Case Studies Government

As Jon Wesley “Wes” Treder scrolls through the many applications for the San Luis Obispo International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ (IBEW LU639) five-year apprenticeship program, he can’t help but notice a serious lack of hands-on experience. “There are kids coming through who don’t know how to use a tape measure, or understand what a sixteenth […]

For 10 years, David Ward installed and maintained HVAC systems in commercial buildings throughout Portland, Oregon, but he was often frustrated by how frequently design engineers overlooked his recommendations for design improvements. “Working in the field, I knew when there was a better way to do something or else tell them that [the design] just […]

Now in its 50th year, Ernest Guigli & Sons Inc. is a union excavating contractor and site developer in Massachusetts. As a member of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Guigli specializes in all aspects of site development, such as large scale earth moving, material processing, underground utility installation as well as roadway and parking […]

In today’s building market, lighting is much more than flipping a switch on or off. Building owners want absolute control over their lighting systems: greater energy-cost control, improved flexibility in factoring in lighting usage and utilizing lighting that promotes healthier, happier occupants. Energy Focus Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient tubular LED lighting […]

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 […]

For more than 53 years, Empire Pile & Foundation has been performing pile foundation services in the New York City metropolitan area. As a family-owned and -operated business, Empire Pile completes public projects on the city, state and federal levels as well as performing private sector work. “We do all sorts of different projects,” says James Coppola Sr., president of Empire. “We’ve done […]

With its top priorities centered on safety and customer satisfaction, ESI Electrical has become one of the leading electrical contractors in the Midwest. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton, Ohio, ESI provides the entire spectrum of electrical installations, including wiring, control systems and telecommunications.  Diversification throughout the industry is an asset that has created a […]

With a strong suite of land development-related engineering services, EHRA Engineering has long stood out in the Houston market for both experience and diversity. At 79 years old, the distinguished firm has adapted early and often over the years in an effort to continually meet the changing needs of its public- and private-sector clientele.  After […]

Not all stone is created equal. It takes strength, character and durability in natural stone, coupled with knowledge and design expertise, to deliver a truly beautiful, time-resistant installation. Harvesting from an area known as the Niagara Escarpment, Eden Stone Company, one of the oldest privately held, four-generation businesses in Wisconsin, has exclusive access to superior […]

Since 2009, EcoLogical Energy Systems LLC (EES) has been delivering reliable, renewable wind and solar power solutions to residential, light commercial and municipal customers throughout northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia and parts of North Carolina. Based in Bristol, Tennessee, EES’s services include wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal water heating, solar pumps and solar lighting systems. […]