Case Studies

When the Pike Place Market’s (PPM) Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) got the go-ahead for some major infrastructural improvements, Turner Construction’s Seattle (Turner) office assembled a team to anticipate and tackle every conceivable challenge. To keep the publicly funded project on track Turner coordinated with the project’s architect, mechanical and electrical engineering firm, subcontractors and […]

During the 1980s it seemed like the domestic manufacturing industry had completely collapsed as a large number of companies moved manufacturing operations overseas. Elkay, America’s number one selling stainless steel sink company, resisted the trend by maintaining its production operations in the U.S. Timothy Jahnke, president and CEO of the nearly century-old company, is proud […]

The Woda Group LLC (TWG), headed by Jeffrey Woda and David Cooper Jr., is a company that understands how to utilize the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in order to make a niche for itself in the industry and provide affordable housing to those who need it most. TWG is nationally known for its […]

Flaherty & Collins Properties (Flaherty & Collins) designed, constructed and manages Cosmopolitan on the Canal, Indianapolis’ newest and most desirable living destination. With 300 employees and 70 properties representing 9,600 units, Flaherty & Collins is one of the largest, most active and experienced multi-family property developers in the Midwest. Flaherty & Collins is proud to […]

If you asked the average American which company makes the quality fixtures and faucets most commonly found in their kitchens and bathrooms, invariably the answer is going to be Kohler Co. (Kohler). Kohler is one of the oldest and largest privately-operated family firms in the United States and one of Wisconsin’s largest employers. The company […]

Tom Zickell founded Northern Elastomeric Inc. (NEI) in 1989 to manufacture a new generation of roofing and waterproofing products. NEI’s flagship product is a self-adhesive roofing and waterproofing solution made from SBS modified asphalt, which created a whole new world of watertight underlayments. Today, the company is a joint venture with Owens Corning. The innovative […]

One of the most important demographics in American History – the Baby Boomer Generation – is approaching retirement age. While many people are continuing to work well into their ’60s and beyond, companies that specialize in homes and services that cater to active adults are going to see a huge uptick in their businesses over […]

It’s been proven many times over, but it’s a basic fact that companies that don’t diversify service offerings are not going to survive this recession intact. Jobs that used to have five reputable bidders are now being overrun with numerous out-of-state contractors bidding well below cost. John W. Gleim Jr. Inc. (JWG) is an example […]

Since 1972 A.B. Systems Inc. (ABS) has grown from a small general contracting firm into one of Minnesota’s leading design-build firms. Since its inception the company has prided itself on providing customers with responsive and friendly service, as well as innovative solutions for the best return on investment. Today, the company operates from headquarters in […]

Nathan Caglia, a general manager with Caglia Demolition and Recycling Company (CDRC), estimates that his company recycles between 75 to 90 percent of a jobsite’s waste, which is typically carted off to a landfill. Common construction and demolition materials include lumber, drywall, metals, masonry (brick, concrete, etc.), carpet, plastic, pipe, rocks, dirt, paper, cardboard or […]