Case Studies July 2014

Founded in 1937, Buzick Construction Inc. (Buzick) has played an integral role in the whiskey and bourbon industry for 77 years. Founder Cliff Buzick started out as a salesman of distillery equipment. When Cliff noticed the lack of whiskey warehouse builders, he decided to fill that niche and moved into construction. Cliff’s son, Donald Buzick, […]

Over the last century, pipelines have become a central IV that keep daily activities and industries running across the U.S. Delivering crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products, pipelines are an integral part of America’s economy. In recent years, Texas has become a hotbed for pipeline expansion thanks to increased demand caused by rapid […]

Since 1947, B & M Roofing of Colorado Inc. (B & M) has been putting roofs over peoples’ heads, and doing so with unbeatable prices and exquisite results. Seeing as how in 2013 Colorado experienced – and continues to experience in 2014 – an influx of individuals from across the country, B & M is […]

AV Homes Inc. (AVH) has roots dating as far back as 1933, although the company has existed in its current form since the late 1960s. The business has evolved significantly through the years, building a niche in planned community building for nearly 50 years. In early 2012, the business went through a major rebranding effort […]

Boston boasts one of the highest concentrations of prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. The historic city is home to thousands of students from all walks of life, many staying beyond graduation to enter a range of industries, including the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. For 45 years, Architectural Resources Cambridge (ARC) has helped support […]

As one of the oldest foundation and flatwork concrete contractors in the greater Detroit area, Amalio Corporation (Amalio) has been setting the tone of projects and delivering expert execution for almost 50 years. The company specializes in new construction across a range of sectors, from commercial and industrial buildings to health care facilities, federal government […]

Alvin Hollis (AH) started a small business in south coastal Massachusetts in 1871, delivering hay and grain to his neighbors. He expanded the business with a retail store, selling flour and wholesale supplies to the farming community, eventually adding wood and ice delivery to his services. As the years passed, the company expanded to deliver […]

Advanced Feeding Systems Inc. (AFS) is a family operation led by Phil Atherton, founder and president, as well as managing owners Jerry Bennett and Chad Atherton. “I was a farm boy doing a city job,” Phil laughs, “Before I decided to return to my roots and start my own company building commercial, residential, agricultural and […]

When some of the Northeast’s largest supermarket chains and convenience stores need commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC solutions, ABC Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Inc. (ABC) is the one to call. Since 1950, the New York-based company has been delivering skilled professionalism in refrigeration systems, display coolers and freezers, as well as floral and specialty […]

Winning a Company of the Year award should be a spectacular event; and it is. However, for A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. (A-1 Heating & Air), 2014 is just another normal year of providing excellent air and heating services to clients, as the company does not rest on its many laurels. Founded in 1956 […]