Case Studies July 2013

Odebrecht USA became the first Brazilian company to win a publicly bid project in the U.S. when it was tapped to oversee the construction of an extension to Miami’s Metro Mover, an elevated automatic people mover train system, in 1990. In the 22 years since the Miami-based North American construction subsidiary’s entrance into the U.S. […]

O’Brien Construction Company Inc. (OCC) has made a client-oriented approach the core of all aspects of business for over 50 years. OCC made a name for itself early on as Ed O’Brien, licensed engineer and founder of OCC, applied innovative value engineering concepts to wrangle over-budget projects back in line so clients could pursue a […]

Milton J. Wood Company (MJW) was founded in 1969 on a simple premise: Provide customers with straightforward services and top-of-the-line products to build exceptional value. Integrity, dependability and quality continue to represent MJW’s core values, which have allowed the company to succeed and grow over the course of over 40 years. MJW operates as a […]

Midwest Sprinkler Corporation (Midwest) is a Kentucky-based company that specializes in fire safety and prevention through heat-sensitive and highly effective sprinkler systems. Midwest was founded in 1990 by the father and son team of Jack Canady Sr. and Jack Canady Jr. The duo then brought on Herschel Lawson as a sprinkler fitter in 1994 and […]

There are highly specialized niche mechanical contractors and then there are contractors that look to offer the gamut of mechanical contracting services. Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc. (MMC) aims to bridge that gap. For two generations, the family-owned and -operated company has offered the full spectrum of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contracting services. Additionally, the […]

One of the forces that have consistently fueled the growth of the American economy since the country’s inception has been the family-owned business. Many industrious Americans have made the decision to go out on their own and have been successful enough to pass ownership of their companies to succeeding generations. Martin Laviero Contractors Inc. (MLC) […]

Marsh/Bell Construction Co. Inc. (Marsh/Bell) has been the locally owned and operated choice of contractors in South Carolina since its inception in 1984. The company looks beyond building structures to figure out how it can help clients achieve success. Marsh/Bell’s approach as a licensed construction manager enables the team to build better value for the […]

Robert Boyd Sr. founded Manufacturers Reserve Supply Inc. (MRS) in 1931 out of a rented warehouse in Paterson, N.J. Robert Sr. built MRS in the Great Depression, selling lumber on consignment to local builders. He gradually cultivated relationships with major suppliers, allowing MRS to grow. Robert Boyd Jr. – Robert Sr.’s son, and the former […]

Kathy Makino-Leipsitz and Mark Leipsitz are the husband-and-wife team behind Malino Construction LLC (Malino). The Detroit, Mich.-based construction firm was founded in 2001, allowing the Leipsitz family to celebrate Malino’s 11-year anniversary in 2012. Malino’s niche is affordable housing, and many projects involve historic housing and neighborhood renewal projects. Malino employs 16 people to serve […]

It can be hard for a new contractor to make a name in the construction industry. Construction works efficiently because architects and land developers collaborate with a network of general contractors trusted to complete projects on time and on budget, and the GCs in turn have typically established a network over time of subcontractors who […]