Case Studies April 2013

Safe Site Inc. (Safe Site) has experienced a significant amount of growth for a relatively young company. The Colorado-based firm has emerged as one of the nation’s leading providers of underground location and subsurface engineering services. After seven years of business, Safe Site has saved clients millions of dollars, reduced property and facility damages and […]

Royal Oaks Homes LLC (Royal Oaks) focuses on quality design and construction for a wide range of homes. From starter homes to multimillion-dollar luxury residencies, the North Carolina-based general contractor is achieving incredible success in its industry. Rich Van Tassel founded the company in April 2002, and it has since taken off in the market […]

Rocky Mountain Holding Company (Rocky Mountain) has been seeking perfection in the design and manufacturing of exceptional log homes for almost 40 years. Rocky Mountain’s state-of-the-art, Montana-based facility produces precision-milled logs, resulting in high-quality crafted homes that reflect a client’s taste, comfort and lifestyle. Founded in 1974, Rocky Mountain took off in a fairly new […]

Petrochem Insulation Inc. (Petrochem) has provided expert teams of insulators for all areas of industrial and commercial applications for almost 40 years. The California-based maintenance and construction firm services a broad range of clients, including refineries, wineries, power plants and food processors. In addition to insulation services, Petrochem offers an impressive range of diversified capabilities, […]

Pacific Clay Products Inc. (Pacific Clay) is California’s oldest producer of clay brick in addition to being a nationwide leader in the industry. The company, based in Lake Elsinore, Calif., offers a variety of 13 products. The production plant is capable of producing 40 million bricks a year that are shipped across the country. Pacific […]

College Works Painting (CWP) and Empire Painting and Construction (EPC) are affiliated companies based in Irvine, Calif. Both offer painting services across the country, but the CWP business model operates in an unusual setup. Founded in 1993, CWP has become a leading painting service that also acts as a training program for college students. Both […]

Midway Services Inc. (Midway) is a leading contractor in multifamily building renovations. The company, based in Clearwater, Fla., offers plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry services to the majority of southeastern large apartment owners. Bill Wolf, president of Midway, is the company’s second-generation Wolf family leader since the company was founded in 1957. Midway originated as […]

Kenny Siebert founded Kenny’s Tile & Floor Covering Inc. (Kenny’s Tile) in 1954. After the Korean War, Kenny used a GI loan and a knack for hard work and networking to break into the regional homebuilder’s market. Kenny based Kenny’s Tile on a people-first philosophy, saying, “Treat your customers, suppliers and employees like family. Be […]

Ray Joslin, president of Joslin Construction Texas LLC (Joslin), initially launched his company in 1973 with hard work, responsibility and integrity as the founding principles. Joslin was later incorporated in 1985 and then moved to an LLC in 2009. Though the company changed inceptions over the years, the same core values helped grow Joslin into […]

Joseph J. Duffy Co. (JJ Duffy) has built a reputation for quality construction throughout the Chicago area throughout nearly a century in business. The general contractor specializes in multifamily senior housing projects and has recently delved into more green building initiatives, as well. JJ Duffy’s vast portfolio, expertise and experience continue to set the company […]