Of all aspects of construction, one of the most important is the foundation. The foundation is not only responsible for solidly supporting a structure in place, but it protects against cold and moisture and should last for many years. Unfortunately, this is not always the case…
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Concrete Services
SLIPPING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Concrete Services, LLC, headquartered in Boynton Beach, Florida, is the leading concrete specialty contractor in the Sunshine State. “No one constructs more concrete on the roads of Florida than Concrete Services, LLC,” says the company.
Wilbert Precast
Quality Precast Products
Founded locally in 1906, Wilbert Precast continues to provide quality precast products to the Northwestern United States. Well known for its burial vaults, the family-owned business has expanded over the decades to produce a full range of wares for a variety of industries.
National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)
Representing the Precast Concrete Industry
National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) has been representing precast concrete manufacturers and suppliers since 1965. In addition to providing members with the programs and information they need to succeed, the association works to expand the use quality precast concrete throughout North America.
England-Thims & Miller, Inc.
Redefining Land Development
Since 1977, England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM) has redefined what it means to be a land development engineering consultant. The company specializes in development management and has a reputation for bringing expertise and value to its clients from project vision to project completion.
Gastier M.P.
Eastern Canada’s Multi-Sector Construction Leader
With more than 1 million man-hours logged annually, Gastier consistently ranks as one of Quebec’s largest construction companies in terms of man-hours paid. Over the last 50 years, Gastier has evolved to embrace a multidisciplinary approach, growing to become a full service firm specializing in both light industrial construction and heavy industrial construction as well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and heating services.
The Next Generation of Home Construction
Cropping Up
It was seventeen years ago that Kim Brooks and her husband purchased land on Bowen Island, located twelve miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia and a short commute by ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Kim, who is involved in the high-tech sector, had a history of lung problems and wanted to build a natural home suitable to the climate…
Remedial Construction Services, L.P.
Safety First
Remedial Construction Services, L.P. (“RECON”) is an environmental remediation, civil site preparation and geotechnical construction company based in Houston, Texas. RECON serves a variety of industries including energy/power, oil/gas, mining/minerals, chemicals, government and waste management. The main services it provides are site development/stabilization, geotechnical construction, environmental remediation and civil construction, almost all of which have a unique technological twist.
E.W. Howell
A History of Integrity and Project Success
For over 120 years, E.W. Howell has built a reputation for quality, excellence and integrity in the New York building community…
SEH
Keeping America Moving
Owned by its valued employees, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. – known to many of its clients as SEH® – is a company on a mission: Building a Better World for All of Us®.
Noritz America
Bringing Tankless Water Heaters to North America
We all know the frustration of standing in the shower, shivering with cold because the rest of the family ran through all the hot water. Noritz America offers a solution to this common dilemma. The company’s tankless water heaters heat water on demand, so that you always have hot water when you want it. When there is no demand for hot water, the system simply turns off, saving money and resources – a win for consumers and for the environment.
DECCO
Partnership, Excellence, Ethics, and Commitment
DECCO has been delivering mechanical contracting services to New England since 1934. Known for its quality and innovation, the Brookline, New Hampshire, based business specializes in utility piping installation, process and laboratory plumbing, specialty gas and chemical piping installation, turnkey tool/equipment installation, and a wide range of support services.
Reiner Group
Over Eighty Years of Comfort
For over eighty years, Reiner Group Inc. has been installing and maintaining commercial and residential heating and air conditioning systems to keep customers comfortable. The comprehensive heating and air conditioning contractor also performs related engineering, electrical and plumbing work to support its HVAC projects. We spoke with Vice President Tony Gasparovich to learn more.
Construction Sites and the Public
Playing it Safe
Many facilities cannot afford to cease operations while construction work is taking place, making coordination of projects a must. Tackling a large-scale construction project, such as a renovation or addition to an existing structure in spaces occupied by the public presents challenges. However, many parameters can – and should – be addressed far in advance.
Olsson Roofing
A Century of Skill
Based in Aurora, Illinois, Olsson Roofing is one of the leading roofing contractors in the U.S. Although it has been in operation for over one hundred years, the last few have seen incredible growth due to its new foray into furthering to develop its sheet metal division. It is also one of the safest companies for which to work and has an employee retention rate that is the envy of the industry.
Welliver
Building a Strong Family Firm
Welliver is a family-run construction firm originally founded in 1898 in Ridgebury, Pennsylvania. The company does construction for both private and public sector clients, primarily in New York state and northern Pennsylvania. In the past, it has also worked on projects in Ohio and North Carolina.
HAKS
25 Years of Success
HAKS is celebrating a quarter century in business and has come a very long way since it was founded by Indian immigrant Husam Ahmad. Ahmad arrived in Queens, New York with a background in civil engineering and a dream of creating his own company…
Industry-Education Partnerships
Laying the Foundation for a Strong Economy
Over the last ten years, the economy has drastically changed, and industries are being forced to evolve to adapt to new challenges. Education is no different, as both a market sector and as the source of skills and workforce training. Unlike many other industries and sectors, education has been slow to adapt and as such, has contributed to the skills gap in the economy.
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Minnesota
Working to Build a Better Minnesota
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Minnesota is the voice of Minnesota’s construction industry. “We try to promote the construction industry in any way we can,” says AGC of Minnesota CEO Dave Semerad. “We try to make Minnesota a good business environment for contractors. Our members are committed to improving the industry and their communities.”
Strategies for Safety in Construction
Celebrating Safety
A strong housing and construction market are key indicators of economic wellbeing as they are reflective of healthy levels of employment and consumer confidence. Growth in the construction market drives additional demand for workers and materials, further reinforcing the strength of the economy in the process.
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