Case Studies Region: Southwest

Municipal offices for years have debated whether it is more advantageous to use asphalt or concrete pavement when paving. Tim Welsh, owner of Acme Concrete Paving Inc. (Acme), is quick to point out that each has its advantages depending on the location of the project and its purpose, but when all conditions are equal concrete […]

The Beck Group (Beck) was founded in 1912 and is currently headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm has developed extensive and international experience in development, architecture and construction with a heavy emphasis on sustainability over the years. Today, BECK operates from offices in Mexico City, Tampa, Fla., Atlanta, Ga., Denver, Colo., and Austin, Houston, Ft. […]

Paragon Sports Constructors LLC (PSC) is a small, specialized contractor in Fort Worth, Texas. William Chaffe, president of PSC, purchased and incorporated the company in 2009 along with his partners. PSC has since become a regional leader in the construction of high-end natural and synthetic turf sports fields and running tracks. “We’re a pretty small […]

As recently as 2009, Tiger Electric Inc. was known almost exclusively as an industrial electrical construction contractor with a background in industrial electronics, motion controls and drive repair serving markets such as the food and beverage, blown film and injection molded plastics, grain/paper milling and material handling systems. Up until that time the company concentrated […]

Some contractors may focus on improving the sweeping urban landscape, while others invest energy in small country homes. The design-build contracting team at Regent Construction Group LLC (RCG) strives to develop Texas communities in a very distinguished way. RCG performs general contracting in the residential and commercial industries, including multifamily units, office buildings, industrial, retail […]

In recent years, there’s no denying that the U.S. has been suffering from pretty severe weather. In 2011 alone we had several tornados that destroyed southern towns, a hurricane that swept up the east coast and an earthquake just a couple of months after that. It’s harsh to say, but considering that the economic downturn […]

A lot of companies looking to expand naturally gravitate toward selling products and services in larger cities to attract the most number of customers. Zimmerman Properties LLC, operating out of Springfield, Mo., proves that in some instances bigger isn’t better for the business, and this attitude is better for the clients. Zimmerman’s Chief Financial Officer/Chief […]

Bill Kibler launched W.B. Kibler Construction Company Ltd. in Dallas, Texas, in 1971, and he immediately established himself as a hands-on leader. According to Mitchell Meyers, a vice president with the company, Mr. Kibler could often be found on the job site with a tool belt and hardhat working alongside his employees. This diligence helped […]

Well before he staked his claim in the construction industry as owner of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based general contractor Hayward Builders LLC, Robert “Bob” Edgar planted his flag. But not in the way one might expect. “I started working as a flag person on highway construction,” recalls Edgar, who has been working within the construction industry his […]

Tires are one of the largest and most problematic items that end up in landfills across the country. They take up valuable space and help form pockets that trap methane, which can easily burst into long-lasting polluting fires. Cox Paving Company L.P., out of Blanco, Texas (north of San Antonio), is an industry leader in […]