KM/Plaza – The Marquis: Crown Jewel
Building the second-tallest structure in Miami hasn’t come without some challenges. However, relationships with its subcontractors and vendors have allowed KM/Plaza to endure. By Kathryn Jones
 
AvalonBay Communities: A Well-Known Brand
AvalonBay says its mission is not limited to building apartments that last a lifetime, but instead, it is focused on maintaining long-term relationships with the people who live in its developments. By Fernie Tiflis
 
J.P. Cullen & Sons: Restoring a City?s Heart
Wisconsin’s J.P. Cullen & Sons rises to the challenge of restoring Milwaukee’s historic, 111-year old city hall by deploying a talented and diverse work force on the project. The renovation will be completed in 2008. By Brooke Knudson
 
Employee Incentives: Is Money the Answer?
 
‘A Bit Obsessive’
 
‘Dancing’ in Denmark
 
‘Dangerous’ Task
Why do entrepreneurial companies beat large corporations to the punch, and what can other companies learn from their experience and knowledge?
 
‘Exceptional’ Business
Snyder Langston wraps up $98.7 million in California construction projects, while Skanska USA Building and EMCOR Group break ground on educational, utility jobs.
 
2008 Commercial Forecast: A
Commercial construction is expected to remain strong in 2008 despite a residential downturn. By Heather Jones
 
‘From Dirt to Done’
 
 
Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Thinking Outside the Box
A five-year capital improvement program at Miami-Dade County Public Schools uses prototypes, smart delivery methods and a skilled set of prequalified contractors to build new facilities. By Brooke Knudson
 
‘Dedicated to Hard Work’
A 'listen-think-work-create' philosophy guides HMC Architects. The firm says it believes this idea and its commitment to clients' success will allow it to establish greater 'thought leadership.'  
 
‘Extraordinary’ Planning
 
 
‘Helping Our Clients Out’
By offering the technology of a big company and the customer service of a small company, JFK Construction Inc. has been able to form partnerships with clients throughout the United States.
 
‘Life as It Ought to Be’
 
 
‘Most Demanding Clients’
Herman/Stewart found its niche in the retail and restaurant construction industries early on and soon realized hospitality was also a good fit. The company continues to look for new opportunities.
 
‘Significant Advantages’
To support customers on their job sites, British Columbia, Canada-based rental company Koenig Cranes North America shows them the benefits of using self-erecting cranes instead of conventional models.
 
‘Superb’ Port Connections
With the completion of the Pierce County Terminal project - the largest in its history - the Port of Tacoma in Washington state says it is a 'growing gateway' for containerized cargo on the West Coast. 
 
‘The Washington Way’ Leads to Success
Innovative and extensive training programs ensure Washington Group International delivers consistent, quality work on every job, regardless of how challenging a project is.
 
‘Trickle Down’
Bergeron Land Development complements the success of its sister businesses and passes its prosperity on to the community, the company's president explains.