Case Studies Civil

John G. Ruhlin founded his construction management company in 1915, and it has remained in business for an impressive 98 years. In 1948 the company incorporated as the John G. Ruhlin Construction Company, operating under this identity until 1980 when it simplified to The Ruhlin Company (Ruhlin). But a simplified name did not mean less […]

Mountain States Contracting Inc. (Mountain States) has been providing railroad design, construction and rail line operation services throughout the western United States since 1983. Along the way the company has become known for its commitment to quality work. “The only thing we do is design and build railroads,” asserts Vern Van de Loo, president of […]

There is simply no room for error at Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) The company was founded in 2005 and quickly established itself as a reliable, full-service concrete contracting operation with a knowledgeable and experienced team of professionals who simply get the job done right. Quality, timeliness and safety are CSI’s three principle values, but it […]

ARB Inc. (ARB) represents a collection of some of the most talented and determined construction professionals in the industry. The company has gradually grown to encompass multiple disciplines in several locations across the state of California since its 1946 founding. ARB maintains both an industrial group and an underground group and works primarily with large […]

David Gerovac opened the doors of Eagle Rock Excavating (Eagle Rock) in 2001. Gerovac, a mechanical engineer with a degree from the University of Arizona, started Eagle Rock as a small utility company in Tucson with big hopes. To Gerovac’s delight, Eagle Rock has grown into one of the leading contractors in the area for […]

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 […]

Dattner Architects (Dattner) immediately established a reputation for building cutting-edge, high-end civic buildings after its 1964 founding in New York City. Over the next five decades Dattner’s innovative design approach and broad client base has allowed the company to grow to a team of 70, all located in Dattner’s Manhattan office. The team represents a […]

Steve Irvin did not intend to develop his own environmental remediation company. In 2002, however, Irvin found himself at a crossroad, and his resulting path led to the founding of Acuity Environmental Solutions (AES). “I was frustrated with my current employer for not understanding how to better manage risk,” explains Irvin, founder and principal engineer […]

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 […]

Paragon Sports Constructors LLC (PSC) is a small, specialized contractor in Fort Worth, Texas. William Chaffe, president of PSC, purchased and incorporated the company in 2009 along with his partners. PSC has since become a regional leader in the construction of high-end natural and synthetic turf sports fields and running tracks. “We’re a pretty small […]