Case Studies Government

J&J Sheet Metal Inc. (JJSM) has been known throughout central and southern New York for 70 years as the place to find high-quality sheet metal products. A family-owned firm up until its recent history, JJSM was sold to the Moro Corporation not too long ago by third-generation owner Michael Azersky, who remains president of the […]

The year 1960 was an eventful one. America elected a very youthful John Fitzgerald Kennedy as President. Cassius Clay, who would go on to change his name to Mohammed Ali, won his first professional fight. Ford introduced its latest model, the Falcon. U.S. audiences were introduced to Barney, Fred, Wilma and Betty. And in Baton […]

No matter what Hawaiian island you are on, some things are consistent. For example, if you ask for a recommendation for an electrical contractor from someone in the construction industry, the chances are he’s going to recommend Wasa Electrical Services Inc. Wasa, the Aloha State’s largest electrical contractor, was founded in 1950 by two brothers […]

In the heart of Big Sky Country there typically aren’t a lot of people around, so self-reliance has always been a common trait and residents are accustomed to wearing multiple hats to get a job done. LHC Inc., out of Kalispell, Mont., continues that tradition by having a lot of services to offer potential clients […]

Chamberlin-Washington Inc. (CWI) has been a cornerstone of weatherproofing and exterior restoration industry for over a century. Originally founded in 1898 as ACME Weatherstripping Company, the firm grew quickly to over 100 branches and more than 3,000 employees under the name of Chamberlin Corporation of America, a leader in designing and installing various types of […]

After Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Gulf Coast, James Construction Group (JCG) helped private and public clients dig out of the ruins and rebuild infrastructure. Through the quality of JCG’s work, it has become one of the region’s largest and most respected heavy construction companies. The company has operated under its current name for eight years, […]

Senate Builders and Construction Managers Inc. (SBCM) launched in August 1999 as a means to bring quality experienced contracting to federal government projects. Over the proceeding years Eugene “Gene” McNally and Edward “Ed” T. Bennett built the East Norriton, Penn.-based company into a prominent mid-sized general construction firm managed by a team of individuals possessing […]

Bill Kibler launched W.B. Kibler Construction Company Ltd. in Dallas, Texas, in 1971, and he immediately established himself as a hands-on leader. According to Mitchell Meyers, a vice president with the company, Mr. Kibler could often be found on the job site with a tool belt and hardhat working alongside his employees. This diligence helped […]

In 1965 Susan and Joe Gallagher founded Circulating Air, Inc., which offers heating, air conditioning, ventilating and sheet metal to private and public sectors. After 45 years, the Southern California-based company remains a very successful and stable company. According to Susan, Circulating Air’s success is due in part to its business philosophy. “We have a […]

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Company Inc. (Jarrell) was founded in 1954, and has since offered a matchless engineering and construction philosophy combined with a strong emphasis on design-build projects. The intelligence, education and experience of Jarrell’s employees reflect the company’s philosophy, by consistently providing quality solutions and delivering exceptional results for each customer. Jarrell is […]