In a business catering to the breakneck pace of construction in the central Ohio area, Jimmy Johnson, Co-Owner of American Mobile Leasing LLC (AML), is used to being light on his feet. But this summer, when the company won two contracts from…

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Growing up, Phil Mattar knew that if he wanted to spend quality time with his father, he needed to join his dad on jobs in his electrical company. Phil admired his industrious father who was dedicated both to his business and his family.

When the Better Business Bureau (BBB) trusts you with an office renovation, you know you’re doing something right. “The BBB regional office in Cleveland was relocating to a more central location within the city. The nonprofit called on us to…

RADIUS Construction Co., Inc. (RADIUS) is a Kentucky-based general contractor with a solid reputation in the tri-state area. Founded in Covington nearly half a century ago, the company is a legacy in the construction industry along the Interstate…

At first glance, Hoston Construction LLC is built on a familiar foundation—a learned trade, an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic.

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Fifteen years into his career in abatement and demolition, Shawn McGinness decided it was time to leave his stable job at American Service Group Inc. (ASG) to strike out on his own. In 2004, he established Environmental Demolition Group, LLC…

Cincinnati Bulk Terminals LLC (CBT) has been a fixture in the Cincinnati, Ohio, community since 1882 when it was founded by James Hatfield as a coal company. Hatfield first sold coal door to door before CBT eventually expanded, adding property…

Linked Solutions, Inc. is a construction management, general contracting, design and facilities maintenance company located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The company primarily serves restaurant, office, and medical and wellness industries throughout the…

When Will Smith decided to launch The Affordable Roofing Company in 2010, he did so with boldness and optimism, trusting that his business acumen, strong work ethic and intrinsic motivations would provide the foundation for a successful venture.…

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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).

Erlanger Hardware Consultants (EHC) believes it has a winning formula for attracting and serving customers. The commercial door and hardware supplier prides itself on being an innovative designer, supplier, installer and servicer of everything…

No matter the height, sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith, according to Nick Mets, Superintendent of Dynahoe Construction & Excavating (Dynahoe). When a grain elevator company asked Dynahoe to tear down a 200-foot grain silo, Nick…

It’s hardly surprising that after 30 years, the company that brothers Paul and David Kitzmiller started isn’t exactly the same business it was when they first got to work in the Cincinnati area. After all, CORE Resources, Inc. (CORE), is a business…

Shane Allyne stumbled upon his life’s calling early in life, but it happened in a rather unlikely place: while traveling in the back seat of his father’s truck. Shane’s father worked in the construction industry, and he recalls listening…

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Take care of your clients and employees. Be responsive. Be fair. Work hard. These are the foundational values that have fueled more than 50 years of success at Century Construction, Inc., one of northern Kentucky’s largest full-service general…

The first thing a customer should see when entering a business is a design that gets their attention; a sign that identifies and promotes at the same time. First impressions are extremely important and can make a lasting impact.

As a general contractor, Carra Builders Commercial Construction Co. (Carra Builders), located in Clayton, Ohio, enjoys stability and success from 38 years in the construction business. What makes the company exceptional is the staff’s ability…

Woody Torline and Fernando Cruz Jr. spent years as professional acquaintances who occasionally joked about how they would make a fortune together if they joined forces.

Konkus Marble & Granite, Inc. started in 1997 as a small marble and granite shop in Dublin, Ohio. With a background in the marble and granite industry, Owner Marc Konkus based the business primarily on the installation of marble windowsills,…

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When Walmart called on a Wednesday afternoon needing a pair of 40-foot storage containers, American Mobile Leasing, LLC (AML) Co-Owner Jimmy Johnson stopped what he was doing and figured out how to meet the immediate need for the retail giant.…

Kelly Hollatz exhibits the kind of raw confidence you want in a provider of safety equipment and personnel. Contractors, event planners and government offices call on her company—First Star Safety, LLC of Cincinnati—to provide the free-standing…

In 2018, Steven Bitzer, President of Deerfield Construction Company (Deerfield), spent 152 nights in hotels around the country. Steven wasn’t on vacation. The head of the Loveland, Ohio-based general contracting company was instead on the ground…

For many companies, the red tape that comes with government contracts is too great an obstacle to overcome. For IAP Government Services Group (IAP), that same tape marks out a path to success.

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Joe Croft takes pride in everything he is involved in. “Our company name is on every single one of the trucks in our fleet, and our employees proudly wear a company uniform,” he says. “We stand behind everything we do. We would never install…

Anthony Day was once a reluctant roofer. The owner of The Roof Doctor—a roofing contractor based in Amelia, Ohio—Day essentially grew up in the industry, helping his father with his roofing business. Although Day initially resisted the idea…

American poet Robert Frost is credited for saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Jeff Bell, President and owner of BellBrook Fence Company in Dayton, Ohio, takes that adage to heart.

Family comes first, and the team at Commercial Construction Group LLC (CCG) engages with its clients by treating them just like family. Owner-operators Bill and Kathleen (Kit) Taylor have been committed to this principle since opening CCG in…

When Josh O’Brien took a job as a salesman at a roofing company at the age of 21, he never imagined that this first job would be his professional destiny.

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In business and life, all of us suffer setbacks, unexpected bad luck and circumstances beyond our control. While some see defeat as a reason to give up or change course, others refuse to give in and instead use disappointment as energy to fuel…

We’ve all seen those ugly old trucks pulling equipment encrusted with tar from months or even years of paving jobs. So why does G&J Paving, Inc. (G&J) keep their equipment and trucks so shiny? President and CEO Chad Jordan believes it’s akin…

When it comes to ranking careers, professional plumbers may not always make the Top 10 Best Jobs list. But when a plumbing issue disrupts the normal course of life, finding a reliable and trustworthy plumber becomes job one for most people.<

John Rickert started his adult work life as a U.S. Army officer and Scout helicopter pilot. He and partner Larry May now lead General Contracting Partners, Ltd. (GC Partners) with similar values.

Nobody said life would be easy. An entrepreneur by temperament, an accountant by education, Matt Brennan understands numbers. But in 2008, as the Great Recession settled in for a long, hard visit, Matt found new meaning in the word “downturn.”…

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While other companies focus on high-dollar roof replacements, Aaron Kerrigan, owner of Kerrigan Roofing and Restoration, keeps his sights on creating customer value. That means offering roofing and restoration services that make sense. “Very…

Jeff Sandlin and Kevin Serey took a mom-and-pop business and created a roofing powerhouse in the Dayton, Ohio, area, with annual revenues growing from $1 million to more than $5 million in five years. Their secret to success? When in doubt,…

When Jim Mitchell’s two sons first began working with him at BHI General Contracting, they worried their dad was taking his work way too seriously.

It’s not often that a successful organization decides to restructure and reinvent the way it does business, and even less often that the restructuring leads to even more success. But IAP Government Services Group is a different story. The company…

For over two decades, Amanda Caldwell worked in-house as a code researcher for firms in the architecture industry, coordinating complex permitting processes for clients across the country. As her confidence in her area of expertise grew, she…

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When Joe Harkleroad was growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, he followed his father to a construction site most nights after dinner. The oldest of seven children just thought he was helping his dad. Later, when he worked on construction…

Despite its recent rapid growth, Reliable Electric, Inc., a full-service electrical contractor based in Dayton, Ohio, has retained a tight-knit family atmosphere among its employees. In fact, the resulting camaraderie and sense of shared purpose…

Imagine your garage for a moment. What do you see in your mind’s eye? Besides your car, you might envision some dusty boxes filled with Christmas decorations, or a treadmill that hasn’t been used since The Great Hamstring Incident of 2014. It’s…

The world of construction is often a game of hurry up and wait. Time is money, and delays or changes also take up time and cost money. The “hurry up” part—completing contracts and plans and distributing them to all relevant parties—is a straightforward…

Clay Graham, Founder and President of Opcon, a general contracting firm based in Carol Stream, Ill., believes his is a common story— one of hard times, good times, tenacity, and most important of all, commitment to family and country.

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Durable, quality-built roofs are vital to sustaining any building envelope. Similarly, Wm. Kramer & Son Inc.’s commitment to excellence serves to safeguard the assets of building owners. As this family-owned business prepares to transition operations…

Highway work zones are one of the most dangerous environments in construction today. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that, in 2010, there were 32,999 work zone accidents, resulting in 586 deaths. By 2014, the…