Case Studies November 2016

When Henry Sanders died in 1921, he left $150,000 to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, to construct a physics building in his name. Sanders Physics, completed in 1926, continued Vassar’s tradition of scientific excellence with its state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The home to the department of physics, astronomy and computer science recently underwent a […]

A project 13 years in the making, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was established by an act of Congress in 2003 to celebrate African American history while recognizing the unique hardships and cultural contributions that encompass the African American experience. Scheduled to open in late September 2016 the NMAAHC is […]

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is one of just 30 veterinary colleges in the country. Located at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, the Veterinary Medical Center is currently made up of seven buildings covering some 15 acres. These facilities include the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, research facilities and offices. While these […]

In 1995, Apollo Electric Inc. began as a small, residential electrical contracting business. Today the company is a leading firm with more than 50 employees serving the five boroughs of New York City. With a team of licensed master electricians, Apollo specializes in providing power management, home automation, design and consulting to owners of prime […]

Now in its 50th year, Ernest Guigli & Sons Inc. is a union excavating contractor and site developer in Massachusetts. As a member of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Guigli specializes in all aspects of site development, such as large scale earth moving, material processing, underground utility installation as well as roadway and parking […]

For more than 40 years, Mark One Electric Co. Inc. has been one of the most respected electrical contractors throughout the Midwest. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Mark One has established a reputation for excellence, leading to strong client interest when it comes to highly sophisticated system installations. Mark One provides a one-stop-shopping experience for […]

Baker Brothers Plumbing & Air Conditioning is a third-generation, family-owned plumbing and HVAC service provider that has been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 70 years. The company offers a full range of plumbing and HVAC installation, maintenance and repair. Baker Brothers offers emergency plumbing services and fixture installation and repair as well […]

Founded by Henok Tekeste, Claycomo, Missouri-based Blue Nile Contractors Inc. is a full-service utility contracting company serving municipal clients throughout the state. Born in Ethiopia, Tekeste says the company represents his idea of the American dream. “When I came to the United States, I never intended to work for somebody,” says Tekeste, president and founder […]

Due to an increasing inmate population, officials of Oconto County, Wisconsin, approved the construction of a new correctional facility after recognizing the potential need 15 years ago. With groundbreaking taking place in August 2015 and completion slated for July 2017, Oconto County Law Enforcement Facility (LEC) is a 148-bed new construction project, which will also […]

When a large-scale retailer looks to roll out multiple new store locations it takes a major coordination effort to manage the expansion process while keeping the schedule on track and the budget in line. In Cambridge, Minnesota, BJ Baas Builders Inc. is an expert in this type of general contracting process management. “We happen to […]