Case Studies Civil

As companies grow larger, there is often a danger that employees will feel disconnected with upper management. “I think everyone needs something that motivates them to come to work and be part of an organization,” says Stan Sugden, president of Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M), a 71-year-old civil engineering firm with offices throughout Wisconsin and […]

Missouri-based Rodenberg Diversified (RD) has established a name in the civil and oil and natural gas construction industry by providing a quality product and service, while taking on projects that others refuse. Headquartered in Carrollton, Missouri, RD manages an accounting office in Independence, Missouri, and a satellite location in Cambridge, Ohio. “We provide all things […]

Since 1953, Roland’s Electric Inc. has been setting the standards for expert electrical services throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties in Long Island, New York. Named for founder Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric is now a second generation family-owned and -operated business. Father to son succession Roland’s Electric began in 1953 in a modest 300-square-foot storefront in […]

Josh Tillinghast and Bob Randall founded Clearlake Shores-based, full-service architectural firm Tillinghast-Randall Architects Inc. in 1984. “The work performed was predominantly recreational facilities like parks and marinas,” says Randall. “We still do that today, but we’ve branched into more commercial work that includes schools, fire stations, savings and loans, municipalities and civic centers.” The company […]

Resource International Inc. (Rii) is a full-service project management company that combines traditional project management services with highly technical specialties in engineering, materials testing and information technology. The family-owned and -operated company takes pride in bringing a diverse selection of skills to every project where most services are performed in-house for streamlined service, saving the […]

RJS Construction Group LLC (RJS) is a full-service commercial and heavy-highway contractor based in Superior, Wis. RJS opened its doors in 1956 and has grown into a complete construction operation serving much of the upper Midwest since. In April 2013 RJS made U.S. construction history by purchasing John Deere’s first two hybrid-fuel end loaders. The […]

For over a decade, RIPA & Associates has been working throughout central Florida, completing as many as 300 projects each year in site development and civil construction. Founded in 1998 by Frank Ripa, the company today has 200 employees and, in 2008, had annual revenue of $75 million. Serving the residential, commercial, industrial and municipal […]

Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation (Rock Solid) celebrates its five-year anniversary in 2012, though its history dates back much farther. Jonathan Pease founded Rock Solid in 2007 as a solo venture after working his way through the family’s site development contracting firm, having witnessed firsthand the tangible need for reliable, experienced soil stabilization and pavement […]

Marc Bourgeois and Michael St. Martin founded Regal Construction LLC (Regal) in 2007 with a shared belief that quality contractors build relationships, not just buildings. Despite being a relatively young company, Regal has been able to gain significant momentum across commercial, industrial, utility and medical market sectors by emphasizing the importance of customer service and […]

Ritchie-Curbow Construction Company Inc. is a classic example of a company that has sustained the ups and downs of the market by offering clients super customer service. The Virginia-based company was founded in 1973 by Joe Ritchie and Gary Curbow on the premise that treating clients like partners would help grow a customer base. Ritchie […]