Case Studies February 2014

17 years ago, Paul Brown and his three brothers founded Brown Brothers Contracting Inc. (Brown Brothers) and it wasn’t long before the Colorado-based commercial asphalt and concrete contractor made waves in the local industry. “We’ve grown every year since the company started in 1996,” reveals Paul Brown, owner of Brown Brothers. “We’ve become the leader […]

With 52 years of experience in temperature controlled facilities, Refrigeration Systems Co. (RSC) has recently experienced some of its busiest to-date. “We’re constantly busy,” reveals Bill Gorski, marketing manager for RSC. “Even through the depths of the recession while other companies were wondering what they were going to do; we stayed busy.” RSC has been […]

Anthony “Tony” M. Rizzo Jr., president and CEO of the Rizzo Companies (Rizzo), says his business philosophy is simple. “We believe in our faith, our family and our business; in that order,” he shares. “Without your faith and family, you don’t have anything and the business is needed to support both.” The Connecticut-based, third-generation family-owned […]

Over the course of the last 19 years, Industrial Construction Services Inc. (ICS) has developed a true understanding of controlled environments, whether it’s a small renovation or a major expansion, the industrial contractor is familiar with the regulations, guidelines and high standards expected in demanding climates. ICS carries and installs products specifically designed for biomedical […]

George G. Clarkson founded Clarkson Construction Company (Clarkson) in 1880. After returning from the Civil War, Clarkson worked on the foundations of Kansas City, clearing land and excavating for streets and buildings. The former one-man, one-horse grading operation has since become a leading contractor with broad capabilities to serve clients in Missouri, Kansas and beyond. […]

Taking a walk down Main Street in Barre, Vt., one would most likely come across the work of Lajeunesse Construction Inc. (Lajeunesse). The family-owned and -operated commercial and residential contractor has been serving central Vermont since 1962. “My father and I have been working on Main Street for over 50 years,” shares Michael Lajeunesse, president […]

Jose Soares and Manuel Sousa founded Bay State Drywall Company Inc. (Bay State) in 1979 as a small specialty contracting business. Bay State has grown significantly over the years and now offers full exterior construction services in addition to drywall and light gauge steel framing. Bay State operates out of a single location in Freetown, […]

Jeff Ollier founded Ollier Masonry Inc. (OMI) in 1976 as a small-scale builder in Indiana. When the business first opened its doors, OMI worked with homebuilders, putting in foundations for modular houses around Batesville, Ind. To this day, the company is still family-owned and -operated, as Jeff’s wife Mary acts as owner and president, working […]

Lawson Steel Erection LLC (LSE) has been in business since 1983. Founded by Larry Lawson, the successful steel erector operated independently for 28 years. In 2011, the business partnered with Continental Steel Fabrication Company (CSF), a fabrication business in Kansas City, Mo., founded by Robert and Carol Bisbee in 1971. CSF offers leading fabrication services […]

Together, co-owners Christian Larson, Patrick McNichols and Brian Benson founded Innovative Construction & Roofing (ICR) in 2008. “It was just after working on repairs and renovations in New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina,” explains McNichols. “It seemed like with our knowledge, it was the right time to set out on our own. Of course, […]