Case Studies July 2014

For more than a century, Passaic Metal & Building Supplies Co. (PAMCO) has been a longstanding name in wholesale building supplies and sheet metal. The New Jersey-based retailer and manufacturer stocks a full range of building materials, from sheet metal to TPO and EPDM commercial-grade roofing, to siding and HVAC products. From Father to Son […]

James C. Palaia Sr., founder of Pala Construction Corporation (Pala), had a knack for building because he was always exploring new solutions. “My father was always tinkering with construction equipment or building something,” recalls James “Jimmy” Palaia Jr., now president and CEO of Pala. “He loved everything about construction. He converted our little ranch-style home […]

Ovation Development Corporation (ODC) has been in business since 1997. Founded by the owners of a large homebuilder, ODC has since grown into a major general contractor for the multifamily market in southern Nevada. ODC’s sister company, Ovation Property Management Corporation (OPM), takes over when the developments are complete and currently manages 18 communities – […]

Omaha Door & Window (ODW) opened its doors in 1959 as a small door supply and installation business. When a local overhead door franchise went out of business after a series of mergers, Leo Murnan and Joe Nothomb purchased a red service truck and a pile of parts from the previous owners. The pair had […]

Since 1956 Norris Sales Company Incorporated (Norris Sales) has been the go-to source for equipment rentals, sales, service, parts and training. Today, Norris Sales is owned by the father and daughter team of Don and Karen Zajick. “We’ve grown from 20 employees in 1999 to 80 currently, and we have expanded a lot of product […]

According to Anthony Ricciuti, director of business development for NORR, there’s no job that’s too big or too small for the industry-leading global architectural design firm. “We truly run the gamut when it comes to jobs of all shapes and sizes,” explains Ricciuti. “We’re the construction architect of record for the Burj Khalifa, the world’s […]

Newport Construction Corp. (Newport) is as solid as the buildings it constructs. Newport notably made it through the economic woes that rocked the industry armed with expert personnel, efficiency and low overhead. With tight margins, it’s been crucial for Newport to execute with precision and deliver on-time, on-budget results. Gregg Cooke, owner and president of […]

In 1947 Roy Newman founded Newman Lumber Company (NLC) based in Gulfport, MS. After serving the military in World War II, Roy found his way to Honduras and worked with a logging company harvesting mahogany wood. After seven years in the industry there, he returned to the United States. With his experience and familiarity with […]

For more than 80 years, NELCO has excelled in providing innovative solutions to enable greater protection from radiation technology for a growing and diversifying client base in the medical, industrial and construction industries. NELCO’s capabilities include: designing, manufacturing, building, installing and/or consulting to satisfy a wide range of requirements in the medical radiation therapy, medical […]

In 1951 Roger “Pat” D. Neighbors founded his namesake company, Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. (Neighbors), shortly after returning from World War II. “My father was a self-made kind of guy; he didn’t graduate from high school, but he had great skill as a carpenter and tradesmen,” recalls Roger Neighbors, second-generation owner and current president of […]