Case Studies April 2013

Complete Property Services Inc. (CPS) has grown in just three decades from a specialized exterior painting outfit to become a diversified commercial construction company with 250 employees across two divisions, one devoted to commercial coatings and the other general contracting specializing in commercial interior renovations. CPS is a family-owned and -operated company founded in 1984 […]

Burnham Insulation Sales Inc. (BIS) is a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based comprehensive international supplier of industrial and commercial insulation materials and cladding. BIS is owned and operated by brothers Mike and Sean Burnham, who founded the company in 1994. “Mike [president of BIS] and I were looking to change careers, to start a business together,” says Sean, […]

Concrete is the world’s most used construction material, and as such it is big business. The amount of concrete produced globally is double the combined amount of plastic, steel, aluminum and wood. And, as contractors know, dealing with the goopy stuff on site can become a dirty job – one that requires a capable containment […]

Michael Contillo founded Liberty Mechanical Contractors LLC (Liberty) in 1968, and the company has since grown to be one of largest and most respected mechanical contractors in New York City. From its humble beginning working out of a small storefront on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx, Liberty has become one of the industry’s preeminent […]

Canyon Construction – also known as Avant Canyon Group – is a leading building and remodeling contractor based in Moraga, Calif., and founded by Deva Rajan in 1966. With more than 45 years in the industry, Canyon Construction offers experience and diverse capabilities to commercial and residential customers alike. The company offers custom construction and […]

Plowing, salting and sanding are things that go hand-in-hand with Wyoming winters. While it’s necessary to treat roads during the harsh-weather months, such treatment can create major problems come spring and summer in the form of cracks, potholes and ruts. Deteriorating roads can be hazardous to drivers, especially when such conditions fall on major highways […]

UCS – formerly known as Universal Cleaning Specialists – is a fast-growing residential and commercial cleaning and restoration company. With locations in Austin, Belton and San Antonio, Texas, UCS offers a wide range of services, including carpet cleaning, maid service, commercial night janitorial service, and fire, wind, water and mold damage remediation. The company began […]

Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates Inc. (WSN) is a multifaceted architectural and engineering services firm based in Minnesota. Founded in 1975 in Crookston, Minn., by three engineers, WSN now employs approximately 180 professionals, including engineers, registered architects, environmental scientists, land surveyors and support staff. WSN has eight offices spanning Minnesota and North Dakota that allow […]

Jason Funk, president of Western Window Systems (Western), has been with the company since 1999. With a degree in global business management, and a master’s degree in business administration, Funk entered Western as a human resources manager. His gifts of leadership and innovative problem solving helped Funk make the company better in countless ways throughout […]

The Pierangeli Group Inc. acquired Strybuc Industries in 1982 from founder Bob Strybuc, and the Pennsylvania-based company has been serving customers nationwide for over 30 years. Strybuc Industries continues to grow and expand the company’s operations. Rinaldo J. Pierangeli, president of Strybuc Industries, and James F. Murphy, vice president of the company, are leading the […]