For businesses and homeowners alike, few things are worse than an air conditioner conking out in an August heat wave, or a furnace giving up deep into the coldest night of February.

In-Depth with HVAC
Keeping ComfortableFor businesses and homeowners alike, few things are worse than an air conditioner conking out in an August heat wave, or a furnace giving up deep into the coldest night of February.
Designing for Happier, Healthier Workspaces
Lighten UpIt was 1893 in Chicago and the city was buzzing. The World’s Fair had brought massive numbers to the city to be part of this event on the cusp of a new century and take in the latest technology. But, as it got dark, a completely new experience for the rapt crowds was about to change the way of the whole world.
Downing Street Group
Prioritizing Community and Quality of Life in the Course of Rapid GrowthWith creativity comes possibility, and that is exactly what one property leader in Ontario is creating by the truckload. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Downing Street Group is a Canadian trailblazer that gives new meaning to real estate market leadership. The company offers loans, investment opportunities, and commercial and residential leasing, and has a property development division that invests in new communities, often on rehabilitated land.
SJOC Construction
Better Construction ExperiencesAmong construction sector stars, most life stories you hear are about kids becoming interested in the industry in their childhood, working alongside parents in the family business, building a backyard shed, replacing pipes, patching holes in walls.
Enercare
Turning the Energy Tide with Net Zero HomesAs the cost of living soars and climate change looms, developing a robust stock of net zero homes might just be the best option for a more sustainable society. The Canadian government, supported by the Ontario Energy Association (OEA), aims to reach net zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2050.
AMRIK Developments
Supporting Alberta-Area Builders and Charities with Continued GrowthReal estate developer AMRIK Developments, based in Edmonton, Alberta, serves various areas of the province. Harpreet Singh is the owner of AMRIK Developments—named after his paternal grandfather, Amrik Singh—and incorporated the organization in 2008.
ACO, Inc.
Water Ways: Drainage Design for Our AgeDedicated to developing the best water management and drainage systems across the globe, ACO, Inc. improves the collection and reuse of water with its unique modular trench drains, in the process enhancing both the water and the environment.
ML Crane
A Nationwide Lift for the Crane IndustryA leader in the crane industry, ML Crane, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a closely networked group of companies that provide customized solutions across diverse industries.
Amvic Building System
Pushing the Envelope of Building EnvelopesIn today’s world of rising costs, building envelopes must be more efficient and cost-effective than ever. Yet this quality must be balanced with the need to build in sufficient numbers to meet demand. In Toronto, Amvic Building Systems continues to push the capabilities of expanded polystyrene (EPS) to help builders accommodate Canada’s need for housing.
Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
With Efficient Energy Comes a Cleaner FutureWhile almost all utilities in North America offer consumers incentives to buy energy-efficient goods and services, members of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) search out cutting-edge ways to speed up the commercialization of those energy-efficient solutions for very good reasons.
Campbell & Company
Partnering for Greater SuccessIn the Tri-City area of central Washington State, Campbell & Company offers maintenance, replacement, and repair service for HVAC, plumbing, sewer and electrical systems for both residential and commercial customers. Holding itself to the highest degree of professional standards, Campbell & Company’s team continues to grow even in the face of economic uncertainty, forming a highly dedicated workforce bringing the finest service to the Pacific Northwest. Now, Campbell has embarked on a bold new venture to bring its quality to an even higher standard.
GNM Companies
Collaboration and Integrity: Building Homes, Lives and RelationshipsWith a specialty in heavy carpentry work and rough framing, Arizona-based GNM Companies, LLC, is a family-owned construction company with 25 years of experience crafting homes, condos, hotels and student dwellings.
New Path Construction and Consulting
Innovative Construction Firm Continues to Take New PathsNew Path Construction and Consulting has taken some, well, new paths since Construction in Focus profiled this innovative firm in April 2021. From launching a low-voltage division to spinning off a cutting-edge design business, work has continued apace at this Hanover Park, Illinois-based company. Most significantly, New Path has received some major industry recognition, placing 39th on the Inc. magazine list of the Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies in the Midwest, 2022.
Blue Flame Crew, LLC
“What Don’t We Do?” This Crew Celebrates Continued SuccessGas management systems provider Blue Flame Crew, LLC specializes in the design, installation, and service of systems across the United States. It serves as a division of Boos Resource & Technology Group, a conglomerate of companies providing a wide range of services including consulting, construction, maintenance, architectural design, and engineering for the environmental markets.
Gross Mechanical
Not Your Usual ContractorFor over 60 years, Missouri-based Gross Mechanical has been on a mission: to help rebuild America’s infrastructure.
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National Institute of Building Sciences
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is a non-profit, non-governmental agency established by Congress in 1974. With headquarters in Washington, DC, NIBS is tasked with developing innovative solutions for the built environment that serve the public interest by advancing building science and technology.
Public Transportation in Times of Change
When it comes to public transportation, renovations and new builds are fast becoming as high a priority as building infrastructure for electric vehicles.
TerraWise Solutions
TerraWise Solutions supplies superior products that hold up against the very toughest job site conditions. With over 20 years’ experience under its belt, the McDonough, Georgia-based business has emerged as a leader in premier positioning technology, known for providing the latest, most leading-edge equipment from Leica Geosystems, one of the world’s largest positioning technology manufacturers.
Hinton Scaffold Solution
Working for a major construction company a decade ago, Brandon Marton met Omar Miller, and the two soon became friends. They came from very different backgrounds. Omar was of Jamaican ancestry, and Marton’s roots were Jewish, yet they shared many of the same passions.
Jeffery Homes
Over his years as one of Ontario’s premier home builders, Scott Jeffery has learned many things, particularly respect for customers and for the trades who work to ensure the Jeffery Homes brand maintains its sterling reputation. Jeffery and his team strive for better than the best—something the company has maintained for almost 60 years.
Huron Creek Developments
Recognized as a leader in innovation in new home construction and neighbourhood growth, Huron Creek Developments has over 80 years of combined building expertise and has delivered more than 10,000 new homes to neighbourhoods over the past 20 years. In both its current and future communities, Huron Creek strives to give its homeowners outstanding value and a top-notch building experience.