Case Studies February 2014

Michael T. Finn founded Fincor Construction Inc. (Fincor) in 2004 with the goal of providing high-quality renovation services to apartment building owners and tenants. For nearly 10 years, the business has grown steadily. In the hands of Michael T. and his son, also named Michael Finn, clients have come to expect efficient and budget-minded construction […]

While most 67-year-olds are well into enjoying retirement, Daryl Williams, founder and president of D&D Construction Services of Orlando Inc. (DDCS), is still hard at work. “My father works every day,” shares Darand Williams, vice president of DDCS. “My mother, Joanna Williams, is our secretary and treasurer and she still works every day too.” Apparently, […]

What started as a small sand screw operation in Benton, Kan., has now evolved into a world-class aggregate equipment manufacturer. Today, GreyStone Inc. (GreyStone) develops innovative, green-friendly solutions for complete sand washing, classifying and dewatering from engineering to equipment, controls to structural fabrication, installation to operation and service. As one of the few companies in […]

The full range of residential heating products at Cota & Cota Inc. (Cota & Cota) may offer the best of modern convenience, but the Vermont-based company’s service is nothing short of old-fashioned. Cota & Cota refers to this service-based business style as the Old Yankee Way, where concern, compassion and caring are cornerstones. Doing business […]

James D. Conaway Founded Conaway Electrical Service Inc. (CES) in 1979, serving commercial and industrial customers in the area surrounding LaGrange, Ga. After nearly 35 years, the family business continues to provide customized service no matter how large or small the project. James’ stepson, Gregory R. “Rusty” Guizar operates the business as CEO and secretary. […]

Since 1971 Electrical Contractors Inc. (ECI) has served Connecticut and western Massachusetts with certified, full-service electrical contracting and professional assistance in preconstruction planning, coordination and project management. “Our diversity sets us apart,” explains Lou Bona, president and co-founder of ECI. “We can do almost anything, from our 24/7 service department to traffic signals and everything […]

Since 1946, Briggs Electrical Inc. (Briggs) has built a reputation for offering high quality, full service electrical contracting throughout southern California and Nevada. By delivering excellence, Briggs keeps customers coming back, forming loyal, repeat clients and long standing relationships. All in the Family Even after 67 years in business, Briggs remains family-owned and -operated. “The […]

Jerry Shafer, president of W.F. Hann & Sons (W.F. Hann), says his business motto is: customer service above all else. “You can’t be solely concerned with revenue; customer service is always No. 1,” he explains. “Revenue follows good customer service.” W.F. Hann has upheld this mantra for over 106 years while acting as northern Ohio’s […]

In 1949. Dudley C. Taylor founded a small masonry repair business, Taylor Tuckpointing, in Chicago. Within a few years, the business had diversified and Dudley renamed the operation D.C. Taylor Co. (DCT) and moved to Vinton, Iowa, in 1952. The business moved again in 1954 where it remains today in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Today, the company specializes […]

Baystate Services Inc. (BSI) began in 1988 as a small wall covering contractor in Massachusetts. Jeff Snyder and Donna Leonardo founded BSI, which soon diversified by adding painting and floor-covering services before taking on major renovation projects in New England. “That’s when we changed the name from Baystate Wallcoverings to our current name,” says Janice […]