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Kevin and Darren McAndrew are master electricians and the two brains behind Advanced Electrical Systems Inc. (AES). They founded the firm in 1996 with Kevin at the helm as president and CEO and Darren directly overseeing much of the day-to-day business as general manager and estimator. Located just south of Killeen, in central Texas, AES […]

P&D Builders Ltd. (P&D), founded in 1962 by Richard E. Dillon, is fast approaching its 50th anniversary. However, the key number when discussing the continuing success of this general contracting firm is four – as in the four partners Dan Dillon, Darin Hilt, Mac Roberts and Ed Snodgrass. Their combined experience in different aspects of […]

Malibu, Calif., is known for its pristine sandy beaches, perfect weather and lavish beachfront properties, but not every star in the area is made by nature or Hollywood. The area is also home to Pacific Rim Companies (PRC), a family of affiliated successful construction and development companies whose hard work plays an integral part in […]

In today’s challenging economy and declining construction market, Development Solutions, Inc. (DSI) has set itself apart from the competition by focusing on three guiding principles: approach every project from the client’s point of view, focus on the process as well as the product, and provide unmatched customer service. Daniel Mazeiro and Craig Manske founded DSI […]

“‘Quality First’ isn’t just the name of our company. It’s not just our motto, either. It’s our mission,” asserts Gary Kluck, founder and CEO of Quality First Home Improvement (QFHI). The Citrus Heights, Calif.-based company operates nine divisions across six locations throughout California and Nevada, providing home owners with a single source for top-notch home […]

In 1995 Shannon and Bob Alten combined their education and experience in business and construction (respectively) to found Alten Construction Inc. Shannon, the company’s president, explains, “Bob has been hands-on since 16 years old, and always knew he wanted to be involved in construction. He studied engineering and architecture in college and worked in different […]

Jakki Kutz has been in the construction industry for 25 years, with over half of it as president of her company, Allied Framers Inc., which she co-founded in 1995. The company, a wood-framed structures specialist, celebrated its 15th anniversary on April 1, 2010. Working from a headquarters in Vacaville, Calif., Allied Framers has a general […]

In 1978 Harold Shumate began an HVAC company, Shumate Mechanical LLC, in a 3,000-square foot office in Stone Mountain, Ga. Setting a good example of hard work, Harold often performed service work while making sales. With the support of its employees, the company grew quickly and in 1984 moved into a new, 20,000-square foot building […]

Since 1950, J.L. Roberts Mechanical has been serving the great state of Mississippi with its expert plumbing, HVAC, process piping services and more. Founded by James Leland Roberts, and now including Leonard Roberts as owner/president and his son James L. Roberts, Jr. as vice president/project manager, this family-run company got its start in the residential […]

Steve Russell believes the strengths of his construction company, Russell Construction of Alabama Inc., stem from the ability to adapt to a multitude of different sectors. “We have been flexible over the entire course of the company’s history and done quite a bit of different construction,” he says. Steve founded his company in 1983, and, […]