Case Studies Commercial

There was a time when a company meeting entailed a lengthy round-table conversation, with coffee and donuts scattered about. While the goodies may remain, the advent of tablets, smart phones and interactive wall screens, has lessened the need for those sit-downs—or at least created the means for supplementing them. Yet, all the devices enabling this […]

With flood events on the rise in America, the federal government has overhauled once-stagnant regulations and insurance requirements, leaving general contractors, engineers and architects scrambling to understand this new age of flood protection. “They call us up panic-stricken saying they tried to get a certificate of occupancy, but were just told by an inspector that […]

Celebrating 32 years in business, FitzGerald & Sons Plumbing Company of Peachtree City, Georgia, knows the importance of staying a step ahead in the construction industry. “Being a pioneer in adopting the latest technology and processes is crucial in our ever-changing environment,” says Richard FitzGerald Jr., who is president and CEO of FitzGerald & Sons. […]

One Sunday night Victor Fernandes was watching “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” with his family and said he would love to contribute to a show like that. A few weeks later, out of the blue, his business, Fernandes Masonry Inc. got a phone call. A general contractor working with the show—which surprises people by renovating their […]

Design-build fire suppression contractor FireTech LLC has been providing leading service throughout the Midwest since 2003. The St. Louis-based company specializes in the design, service, sales, maintenance, fabrication and installation of fixed fire suppression systems, making FireTech a one-stop shop for all of a customer’s fire suppression needs. Founded by principals Jamie Howes, and Rich […]

Founded in 1910, F.S. VanHoose & Company Inc. (FSVH) is a storied lumber and building supply dealer serving customers throughout eastern Kentucky coal country from its headquarters in Paintsville and satellite office in Prestonburg. FSVH carries a complete line of framing lumber, pressure-treated lumber, oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood, as well as exterior siding […]

Fisher Construction Group has been providing innovative solutions to the commercial and industrial construction market for more than 40 years. Headquartered in Washington state, Fisher’s core work can still be tied to relationships that began in its small, Pacific Northwest community. Each project led to the next and eventually the client base ripened into building […]

Located in Austin, Texas, Fox & Hearn Inc. is a full-service mechanical contractor skilled and experienced with HVAC, plumbing and specialty piping systems. For the past 55 years Fox & Hearn has provided mechanical contracting services to customers throughout Texas and nearby states and has developed and maintained a reputation as one of Texas’ premier […]

Fortin Construction has remained a family business since its inception 26 years ago. As a household name in the central Maine area, Fortin Construction provides a turnkey building experience in the custom home and residential development market, completing approximately 30 homes per year. The company’s expertise stems from the accumulated wisdom of four generations of […]

Located in the historic stockyard district of Chicago, Florock Polymer Flooring is a leading manufacturer of floor covering systems for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. The family-owned and -operated company is setting the bar for sustainability within the industry with a range of low-solvent and solvent-free products. Founded in 1952 by Benjamin A. Schmetterer with […]