Case Studies California

The 2015 wildfire season set a record in the United States with more than 10 million acres going up in flames, engulfing the previous record of 9 million acres set in 2006. While California has seen fewer individual wildfires in recent years, the fires that have occurred have been more destructive than ever with 307,000 […]

As an architecture firm focused on supporting the efforts of faith-based ministries, Building God’s Way (BGW) aims to deliver exceptional value to places of worship. Based in Ogden, Utah, BGW has established a strong network of general contracting and building supply partners all across the United States, allowing the company to bring its unique model […]

When it comes to sustainably built environments, many projects barely skim the surface with a LEED-focused approach by suppliers and contractors. California-based SCS Global Services, led by Dr. Stanley Rhodes, president and CEO for more than 30 years, has developed a highly integrated approach, providing third-party certification, auditing, testing, standards development and support services geared […]

Imagine riding on one of the biggest wheels in the world that you helped to become a reality, or the honor of participating in the construction of the new World Trade Center when you had done work on the original Twin Towers, or watching from the bleachers in your home team’s stadium that you assisted […]

With California in the midst of the worst drought in 500 years, cities and towns across the state are desperate to conserve potable water. Higher-than-average temperatures have decimated the snowpack in the mountains — one of the critical factors for replenishing California’s water reservoirs — and led the state to impose the first mandatory water […]

For more than 47 years, Earth Systems has provided expert geoprofessional services, such as geologic projects, environmental assessments, construction materials testing, laboratory testing, construction observation and materials testing, among many other geotechnical engineering services. By holding a keen interest in the planet, the environments within it, projects built upon it and people that live on […]

Did you just feel something? Well something very powerful just happened in San Diego. With the merger of AVRP Studios and Skyport Studio something exciting is definitely shaking up the world of design. AVRP Studios brings its long tradition of innovation, design excellence and creativity together with the highly regarded urban design icon: Frank Wolden and his firm, Skyport Studio. This coming October, […]

Based on its core values, integrity, quality, commitment, professionalism and safety, Western StatesFire Protection Co., (WSFP) has developed into one of the largest fire protection and alarm and detection specialists west of the Mississippi River. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, WSFP protects lives and property while providing exceptional value to its customers. Founded in 1985, WSFP originated with […]

When Jack Selman founded Architects Orange in 1970, he envisioned a company that worked closely with developers to create innovative and creative design solutions. More than 45 years later, the company employs a staff of approximately 225 people. Headquartered in Orange, California, Architects Orange completes projects throughout the state of California with additional international work in Canada, Asia and Mexico. Over its […]

With the most complete line of products, widest selection and technical expertise in the industry, California Waterproofing Supply (CWS) has become northern California’s leading distributor of commercial waterproofing products. The key to this young organization’s success is its focus on delivering personalized service, unmatched support and exception value to every customer. “Supporting our customers really lies at the heart of our core values,” says […]