Case Studies September 2016

There’s a certain level of care and quality that stems from small, family ownership in the construction business. In Muscatine, Iowa, the Hackett family has been building its name on this premise as a local general contracting expert, specializing in new construction and renovations in the commercial, institutional and multifamily markets. The team at family-owned […]

Jonathan Lee had a tumultuous introduction to the construction industry, to say the least. After graduating college, he joined a property management firm as a leasing agent, eventually replacing one of the company’s partners. When his partner went bankrupt during the recession, Lee bought him out. He rebuilt the company after 60 percent of its […]

San Francisco is a city known and beloved for sprawling parks such as Golden Gate and the elevated Buena Vista, in the hills overlooking the City by the Bay. In keeping with this tradition and the desire for public spaces, developers are creating communities centered on open space such as the Alta Laguna project in […]

For 40 years, Cooper Mechanical Inc. has been a household name to residents of the greater Philadelphia area. Founded by Lou Cooper Sr. and his wife, Geraldine, Cooper Mechanical is a full-service commercial and residential mechanical and plumbing contractor specializing in expert, engineered installation and service. “We take pride in adding a personal touch to […]

Based in Cheyenne, Edwards Development Company (EDC) is a leading subdivision developer and construction firm that has built communities all across the state of Wyoming. Founded in 1976 by Bill Edwards, EDC takes a customer-first approach to every project. “That means envisioning the end user, which in our case is typically a young family unlocking […]

Since 1974, Jackson Builders Inc. has been a household name in the North Carolina construction industry. Specializing in innovative commercial building solutions, Jackson Builders has more than 42 years’ experience in all types of construction, including church buildings, agricultural, retail, industrial, warehousing, community and commercial. The foundation for Jackson Builders dates back to 1962, when […]

Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino will be Las Vegas’ first casino resort designed from the ground up to create an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience. This $85 million project will feature a nine-story, 203-room hotel with a two-story casino and six-story parking structure and will be located on the Las Vegas Strip. The general […]

In 1976 Randy Newhard left his home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on his 1972 Yamaha 360 Enduro and set out to start a new life in California. Upon arriving in the Golden State, Newhard bluffed his way into a position with one of the nation’s largest landscaping companies. “Told them I knew everything about landscape, but […]

Founded in 2011, Tally Construction Management LLC (TallyCM) specializes in the planning, development and construction of automotive dealership facilities. In just five years TallyCM has completed more than 50 construction projects for some of the nation’s largest dealership groups including Penske Motor Group, Earnhardt Auto Centers, Keyes Automotive Group and many more. The Scottsdale, Arizona, […]

Completed in June 2016, Texas State University Moore Street Housing (MSH) will consist of two residence halls containing 598 beds and a connected community building, which will contain student lounges, kitchens, offices and seminar space. Texas State University San Marcos turned to the general contracting firm SpawGlass Contractors Inc., which has completed two previous student […]