Case Studies

When people hear “demolition,” they don’t always think “green.” There’s the automatic assumption of mess, destruction and waste. At Konell Construction & Demolition Corp. (KCDC), however, there’s no such thing as waste. Salvaging, reusing and recycling as many construction materials as possible has been a part of KCDC’s process since the company’s inception in 1982. […]

Peter Lewis grew up in the heart of farm country and quickly realized he was a born businessman, albeit not necessarily in agriculture. Instead, Lewis considered himself to be a happily frustrated farmer, so he established a construction company in 1958. Lewis’ company has since built over 1,100 single-family homes and 1,000 condominiums across southern […]

One name stands above the rest in the Southeast and Mid-Central states for those in need of surveying, alignment and control supplies: Earl Dudley Inc. (EDI). When it comes to outstanding service, reliable equipment and a knowledgeable sales staff, EDI has become the standard for sales and service of surveying, machine control, laser scanning and […]

Dattner Architects (Dattner) immediately established a reputation for building cutting-edge, high-end civic buildings after its 1964 founding in New York City. Over the next five decades Dattner’s innovative design approach and broad client base has allowed the company to grow to a team of 70, all located in Dattner’s Manhattan office. The team represents a […]

Don Colburn founded Colburn Construction Inc. (CCI) in 1999 to proudly bring some of the most talented skilled tradesmen available together through the various construction trade unions in order to provide customers with the best in quality and craftsmanship. As a union-affiliated contractor, CCI employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, quality, safety […]

Garry Mease founded heavy utility construction company Buckeye Construction Company Inc. (BCC) in 1986. BCC quickly became a success due to the quality of work that the company continues to produce today, as well as for its attention to safety. BCC is based in Canton, N.C., from which it grew to 125 employees averaging between […]

A-Son’s Construction Inc. (ASONS) has spent the last decade growing the services it offers, first expanding throughout Indiana and then throughout much of the United States. Based out of Muncie, Ind., with regional offices in Southfield, Mich., and Columbus, Ohio, ASONS provides a one-stop shop for quality property preservation and construction services. The firm, formed […]

Action Masonry Construction LLC (AMC) was founded to breathe new life into the masonry craft by bringing together the region’s most skilled and passionate professionals. The family-owned and -operated enterprise prides itself on continually assembling a team that is not only capable of rising to any challenge, but is also one that thrives on surpassing […]

Steve Irvin did not intend to develop his own environmental remediation company. In 2002, however, Irvin found himself at a crossroad, and his resulting path led to the founding of Acuity Environmental Solutions (AES). “I was frustrated with my current employer for not understanding how to better manage risk,” explains Irvin, founder and principal engineer […]

Despite facing an economic environment that brought various challenges to the construction industry over the past decade, Colorado-based MTech Mechanical Technologies Group Inc. (MTech) utilized a client-focused approach and a superior service strategy to become Colorado’s leader in providing mechanical systems for the commercial and industrial industries. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012, MTech offers […]