Case Studies May 2013

Many construction companies aren’t able to offer maintenance services, while many facilities maintenance companies are often unable to provide construction services. Crews and technicians at 1st Choice Industries  (1st Choice), however, can provide all of the above from headquarters in Sarasota, Fla. The company is a full-service construction and facilities maintenance firm working with clients […]

John A. Westrum founded Westrum Development Company (WDC) out of a dorm room at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. “It started as a senior project in 1986,” explains Westrum. “We started our first residential project in 1987. By 1998, we had gone from zero to $100 million in sales.” Nearly 30 years in the real […]

Weather Tight Corporation Inc. (Weather Tight) remains a family-owned and -operated company after over 26 years in the home remodeling business. Specializing in energy efficient exterior products for residential consumers, the Wisconsin-based company offers a one-of-a-kind installation method. In 1986 Tod Colbert, founder and CEO of Weather Tight, began his dream of starting a reliable […]

Van Dyken Mechanical Inc. (Van Dyken) has emerged as one of the most reputable full-service mechanical contracting firms in western Michigan. The Grandville-based company serves the Great Lakes region, working with owners to design and build top-notch facilities. “We work with customers to help them create the facility they truly want from beginning to end,” […]

Valley Interior Systems Inc. (VIS) is synonymous with reliability, as the Ohio-based company is known for delivering large-scale commercial drywall and ceiling projects on time and budget. “We’ve always been known for our reputation,” shares John Strawser, COO of VIS. Strawser is the second generation in VIS’s history of family ownership. VIS was founded in […]

VA Consulting Inc. (VA) is a full-service consulting engineering firm specializing in the fields of land development, transportation, water resources and land surveying. For over four decades, the California-based company has served public and private clients in the planning, design and construction processes. The company’s outstanding dedication to customer satisfaction is evident, as the majority […]

Twin City Acoustics Inc. (TCA) is a Plymouth, Minn.-headquartered interior contractor specializing in the installation of acoustic products and ceilings. The company serves Minnesota plus the four surrounding states – Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and Iowa – from its main facility outside of Minneapolis-St. Paul and three satellite offices. TCA takes pride in providing […]

2013 marks Tocco Building Systems’ (Tocco) 30-year anniversary. The New England-based electrical service and construction company has developed a reputation as a top-notch, full-service electrical contractor since its founding in 1983. Tocco operates as a provider of the design, installation and maintenance of virtually all areas of electrical systems while fostering a sense of teamwork […]

TMC Construction Company (TMC) has served the city of Atlanta and surrounding areas as a full-service general contractor for over 65 years. The company specializes in new construction, restoration, additions and remodels, ensuring TMC continues to add new clients with a wide range and variety of projects. With a dedication to integrity and responsibility, the […]

Thomasson Company (Thomasson) was founded in 1972; however, the experience backing the business spans over generations. Thomasson has since become one of the industry’s most reliable resources for cross arms, crane mats, wooden utility poles, Douglas Fir poles, piling, railroad ties, treated fence posts, creosote, ACZA- and CCA-treated products, as well as treated wood cross […]