Case Studies February 2014

Custom-Bilt Metals (CBM) stands solidly behind its work as a high-quality fabricator of metal roofing and rain gutter systems. The company offers products that last a lifetime and come with the warranty to prove it. By focusing on the integrity and longevity of its work, the company, in turn, is set to go the distance […]

For more than 20 years project:HOMES has repaired houses and revitalized neighborhoods to help low-income families, disabled individuals and seniors alike. The nonprofit weatherizes and repairs homes daily, while also working on long-term projects to renovate older homes and build new ones. Since inception, project:HOMES has improved more than 20,000 lives with a staff of […]

Marti McCoy founded North Florida Field Services (NFFS) in 2007 as a construction services contractor for clients in the northern regions of the Sunshine State. “I started working for a construction company back in 2000,” McCoy explains. “After that, I worked for a construction supply company from 2004 to 2007. Things got slow and I […]

Hubbard Construction Co. (HCC) has become one of Florida’s largest heavy civil construction companies since its inception in 1920. The business is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with three additional locations strategically located throughout the state. With locations in Jacksonville, Oakland Park, Tampa, as well as Winter Park, Fla., the company is able to serve […]

Heichel Plumbing Inc. has a good reputation; Bill Heichel, founder, owner and president of Heichel Plumbing, considers that the most important piece of the puzzle in keeping his business solvent. “You have to do a good job, and having good, loyal employees makes everything run smoothly,” states Bill. “That’s the key.” Located in central Florida’s […]

Dave Childress and David Crooks first met in 2000. Childress worked for a construction company that was involved in a project that Crooks was managing for his employer. In 2004, the pair sat down to discuss possible future business. “I was working as the assistant manager of a paper mill near Richmond, Va.,” recalls Crooks, […]

Collins Construction Services Inc. (CCS) is a second-generation family-owned general contracting business based in Savannah, Ga. The company has been in business since 1992, and Dawn Morgan, president of CCS, has been on the team full time since 2006. “Before I was working in Atlanta as a business analyst,” Morgan explains. “This was my father’s […]

Winmar Construction Inc. (WCI) was in 2003 as a commercial contractor serving clients in a number of sectors. The business has grown steadily over the years, building lasting relationships along the way. Edwin Villegas, founder president and CEO of WCI, continues to work closely with Jason Wilt, vice president of preconstruction services. Wilt has been […]

Robert “Rob” Aird founded Robert A. Aird Inc. (RAA) in 1976 as a growing contractor, specializing in unique exterior construction. The company works with a number of innovative materials to install durable, protective surfaces on buildings ranging in size. Clients come from a number of backgrounds in the commercial and public sectors. Aird’s team of […]

Architecture firm Platz Associates knows that clients desire buildings that are functional, beautiful and affordable. Furthermore, the team provides a hassle-free experience by providing a project that runs smoothly, finishes on time and is within budget. By integrating design, engineering and construction management, Platz Associates is happily servicing clients. The company was cofounded in 1980 […]