Case Studies Engineering

Morrison Hershfield (MH) has been in the business of providing multidisciplinary engineering and consultation services since 1946. Scott R. Steiding, vice president of global marketing, explains, “We are really proud to be celebrating our 65th year of business and even prouder knowing that about 80 percent of our projects come from clients we have worked […]

The Kirberg Company has been a fixture in downtown St. Louis, Mo., for more than 90 years, offering customers throughout the Midwest, including those in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Illinois, the latest technologically advanced roofing, restoration and waterproofing options for four generations. Founded by Charles Kirberg in 1920, the firm has remained family-owned over the […]

Farwest Corrosion Control Company (Farwest) has been a leading provider of cathodic protection and corrosion solutions to North America’s oil companies, gas companies, power companies, water districts and utilities since 1956. Operating eight branch locations, Farwest provides its clients with the world-class materials, engineering and installation services for complete cathodic protection, applied with integrity, service […]

Robert Bothman founded Robert A. Bothman Inc. (RAB) in 1978 as B & B Concrete, a company specializing in traditional and specialty concrete applications. Today, the company has transformed into a full-scale general contracting company always expanding its comprehensive capabilities to further establish itself as the builder of choice for quality projects. “We are slowly […]

Mountain States Contracting Inc. (Mountain States) has been providing railroad design, construction and rail line operation services throughout the western United States since 1983. Along the way the company has become known for its commitment to quality work. “The only thing we do is design and build railroads,” asserts Vern Van de Loo, president of […]

When the high-tech firms that occupy Silicon Valley need a new facility, they can’t just turn to any mechanical contractor to construct their buildings. They need a host of specialized facilities, such as cleanrooms – areas where outside pollutants are strictly regulated. When in the need of such specialized, highly technical and extremely sensitive environments, […]

Custom Quality Door & Trim Inc. (Custom) is a California-based specialty finish carpentry contractor in Corona. Shawn Hughes, president and CEO of Custom, is a third-generation owner of the family-run business who has been in the industry for over 40 years. The tradition began when Shawn’s grandfather, Milton Hughes, established H & H Wood Products […]

Building for hospitals and institutions of higher education is what Arellano Construction does best. For more than 35 years the company has prided itself on its ability to provide an extensive, comprehensive list of pre-construction and construction management services to these two niche industries, which Agustin Arellano, the firm’s founder and president, sees as vital […]

Steve Irvin did not intend to develop his own environmental remediation company. In 2002, however, Irvin found himself at a crossroad, and his resulting path led to the founding of Acuity Environmental Solutions (AES). “I was frustrated with my current employer for not understanding how to better manage risk,” explains Irvin, founder and principal engineer […]

When an emergency repair is needed at a wastewater treatment plant in New Jersey, plant managers invariably turn to Spectraserv Inc. to help get the plant back up and running. The full-service pollution control company, which was founded in 1961, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary in the industry. The South Kearny, N.J.-based company has […]