Case Studies February 2014

Partners John Weaver and Domenic DiGiorgio founded architectural firm DiGiorgio Associates Inc. (DAI) in 1984. In 1988, the company added a construction subsidiary to the business, Monitor Builders Inc. (MBI), with Steve Kovacs, now partner and president of MBI, originally joining the firm as director of field operations. The dedicated team of over 35 professionals […]

KANE Construction Inc. (KANE) was founded in 1997 as a commercial interior construction firm in Bethesda, Md., by local construction executive Dennis O. Kane. With 10 years of commercial construction experience at an executive level, Dennis was a well-known player in the industry; the Kane family has had hundreds of people working in various trades […]

The majority of the nation’s drinking and waste water infrastructure began nearing the end of its useable life at the dawn of the 21st century. Today, communities rely on systems that were installed hundreds of years ago, designed for significantly less development and population. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), there is […]

In 1997 brothers Victor, Jose, Juliao and David Fernandes founded Fernandes Masonry Inc. (FMI). Based in New Bedford, Mass., the growing company has since established a leading presence in New England’s construction market. FMI serves a diverse customer base, working with commercial and public sector clients. Over the years, the team has built a strong […]

For Davis Brody Bond LLP (DBB) making a facility look good is the easy part; fully understanding the objectives of the client and intentions of the space is where the firm’s true expertise comes in. “We try hard to understand the reasons and need for a building and then develop a custom-made solution,” reveals Steven […]

Cooper, Robertson & Partners (CRP), a New York City-based architectural design firm, is building more than extraordinary structures. Since its founding in 1979, the company continues to design buildings and public spaces that integrate seamlessly into each place while enhancing the surrounding community. “We believe a building should be more than a freestanding object,” reveals […]

working to improve the lives of homeowners in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area through quality HVAC service, installations and repair. “We have been working in the building trades for many years, going back to the early ’90s,” shares Dave Pugh, owner and CEO of All Good Home. “We are a family company that started […]

Controlled Comfort has provided top-quality service, replacement, preventative maintenance and new construction of expertly controlled environments since 1964. The Nebraska-based mechanical contractor offers complete HVAC services, specializing in indoor air quality and energy management systems for commercial and residential applications. “We’re celebrating our 50-year anniversary in 2014; we’ve been in this business for a long […]

Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric (Brothers) is on a mission; a mission to do right by customers and build long-lasting relationships with clients, suppliers and the Denver community. “We strive to be prompt, professional and to deliver a great overall experience for our customers,” shares Lynn Tomasek, marketing manager of Brothers. “We’re family-owned- and -operated […]

For almost a century, E.L. Shea Inc. (E.L. Shea) has been serving Downeast Maine’s commercial, institutional and residential markets with turnkey construction services and a familiar family face. “We perform a wide range of building projects,” reveals Ken Shea, third generation co-owner and president of E.L. Shea. “With two licensed, in-house engineers, much of our […]