Case Studies Architecture & Design

Timberline Construction Corporation (TCC) is one of the Northeast’s most diverse general contracting companies. In the past 10 years TCC has managed to find significant growth despite a trying economic climate, largely due to the company’s talented and focused professionals’ ability to rise to the occasion and thrive in a challenging environment. This is thanks […]

The Walsh Group is one of the nation’s leading family-owned and -operated general contracting, construction management and design-build firms. Founded in 1898 by Matthew Myles Walsh, and currently in its fourth generation of family leadership, Walsh Construction and its younger sister company Archer Western Contractors draw from more than 100 years of proven experience, over […]

Flaherty & Collins Properties (Flaherty & Collins) designed, constructed and manages Cosmopolitan on the Canal, Indianapolis’ newest and most desirable living destination. With 300 employees and 70 properties representing 9,600 units, Flaherty & Collins is one of the largest, most active and experienced multi-family property developers in the Midwest. Flaherty & Collins is proud to […]

If you asked the average American which company makes the quality fixtures and faucets most commonly found in their kitchens and bathrooms, invariably the answer is going to be Kohler Co. (Kohler). Kohler is one of the oldest and largest privately-operated family firms in the United States and one of Wisconsin’s largest employers. The company […]

Tom Zickell founded Northern Elastomeric Inc. (NEI) in 1989 to manufacture a new generation of roofing and waterproofing products. NEI’s flagship product is a self-adhesive roofing and waterproofing solution made from SBS modified asphalt, which created a whole new world of watertight underlayments. Today, the company is a joint venture with Owens Corning. The innovative […]

One of the most important demographics in American History – the Baby Boomer Generation – is approaching retirement age. While many people are continuing to work well into their ’60s and beyond, companies that specialize in homes and services that cater to active adults are going to see a huge uptick in their businesses over […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) – […]

As every fashion conscious woman in America will tell you, yes, the outfit is important, but the accessories that emphasize the outfit can make it or break it. The same principle can apply to buildings. With this concept in mind, a building should be constructed with high-quality materials, but it’s the trim and the details […]