Case Studies January 2016

“‘Quality First’ isn’t just the name of our company. It’s not just our motto, either. It’s our mission,” asserts Gary Kluck, founder and CEO of Quality First Home Improvement (QFHI). The Citrus Heights, Calif.-based company operates nine divisions across six locations throughout California and Nevada, providing home owners with a single source for top-notch home […]

For more than 10 years, Premier Equipment Inc. has been New England’s most complete range supplier of mobile crushing, screening and conveyor equipment. Headquartered in Bellingham, Massachusetts, Premier Equipment distributes to aggregate producers, excavation, roadbuilding and recycling contractors. The company is also capable of working with specialized equipment for compost and topsoil producers. “In years […]

Second-generation construction professionals, Mike and Ryan Regina, began their careers working alongside their father, Lou Regina. They learned through his mentorship for 10 years before setting out on their own, founding Big Sky Enterprises LLC in 2003. “We brought our first project to the table when we were working with our father, who decided at […]

Since 1987, Ventana USA has been a premier supplier and manufacturer of architectural shapes for vinyl windows, doors and fences. From its humble beginnings in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ventana USA is now headquartered in Export, Pennsylvania, and has developed into a national company serving the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. As a pioneer […]

With its team of experienced estimators, project managers, field superintendents and administrative staff, APC Services of New England has been providing industry-leading painting and coating services, as well as related duties, throughout New England since 1931. After working with the previous owner for 26 years and purchasing the business in 2012, Patrick Ronan is the […]

In Gordo, Alabama, a small lumber processing business is leveraging customer service and flexibility to better serve its customer base. Pre-Cut Lumber (PCL) processes regionally grown Southern yellow pine. Lee Drain, owner of PCL, began laying the groundwork for his successful business in 1998. Initially, the company serviced the pallet industry with hardwood. In 2007, […]

Reeves Hardware Co., a division of Reeves ACE Hardware, has been a trusted name in home building supplies, home furnishings, hardware, farm supplies, an array of recreation products and much more since 1928. The company was built on family values and a neighborly approach to business back when Lewis Reeves Sr. started the operation more […]

Premier Structures Inc. (PSI) has been serving clients in northern Alabama since 1986. The business began as a pre-engineered steel building erector and expanded its expertise to become a general contractor. PSI has its headquarters in Athens, Alabama, and has provided integrated contracting services from the same location for more than 25 years. Dan Mankins […]

In a city with such distinct traditions as New Orleans, Mathes Brierre Architects has been keeping many national historic landmarks, cultural and community centers alive and well, ensuring the Big Easy never loses its unique ambiance. While the firm has a strong presence and reputation at home in New Orleans, Mathes Brierre’s portfolio also includes […]

With a history of creating hundreds of successful golf courses and award winning projects in more than 37 states and 25 countries, Arnold Palmer Design Company (APDC) brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and expertise to every project. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, APDC has built more than 300 golf courses all over the world and […]