Almost 80 years after its founding, Bloomsdale Excavating is still a respected, family-owned business. Led by President Scott Drury and his experienced management team, the company is founded on...
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Luizzi Companies
Building Inspiration Into Property Management
Known locally as Peter Luizzi & Bros Contracting in its hometown of Watervliet, New York, there’s much more to Luizzi Companies than the paving and driveway repair business that first built its...
BW Manufacturing
Simply Better Concrete Machinery
The old saying “time is money” is especially true in construction. Few things frustrate project managers, architects, engineers, and crews more than waiting for replacement machinery or parts when...
Bryan Materials Group
Written in Concrete – 140 Years of Success
For any company to stay in business for decades is an achievement, but being successful for 140 years and counting is nothing less than remarkable. One of America’s best-known suppliers of concrete,...
ChemMasters
Quality Concrete Treatment
Trying to take care of concrete surfaces without quality film-forming and penetrative sealers can play havoc with their appearance. In some cases, as in northern winters, the concrete’s longevity...
Environmental Containment Corp
Leaders in Underground Stormwater Systems
Environmental Containment Corp (ECC) aims to be the Pacific Northwest’s market leader in watertight, underground stormwater detention solutions. Based in Seattle, Washington, ECC is an umbrella...
Atlantic TNG
The Precast Advantage
Atlantic TNG LLC, originally Atlantic Concrete, has been casting quality precast concrete products since 1969. In 2019, we sat down with Megan Kitchner, a third-generation precaster who launched her...
American Concrete Institute
Education and Support for a Better Industry
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is always advancing the industry by guiding and assisting individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and related materials. With...
Easi-Set Worldwide
Innovation You Can Count On
Headquartered in Midland, Virginia, the Smith-Midland family of companies includes three precast concrete manufacturing facilities, a barrier rental company, an advertising and marketing business,...
CROM
70 Years of Success
CROM, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, has been building and restoring essential water/wastewater infrastructures for municipalities and private clients for more than 70 years. “The company...
AEC
Bridging the Gap Between Acoustics, Construction, and Design
Barbara O’Toole launched AEC in 1991 with a vision to bridge the gap between acoustics, construction, and design. “She started the company by taking her knowledge of acoustics and marrying that...
BOKA Powell
From Concept to Creation: Crafting a Client’s Design Vision into Reality
BOKA Powell is a design firm bringing spaces to life, with projects both inspired and inspiring. Their team takes architecture, interior design, and master-planning to the next level, creating...
CarbonShack
Past Perfected
Far from the cookie-cutter designs of modern homes with monotonous colors, styles, and accessories, Los Angeles-based Home Front Build strives to help homeowners embrace their own unique tastes by...
Eklund’s
Superior Products for Elevated Success
Most of us have ridden in one at one time or another, but we rarely consider them—they simply help transport us from one floor to another, safely and without breaking a sweat. Elevator...
DES
A Half-Century for This Multi-Disciplinary Design Firm
Multi-disciplinary design firm DES of Redwood City, California, marked its 50th anniversary this year, an achievement made possible by having a sterling body of work, a progressive spirit, and a...
Modular Building Institute
An Age-Old Construction Method Finds New Popularity
The Modular Building Institute (MBI), a global non-profit trade association based in Charlottesville, Virginia, represents several facets of the modular industry, a sector that has experienced...
Falcon Structures
Redefining What’s Possible
Meeting as engineering students at the University of Texas at Austin, Stephen Shang and Brian Dieringer found success in their own careers upon graduation. Reconnecting years later, the duo became...
Northgate Industries
The Rise of Modular in Canada’s Northwest
Recently, it was our pleasure to sit down with Cheryl Watt, President of Northgate Industries Ltd., to learn the inside story of how the trailer parts and service business, first launched in her...
Affinity Modular
Building a Better Home the Modular Way
Energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and economically viable, Affinity Modular homes are constructed using next-generation modular technology for a variety of structures including single-family and...
Dvele
Healthy Homes for a Healthy Planet
Formed through a collaboration of knowledge, values, talent, and the desire to create healthy homes for healthy futures, Dvele’s innovative style and design disrupt decades of traditional home...
FK Architecture
Through 60 Years of Milestones, Pioneering Modular Construction May Be the Biggest Yet
Back in 1963, the world was swept up in Beatlemania. In America, NASA was pushing the boundaries of space exploration with its Mercury capsule, and Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a...
EVstudio
Integrated Services from an Innovative Firm
EVstudio offers integrated architectural, engineering, design, and planning services for residential and commercial construction projects. While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the progressive,...
SFA Saniflo Canada
Improved Sanitary Comfort, Wherever Water Flows
When it comes to plumbing solutions, SFA Saniflo Canada is a global leader and the only manufacturer of its kind in Canada. Customers in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors have come...
Cornerstone Detention Products
Looking To Cornerstone for What’s Best in Corrections
Before founding Cornerstone Detention Products Inc. in 1998, Charles ‘Mitch’ Claborn had already dedicated years of his life to honing his experience in the corrections industry. With the launch of...
Bishop Cabinets
Where Family, Faith, and Craftsmanship Meet
For 50 years, Bishop Cabinets has operated as a family-owned company that’s deeply rooted in both its relationships with others and in its faith, and has never faltered in its delivery of excellent...
Great Northern Cabinetry
Building Cabinets, Careers, and Communities
For the team at Great Northern Cabinetry, it’s about the journey, not the destination, and the opportunity to help someone turn an ordinary house into an extraordinary home. With its reputation for...
Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry
Decadent Design That Lasts
At Craft-Maid Handmade Cabinetry in Reading, Pennsylvania, solid craftsmanship is precisely what this team of traditional artisans delivers. In a world filled with mass-produced, imported furniture,...
National Institute of Building Sciences
Putting Construction on a Firmer Foundation
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...
Public Transportation in Times of Change
Tunnel Vision
When it comes to public transportation, renovations and new builds are fast becoming as high a priority as building infrastructure for electric vehicles. Following U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’...
TerraWise Solutions
Superior Products, Superior Partnerships
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...
Hinton Scaffold Solution
Supporting Change for an Entire Industry
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...
Jeffery Homes
Home Building to the Highest Standards
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...
Huron Creek Developments
Affordable, Liveable Homes, From One Family to Another
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...
Cardel Homes
Built for Real Life
A home is a sacred place where individuals live their lives to the fullest, something that Cardel Homes is deeply aware of. For 50 years, this family-owned homebuilder has continually grown its...
Park View Homes
Make Families Happy, and National Awards Will Follow
Some builders are strictly in the business of making houses. Park View Homes creates both award-winning houses and highly desirable communities. And there’s proof. As the company behind Merrickville...
Braam’s Custom Cabinets
One-of-a-Kind Cabinetry
Braam’s Custom Cabinets got its start as a humble three-man family operation in Southwestern Ontario. Four decades later, with founders Peter and Rob Braam still at the helm, the business has grown...
Forever Homes
A Family Business that Cares for Other Families
It’s one story that never gets old. A family moves from one country to another, works very hard, and finds success that’s passed on to the next generation. North America may have a prouder history...
YORK1
A Company That Stands Out
YORK1 is a forward-thinking and innovative environmental company with a fully integrated infrastructure division. This impressive team delivers environmental services focused on non-hazardous solid...
North Star Windows & Doors
A Clear View
Not all windows and doors are created equal. Big box store products might look good at first, but can show signs of wear and tear in just a few months. Handles loosen, hinges squeak, and paint...
onespace unlimited inc.
Bringing Balance and Harmony to New Buildings
A little over two decades ago, Rod Rowbotham had a disconcerting experience while viewing a new building near Toronto. “In the late 1990s, I was designing a condominium in Mississauga. It was 24...
AGM Renovations
Beautiful Basements through Technology and Client Care
With the goal of providing outstanding service at affordable rates, AGM Renovations offers high-quality basement finishing services throughout the Greater Toronto Area, utilizing 20 years of...
Beaver Valley Stone
Creating Beautiful Backyard Sanctuaries
As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most trusted hardscaping and landscaping supply leaders, Beaver Valley Stone of Markham, Ontario provides the market with on-trend and traditional arrays of...
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
The Long Game – Building Construction’s Future
Offering programs for career and technical education designed to bring together the range of construction industry needs and the life choices of new entrants, The National Center for Construction...
Ell-Rod Holdings Inc.
Fabricators of First—and Lasting—Impressions
Ell-Rod Holdings Inc. is a fabricator that specializes in custom architectural millwork for corporate and retail clients. For thirty years, under the leadership of co-owners Rod Finney and Sandy...
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
Growing Landscapes, Growing Relationships
In many industries, it’s unusual to receive praise from the competition. This isn’t the case with Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service. Recently acquiring several other respected landscaping...
Pomerleau
A Deep Dive into Pomerleau’s Culture
Pomerleau, a leading construction company, has not only made a mark with its pan-Canadian projects, but it has also distinguished itself through its vibrant and inclusive culture. By fostering an...
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
A Shortage of Homes, a Shortage of Homebuilders—and an Answer
Across Canada, the lack of housing remains a challenge for all levels of government. A key issue during political campaigns such as Toronto’s recent mayoral by-election, inadequate housing supply...
Lépine Apartments
Building Solid Foundations for Youth in the Trades
Careers in the trades provide specialized knowledge and practical expertise while offering work experience, less time in the classroom, and the opportunity to make a good living. With a high demand...
Republic Developments
Creating Transformative Communities
Social responsibility is a big deal. Prominent Miami architect Laurinda Spear of Arquitectonica recently said that, if every construction company went into a new area committed to strengthening and...
Marble Trend
Extraordinary and Elegant Surfaces
For 40 years, Marble Trend Ltd., Canada’s largest supplier of fine natural and sintered stone and porcelain products, has been bringing the look of luxury to residential and professional spaces. The...
Panelized Building Solutions
Excelling in Service
Panelized Building Solutions (PBS) of Toronto, Ontario was launched in 2013, and has made great strides in growing the business. Vice President of Operations Paul Marchesani started running the...
Housley Group
A Legacy in Action
Housley Group is a full-service utility construction company that got its start as Housley Communications in 1980 when one man, the late Robert (Bob) D. Housley, took a vision, one employee, and a...
Brink Constructors
An Asset to the Industry and the Community
Electrical contractor Brink Constructors, Inc., a Quanta Services company, boasts more than 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. Headquartered in Rapid...
McDonough Construction Rentals
What Happens When Buildings Go Up but Construction Elevators Don’t?
In the construction sector, it’s vital to have everything in order, from permits to enough skilled workers and materials to handle the project from start to completion. However, despite good...
Manhattan Mechanical Services
A Safety Record Like This Says It All
It comes as no surprise that Manhattan Mechanical Services recently won the Three Rivers Manufacturing Association (TRMA) Platinum Safety Award from its local safety council for exceeding excellence...
Slayden Plumbing & Heating Inc.
40 Years of Integrity, Safety, and Service
From its head office in North Pole and a branch in Wasilla, Alaska, Slayden Plumbing & Heating Inc. (SPHI), incorporated in 1983, has completed public and private projects in more than 75 cities...
Optimal Field Services
Trust, Teamwork, and Talent
Understanding that every project comes with risks, Optimal Field Services strives to help minimize those risks by implementing unique solutions across the nation, helping clients stay on schedule...
Building Trades Recovery Week (BTEA Northeast)
Building Change through Connection
In light of the numbers of annual opiate-related deaths of people working in construction, Building Trades Employers' Association (BTEA) Northeast’s Executive Director Emeritus Thomas J. Gunning saw...
Homestar Inc.
From Mowing Lawns to Full-Service Construction
Homestar Inc., a full-service construction company based in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, continues to push itself to “make it happen for our customers,” says owner and CEO Mark Hatfield. Although...
G.R. Noto Electrical Construction, Inc.
Lighting the Future
Choosing an electrical contractor for any construction project can be risky. However, G.R. Noto Electrical Construction is steeped in generational knowledge with a reputation for excellence, and...