Case Studies August 2015

In the diverse electrical contracting environment that is greater New York and Long Island, Bana Electric Corp. has been thriving for more than 60 years. From a ground-up hospital and medical research facility to the area’s largest power plant, the Bana team loves to tackle a challenge. “We shine when it comes to complicated projects,” says […]

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with regional operating offices throughout the northeastern United States, eastern Canada and the West Coast, Matrix North American Construction (Matrix NAC) builds and maintains critical infrastructure across the power, energy and industrial markets. As the direct-hire union division of Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX), Matrix NAC deploys nearly 3,000 union craftspeople […]

The history of Nooter Construction dates back to the late 1800s, when John Nooter, a sailor, arrived in the United States from Amsterdam. His experience working on ships led to a position as a rigger for John O’Brien Boiler Works in St. Louis. In 1896, he established John Nooter Boiler Works, which would eventually become […]

Kevin McFadden, owner and founder of River Mechanical Inc., has been in the mechanical contracting business since he could walk. He got his start sweeping the floors of another contractor’s shop as a child and later progressed through a union apprenticeship program. Once he had some field experience under his belt, McFadden worked his way […]

Founded in 1997 by Mike and Mary Gaffney, GEM Mechanical Services has always remained a small family business. Located in Aston, Pennsylvania, GEM Mechanical provides complete mechanical services for a wide range of industries, including government, education, commercial and local municipalities. The company is also a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (CBE). When GEM Mechanical began, […]

As the U.S. was celebrating its bicentennial in 1976, Bob Lima was celebrating something else as well -the birth of Lima Company. On the tail end of a severe recession and high unemployment rates, Lima put his dream in play to help people and make a difference in the commercial plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration marketplace. […]

Centered between Fort Worth and Dallas in Grand Prairie, Texas, the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) of North Texas has helped subcontractors and suppliers gain more visibility among area general contractors while also working to better the subcontracting market overall for the last 46 years. Throughout its history, ASA has been widely recognized for its leadership […]

Carmichael Construction LLC has been a family-owned business since it was founded in 1943. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, the company is a full-service general contractor serving the commercial and industrial sectors. “We’re a complete provider of whatever the customer needs,” says Dale Hamburger, general manager and president of Carmichael Construction. “That’s what we’ve been doing […]

With more than 53 years in northeast Ohio, Gardiner continues to be the smart solution for building owners and operators looking to cut energy costs and maximize performance through intelligent HVAC system design, including integrated automation and controls. Based in Solon, Ohio, Gardiner is a full-service HVAC, energy and professional services company serving Ohio’s commercial, […]

In 1961, during the time in which the young and single were migrating to the suburbs of Cincinnati, Neil Bortz and Marvin Rosenberg saw an opportunity to create a few exciting new apartments in old buildings at the top of Mt. Adams, then a declining inner-city neighborhood overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River. When […]