Case Studies April 2013

Jon and Theresia Rieger, Ron and Cyndi Rieger, Tim and Lisa Borgen, Chad and Robin Benson, as well as Craig and Nichole Solway, founded Rieger, Borgen, Benson Electric Inc. in 2002. More commonly known as RBB Electric Inc. (RBB), the one-stop shop is capable of handling jobs of varying sizes throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. […]

Harold (Huey) Long founded Heartland Pella (Heartland) in 1962 under the corporation name Huey Long Company Inc. Heartland, which remains under family ownership and management, is a Pella Windows and Doors (Pella) franchise, boasting three locations operating under the same umbrella business. Today, Larry Long, Huey’s son and president of Heartland, proudly runs the company. […]

BCM Controls Corporation (BCM) is a leading provider of building automation, security systems and energy services. The company is based in Woburn, Mass., serving customers all over New England. BCM works with an assortment of clients, including commercial and institutional organizations in healthcare, biotechnology, education and government agencies. BCM was founded in 1984 and has […]

Cathy Leidersdorff founded Architectural Flooring Resource Inc. (AFR) in 1993 after working in the flooring industry for six years. “I worked for Armstrong World Industry right out of Cornell University, and then worked for SCS systems,” notes Leidersdorff, CEO of AFR. “I moved from the flooring vendor side of the business to the contractor side.” […]

A.W. Kuettel & Sons Inc. (Kuettel & Sons) was founded in 1924 as a small sheet metal and roofing business in Duluth, Minn. Today, 88 years later, Kuettel & Sons has grown tremendously, though the team adheres to the same small-business philosophy. Kuettel & Sons remains a family business today. Tom Kuettel, third-generation president of […]

St. Charles College has been the spiritual center for the Jesuits of the New Orleans province for over 100 years. Located in Grand Coteau, La., the site serves as a sacred ground for the members of the Jesuit community. “For me, as a Jesuit, this project is important because the history of my family is […]

Nick Novak, senior project manager for Lusardi Construction Company (Lusardi), isn’t afraid of getting his hands dirty. “We’ll roll up our sleeves and get the job done,” says Novak. His role at the California-based, 54-year-old full-service contracting company ensures Novak knows that creativity and extra effort are what it takes to get a job done […]

Founded in 1968, W.T. Rich Company Inc. (W.T. Rich) has over four decades of experience as a general contractor and construction manager in the public sector. Specializing in educational institutions and historic renovations, W.T. Rich operates out of an office in Newton, Mass. A little over 30 miles away from the W.T. Rich home office […]

“We’ve built over 300 churches over the last 67 years,” Jeff Stoops, project manager at Julian P. Barry General Contractor L.P. (JPB), casually mentions. That is no small feat, but to Stoops it’s all in a day’s work. Specializing in general contracting, construction management and design-build services, JPB recently oversaw the completion of the North […]

The New Orleans Morial Convention Center (NOMCC), named for former mayor Ernest N. Morial, is undergoing renovations to update facilities and improve visitor experience. The massive $60 million expansion offers a fresh look for the space with the addition of a new ballroom, as well as a new entrance and prefunction lobby. Citadel Builders LLC […]