| 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 |
| Southland Concrete: A Reputation for Reliability |
| Southland Concrete performs most of its work in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and is often enlisted by repeat clients to participate in high-profile projects throughout the area. By Kate Burrows |
| City Centre Properties: Atlanta’s Iconic Mansion |
| City Centre Properties recently opened its new luxury condo/hotel development, The Mansion on Peachtree, which currently stands as the tallest hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. By Kathryn Jones 30005 |
| Adjustable Forms Inc.: Leader in Structural Frames |
| Illinois-based Adjustable Forms says it can provide its general contracting clients with all the components of concrete frame contracting. The company also has offices in Las Vegas, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. By Alan Dorich 994 |
| Aecon – TEDCO-Corus Office Building: Stepping Up to Challenges |
| Despite difficulties with scheduling and location, Aecon says it is on track as it works on TEDCO’s new building. It will be the headquarters for Corus Entertainment, a media and entertainment firm. By Alan Dorich 555 |
| Bechtel National Inc. – Hanford Waste Treatment Plant |
| Bechtel National Inc. nears the 50 percent completion mark on the Hanford nuclear waste treatment plant – one of the most critical environmental clean-up projects in the United States. By Brooke Knudson |
| Hensel Phelps Construction Co.: All-Encompassing Plans |
| A project as complex and massive as the Defense Information Systems Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Md., requires intense and focused preconstruction efforts, according to Hensel Phelps’ Stan Carlat. By Brian Salgado |
| Quanta Services: A Broad Range of Services |
| Quanta Services says it is the largest electrical contractor in the country. The firm has provided services for high-profile companies such as AT&T, AOL Time Warner and Verizon. 9977 |
| CH2M Hill – Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant |
| CH2M Hill uses its environmental and value-engineering expertise to create Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant – a first-of-its-kind wastewater treatment plant in King County, Wash. By Brooke Knudson |
| B.R. Kreider & Son Inc.: Living By the Golden Rule |
| Treating customers the way it would want to be treated has served site contractor B.R. Kreider & Son Inc. through four generations. The company says its goal is to ‘wow the customer’ with service. By Chris Petersen |
| Alberta Infrastructure – New Edmonton Remand Centre |
| Alberta Infrastructure is working on the $620 million New Edmonton Remand Centre, which will replace an old correctional facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The project is scheduled for a 2011 completion and is designed to house nearly 2,000 inmates. By Fernie Tiflis |
| A Greater Austin Development Co. Ltd. |
| Texas-based A Greater Austin Development Co. Ltd. says it has improved the efficiency of its operations by implementing state-of-the-art software for the collection of information. By Alan Dorich |
| A. Ruiz Construction Co.: On the Cutting Edge |
| A. Ruiz Construction Co. stresses the importance of employee development and training and, as a result, has created a knowledgeable staff that takes on a diverse set of responsibilities at the firm. By Kate Burrows |
| 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. |
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