Case Studies September 2013

Over the past 118 years, GSH Group Inc. (GSH) has evolved from a small engineering business into a global force with over 2,200 employees across three continents. Based in Pinebrook N.J., the construction management firm focuses on delivering full HVAC mechanical and energy management services to some of the largest corporations in the world.  GSH […]

As current co-owners of Gettysburg Commercial Corporation (GCC), Dale Hodges and Dave Andrews – president and executive vice president, respectively – bring more than 50 years of combined professional experience to the company. The Florida-based and -focused full-service general contracting company focuses on commercial tenant improvement with office facilities as its strong suit. After 21 […]

In 2004 three companies combined to create GCH International Inc. (GCH) bringing together over three centuries worth of experience. The Louisville, Ky.-based company is comprised of Griffin & Co., with tobacco processing, bulk and material handling equipment, Cardwell Machine Co., with tobacco processing equipment and Harpring Inc., an industrial sheet metal and HVAC manufacturer.   […]

Doree Friedman founded Fineline Construction (Fineline) in 1980 as a small design-build outfit in San Francisco. “I started out studying sculpture,” Doree, founder and president of Fineline, explains. “But I needed a way to support my family. I came to the Bay Area and got involved with some friends who knew carpentry. It was only […]

Jim Baker, Amy Huffman and Bob Biondi founded Fed One Dublin LLC (FOD) in 1993 as a combination development and construction business. The business, with a headquarters in Plain City, Ohio, has become a growing force in regional commercial development. Many of the team’s projects are in-state, but Jim Baker, partner at FOD, says the […]

Fabcon Precast (Fabcon) began over 40 years ago producing concrete slaps for apartment buildings and retail projects. Since its inception, the company has focused efforts on innovation and growth. Fabcon’s first plant location in Savage, Minn., opened in 1971. The company has since become a franchisee of Span-Deck technology and acquired The American Precast Company […]

Rick Ekhoff and Paul Ochenkoski were college classmates at the University of Kentucky. Together, they founded EOP Architects (EOP) in 1981. The architectural firm, based in Lexington, Ky., has grown from serving areas around its headquarters doing work throughout 35 states and China.             EOP has also grown its leadership base. “We have five principals […]

As the vice president of design for the EnCon Companies (EnCon), Jason Lien wears many hats. “I’ve been with the engineering side of the business for six years, but I’ve also worked on our marketing team and as a project manager,” shares Lien. It’s no surprise that EnCon’s employees are as diversified as the multifaceted […]

Brothers Paul and Luke Lonergan founded Empire Crane Company (Empire) in January 2002 as a mid-sized local crane dealership. “Our father was the district representative for Pettibone Cranes in the 1970s,” says Paul, president of Empire. “I graduated college in 1988 and went to work for him. From 1990 until 2000, I worked as district […]

Danny Gilcrease, Mark Ross and Rick Barr founded DMR Mechanical LLC (DMR) in 2004. Since opening its doors, DMR has grown steadily for nearly a decade. The three founders each have a strong background in specialty construction services. Danny was a plumber, I was in HVAC and plumbing, and Mark was in controls and HVAC […]