Case Studies November 2015

Since 1937 Mees Distributors Inc. has led the Ohio stone and tile market with an enormous inventory of unique products. The company started out small. Founded by twin brothers Howard and Stanley Mees, the business is in its second generation of family ownership and caters to architects, designers, contractors and homeowners throughout Ohio. The company […]

In 1948, Richard and Ernest Mayer established a small contracting company known then simply as Mayer Electric. Over the following decades, the brothers expanded the business, incorporating a larger scope of general contracting work to serve a broader range of customers. Eventually, the business returned to its roots and has since built a reputation in […]

Iowa Bridge & Culvert LC (IBC), formerly Hanson Concrete Co. was incorporated in Iowa in 1980, by the Allan L. Hanson family, as a sister company to Hanson Construction Co., Inc. It began work as a small general contracting and ready mix company. With an unwavering sense of purpose, the company has grown into one […]

In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Iseman Homes Inc. is one of the oldest manufactured housing dealers in the Midwest. Since 1920, Iseman has pioneered modular and HUD manufactured homes by bringing more housing options to the market. Today, the company has 110 employees across 14 locations in several states throughout the upper Midwest including North […]

In Leawood, Kansas, just outside of Kansas City, Automated Control Systems dba ACS Building Services works to make buildings smarter, safer, more efficient and comfortable. From security surveillance and access controls to fire systems and HVAC equipment, ACS helps ensure a range of commercial, industrial and institutional facilities are running at top performance. In doing […]

American Restoration Contractors (ARC) has become the St. Louis metropolitan area’s premier restoration and reconstruction company. ARC specializes in fire, water, storm and disaster damage restoration for both residential and commercial clients throughout Missouri and Illinois. ARC was founded in 2003 by Chris Schmitt and Rick Drevet. In 2007, Sam Colton, now one of the […]

With more homeowners looking create additional living space in their homes, many turn to home improvement specialists at The Basement Doctor. For more than 75 years The Basement Doctor has been the leading provider of basement finishing, waterproofing foundation repair and crawl space inspection services in the Midwest. Headquartered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, The Basement Doctor […]

Since 1964, builders have relied on Heitkamp Masonry to provide high-quality masonry work for their most demanding projects. With offices in St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri, Heitkamp Masonry works on projects ranging from new construction to renovation in the commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Founded by Bob Heitkamp in 1964, Heitkamp Masonry began as a […]

When Interstate Improvement Inc. first started, the company was performing curb and gutter sidewalk work. In the past 14 years, the company has grown into a leading general highway contractor specializing in repair, retrofits, diamond grinding, sealing and deck maintenance. Located in Faribault, Minnesota, Interstate Improvement provides multiple services all over the country. Founded by […]

Olympus Precast, formerly known as Owell Precast, has been serving contractors and developers with quality precast concrete products since 1997. Established by Dave Ball, the business has made a name for quality, efficiency and safety while providing unique and durable precast products. Bill Ashton, current president of Olympus Precast, has been with the business since […]