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When Verizon was opening a concept store in Virginia a number of years ago, it appealed to the architectural and designing expertise of Gruskin Group. An integrated design firm in Springfield, New Jersey, Gruskin Group used pink foam to mock up a 5,000-square-foot concept that enabled Verizon’s departments to field-test what would be their new […]

G.W. Mitchell Construction has been a standout name in general contracting since 1921. Now in the hands of third and fourth generation family members, G.W. Mitchell has overcome many obstacles, surviving the Great Depression and growing through the 2008 recession while building a reputation for quality service. Serving greater San Antonio and South Texas, G.W. […]

Establishing trust with clients is a top priority for GSD Contracting LLC. By presenting a fair and honest number in budgeting and bidding situations, the company’s success has been built on its reputation as a fair, trusted and experienced commercial contractor, specializing in the construction of hotels, auto dealerships, banks and educational institutions. Headquartered in […]

Based in Oak Park, Illinois, General Energy Corporation (GEC) is a full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering firm offering leading solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional clients looking for energy efficient, sustainable designs. Established in 1985, GEC has completed over 900 projects throughout the Midwest over the last 31 years. “We’ve been […]

Founded in 2009 by Anjali Poola, GVR Services Center Inc. provides construction and grant management that supports projects and companies that redevelop, rehabilitate and renew communities. “We especially look to support projects that create housing for families, senior citizens and veterans,” says Poola. “Employing the nation’s veterans through our projects is also a major focus […]

With more than 53 years in northeast Ohio, Gardiner continues to be the smart solution for building owners and operators looking to cut energy costs and maximize performance through intelligent HVAC system design, including integrated automation and controls. Based in Solon, Ohio, Gardiner is a full-service HVAC, energy and professional services company serving Ohio’s commercial, […]

In 1983 Grounds for Play (GFP) began as a small business grown out of a passion for how children of different ages learn and play. This has been the cornerstone in building the business, and continues to be today. Today, GFP is a division of Superior Recreational Products (SRP), one of the leading recreational products […]

Based in Honolulu, Group 70 International (G70), a multidisciplinary architectural design and engineering firm, believes in doing what’s best for Hawaii. “We have a history and legacy in community-based projects,” shares Charles Kaneshiro, president and chief operating officer of G70. “We’re interested in projects that are good for Hawaii and benefit the community. If someone […]

Mike Giordano, president and third-generation owner of Giordano Construction Co. Inc. (GCC), isn’t joking when he says he’s been in the construction business his entire life. “I’ve been a part of this company since I could walk,” he reveals. “GCC was founded by my grandfather, Michael Giordano, who was a masonry contractor, and passed onto […]

Golden Bay Construction Inc. (GBC) is a small family-owned contractor in Hayward, Calif. The business got its start in 1984, performing small- to mid-sized concrete projects. In the years since, GBC has grown to offer a diverse spread of commercial and public site work, paving and more. Johnny Zanette, president of GBC, has been in […]