Case Studies Green Building

Based out of Bellevue, Wash., Burke Electric LLC occupies a niche in hydroelectric work that reflects the liquid surroundings of its location amidst the tangled waterways of the Puget Sound. Founded in 1958 by the father of current managing member Randy Burke, Burke Electric also represents a family tradition that continues with the recent addition […]

Bruce L. Jones, founder and current president of Bruce L. Jones Contractor Inc. (BLJC), has been in the construction industry since he was a teen, and he now holds over 44 years of industry experience. Much of this experience has come from the valuable lessons learned as Jones grew his company from two employees with […]

Energy prices are estimated to continue rising in the years to come, but a new generation of green building materials has emerged to dispel the notion that rising costs will be forced onto the shoulders of building owners and occupants. BISEM Inc. (BISEM) was officially incorporated in 2011, while the company itself was born a […]

The Bagatelos family has a longstanding history in the architectural glass and glazing industry. Nick Bagatelos founded Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems Inc. (BAGS) in 1997, and his brother Christopher joined the company in 1998, but the family’s history in glazing stems back to their father, who helped complete work on many of the high-rise office […]

Auld & White Constructors LLC  (AWC) has proven to be one of Florida’s premier general construction firms since the company was founded in 1987. AWC built itself a strong reputation and loyal client following by stressing the importance of teamwork in all aspects of its operations. The team at AWC believes that success is determined by […]

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 […]

Eckhardt & Johnson Inc. (E&J) is New Hampshire’s longest standing full-service mechanical contractor and one of the northern New England’s most respected. The company’s commitment to quality workmanship and a professional attitude has made it a popular choice since it was founded in 1917 by Henry Eckhardt and James Johnson. “What makes Eckhardt and Johnson […]

E.E. Reed Construction L.P. (E.E. Reed) is a diverse general contractor that centers its professional construction operations on the values of integrity, reliability and trust. The company, founded in 1976, has used these solid beliefs and an emphasis on client satisfaction, to build on and expand from seven locations across the U.S., which include Herndon, […]

Alumiglass LLC (Alumiglass) is a specialty subcontractor based in Boca Raton, Fla., that designs, fabricates and installs structural glazing systems for commercial, residential and industrial construction. Founded in 1975, the company has almost 40 years experience in the industry and produces custom protective glass and wall solutions from South Florida to keep in comfortable environments […]

Steve Rudesill, the third-generation owner and vice president of Alpine Plumbing Inc. (Alpine), has been working for the business since 1994. “I was one of the first apprentices here,” chuckles Rudesill. “I eventually worked my way up to becoming vice president and one of six owners.” Alpine has grown significantly since Rudesill’s days as an […]