Case Studies July 2015

Van’s Realty & Construction has been in business for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family operation, the company was established in the early 1950s. Jason Haen serves as company president, leading the small residential building company from a headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin. The business employs six people and serves as […]

Bob Kirk founded Van Kirk & Sons Pools & Spas Inc. (Van Kirk & Sons) in 1975. Nearly 40 years later, Van Kirk & Sons maintains the same philosophy: ‘Build each pool as if it were going in your own backyard and treat each customer like family.’ It is evident that the company’s founding philosophy […]

The Micar Company has been family-owned and -operated since it was founded in 1987. Located in Decatur, Illinois, Micar is a premier industrial and commercial contractor specializing in custom sheet metal fabrication.  Dan Cantrell, president of Micar, joined the business in 2004. Cantrell began working in the construction business when he was 18. Fresh out […]

Founded in 1986, Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants P.C. is a multifaceted engineering firm, employing a staff of more than 500 professionals, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineers; geologists; environmental, homeland security and site acquisition specialists; as well as surveyors, planners, construction managers and inspectors. Tectonic’s diverse team and vast array of in-house services makes […]

Southern Development Homes is a diverse homebuilder and developer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company was established in 1999 by Frank Ballif. Ballif still owns and operates the company as president and leads the operation’s sales division. He built his first home while attending the University of Virginia, funding his first venture with a loan […]

In 1987, third-generation fire sprinkler contractor Brandy Smith founded Smith Fire Systems Inc. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Smith Fire Systems is a fire sprinkler contractor providing installation and maintenance to residential, industrial and commercial clients. Brandy hails from a family of fire sprinkler contractors. His grandfather, William Smith, worked for Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company in […]

Since 1953, Roland’s Electric Inc. has been setting the standards for expert electrical services throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties in Long Island, New York. Named for founder Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric is now a second generation family-owned and -operated business. Father to son succession Roland’s Electric began in 1953 in a modest 300-square-foot storefront in […]

With over 60 years of proven ability in the industrial construction industry, Ohio-based RMF Nooter more than talks the talk. RMF Nooter successfully manages mechanical and electrical industrial construction projects, ensuring each is completed within the given budget and schedule parameters and is backed by an industry-leading safety program. The company’s roots date back to […]

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2015, RAB Communications Inc. (RAB) has been providing quality telecommunications contracting since 2005. With a client base of big-name companies, and projects scattered nationwide, RAB has built a name for itself with a focus in strong client relationships and a solid crew of hardworking, quality-driven employees. Mark Metz founded RAB when […]

Mark Hanudel was working for an oil company when he decided it was time for a change of scenery. Recognizing a need in the petrochemical market for safe, high-quality refractory services, he established R & H Quality Refractory Services Inc. For more than 20 years, the business has provided petrochemical facilities in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas […]