Case Studies February 2014

George Skestos founded Homewood Corporation (Homewood) in 1963 as small local builder in central Ohio. Still based in Columbus today, the company has grown steadily for 50 years. It is evident that the company has made a name for itself, as Homewood has constructed approximately 4,000 homes since opening its doors. Jim Lipnos, now president […]

Sometimes when there isn’t time to think you just have to act and step up to the plate. That’s what Kyle Sorby, now president of Grotberg Electric Inc. (Grotberg), had to do when the North Dakota-based electrical contractor’s acting president was in a tragic accident. In just a matter of weeks Sorby went from site […]

Del Lukasiewicz, founder and president of Westec Construction Management Company (Westec), has worked in the construction industry since the ripe age of 14. After receiving his degree in construction management from Colorado State University and gaining years of experience with other commercial builders, Lukasiewicz started Westec in 1988. He invited longtime friend and colleague, Brian […]

Ledge Brady founded Stafford Corp. (Stafford) in 1984 as a growing commercial general contractor. Brady, a graduate of Colorado College, says he just sort of fell into construction. “I taught high school math for a year in Summit County,” he explains. “In part, construction pays better than teaching. There are also unique challenges to each […]

As a producer of high-end millwork and flooring, Heppner Hardwoods Inc. (HHI) creates stunning wood product. The company’s parquet floors, made up of many shapes of wood in alternating grains and colors, are pieced together like a mosaic; these were the floors of French aristocrats for a reason. In 1974 Lorraine Heppner, current president and […]

Global Diving & Salvage Inc. (Global Diving) is going where most contractors cannot with experience that runs deep – up to 1,000 feet deep to be precise. The Seattle-based underwater marine contractor has quickly emerged as the largest of its kind on the West Coast and a key player in the $4.1 billion marine construction […]

After nearly 30 years in business, General Coatings Corp. (GCC) has figured out how to perform painting, water proofing and wall coverings better, faster and more effectively than the average contractor. The California-based company now runs between 700 and 1,000 jobs annually and is capable of turning over large estimates in a single day. “Our […]

Some might say Diann Nielson, president and owner of G.D. Nielson Construction Inc. (GDN), is a bit of a workaholic, but you never work a day if you love what you do as much as she does. The business owner and mother of three truly possess a passion for her work and those who have […]

Since 1986, B&B Industrial Services Inc. (B&B) has been supporting industrial manufacturing operations with the latest refractory materials and installation procedures. The California based- industrial contractor works in close collaboration with clients, engineers, refractory manufacturers and specialists alike to stay current in an ever-changing industry. Lyndon Brewer, president and co-founder of B&B, knows a thing […]

Ron Miglini, president of Sealco, founded the company as a small critical environment cleaning business in 1984 out of his garage. After 19 years working with NCH Corporation, Miglini wanted to be able to spend more time with his family; therefore, he made a change. Miglini’s leap of faith served him well, as Sealco has […]