Case Studies Education

During the depths of the Great Depression, contractors in Wyoming, like those in other parts of the country, competed fiercely for a limited supply of jobs. Their livelihoods depended on being awarded projects by the state highway department. In this climate, it was tempting for contractors to view their peers as competitors, even nemeses, but […]

For more than 37 years, West Roofing Systems Inc. has been installing commercial and industrial roofs that are flexible and versatile enough to hold up against extreme elements. Located in LaGrange, Ohio, West Roofing Systems provides award-winning, high-quality roofing projects on time and within budget throughout the United States. Universities, hospitals, schools, government buildings, retail […]

Located in the LEED hotbed of Chicago, Wheeler Kearns Architects (WKA) is a nationwide firm specializing in the design of sustainable buildings for the residential and institutional sectors. Founded in the late ‘80s by Dan Wheeler, WKA was formed after the founder won a design competition to build a large residential project in southwestern Michigan. […]

Located in Windham, Maine, Windham Millwork Inc. is a third-generation family-owned and -operated architectural woodworking company and one of the largest and most recognized millwork shops in New England. Windham Millwork produces custom cabinets, countertops, signage, moldings, frames, paneling and reception desks from its 65,000-square-foot facility, serving a range of clients across the commercial sector […]

W.T. Rich Company Inc. is a Massachusetts-based construction manager serving clients predominantly within the public sector. From its headquarters in Newton, W.T. Rich works across the state completing public bid work for municipalities. “Almost all our competitors do both public and private work whereas we focus almost exclusively on public,” says Jonathan Rich, CEO of […]

At just 14 years old, Steven McDowell, is stirring up quite a buzz in the green building community. As the inventor of WaterFence, the California high school sophomore has created an innovative fresh water storage system that utilizes roof rainwater runoff and is capable of holding thousands of gallons of water. “The concept for WaterFence […]

Washington Patriot Construction, (WA Patriot) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) commercial construction company primarily serving clients in the state of Washington. Established in 2009 by Michael “Mickey” Traugutt, the business has built a reputation over the years for quality, integrity and leadership. Traugutt is a West Point graduate, service-disabled veteran and a LEED […]

Western Pneumatics Inc. (WPI) designs, manufactures and installs wood and fiber material handling systems. Four integrated groups – pneumatics, machinery, installation, custom fabrication – work together at WPI to offer expert services for the biomass, renewable energy and clean air markets. Rick Nicol, Rick Sanders and Bruce Livesay founded WPI in 1982. Although initially focused […]

O&G Industries Inc. (O&G) has been changing the landscape of the Northeast since it was founded in 1923 with the promise to provide the highest quality work at a competitive price. O&G’s philosophy has shaped the company’s growth through three generations of family management, propelling it to become one of the largest and most diversified […]

Lawrence Weyer Sr. began Weyer’s Floor Services (WFS) in the early 1950s. At that time it was a small flooring business working out of the Weyer family home in Silver Spring, Md. Lawrence’s son, Larry, joined the company at age 14, and in his early 20s went on to succeed his father as owner. In […]