Case Studies Region: Southwest

G.W. Mitchell Construction has been a standout name in general contracting since 1921. Now in the hands of third and fourth generation family members, G.W. Mitchell has overcome many obstacles, surviving the Great Depression and growing through the 2008 recession while building a reputation for quality service. Serving greater San Antonio and South Texas, G.W. […]

As the second-fastest growing state in the nation, Texas is a hotbed for commercial development. While Houston leads the state as Texas’ fastest-growing city, the San Antonio area is not far behind, with the city itself adding more than 50,000 residents in two years and nearby New Braunfels ranking as the nation’s second-fastest growing city, […]

Starting as a small glass glazing company in Meridian, Mississippi, Glass Inc. has grown into one of the top commercial glass and glazing contractors in the Southeast. Established in 1999 by Robert Smith, Glass Inc. is comprised of a team of more than 80 experienced professionals that specialize in commercial and residential services. With two […]

Establishing trust with clients is a top priority for GSD Contracting LLC. By presenting a fair and honest number in budgeting and bidding situations, the company’s success has been built on its reputation as a fair, trusted and experienced commercial contractor, specializing in the construction of hotels, auto dealerships, banks and educational institutions. Headquartered in […]

Founded in 2009 by Anjali Poola, GVR Services Center Inc. provides construction and grant management that supports projects and companies that redevelop, rehabilitate and renew communities. “We especially look to support projects that create housing for families, senior citizens and veterans,” says Poola. “Employing the nation’s veterans through our projects is also a major focus […]

When Dustin Gadberry was in college, he never expected to enter the construction industry as a full-time career. “Even when I started the company I had no idea what it would become,” says Gadberry. Before graduating from the University of Texas at Dallas, Gadberry founded Gadberry General Contracting & Construction as a small firm performing […]

Greater Metroplex Interiors Inc., dba GMI Inc., has been in business since 1978. While the business started out serving exclusively the Dallas-Fort Worth area, GMI has expanded to serve customers throughout the state, with additional target markets in Houston and Austin. Specializing in commercial drywall, framing and acoustical installations, GMI is a leader in the […]

Most stories of emerging homebuilders begin with a career of climbing the corporate ladder of a production homebuilder, only to spin off into a new company with a new name. Not this one. Gossett Jones Homes (GJH) came out of the gate swinging, and oddly enough during a time when most others were leaving the […]

As the saying goes, “everything is bigger in Texas,” and the same can be said for the Houston construction market. Job growth, tax collections and building permits all point to the state economy outpacing the national economy. In 2014, jobs have been added to all major industries – professional and business services, trade, transportation, utilities, […]

In 1983 Grounds for Play (GFP) began as a small business grown out of a passion for how children of different ages learn and play. This has been the cornerstone in building the business, and continues to be today. Today, GFP is a division of Superior Recreational Products (SRP), one of the leading recreational products […]