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...
September 2023
Putting Construction on a Firmer Foundation
													Tunnel VisionPublic 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. Following U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’...
													Supporting Change for an Entire IndustryHinton 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...
													Home Building to the Highest StandardsJeffery 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...
													Affordable, Liveable Homes, From One Family to AnotherHuron 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...
													Built for Real LifeCardel Homes
											
				
					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...
													Make Families Happy, and National Awards Will FollowPark View Homes
											
				
					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...
													One-of-a-Kind CabinetryBraam’s Custom Cabinets
											
				
					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...
													A Family Business that Cares for Other FamiliesForever Homes
											
				
					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...
													A Company That Stands OutYORK1
											
				
					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...
													A Clear ViewNorth Star Windows & Doors
											
				
					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...
													Bringing Balance and Harmony to New Buildingsonespace unlimited inc.
											
				
					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...
													Beautiful Basements through Technology and Client CareAGM Renovations
											
				
					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...
													Creating Beautiful Backyard SanctuariesBeaver Valley Stone
											
				
					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...
													100 Years of TrustAlterman
											
				
					American electrical contractor Alterman was founded in 1923 by its namesake, Nathan Alterman. In its earliest days, Alterman would push a shopping cart up and down the streets of San Antonio, Texas...
													Celebrating the Uniqueness of Each Member CompanyPatrick Mechanical Limited
											
				
					Featuring a dynamic collaboration of industry-leading entities—each with its distinct expertise and uncompromising commitment to excellence—the Patrick Group of Companies embraces a synergy that is...
													Celebrating 135 Years of Keeping People, Property, and Data SafeOverly Door Company
											
				
					The Overly Door Company, a certified ISO 9001:2015 company located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has roots going all the way back to 1888. The company is recognized for having the widest range of...
													The Ticket to Stadium ExcellenceDant Clayton Corporation
											
				
					Success in business comes from persistence, vision, recognizing opportunities, and seizing them at the right time. In the 1970s, Bruce Merrick became aware of a small bleacher business that was...
													This Team Doesn’t Take Heavy Equipment LightlyCG Equipment
											
				
					When it comes to finding the best partner to fulfill heavy-duty equipment needs, the challenge can be real, especially when the dealer does not fully understand the customer’s industry. That, we’re...
													Working With the Wonders of WoodMadison Wood
											
				
					It’s good to see young leadership take over a company and make history almost immediately. That’s exactly what Madison Wood’s team achieved in what seems like no time at all this year. Breaking...
													Maximizing ModularAxis Construction and MODLOGIQ
											
				
					When Axis Construction of Hauppauge, New York—widely recognized as an innovator in construction, design, and management services—and MODLOGIQ of New Holland, Pennsylvania—which creates complex,...
													Winning Ways: Family, Accountability, and Clear CommunicationMichael Kinder & Sons
											
				
					Michael Kinder & Sons—a pioneer in the design-build sector for over a century—successfully utilizes its single-source team strategy to plan, design, and build while saving money, time, and...
													On the RiseAscendent Demolition
											
				
					Ascendent Demolition, LLC demolishes building interiors and exteriors for a wide range of clients. Based in Puyallup, Washington, this demolition, abatement, and civil contracting firm uses...
													Five Years of Growth, and CountingRobbins Construction Group
											
				
					Robbins Construction Group, based out of South Carolina and primarily serving the southern United States, specializes in design-build construction. Now in its fourth year of business, the company...
													Where Trust Wins the RaceCon Tech Building Systems
											
				
					As the second generation of Reddicks to run Con Tech Building Systems, Inc. in Gouverneur, New York, brothers Tim Reddick, Project Manager, and Nick Reddick, Vice President of Project Management,...
													Keeping Up With the TimesConstruction Technology
											
				
					From materials to machinery, technology continues to evolve, making construction faster, more efficient, and safer. In just a few years, technologies inside our homes that once seemed futuristic...


























