Case Studies Region: Midwest

The idea of redeveloping the Baldwin Complex, and more importantly the former Baldwin manufacturing building, has been with Dan Neyer for decades. As the president and CEO of a Cincinnati-based commercial real estate developer called Neyer Properties, he’s kept an eye on the property, waiting for the right moment when he could return the building […]

Nu-Recycling Technology Inc. is working to address the need for efficient trash and recycling sorting, composting systems and odor control in major cities and tight spaces. With roots in greater Chicagoland, Nu-Recycling has grown to serve global facilities as far away as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, by designing and installing innovative, long-lasting product lines for […]

With an uncompromising commitment to its clients’ visions, budgets and schedules, NWS Architects has maintained a client retention rate of more than 90 percent. This has allowed the company to provide architectural services throughout the country for 80 years. Located in Chicago, NWS is licensed in 45 states and caters to the commercial and industrial […]

When engineering, inspection, testing and consulting services come together under one roof, clients can expect a high level of expertise and support throughout the life cycle of a project — from conception to decommissioning. NOVA Engineering and Environmental LLC has long established an integrated approach to project planning, construction, operation and even redevelopment, making the […]

When Sheldon Oxner began his career as cabinet salesman, he never imagined that he would eventually be the owner of a successful construction company. After leaving his sales position, Oxner started working for himself performing residential remodeling, which eventually reached into the commercial sector. With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial construction […]

The history of Nooter Construction dates back to the late 1800s, when John Nooter, a sailor, arrived in the United States from Amsterdam. His experience working on ships led to a position as a rigger for John O’Brien Boiler Works in St. Louis. In 1896, he established John Nooter Boiler Works, which would eventually become […]

Rick Milota, vice president of National Electric, says the Nebraska-based company is unlike most electrical contractors in the region. “We’re a little different from most contractors you might talk to,” he reveals. “One thing that sets us apart is our longstanding history. Our company will celebrate 70 years in 2014 and we’re still family-owned.” Milota, […]

In 1951 Roger “Pat” D. Neighbors founded his namesake company, Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. (Neighbors), shortly after returning from World War II. “My father was a self-made kind of guy; he didn’t graduate from high school, but he had great skill as a carpenter and tradesmen,” recalls Roger Neighbors, second-generation owner and current president of […]

Every sector of the American economy is home to fierce competition. Businesses within a single industry must compete – for clients, investors and the best workers – or go bankrupt. Yet, this capitalism need not make us enemies; on the contrary, benefits can be found when workers of a shared sector lay aside their differences […]

National Design Build Services, LLC (NDBS) is a St. Charles, Mo.-based mechanical design/build firm specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVACR). NDBS excels at projects that focus on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as it applies to mechanical systems and whole building automation integration. The firm offers experience in healthcare, […]