Case Studies Green Building

“People are our biggest asset.” As the founder and managing partner of OPX PLLC, a design consultancy in Washington D.C., Steve Polo has heard his clients say that sentence countless times. “If that’s true,” Polo says, “then as a company you need to make sure you show it.” Ten years ago, while designing and renovating […]

For more than a century, O.C. McDonald Co. Inc. has been one of the Bay Area’s leading plumbing, process piping and HVAC contractors and service providers. Located in San Jose, California, O.C. McDonald is known for its quality workmanship and has accomplished some of the most complicated installations in the valley. By building a reputation […]

Since 1999, Oppenheim Architecture + Design has offered a robust slate of architecture, interior design and planning services. With offices in Miami, New York and Switzerland, the business has established itself in markets across the globe with a portfolio of highly complex projects including large-scale urban architecture, hotels and resorts, as well as highly specialized […]

Due to an increasing inmate population, officials of Oconto County, Wisconsin, approved the construction of a new correctional facility after recognizing the potential need 15 years ago. With groundbreaking taking place in August 2015 and completion slated for July 2017, Oconto County Law Enforcement Facility (LEC) is a 148-bed new construction project, which will also […]

In 2005 George Orness and Ken Relethford teamed up to form Orness Design Group Inc. (ODG), a food service consulting and equipment company. Drawing on Orness’ 35-plus years in the food service design industry and Relethford’s extensive experience as a licensed contractor, LEED AP and custom kitchen equipment fabricator, ODG strives to include the latest […]

In today’s throwaway culture, the urge to kick an old appliance or electronics device to the curb and replace it with the shiniest, newest version is stronger than ever. From a young age, Other World Computing (OWC) founder Larry O’Connor saw the opportunity to help consumers get a longer life and better performance out of […]

Olympus Precast, formerly known as Owell Precast, has been serving contractors and developers with quality precast concrete products since 1997. Established by Dave Ball, the business has made a name for quality, efficiency and safety while providing unique and durable precast products. Bill Ashton, current president of Olympus Precast, has been with the business since […]

OME has been in business since 1994, when it was incorporated as O&M Engineering Inc. Initially founded as a niche company to address the emerging technological needs of building operation and maintenance professionals, the business has adapted with the industry. OME now serves a range of clients in enhancing the performance and efficiency of building […]

On Top of the World Communities is a family-owned and operated builder and developer of distinct, active lifestyle communities. Based in Ocala, Florida, the business was founded in 1947 by the late Sidney Colen. His son, Kenneth Colen, grew up in the business and took over the operation as president in 1981. Today, On Top […]

At Miami’s OHL-Arellano Construction Company (OHL-Arellano), things are feeling a little different these days. Landing more than $500 million in contracts over the past year and expanding its operations into international markets has the company of over 125 employees and many subcontractors feeling robust and excited. And while it’s no secret that the construction industry […]