global Leader in High Performance Formworkalkus®
When it comes to formwork, plywood has long been the standard. But in 2000, alkus® raised the bar with its polypropylene solutions that outlast and outperform the competition in terms of job...
Deep Roots, Bold GrowthElite Team Offices
What began as one young man mowing lawns for neighbors in California’s Central Valley has grown into one of the most respected landscape and construction networks in the state. Today, Elite Team...
The Personal Touch for the Building IndustryMessco Building Supply
Messco Building Supply, an American residential and commercial building materials distributor, began its life in 2009. The company was founded by Derek Messing, a lifelong veteran of the building...
Safety, Integrity, Collaboration—And Plenty of InnovationCanLift Equipment
As a family-owned aerial lift and material handling equipment rental and sales leader headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, CanLift Equipment Ltd. is a progressive early adopter driven by...
The Heart of America’s Fire & Life Safety IndustryPotter Fire
In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri—where the city’s industrial grit meets Midwestern pride—stands a company whose mission is as steady as the heartbeat of the region itself. Potter Fire, part of...
Packing a PunchViessmann Client Solutions
Meeting with the Viessmann team is a little like attending an engineering magic show—always exciting, always fresh, and always revealing. This year was no different. Packed with four new products...
From the Silver Screen to Casinos and BeyondMetal Engineering & MFG.
In its long, fascinating history, Metal Engineering & MFG. has taken on projects for Hollywood, Las Vegas casinos, and major theme parks. Based in Ontario, California, this family-owned business...
Unlocking the Benefits of Modular Construction720 Modular
“When Troy and I met, we saw the need to tackle affordable housing,” says 720 Modular Partner and Project Development Lead Craig Mitchell of Troy Ferguson, Founder and CEO. “We had an opportunity to...
Coastal Charm Meets Personalized StyleConnecticut Valley Homes
When it comes to creating a home that feels truly yours, the process begins long before the first nail is hammered or the foundation poured. At Connecticut Valley Homes, that philosophy lies at the...
Building Homes, Relationships, and HopeBrush Arbor Homes
At Brush Arbor Homes in Ashburn, Virginia, working with integrity is less a matter of discipline than of pure enjoyment of life. Building luxury homes within the parameters of the Capital Beltway,...
Smart and Sustainable: The Strength, Value, and Beauty of BambooBamboo Living and Rizome Bamboo
“It’s been a wonderful journey,” says David Sands of the many years he has devoted to the bamboo sector. While living on Hawaii’s Island of Maui in the 1990s, David Sands, President and Founder of...
Developer, General Contractor, Property Manager – Your One-Stop SolutionProgressive Real Estate
In under five years, the population of the City of Winnipeg has grown by over 71,000 and is expected to reach 854,100 this year. Some new residents are recent immigrants to Canada, while others are...
Designing Women: Shared Goals, Collaboration, and the Strength of TeamworkRepublic Architecture
Boasting a multidisciplinary design team that works on institutional, cultural, and educational projects, Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Republic Architecture Inc. is dedicated to a collaborative approach...
Where Design Meets PossibilityDM Development
When Mark MacDonald reflects on the founding of DM Development, he traces it back to a serendipitous encounter in 2008 at an Urban Land Institute seminar. Having just graduated from business school,...
Action and Advocacy – Strengthening West Virginia’s Housing IndustryHome Builders Association of West Virginia (HBAWV)
Founded in 1959, the Home Builders Association of West Virginia (HBAWV) has been a cornerstone of the state’s construction and housing sector for more than six decades. Representing builders,...




















