Case Studies Region: Global

Founded in 1989 by Jim Liggett, Ropes Courses Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of ropes courses. Based in Allegan, Michigan, Ropes Courses high-flying obstacles courses can be found at amusement parks, tourist attractions and cruise ships across the globe. The towering courses typically feature horizontally strung cables, ropes and boards strung between steel poles […]

Since 2005, TigerSix has been providing integrated project management services for industrial construction throughout the United States. Kirk Theige established the business more than 10 years ago and currently serves as president and CEO alongside his wife, Linda Theige, vice president of the organization. Together the pair oversees project teams of 10 to 55 people, […]

Not all stone is created equal. It takes strength, character and durability in natural stone, coupled with knowledge and design expertise, to deliver a truly beautiful, time-resistant installation. Harvesting from an area known as the Niagara Escarpment, Eden Stone Company, one of the oldest privately held, four-generation businesses in Wisconsin, has exclusive access to superior […]

For nearly 35 years, corporations of all shapes and sizes — from large multinationals and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, leading tech giants to law firms and more — have turned to M Moser Associates for integrated architectural design and delivery of workplace environments. The firm has delivered more than 6,000 workplace outfits in some […]

Over the past 105 years, Fletcher Thompson Inc. has evolved into a leading full-service architectural and engineering firm. Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Fletcher Thompson specializes in architecture, engineering, planning and interior design with a focus on the education and health care sectors. In 1907 E. Leslie Fletcher established a practice specializing in industrial engineering in […]

Since 1999, Centennial Woods has been providing sustainable materials to architects, designers, retailers, contractors and consumers throughout the United States. The innovative company got its start when its founders discovered the strength and aesthetic value of Wyoming snow fence. At 14 to 16 feet tall, these fences help to keep snow from drifting and creating […]

Incorporated in 1992, Fiber Technology Corporation (FTC) was founded with the mission to provide innovative water storage solutions. Headquartered in Lorton, Virginia, with a manufacturing facility in Dubai and a new facility in Lorton, Virginia, FTC designs and manufactures a simple, innovative, globally-certified water storage solution by assembling glass reinforced plastic (FRP) sectional panels in […]

Contractors, architects, designers and project owners are increasingly seeking out more sustainable ways to improve spaces. From the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard, IceStone LLC is changing the way consumers think about and choose materials for their surfacing needs. The company uses recycled glass, Portland cement and nontoxic pigments to create a cradle-to-cradle, sustainably engineered product […]

After working as a sustainable design specialist for three Washington, D.C.-based architecture and consulting firms and as codirector of the Solar Information Center at the University of Oregon, Sandra Leibowitz set out on her own. She established Sustainable Design Consulting LLC (SDC) in 2002, a consulting and training firm that provides institutions, building owners, design, […]

Founded in 2002 by brothers Ian and Aaron O’Neil, Electronic Tenant Solutions has become a leading technology provider for the commercial real estate industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company distinguishes itself by providing applications and services that advance tenant attraction, satisfaction and retention. Electronic Tenant Solutions’ software is deployed in more than half a […]