Three decades ago, Boston had a reputation for being one of the most car-congested cities in North America. The cause of Boston’s traffic woes was glaringly obvious.
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The Big Dig
Digging a Highway Revolution in BostonThree decades ago, Boston had a reputation for being one of the most car-congested cities in North America. The cause of Boston’s traffic woes was glaringly obvious.
Hype and Hope
HyperloopIn a hyperloop system, pods or capsules containing people or cargo zip down tubes placed above or under the ground at speeds of six hundred miles per hour or higher. This is twice as fast as most trains currently in operation in North America.
Carnegie Builders Group
Expansion through ExperienceCarnegie Builders Group, LLC brings a hands-on style and extensive experience to both the New York and Miami real estate markets, splitting its resources between the two cities. The company continues to build on its established track record of commercial and residential development in New York, while solely focusing on high-end, multi-family residential projects in Miami, where partners Charles Ventimiglia and Norman Rijo see the best opportunities.
Community Living Solutions
Designing DignityWhile many construction projects are unique, designing and building assisted living facilities, independent living units and other works for seniors requires more than in-depth expertise – it requires passion and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Elor Energy Offers Investments in Home Energy Efficiency
Alternatives to Alternative EnergyOur planet’s fragility has never been more apparent, and alternative energy presents a way for homeowners to reduce their energy costs and environmental impact. But is that the only way? San Diego-based Elor Energy works with manufacturers and homeowners to improve home energy efficiency, reducing costs and raising home value.
Westward Environmental, Inc.
Simplifying Regulatory EnvironmentsFor over 20 years, Boerne, Texas-based Westward Environmental, Inc. has helped clients by taking the confusion out of often-complex and challenging regulatory environments. Providing air/water/waste compliance, engineering, natural resources, geological, and health and safety services, Westward Environmental proudly and professionally serves mining, construction and aggregates customers with experienced environmental and engineering consulting knowledge.
Live Wire
The New Wave of Electrical ContractorsDriven by passion, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to its customers, Live Wire has grown from a two-man operation to one of the finest electrical contractors in New York City, serving all five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. The company today employs a staff of 100 +, with growth plans for the near future.
Benchmark Electrical Solutions
Smart Growth Leads to SuccessStarting a business at any time can and will be a major undertaking, with many businesses failing to find their footing within the first year and fading away. It takes a solid plan for any business to get up and running – even then things aren’t always going smoothly, the plan can at least keep a few wheels on the tracks.
Blackwater Electric Company
Ready to Get the Job DoneYou name it, Blackwater Electric Company does it.
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Greener Methods and Materials
At the University of British Columbia in Canada, a 60-member student team came together to build a new teaching and learning space that was designed to be near-zero embodied carbon. Called Third Space Commons, the project is a 2,400-square-foot wood frame building that marks the first of its kind designed by a student team.
FCI Constructors & Anderson Mason Dale Architects
Every so often, a partnership comes along that changes the course of history. Adam and Eve. Ben and Jerry. McCartney and Lennon. The Steves, both Jobs and Wozniak. Partnerships can come in many forms, but when the right people get together at the right time, they can make magic.
Plant Construction
Back in 1947, the future was finally looking bright for the United States. World War II was over, and the nation was eager to get back to business. Employment was high, especially among the civilian labor force. Following years of wartime rationing, where staples like gasoline, milk, butter, and even soap were limited, Americans were eager to spend on big ticket items, from appliances to cars and houses. It was at this time the Plant Construction Company was formed.
Pliteq
Firefighters had never seen anything like the inferno on February 12, 1990. Most blazes could be extinguished with water alone, but not 14 million scrap tires stacked 23 feet (seven meters) high.
AGF Group
Many businesses today talk about corporate social responsibility (CSR), but not all put it into practice as openly and effectively as AGF Rebar. Founded in 1948, the company is a global leader in the manufacture, supply, and installation of reinforcing steel, wire mesh, and post-tensioning products. With unrivalled construction expertise, AGF Rebar also provides a variety of integrated services, including estimation and placing.
Kindred Homes
In the homebuilding industry, overcoming obstacles requires personalized communication and building solid, honest relationships. Kindred Homes has managed to use its deep history and genuine passion to provide superior products and maintain close communication with clients from start to finish of any project.