It was the French author Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr who said nearly two centuries ago, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Today, M.L. Chartier Excavating, Inc., a 66-year-old excavating and environmental services company launched in 1954, serves as living proof of Karr’s wisdom. read more...
When Cleveland-area builders call Jamie Pickens in for new projects like restaurants and apartments, it’s because they know his JP Electrical Services Company (JP Electric) will be there from start to finish, providing electrical infrastructure at every stage of the construction process. read more...
Jason Meyer always dreamed of owning his own company—especially managing a team and being his own boss. That goal was accomplished Dec. 30, 2009, when he and his wife, Chrissy Meyer, purchased American Architectural Glass, Inc. (AAG). read more...
There is a story that is told and retold amongst Lincoln Contractors Supply, Inc. employees that provides direct insight into the character and business model established by its owners. Back in the 1970s, a contractor needed a few small, but critical, items to complete a job. He called Al Knief, Founder of the equipment supply company, who immediately boxed up the items and sent one of his secretaries to deliver that box to the customer at the job site. The total sale was $3—but the message of care, no matter how small the need, was clear. read more...
Sean McKinney had a simple, steadfast idea—if his company was going to be the best HVAC organization in Georgia, being easy to reach and listening to the needs of the customers would always be its focus. For the two decades since he opened the doors of Maintenance Unlimited Heating & Cooling, that idea has been the backbone of his success and the root of the company’s growth. read more...
When you speak with Jared Alvarado, he’s nothing but upbeat. “Working, working, working” is how he responds when you ask how he’s doing. And that’s a good thing. Things weren’t always that way for Jared with the challenges he faced in his home country due to poverty. read more...
When it comes to solving technology challenges, The Brass Effect (TBE) goes the distance. “A lot of people who work on computers don’t get on the floor or work in attics and ceilings. They think data cabling is completely separate from computing, but it’s actually all interrelated. Bad wiring can impede the performance of your system and lead to technical issues,” says President and Founder Antonio Stroman. read more...
Cheryl Osborn wryly observes, “Construction is an interesting business.” The founder and president of Casco Contractors defines “interesting” by saying construction is a business where something always can go wrong. read more...
In 1985, Gary Hale decided it was time for a change. read more...
When the masonry craftsmen of Mara Restoration set to work on St. Agatha-St. James Church in Philadelphia, there couldn’t have been a more distinct contrast between old and new. Directly next door, a private developer was fast at work on a new high-rise that would eclipse the 133-year-old church. In contrast to the all-glass apartment complex, the stone facade of the church building appeared dingy and worn, says Vice President Steve Stoughton. read more...
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