Case Studies

Cameron-Mitchell Inc. (CMI) represents the hard work of two generations of concrete professionals. Dan Cameron, president and founder of CMI, learned the concrete trade from his father. Fresh out of high school, Cameron joined his father and found himself so enamored with the concrete industry that by the time his father decided to bow out, […]

It takes a lot of coordination and communication to deliver high-performance HVAC and mechanical services to the commercial and industrial markets, and Adkins & Kimbrough Mechanical LLC (AKM) is no stranger to working in a pressure-cooker environment. The company was founded in 2005 as a veteran-owned business, and AKM has established itself as a reliable […]

Municipal offices for years have debated whether it is more advantageous to use asphalt or concrete pavement when paving. Tim Welsh, owner of Acme Concrete Paving Inc. (Acme), is quick to point out that each has its advantages depending on the location of the project and its purpose, but when all conditions are equal concrete […]

“When I wake up in the morning, I’m as excited as a kid on Christmas day,” says James (Jay) Archbell III, president of A&W Contractors Inc. (AWC), in regards to the excitement he feels about his profession. Jay has been working for the utility and road contracting business, founded by his father Sam Archbell, since […]

Andrew R. Otero started A&D Fire Sprinklers Inc. in 1988 to offer innovative one-stop service for any and all fire sprinkler systems, as well as many special hazard needs. The Santee, Calif., business (based near San Diego) started with only two employees: Otero and his brother-in-law. They worked out of Otero’s house completing small sprinkler […]

Darin Zwick, owner and founder of Zwick Construction, is proud of the fact that his company has been thriving in these difficult economic times. One of the most common tales in the construction industry over the last couple of years has been the downsizing of firms as they have struggled to find work. Zwick Construction […]

Ben Kenney founded Acme Flooring Co. Inc. (Acme) in 1926 out of a small garage in Kansas. Initially Ben worked with his brother, Forrest Kenney, providing installation and maintenance for a number of flooring systems. Eventually Ben’s nephew, Robert, joined the Acme team. As time went on Robert took over the business and has since […]

Tony Conway founded A Legendary Event in 1997 with the mission to build a business through excellence, attention to detail and personal service. Concentrating all efforts into making each event one of a kind, Conway has seen his efforts grow A Legendary Event from a small catering concern to a multimillion-dollar, full-service, Georgia-based catering, event […]

Ken Hunt’s family expected he would follow in the footsteps of his father and brother and become an orthopedic surgeon. Instead, Hunt earned a bachelor’s degree in construction technology and founded A & K Construction Inc. (A & K) in 1987. Hunt and the team at A & K are now proudly celebrating 25 years […]

Gutridge Plumbing Inc. (GPI) is a family-owned and -operated business in Newark, Ohio. Gil Gutridge founded GPI in 1970, originally offering residential plumbing services around Newark. Gil’s sons, Rod and Wayde Gutridge, took over GPI in the late ’80s, and the company has since diversified its services and expanded its geographic footprint significantly. In the […]