Case Studies June 2013

MLB Construction Services LLC (MLB) is a general contraction/construction management/design-build contractor servicing several regions along the East Coast. The post-World War II construction boom initially fed the company, which started in 1947 as McManus, Longe & Brockwehl Inc. The team quickly carved out a leading position in the industry and established client relationships that have […]

Carl M. Freeman Companies (CMF) has been shaping the American landscape since the company was founded in 1947. Over the years CMF has helped to construct and develop single-family homes, apartment buildings and retail spaces that not only anchor the community, but also build upon it. CMF has pioneered the development of some of America’s […]

Monte and Gerald “Bud” Enoch founded Cedar Siding Inc. (CSI) in 1987 with the straightforward philosophy of treating others precisely the way they would like to be treated themselves. This philosophy continues to guide the company’s growth over 25 years later, ensuring quality, consistency and customer service are always at the forefront. Above all, CSI […]

Peter Basso Associates Inc. (Basso) specializes in the design of technically challenging, sustainable and high-performance mechanical systems. Basso’s skilled team of experienced professionals provide in-depth knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems, as the Michigan-based consulting engineering firm boasts years of LEED-certified experience. Basso was founded in 1990 by Peter Basso when he realized a shortage […]

Century 21 Construction (C21), a contractor based in Clifton, N.J., is working with a team of strategic partners, engineers and architects on a major construction project at Rutgers Business School (Rutgers). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, recognized the need for additional, modern facilities to fit an increasing number of students at its school […]

MyGreenBuildings (MGB) is a general contractor specializing in sustainable construction projects out of a single office in Sarasota, Fla. “We opened our doors in 2006,” says Stephen Ellis, cofounder of MGB. “The economy at the time was the worst it has been here in a very long time, but here we are – and we’re […]

2013 marks 40 years of successful business for Roberts Environmental Control Corp. (Roberts HVAC). The Illinois-based, family-owned and-operated company furnishes all requirements to design, build, manage and maintain commercial, industrial and medical HVAC systems. Leo Wasniewski originally founded the company as Roberts Refrigeration in 1949, installing refrigeration and heating equipment. James and Robert Wasniewski, current […]

Carolina Conduit Systems Inc. (CCS) works hard throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia to provide superior electrical and telecommunication conduit systems. From its home office in Clayton, N.C., CCS has been a key player in university projects across the Southeast for 16 years. “Our niche is downtown, underground utilities – specifically, power and telecommunications,” explains […]

MC Consultants Inc. (MCC) is one year away from celebrating 25 years of delivering consulting services specific to the construction defect forensic expert market. MCC is an employee-owned business, with many employees celebrating five-, 10- and 15-year employment anniversaries. Dan Ducommun, president of MCC, joined the California-based company 11 years ago, initially serving on the […]

Raymond (Ray) Cardoza and his sister, Marie Pontillo (Morena), grew up in the plumbing business. Their father, a master plumber, owns and has operated his own company for many years. Ray has been working in the industry for 27 years. He completed high school and a year of college before working full time with his […]