Case Studies Region: West

St. Louis, like many cities across the country, has been looking for ways to jumpstart growth in the small business community and the means to bring different cultural programs and commercial endeavors together. The North Sarah Redevelopment (NSR) project is only the first phase in the city’s North Central Redevelopment plan, and it injects $25.8 […]

Nathan Caglia, a general manager with Caglia Demolition and Recycling Company (CDRC), estimates that his company recycles between 75 to 90 percent of a jobsite’s waste, which is typically carted off to a landfill. Common construction and demolition materials include lumber, drywall, metals, masonry (brick, concrete, etc.), carpet, plastic, pipe, rocks, dirt, paper, cardboard or […]

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 […]

Ask any male, of any age, if he would enjoy a job that occasionally uses dynamite to set off controlled explosions, and I guarantee that you’ll get a yes. For this reason, among others, Chuck Clark has been happily employed for a little over 43 years now at Pomona, Calif.-based Three D Service Company Inc., […]

In the heart of Big Sky Country there typically aren’t a lot of people around, so self-reliance has always been a common trait and residents are accustomed to wearing multiple hats to get a job done. LHC Inc., out of Kalispell, Mont., continues that tradition by having a lot of services to offer potential clients […]

In 1965 Susan and Joe Gallagher founded Circulating Air, Inc., which offers heating, air conditioning, ventilating and sheet metal to private and public sectors. After 45 years, the Southern California-based company remains a very successful and stable company. According to Susan, Circulating Air’s success is due in part to its business philosophy. “We have a […]

4G Plumbing & Heating Inc. offers far more to clients than its name implies. The firm – which services the industrial, commercial and residential new construction, maintenance and repair sectors – has 14 signature mechanical and plumbing services, including HVAC, boiler systems, excavation/grading, medical gas systems and mechanical design. The name 4G comes from its […]

D.C. Vient Inc. (DCV) began in 1954 as a painting and finishing contractor founded by Douglas C. Vient. Now a multimillion dollar contractor operating from its corporate headquarters in Modesto, Calif., with a regional branch in Las Vegas, Nev., DCV handles large-scale interior and exterior finishing projects – anything from finishing multi-billion dollar hotel casino […]

A lot of people feel like they never leave their jobs, but the reality is that for all the long hours they spend on the job, they still go home to their families at the end of the day. At Burdick Excavating Company Inc. owners Linda and Randy Burdick are so dedicated to providing comprehensive […]

Malibu, Calif., is known for its pristine sandy beaches, perfect weather and lavish beachfront properties, but not every star in the area is made by nature or Hollywood. The area is also home to Pacific Rim Companies (PRC), a family of affiliated successful construction and development companies whose hard work plays an integral part in […]