Case Studies

It’s been proven many times over, but it’s a basic fact that companies that don’t diversify service offerings are not going to survive this recession intact. Jobs that used to have five reputable bidders are now being overrun with numerous out-of-state contractors bidding well below cost. John W. Gleim Jr. Inc. (JWG) is an example […]

Since 1972 A.B. Systems Inc. (ABS) has grown from a small general contracting firm into one of Minnesota’s leading design-build firms. Since its inception the company has prided itself on providing customers with responsive and friendly service, as well as innovative solutions for the best return on investment. Today, the company operates from headquarters in […]

Nathan Caglia, a general manager with Caglia Demolition and Recycling Company (CDRC), estimates that his company recycles between 75 to 90 percent of a jobsite’s waste, which is typically carted off to a landfill. Common construction and demolition materials include lumber, drywall, metals, masonry (brick, concrete, etc.), carpet, plastic, pipe, rocks, dirt, paper, cardboard or […]

A lot of companies in southern New Jersey, before they proceed with the construction of a new building or the renovation of an existing building, turn to Stanker & Galetto Inc. (S&G) for advice. The family-owned company based in Vineland, N.J., is headed by Peter Galetto Jr., second generation owner. S&G has developed a reputation […]

Modern Electric Co. may promote its contemporary technology and solutions, but the electrical contractor’s business sense is timeless. “Delivering value, exceeding expectations, and enhancing our reputation with every job since 1929,” the company states. With such a credo, Modern Electric Co. makes it clear that every job the staff undertakes gives them something to prove. […]

George and Gloria Smeja are an inspiring example of what can happen when enterprising entrepreneurs believe that they can make a difference, which is what the Smeja’s did by launching a family-owned company whose success has exceeded even their own expectations. Metalmaster Roofmaster (Metalmaster), one of the nation’s largest commercial sheet metal and roofing contractors, […]

The Internet has completely changed the way that companies operate in business. For example, it’s now possible to have business meetings with executives from across the world via video conferencing, negating the need for expensive business travel. Coranet Corp. (a DBA of Camelot Communications Group, Inc.) has established itself at the core of its clients’ […]

In recent years, there’s no denying that the U.S. has been suffering from pretty severe weather. In 2011 alone we had several tornados that destroyed southern towns, a hurricane that swept up the east coast and an earthquake just a couple of months after that. It’s harsh to say, but considering that the economic downturn […]

As one of the original 13 colonies making up the United States, Maryland’s towns and cities have a long and varied history. Baltimore, Maryland’s largest city, gets the lion’s share of the state’s attention, but Frederick, its second largest city, is gaining recognition as a historic hi-tech city anchoring the north end of the famous […]

One of the more stable markets to be in during recent turbulent economic times is the construction of low-income tax credit housing. The reality of federal money is that it comes with some hoops to jump through, but it can be fairly lucrative for a company that understands the process.  Commonwealth Construction Corporation (Commonwealth) – […]