Case Studies Region: Southeast

Northern Virginia steams along in full growth mode nowadays, its regions just outside the Washington Beltway seeing the spillover effect that anyone with a big belly experiences each morning when pulling on a pair of pants. Well, that growth has to be enabled by electricity and communications networks and, for decades, family-owned LEO Construction Company […]

Thanks to millennials, there’s a trend afoot: walkability. Walkability is a measure of how “friendly” a neighborhood is to walking. In an ideal scenario, employment, shopping, dining and entertainment can all be accessed on foot rather than by car. Foresighted developers like Lat Purser & Associates Inc., known as LPA, have taken note. In fact, […]

In the heart of sunny Kissimmee, Florida, Lugano Apartments may represent the future of high-end living for those seeking a community full of indoor and outdoor amenities with all the privacy necessary for hosting friends and family. Lugano is made up of four, four-story buildings and one three-story building. Also part of the complex are […]

Legatus6 is in the midst of building a 1.75 megawatt solar system that will feed 13.2 kilovolts into the power distribution loop at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. Working with that much power, while working within the federal government’s stringent requirements, has become Legatus6’s niche. It’s a niche that happened by accident, says […]

Providing turnkey solutions in order to take on plant renovations, relocations and expansions in their entirety is what Ed Lee set out to do when he founded Lee Contracting. Since its inception, the firm has served as a premier, full-service contractor with experience in a wide array of project types including machine moving, electrical, pipefitting, […]

Working under a tight schedule, Hoar Construction completed Liberty Center in Liberty Township, Ohio, in October 2015. This mixed-use destination includes retail, office and living space among tree-lined pedestrian walkways, open gathering spaces and entertainment venues. Liberty Center has invigorated downtown Liberty Township and artfully blends work, freedom, culture and community. Hoar Construction was the general contractor for the entire site, which included three parking decks. Liberty […]

Since 1925, Lawson Electric Co. has been a fixture in the Southeast electrical contracting industry. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lawson Electric performs installation and service work for industrial, institutional, commercial and residential clients. With approximately 450 employees, the company’s team includes professional engineers, project managers, designers, industrial automation professionals, management and clerical staff. “We’re a […]

Road and bridge maintenance may not be the most glamorous line of work, but Virginia-based Lanford Brothers Co. (LBC) makes it look good. Since 1960, the employee-owned company has delivered specialty turnkey road and bridge maintenance and construction, building a solid reputation for reliability and quality workmanship. LBC can tackle everything from bridge repair to […]

Gary Leeman left California for Georgia to start a custom home building company, but as luck would have it he found his calling in architectural woodworking and custom millwork. As a result, his company known as Leeman Construction Company became Leeman Architectural Woodwork (LAW) to avoid confusion in a marketplace saturated with general contractors. “I […]

Lee Roy Jordan Company (Lumber Company) is committed to outstanding customer service, quality products and competitive pricing. After almost 40 years in business, the Texas-based specialty lumber company offers a massive inventory. Lee Roy Jordan, president and founder of Lumber Company, has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. Jordan spent 14 years playing for the […]