Not every project proceeds as originally planned, something Younex Enterprises Corporation knows all too well. When it was selected to oversee construction of the Ukudu Workforce Village in Dos Amantes, Guam, an anticipated buildup of American military forces was expected to take place at a rather fast pace. Along the way, there were some permitting issues to overcome, and the pace of the military buildup was slowed. But Younex has demonstrated that the company has an ability to adapt to the unexpected.
Many companies are preparing for a construction boom on the island of Guam because the U.S. Marines are moving approximately 8,000 troops and 9,000 dependents from Okinawa, Japan, to Guam. However, William Flores, president and owner of W.B. Flores and Associates, is anticipating a more gradual buildup. “It’s going to take place but not in the compressed timeframe like most people thought,” Flores predicts. “Everyone thought it would have to be finished in five to six years.” He estimates building new facilities for that number of troops will take 10 to 15 years because of the local infrastructure not being able to absorb such an influx quickly.
One firm riding the first wave of Guam’s planned military buildup is Unitek Environmental Guam. In September 2010, the Barrigada, Guam-based company was awarded a five-year remediation contract to address munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) from planned military construction sites.
Combine top-class customer service with successful partnerships and a heavy presence in the community. This is the recipe that Advanced Management Inc. (AMI Guam) has perfected, allowing the company to achieve impressive results for its customers. “What we can do is put maintenance programs together that are as cost-effective as possible,” says Monty McDowell, CEO and principal real estate broker.
When it comes to building large-scale, high-profile healthcare projects, few builders are as respected for their “bedside manner” as Turner Construction Co. The company is one of the leaders in the healthcare sector, averaging 125 healthcare projects annually. In fact, healthcare represents nearly 25 percent of all Turner’s projects on an annual basis.
It’s no secret that customers in all businesses want things to be as simple as possible. Wadih Fares has put that strategy into practice as he has grown W.M. Fares Group into single-source development of real estate throughout Nova Scotia. “Today, we have a one-stop shop for everything to do with design and the construction industry,” Fares says. “You come into our doors with an idea in hand, and we can do all of the services until I give you the key to your vision.”
When VanMar Constructors Ontario Inc. does quality work, the result is not only a satisfied and repeat customer, but also a better work environment for its employees. “[A satisfied client] translates into repeat work with a loyal customers and a better work environment for all members of the team,” Project Director of Ontario Mike Van Hemert says. “That makes [operations here] much more positive.”
A successful retail center design creates an inviting atmosphere without overpowering the many brands that will be competing for consumers’ attention. It is with this strategy in mind that pellow + associates architects inc. approaches its retail projects in Ontario and elsewhere. Whether creating an outdoor lifestyle center to replace an enclosed mall or repositioning a regional enclosed mall, pellow + associates attempts to bring that sensitivity to each location.
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