Case Studies May 2015

Hunt Electric Supply (Hunt) opened its doors in 1971 and has been family-owned and -operated since its inception. While the electrical supply business has grown significantly for more than 40 years, the trademark consistent, personal service remains an integral part of Hunt operations. “We are proud to be a family-owned independent electrical distributor, it gives […]

During its early years, HJ Foundation, founded in 1988 by Edwin Hickey and Robert Johnson, acted solely as a foundation subcontractor, providing excavation and deep foundation solutions. However, as its clients’ needs grew, the company’s focus expanded to include engineering departments; one focused on the foundation design, redesign and value engineering; while the other is […]

Disasters and emergencies happen, and in the midst of the chaos is Indianapolis-based Hays + Sons, bringing calm and rapid response to its clients as expert disaster recovery professionals. Tom Brown, president of Hays + Sons, says the company exists to help people put their homes and lives back together after disaster strikes. “Day in […]

Kirk Hammerquist and John Casalegno established Hammerquist Casalegno LLC in 1989. The partners had both been working in the construction industry for nearly 20 years before deciding to combine their skills and experience and form the new construction business. Mark Casalegno, John’s son and one of Hammerquist Casalegno’s first employees, is also an owner in […]

While the company is new to the United States market, Groke / SOMMER USA Inc. (Groke) is having no issue making its mark. Groke manufacturers customized modern doors for high-end residential and light commercial applications in both new and retrofit construction, many of which exceed Energy Star 6.0 requirements. Initially a European-based company, Uwe Sommer […]

Graystone Homes Inc. (Graystone) proudly delivers truly custom homes of superior quality, craftsmanship and design. By using only the finest materials and products, Graystone guarantees enduring quality for each and every customer. Now with a team of 11 employees, Virginia-based Graystone completes work within a one-hour radius of the company’s office in Culpeper. Anthony Clatterbuck, […]

Massachusetts-based plumbing contractor Grasseschi Plumbing & Heating Inc. (GPH) is approaching 65 years of operation. The full service plumbing contractor serves customers across the state from one office in Worcester. Furthermore, the fourth generation company remains family-owned and -operated today; however, GPH is transitioning to also be a woman-owned entity. With a focus on value, […]

Most stories of emerging homebuilders begin with a career of climbing the corporate ladder of a production homebuilder, only to spin off into a new company with a new name. Not this one. Gossett Jones Homes (GJH) came out of the gate swinging, and oddly enough during a time when most others were leaving the […]

Founded in 1990, Golden Construction Development Company Inc. (Golden Construction) has spanned two generations as a commercial general contractor in southern California. Golden Construction’s motto focuses on building medical clinics, stating: We Build Life. “Our clients give life to our patients and we feel by our construction we are building life for these patients,” states […]

George Breslaw established a small plumbing company in 1929, opening up shop at the beginning of the Great Depression. For more than 85 years, the business has grown, despite challenging markets and trying times. George Breslaw Plumbing LLC (GBP) operated for 20 years out of lower Manhattan. In the 1950s, George moved the operation to […]