Ivanhoé Cambridge begins construction on CIBC SQUARE, a project that will leave a lasting impression on Toronto.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Ivanhoé Cambridge, together with its partner Hines, will set a new international standard for office building construction with the completion of CIBC SQUARE in Toronto, a project that far surpasses those of previous development eras. “With three million square feet of AAA office space, world-class architecture, a direct connection to Union Station, Toronto’s transit hub and a one-acre elevated park, CIBC SQUARE will be a stunning addition to Toronto’s skyline,” says Arthur Lloyd, chief development officer, office, North America, and vice chairman.
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Built On The Rock Industries uses faith to guide its dedication to quality.
By Staci Davidson, Managing Editor at Knighthouse Media
The longer people work in a job or industry, the more they get set in their ways. This can be bad, in an old-dog-new-tricks sort of way, but if a person values quality work, that only strengthens as he or she grows in the industry. With quality as a value, a strong reputation builds, and a person will settle for nothing less than the highest standards.
This is the case of J. Raunel Tejeda, founder and owner of Built On The Rock Industries in Round Rock, Texas. Tejeda spent most of his early career in construction, working with a general contractor for several years. Eventually he started working with a drywall contractor, but after a year, he got a call from another contractor who was offering more money. Tejeda took the offer, but his quality values didn’t jibe with that operation.
“Things went sideways with him because they weren’t offering quality work,” he says. “I started looking for other offers.”
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Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling Specialists Co. works on some of the largest projects in the Midwest with its experienced, long-tenured team.
By Staci Davidson, Managing Editor at Knighthouse Media
Family businesses can be difficult to maintain – familiarity breeds contempt, as the saying goes. But when families work together well, businesses can thrive, and that is the case with Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling Specialists Co. The company’s familial culture has helped it attract skilled workers who maintain their tenure with the business for the long term, which is key for any company in the construction industry.
“[Owner] Mary Dvoratchek is very understanding with people,” says Mike Hobolich, who performs sales, estimating and other functions for the company, and is Dvoratchek’s son. “She believes family comes first and the job comes second, and as a result, she treats everybody really well.”
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BK Tile & Stone Inc. accommodates its recent rapid growth by delivering on the complexity and quality required on marquee projects.
By Staci Davidson, Managing Editor at Knighthouse Media
With its ability to provide classic, elegant and durable looks, tile is having a major moment in the design world. Especially as designers dictate high-end finishes, tile is always part of the package. And when designers and architects require stylish and luxurious appearances on their projects, BK Tile & Stone Inc. can handle any specification. In fact, just as tiles are getting larger in size, BK Tile & Stone’s growth is giving it the capabilities to handle larger and larger projects.
“Every project we work on – whether it’s a $10,000 project or $5 million – we not only ensure the general contractor and owner are happy with our work, but we also want them to be happy with the entire process of hiring us as a subcontractor,” Business Development Manager Austin Darmstadter explains about the company’s philosophy. “We are always very responsive and very available to the contractors.”
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Hudson Meridian Construction Group excels at building complex projects in a wide range of sectors.
By Jim Harris, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Hudson Meridian Construction Group’s experienced leadership and ability to meet its clients’ needs has earned the company the recognition of its peers.
Under the leadership of CEO and founder William Cote – who has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry – today Hudson Meridian is ranked among New York City's Top 100 Contractors and the nation's Top 400 firms. Recently, the company ranked No. 6 on the “Top 20 General Contractors in NYC for Ground-Up Construction Projects” by The Real Deal as well as “One of the Largest Privately Held Companies in New York” by Crain’s.
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Durr Mechanical had to build and transport a 4,000-ton generator over 150 miles.
By Alan Dorich
Some may overlook the transportation aspects of a power generation project, but those elements recently proved critical for Durr Mechanical Construction Inc. The contractor was tasked with constructing a massive heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) for the PSEG Fossil LLC Sewaren Generation Station under construction in Woodbridge, N.J.
But the company also had to transport the 4,000-ton, 126-foot-tall generator 150 miles from Port of Coeymans, N.Y., to Woodbridge. The plant, Vice President Paul Thompson explains, is being built on a small footprint that prevented all components from being constructed on site at once.
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William G. Moore has earned a reputation among its clients as a company to count on.
By Alan Dorich
When William G. Moore & Son Inc. Of Delaware delivers wood products to its customers, they can be confident of a high level of quality. “We’re always selling the product that we say we are,” President Audrey Troise says.
“Even though they’re going to re-inspect it, they know it’s going to be what they need and what they want,” she says, noting that this has earned the company loyalty from its customers. “Most of our business is repeat business.”
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Sensera Systems unleashes new state-of-the-art construction camera systems.
By Kat Zeman
Tapping into his knowledge of robotics and computer science, David Gaw set out to develop a new and easier remote camera solution for the construction industry. He asked himself: “Why is it still so difficult and expensive to have a remote camera or sensing system for applications like construction or site security?”
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