Case Studies Region: Midwest

Swift Contractors Inc. (Swift) is one of the oldest general contracting companies in the Sioux Falls area of South Dakota. Swift, founded in 1946, has endured the industry’s constant fluctuations through diversification. The team at Swift handles all the concrete, steel and carpentry work with a strong network of subcontractors on call to handle the […]

Communications Engineering Company (CEC) is a nationally recognized technology systems integrator that has been continually evolving for nearly 70 years. With 225 employees across eight locations – six in Iowa and two in Wisconsin – CEC holds the resources and reach to serve global customers that are seeking solutions tailored to their specific market needs. […]

Dan Gephart and Ken Heinsch started Gephart Electric in 1977. Though Heinsch took over the business five years later, the Gephart name remained as a continuation of a reputation for integrity, safety and reliability. Ken continued to grow the family-owned and -operated company’s commitment to professionalism until he passed away in 2003. Today, Ken’s wife […]

Gateway Electric Inc. (Gateway) has made an impact on Ohio’s history by providing the full suite of electrical contracting services since its founding in 1994. Gateway employees proudly provide clients with engineering, installation and maintenance services for the gamut of high- and low-voltage specialties, giving projects of all sizes the same focused cost-effective oversight. It […]

G2 Builders (G2) never minds when clients come with high expectations. The community-minded construction management firm has built its reputation upon a client-oriented approach that emphasizes the importance of long-term investments over short-term gains. G2 acknowledges that every employee contributes to the company’s overall success, and the G2 team prides itself on continually challenging one […]

Melvin E. Clark Jr., chairman and CEO of G.W. Peoples Contracting Company Inc. (GWP), has been in the railroad construction business for over three decades. Clark’s experience led GWP to become a national leader in the industry. The company’s Northern Virginia headquarters is backed by GWP’s two regional offices, which are located in Chicago, Ill., […]

Wendy Staso took the helm of Huckestein Mechanical Services Inc. (Huckestein) in 2010 when Huckestein was a troubled asset. Fast-forward two-and-a-half years later and the Huckestein team numbers over 30 professionals who continue to build momentum by zeroing in on the collective team’s core competencies. Not only that, but the certified Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) […]

Hoogendoorn Construction Inc. (HCI) is a leading South Dakota-based full-service contractor. Pete Hoogendoorn, president of HCI, founded the company in 1979 out of Canton. Hoogendoorn’s wealth of experience has allowed the company to grow from a small startup to a booming construction company with a knowledgeable team of 45. “Pete had worked for other general […]

Tim Harmon founded Harmon Construction Inc. (HCI) in 1987 to provide high-quality design-build services to companies around Kansas City, Mo. “We’ve got a unique competitive advantage,” explains Harmon, still owner, president and CFO of HCI. HCI celebrates its 25-year anniversary in 2012, and Harmon says his business has gained this kind of longevity by building […]

Well-designed and well-constructed on-premise signs can create a strong presence for all types of businesses, according to Matt Mele, president and CEO of Kieffer & Co. Inc. (Kieffer Signs). From the hospitality industry, to the retail sector and to financial institutions, exterior signs make a first and lasting impression for all businesses alike. Kieffer Signs […]