Case Studies Civil

Few things make a person feel vulnerable like working on a paving crew. The only breeze under the beating sun may come from speeding traffic, and the only shade may be from the heavy machinery laying hot asphalt. At least, that’s how it looks from the outside. But according to one of Ohio’s largest paving contractors, […]

In an industry where speeding traffic, multi-ton machinery and exposure to extreme elements adds to the usual construction hazards, a company is known for its safety. In 2016, Thompson-Arthur Paving and Construction reached 4 million man-hours without a single lost-time incident; that is, over the course of about 10 years, the company didn’t have a […]

For 53 years, Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. has been a leader in the Midwest market creating innovative solutions to traditional excavation, construction and underground work. “We’ve always been the first people on the block to bring a new idea into the industry,” shares Rod Tschiggfrie, president of Tschiggfrie Excavating. “That really makes a difference, because there […]

Dedicated to building lasting relationships with customers, Thompson Construction Supply (TCS) serves professional contractors throughout Southern California. By understanding the importance that its products play in each construction project, TCS supplies quality hardware, tools and materials and maintains buying power that ensures customers are receiving the best price. The Thompson name is synonymous with building […]

Tres Palacios Marine has been building barges and push boats since 2006. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Palacios, Texas, Tres Palacios specializes in 30,000-barrel, double-skin, inland tank barges used to haul petrochemicals and other materials through the country’s inland waterway system. Founded as an offshoot of two established boatyards — West Gulf Marine […]

In 1957, road contractor Charlie Munz founded The Redland Company Inc. (TRC) to serve the needs of Florida’s expanding roadways. And 55 years later, the company continues to grow, expand its services and is respected by major contractors throughout Florida. Charlie’s son, Charles “Pinky” Munz, is the organization’s owner and president. His son, Charles “Chad” […]

As engineers formerly working with general contractors and design firms across the country, the husband and wife team of Bryan and Cristie Tate shifted their career focus in 2010 to conceive Tate Management Inc. (TMI) – a business formed to serve commercial construction clients as owner representatives. The couples’ combined backgrounds in large commercial construction and […]

The Morse Group (Morse) and its subsidiaries – Morse Electric, Industrial Electrical Engineers (IEE), FBP Systems, Amp Electric, Automation Solutions of America (ASA) and The Rockwell Group (Rockwell) – are working together to rewire the way electrical trades perform, eliminating multiple platforms and creating a single-source for turnkey solutions. Ranked among the top 50 electrical […]

When Tim Fry and Bob Buchwald, co-founders of the jdi group Inc. (jdi), established the Ohio-based multifaceted architectural engineering firm in 2002, the two were the company’s only employees. Today, jdi has grown into an 85-employee strong firm with a significant presence in Ohio and beyond. “When we opened the doors in 2002, it was […]

As one of the top 20 engineering firms in the New York City metropolitan area, Tectonic Engineering and Surveying Consultants P.C. (Tectonic) has demonstrated its ability to deliver top-quality work to a clientele whose expectations are nothing short of excellence for almost 27 years. As a multi-disciplined full-service engineering firm, Tectonic provides planning, engineering, construction […]