Case Studies July 2014

After serving in combat with the elite 17th Airborne in World War II, George Zlotnick returned home to Ashford, Conn., and founded a small construction company. Zlotnick Construction Inc. (ZCI) began as a one-man operation as George constructed small outbuildings, chicken coops and barns in the rural locality. With hard work and a dedication to […]

Third-generation family-owned The Consolidated Companies (CC) delivers a triple threat in the manufacturing and distribution of mouldings, millwork and a multitude of other building materials. CC’s services include decking, ceiling tile, exterior doors, fireplaces, as well as fasteners, planking and much more. Under the CC umbrella is Consolidated Lumber Corporation (CLC), a 70,000-square-foot distribution facility […]

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) is a governmental agency responsible for providing solid waste management system for Palm Beach County, Fla. SWA employs approximately 400 people, dedicated to providing economically and environmentally conscious solid waste disposal and recycling services and programs to the county’s approximately 1.3 million residents and businesses. Patrick Carroll, […]

Strong values not only make for something to firmly believe in, they also offer a sense of direction and guidance. Since 1996, PAC Group LLC (PAC Group) has positioned itself as a leading general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm across a range of sectors in Connecticut by focusing on core values. “We have always […]

Since 1977, Macro Enterprises Ltd. (Macro) has been providing specialty construction services in New York City, Long Island and the surrounding areas. Founded more than 35 years ago, Macro specializes in performing pile driving, drilling, shoring and underpinning work across the region. George Morris PE, current president of Macro, leads the growing business, along with […]

In 1966, a group of evangelical, interdenominational ministers and laypersons organized a nonprofit organization geared toward senior living. The team sought to build a unique, faith-oriented retirement community in Waterloo, Iowa, that could provide long-term comfort and care to the aging. In 1968, these members recruited Larry Laird to serve as the executive director of […]

For most of her life Beverly Foit-Albert, CEO of Foit-Albert Associates (FAA), a multifaceted architecture, engineering and surveying firm, has been boldly taking on atypical roles. The daughter of an architect, Foit-Albert entered the construction world as a young woman, gaining early insight and business acumen in the industry. “I was always comfortable in construction,” […]

Carter McCamy founded Environmental Quality Resources LLC (EQR) in 1991 as an environmental specialty contractor. Initially, the focus of the business was helping developers achieve permit and mitigation goals. Over the years, the company’s focus has shifted from the private market into the public market. Today, EQR has grown to become the largest open-bid environmental […]

In 1976 Pete Lee founded Engineered Products Co. (EPCO) to supply standard and unique electrical products for commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural buildings. For nearly 40 years, the business has grown, developing reliable, durable and high-quality electrical components for a diverse market. Duncan Lee, Pete’s son and current CEO, now leads the business. He is […]

Established in 1968 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Emser Tile (Emser) has become a leading designer and marketer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone. With renewed confidence in the post-recession climate, Emser is looking forward to further expansion. “We’re now in 56 different markets, catering to our trade industry,” reveals Bob Baldocchi, director […]