Case Studies Region: Canada

The recession not only forced builders to tighten up ship and take a closer look at company balance sheets, but also shed new light on the need for truly sustainable construction. “It actually made the building community – both in the residential and commercial sides – pause to say we can’t keep doing more of […]

Nearly 50 percent of the average home and commercial building’s energy bill is spent on heating, air conditioning and ventilation, yet duct leakage in residential homes costs consumers $25 billion each year and even more for commercial building owners and operators. That money is literally disappearing into thin air, but since 1997, Aeroseal’s exclusive duct-sealing […]

The RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System (RetroPlate) is revolutionizing the flooring industry through simplicity; simplicity in both the ease of application, care and by eliminating unnecessary materials and coatings all together. “I was at a green products trade show years ago and I’ll never forget what someone said, ‘The most environmentally friendly product is no product […]

In 1984, Albert Miller founded the business that would eventually become Duo-Gard Industries Inc. (DGI). The business started out as Michigan Energy Control and worked with regional industrial partners, retrofitting factories. The team worked closely with clients to develop better natural lighting solutions for large facilities, eventually moving into the architectural market with new products […]

After nearly 30 years in business, Harry Baker, founder of Southwest Industrial Rigging (SWIR), understands success isn’t always about large-scale, glamorous projects. “The big jobs don’t make a company, it’s the small everyday jobs,” he shares. “Taking care of your regular customers and doing every job right, every single day with the right people, that’s […]

In 1977, Wayne Holm founded Oregon-Canadian Forest Products (OCFP) as a small lumber wholesale operation. With one secretary and two salesmen, the growing company began in the wholesale market, buying lumber from sawmills and distributing it directly to customers. As the market shifted and the industry changed, larger companies began to consolidate production, many eliminating […]

The beginning of 2014 marks a not only a new year, but a significant turning point for Kistler & Knapp Builders Inc. (KKB). With more than 35 years of building experience in the high-end residential market, KKB has established itself as one of the most respected general contractors in the Greater Boston area. Working with […]

What started as a small sand screw operation in Benton, Kan., has now evolved into a world-class aggregate equipment manufacturer. Today, GreyStone Inc. (GreyStone) develops innovative, green-friendly solutions for complete sand washing, classifying and dewatering from engineering to equipment, controls to structural fabrication, installation to operation and service. As one of the few companies in […]

Over the course of the last 19 years, Industrial Construction Services Inc. (ICS) has developed a true understanding of controlled environments, whether it’s a small renovation or a major expansion, the industrial contractor is familiar with the regulations, guidelines and high standards expected in demanding climates. ICS carries and installs products specifically designed for biomedical […]

In 1962 the father and son team of Eugene Lebowitz and Edward J. Lewis, as well as son-in-law Mark E. Mason founded Don-Mark Realty, a growing real estate brokerage and development firm in Pittsburgh, Pa. The business soon grew to become Oxford Development Company (Oxford), Pennsylvania’s largest, privately owned full-service real estate company. Today, Shawn […]