In the past two decades, the number of Americans retiring has almost doubled, as about ten thousand men and women turn sixty-five every day. These numbers, combined with more of us living longer productive lives, mean that the demand for quality independent living facilities keeps growing.
September 2019
Harris County Pets
Increasing Spaces and Services to Better Serve the Community
The main responsibility of the Harris County Pets (HCP) resource center is looking after animals in unincorporated Harris County, and a wide selection of services is needed to do this properly, including medical care, spaying and neutering, and adoptions. A small, low-cost wellness center at the shelter gives affordable veterinary services to those who need financial help.
Reynolds Middle School
Building the Future
Built in 1929, Reynolds Middle School was once well-suited to the needs of the children of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But after 90 years of growth and evolving educational needs, renovation had lagged and the school needed major upgrading. That’s what a far-sighted school district is doing now.
Western Connecticut State University, Higgins Hall
LEEDing the Way in Campus Transformations
The challenges that post-secondary educational institutions all over North America have come in many forms today. One of the most pressing is ensuring that the school maintains a robust student population. But attracting new students to your halls is not solely about having an established reputation for producing the best and brightest minds or the vintage charm of your campus. There are many factors that students take into consideration. High on that list is an expectation of a strong technical infrastructure and a modern aesthetic.
Mowery
Where Construction First Means Building the Right Relationship
Finding a technologically advanced partner is key to modern design-build projects. Mowery of Pennsylvania brings expertise to the entire spectrum of construction projects, from preplanning to completion, all the while, keeping strong personal relationships at the forefront.
Holladay Construction Group
Focused on the Present, Ready for the Future
In construction, versatility ensures a steady stream of business and the ability to adapt when market trends change. In the Midwestern United States, Holladay Construction Group has long exemplified this adaptability and will continue to do so long into the future.
Senate Construction Corporation
Proven Results Through Experience and Communication
As any relationship counselor will tell you, communication is key. In construction, clear communication between builders and clients is essential to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
National Roofing Company
Above and Beyond
Since 1976, National Roofing Co. of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been setting the standard for how roofers should treat clients and staff. Now in its second generation, this recognized Master Contractor is constantly striving to be a positive part of the community it serves while diversifying into performing more envelope work and preparing to grow into new areas. We spoke with National Roofing President Jackson Johns.
SilverLining Inc.
Bringing Interior Beauty to Living in New York
It’s great to meet a master of his craft, who yet remains humble. Josh Wiener, the visionary founder of SilverLining Inc. is one such person. Josh shares his company’s story with humor and humility, revealing how he forged a unique reputation in New York City’s competitive construction market.
Beaubois Group
Bringing Visions to Life
Family-owned Beaubois Group, established in 1977, has its head office in Quebec and serves Canada and the United States. This respected industry leader specializes in high-end millwork, works primarily on large projects and manufactures quality products that meet the specific needs of its clients. Beaubois Group got its start when its founder...
Boudreau Pipeline
Setting the Bar and Leveling the Playing Field
Boudreau Pipeline of Southern California has a reputation for service, quality performance, and a commitment to philanthropy like few others. That’s how far it has come from the days when it was just an owner-operator with a backhoe and a vision.
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp.
Powering New York State
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp. has gone from being headquartered in the basement of a private residence to become one of New York State’s premier full-service electrical contracting firms. The company installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades electrical systems and covers all phases of a project, from budgeting through to design/build, development, and eventual completion. In business nearly a century, the company blends old-school values like teamwork and integrity with a focus on trailblazing technology.
IMCOR (Interstate Mechanical Corporation)
Building the Southwest since 1974
Interstate Mechanical Corporation (IMCOR), which is consistently ranked among the top mechanical contractors both in Arizona and nationally by magazines including Business Journal, Arizona Business, Southwest Contractor, and Engineering News-Record (ENR), has humble roots. It was started as a backyard business begun by Merle (Rick) Karber, Jr. as Karber Sheet Metal in 1973, and was renamed Karber Air Conditioning when Rick’s brother, Mike joined the Company in 1974. Today, IMCOR is one of the Southwest’s largest non-union mechanical services subcontractor, occupying an entire city block in Phoenix, Arizona.
Weather Tite Windows
Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Hurricanes and More
Weather Tite Windows of Tampa, Florida sells and installs windows and doors for homes, high-rises, manufactured homes, and other residential and commercial properties throughout seven counties in the Tampa Bay area. The company’s products hold up to heat and humidity, and provide protection against hurricanes. Its impact-resistant product line even withstood the force of Hurricane Irma, which struck Florida in September 2017. The results earned praise from then-Florida Governor Rick Scott at a press conference held November 9, 2017, at company headquarters.
Repipe Specialists
A Unique Approach to Repiping Homes Wins Big
In a typical year, Repipe Specialists takes on over 5,000 repiping projects in single-family homes and dozens of multi-family projects – like entire neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and hotels. It’s simply the largest single-family home repiping company in the United States. Jeff Butler, President of Repipe, explains why.
Inline Fiberglass Ltd.
Drive, Dedication and Superior Product Fuel this Company’s Success
Standing behind and believing in your company’s products is a point of pride for any business, and one that Inline Fiberglass definitely embraces on a daily basis. This all-Canadian, family-run organization manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient windows installed residentially and commercially across North America and worldwide, and is now adding a new line of entrance doors to its impressive list of accomplishments.
Conquest Equipment
Conquest Equipment Shines with Approach to Construction Industry and Strong Internal Culture
Conquest Equipment rents and sells heavy construction equipment and soil compaction equipment to its customers. Company President Greg Hodgson explains that the company has been selling heavy equipment since the early 1990s but was incorporated under the Conquest banner in 2011 after splitting from a prior business name. The company primarily serves Western Canada and the United States and is embedded “very heavily in… the northern U.S. market including North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.”
Headwaters Construction
Giving Concrete-Housed Businesses a New Life
Former retail giants such as Sears and Toys R Us may be gone, but their vacant stores and warehouses remain. In Sacramento, California, Headwaters Construction is using its years of tilt-up construction experience to renew these structures for today’s developing businesses, and give them a new purpose.
Building Envelope Systems
A True Partner in Construction
Many businesses spend endless years and countless dollars working toward a self-defined goal of success. This may be defined by profit, number of customers, the reach of the company, or perhaps even holding onto the core values that underpinned the company in the first place.
Concrete Frame Associates
The Vertically Integrated Concrete Specialists
The world of construction follows the economic cycles of boom and bust. To weather the storms, a company must appeal to both clients and employees, and Concrete Frame Associates (CFA) does just that by ensuring a quality product and the safety of those it employs.
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