Case Studies

After establishing a career in the restaurant industry, Dick Beck set out to make his mark on the construction market in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After stepping away from the Barrel Drive-In and Restaurant, the business he owned, in 1972, he worked his way up to partner with Palmer Construction before establishing Beck & Hofer […]

In 1992, brothers Trent and Todd Hellenbrand, who were experienced glaziers, started Hellenbrand Glass LLC with the goal of providing architects, builders and homeowners a premier resource for glass and glass-related products In the beginning, they ran the business out of an old cheese factory. After experiencing growing pains for the first few years, the […]

For more than 100 years Heartland Building Center has been providing building materials to contractors in the Midwest. Headquartered in Hays, Kansas, Heartland has two additional locations in Russell and Stockton. The company also maintains a truss plant in Hays as well. Founded in 1892, as Schwaller Lumber Company, the business was eventually partially purchased […]

At a time when very few women were in the general contracting business, Linda Rabbitt founded rand* construction corporation. What started as a small interiors firm in 1989 has grown into a national multimarket commercial construction company specializing in tenant interiors, building renovations, retail, restaurant, and ground-up construction. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, rand* now manages […]

Since 1999, Centennial Woods has been providing sustainable materials to architects, designers, retailers, contractors and consumers throughout the United States. The innovative company got its start when its founders discovered the strength and aesthetic value of Wyoming snow fence. At 14 to 16 feet tall, these fences help to keep snow from drifting and creating […]

Hal Martin, Ray Schiller and Jim Wallis founded Panel Specialists Inc. (PSI) in 1990. Located in Temple, Texas, the company began as a manufacturer of decorative wall panel systems for educational institutions and non-combustible panels for the offshore marine industry. Today, PSI is owned by Markel Ventures, a financial holding company consisting of a variety […]

Founded in 2008 by Hugh Molyneux and Terry Shane, Refined Risk provides intuitive software that inspires innovation in sustainability for the real estate sector. Through the development of performance measurement and real-time dashboards, Refined Risk creates the opportunity for real estate investors to make informed decisions in the areas of sustainability, insurance, environmental, occupational health […]

Marc Clejan and Nick Albukrek founded GreenLogic LLC in 2005 with a mission to change the world one home and one business at a time. Headquartered in Southampton, New York, GreenLogic designs and installs renewable energy solutions, which include solar panel systems, wind turbines and geothermal energy systems for both commercial and residential clients. When […]

The common understanding of LEED-certified projects regards building design and orientation, lighting, utility consumption and other elements that typically fall under the bailiwick of an architect or mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer. However, other technical disciplines have increasingly become integral team members for a sustainable project. Doucet & Associates (D&A), a Texas-based engineering firm, is attempting to bring […]

Incorporated in 1992, Fiber Technology Corporation (FTC) was founded with the mission to provide innovative water storage solutions. Headquartered in Lorton, Virginia, with a manufacturing facility in Dubai and a new facility in Lorton, Virginia, FTC designs and manufactures a simple, innovative, globally-certified water storage solution by assembling glass reinforced plastic (FRP) sectional panels in […]