Case Studies Region: Midwest

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 […]

After working for architecture and design firms for a number of years, Sander Kaplan decided to set out on his own and in 2004, he founded SKJN Architekten. Located in Chicago, SKJN is an industrial architectural firm that completes projects throughout the state of Illinois. Since its inception, SKJN has built a portfolio of a […]

ConTech Lighting strives to highlight not only the advantages of their products, but lighting as a whole, educating consumers on the importance of proper lighting, lighting sustainability, and providing innovative design solutions to a wide range of customers. “Lighting is the only thing other than air and water that affect all human beings 24/7,” says […]

After working in the film industry for more than 20 years, Brad Wells discovered that there was a large need for temporary surface protection in the construction industry. After recruiting several long-term friends from the film and manufacturing industries, PROTEX Products LLC was established in Chicago in 2012. Four years later, PROTEX manufactures some of […]

For the past 70 years, Woodard Cleaning and Restoration (WCR) has built a successful business based on exceptional customer service. Located in St. Louis, WCR is a property and disaster restoration general contracting company, specializing in the residential market. With four facilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area, the company completes restoration projects within a […]

In today’s throwaway culture, the urge to kick an old appliance or electronics device to the curb and replace it with the shiniest, newest version is stronger than ever. From a young age, Other World Computing (OWC) founder Larry O’Connor saw the opportunity to help consumers get a longer life and better performance out of […]

For several years in a row, Illinois has topped the list of states driving the green building industry, setting a precedent in sustainability and energy efficiency in all forms of building space. With 161 buildings and nearly 44 million square feet of certified LEED space, Illinois again claims first place in the U.S. Green Building […]

With all of the sustainability efforts taking place within the construction and real estate industries, associated companies are inquiring about the best possible methods to make a difference for the environment, their clients and future generations. This effort is exemplified by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a Chicago-based hospitality company with widely recognized, industry-leading brands and a […]

Founded in 1977, Building Erection Services Co. (BES) has earned a reputation for quality and excellence. Based on the essential principles of honesty, hard work and commitment, this Kansas City, Missouri-based steel erection firm attracted Tim Olah, who built his own thriving steel fabrication company based on the same standards. “You get out of a […]

With a focus on integrity and a commitment to quality, Carpenter Contractors of America Inc. (CCA) has grown to achieve a reputation as a pre-eminent full-service residential carpenter, contractor, material supplier and housing component manufacturer in the United States. With locations in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina, CCA remains unique in the industry by providing […]