Case Studies May 2015

For more than 50 years the hallmarks of Mid-City Electric Co. (Mid-City) have been hard work, dedication and integrity. These principles shine through the electrical contractor’s people-based culture. “We live and breathe it,” says Brian Dew, second-generation president of family-owned Mid-City. “We’re fortunate to have a lot of quality, hardworking people that truly believe in […]

Lawrence Otto established Midway Sealcoating & Striping Co. (Midway) in 1979 after moving from Oklahoma to Texas. After years of building experience and expertise, he struck out on his own. Originally, the business performed exclusively striping, Though over the years Midway has diversified. Today, the team’s focus is on sealcoating with capabilities for striping and […]

Master Construction & Engineering Inc. (Master) was established by Jane and Don Weempe in 1987 and has been serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth and surrounding areas since. Years later, Master remains operating under the same dedicated leadership, with the staff collectively acquiring over 100 years of experience. Furthermore, Master is recognized as one of North Texas’ […]

Detroit-based construction firm Malino Construction LLC (Malino) was founded in 2001 by the wife and husband team of Kathy Makino-Leipsitz and Mark Leipsitz. For the past 13 years, Malino has been dedicated to serving the affordable housing market and contributing to the renewal of neighborhoods and historic buildings throughout the city. Kathy has always had […]

Merriman Associates/Architects Inc. (maa) is a Dallas-based architecture and planning firm covering a wide range of projects in the industrial, hospitality, corporate, commercial, educational, urban housing, civic, medical markets and more. From a thumbnail sketch to 3-D animation, maa works with clients to tailor its extensive offering of in-house services. Well versed in LEED certification, […]

Concord-based Cobb Hill Construction Inc. (Cobb Hill) has been in business since 1986, when Tom Avallone established the company to serve the residential remodeling market in New Hampshire. Jerry Kingwill, current owner and president of Cobb Hill, joined the business in 1988, his first foray into the construction industry. “Tom founded the business with his […]

Since 1946, the Madsen family has been serving the greater Philadelphia area under three principles: honesty, quality and service. As founder of Madsen Inc. (Madsen), a Pennsylvania-based mechanical contractor, the late Dave Madsen Sr.’s promise to customers surrounds the three cornerstones. “I will do no work that will not enhance my reputation for honesty, quality […]

Rob Hernandez founded Knight Electric Inc. (KEI) in 1994, targeting a growing market in central Ohio. His career began in high school, when Hernandez began to focus on electrical industry. He wanted to get into a trade and learn a lifelong skill that would help him build a successful career. “I was studying solar engineering […]

Joseph P. Carrara founded J.P. Carrara & Sons Inc. (JPC) in the early 1940s. An Italian immigrant, Joseph settled in Vermont. He purchased an old concrete truck as an addition for his barn-building business and began growing a company that would span three generations to become one of the top manufacturers of concrete products in […]

Full-service construction manager, design builder and general contractor McRight-Smith Construction LLC was founded in 1984. Headquarted in Plano, Texas, McRight-Smith has completed a multitude of projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma and the Southwest. The team believes that as a company, McRight-Smith is only as good as the people that fill the ranks. McRight-Smith’s team of 45 […]