If you think construction of a new building is just about the building itself, Mark Stein at Land-Tech Enterprises, Inc. (Land-Tech) would argue that the site development completed before the construction of the building is just as important,…

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Tearing down to build back up. This is the work Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. (Access) began providing almost two decades ago. The company remains primarily focused on demolition and abatement work but has grown to now offer five distinct…

Pat DiCerbo’s clients are building the backbone of America—from roads, tunnels and bridges to buildings and other infrastructure. “My clients are creative thinkers and risk takers. They’re solving seemingly unsolvable problems.”

It is all in the name. Born from a focus on Total Retail Installations and CONstruction, TRICON Construction LLC (TRICON) was founded in 2003 as a subsidiary of T.C. Millwork (T.C.)—a full-service manufacturer of store fixtures and architectural…

Ron Zawadsky, Owner and President of R.Z. Contracting Corporation (R.Z. Contracting), loves laying the groundwork for new growth. When a longtime customer asked R.Z. Contracting for help with site development for an expansion project, Ron jumped…

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Across Pennsylvania, from Wilkes-Barre down to Lancaster, Elite Stucco Design, Inc.’s work can be seen on hotels from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott locations to the Comfort Inn & Suites. Specializing in EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish…

Jim Sankey knows pools. He got his start in the business working for a pool service company during college, a venture that helped pay for his education and led to a long career in award-winning pool design. He opened his own company in 1979,…

When you’re working on the 23rd floor of an occupied building, deft management of logistics is key to success. “When you’re doing a renovation in a high-rise with tenants above and below, you have to carefully manage 
logistics—for example,…

“Safety first, excellence and integrity always.” This motto reflects the key values of a team aspiring to be the No. 1 choice for customers in the field of concrete construction. This vision for J.M. Pereira & Sons, Inc., nearing 50 years in…

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TuffWrap® started out as a clever product solution to a roofing contractor’s problem, and 20 years on, the clever solutions haven’t stopped coming. The innovative approach that company Owner and President Dave Campbell used to create his first…

The word “revolution” represents a sharp change, and comes from the Latin “revolutio”, which means “a turn around.”

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…

At Petrill Construction Management LLC, the work begins well before construction bids are requested. “We usually target projects in the planning stage,” explains Kirk Petrill, President. “We establish a relationship with the client way ahead…

What do warehouses, manufacturing plants, golf courses, animal hospitals, restaurants, fire stations, cold storage facilities and banks all have in common? At first glance, this list may seem like a random grouping of unrelated things, covering…

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When a Philadelphia-area hospital needed a security fence installed, it wasn’t a simple project. Three companies put in bids and two were eliminated because of the complex nature of the project. That’s when Heritage Fence Company stepped up…

Following a dream and fueled by ambition, Orlando Canales moved to the United States in 2006 from El Salvador. New to the country and at the impressionable age of 15, he had a chance meeting with a man (Michael Harris) at a baseball field who…

Founded in 1974, Broomall, Pennsylvania-based Diamond Drilling Company was the brainstorm of two then 24-year-olds, Gary Haas and Charles Myers III.

When you’re working on the 23rd floor of an occupied building, deft management of logistics is key to success. “When you’re doing a renovation in a high-rise with tenants above and below, you have to carefully manage logistics—for example, moving…

Achieving total client satisfaction is more than a business goal for John Tahtabrounian, Founder and Principal of Oliver Construction, Incorporated (OCI), based in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It’s a point of pride. “I was raised to take pride…

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Flooring is an industry unlike most others in that the product must be placed perfectly the first time; otherwise, any mistakes are right underfoot. Proper material selection, with the guidance of experts in the field, is imperative. Removing…

When Tammy Johnson sees a slice of real estate that has served its purpose—a place that has perhaps become the graveyard of its former daily activities and now impedes new life—she kicks into problem-solver mode, recycling what can be saved,…

Innovative Environmental Technologies, Inc. (IET) is a turnkey remedial contractor and environmental drilling company based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in the design, implementation and evaluation of in-situ treatment…

While building a successful career in construction, Shaya Wahl recognized a gap in the industry and decided to act on it. He saw a need for people who deeply understood the specific requirements, materials and nuances of the fireproofing industry,…

Earthwork and site development encompass far more than moving dirt. It’s a highly choreographed dance that requires creative thinking, a skilled and coordinated team, high-tech equipment and finely tuned processes.

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Automation and Critical Systems—that’s what ACS Services, LLC (ACS) is all about. ACS offers heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment; building automation, security and monitoring systems; and critical environment power and…

When it comes to delivering quality steel structures, the sky’s the limit for Contrast Metalworks LLC. The company specializes in fabrication and erection of structural and non-structural steel as well as steel stairs and handrails for residential,…

Not far from the “City of Brotherly Love,” two brothers say they have cut out a thriving business among contractors by providing expert concrete, masonry and asphalt cutting and drilling services.

Greg Meizinger is a happy man. His company, Meizinger Construction Services (MCS), located in Philadelphia, is celebrating success and one year in the commercial construction business. In the industry for over 25 years, Greg decided to venture…

The success of any long-standing, family-owned company is largely dependent on strong business practices, quality management that spans generations, and sound guiding principles that inspire employee loyalty and commitment.

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Whether it is Wi-Fi at a campsite or an updated fiber optic network for a major university, Celerity Integrated Services, Inc. designs and builds miles of fiber optic cabling to increase connectivity and create happy campers—and students.

Luke Mulholland, Gerry Frey and Rob Johnstone have been in business together since 1994. Gerry and Rob were roommates in college, and they met Luke just out of college. After successfully launching and growing two businesses together—a transport…

It’s a one-man show, literally, at Utility Locator, LLC. One man shows contractors what they need to see on matters related to the utilities and other potential obstacles that are underground, where future construction or technical work will…

On the surface, veteran-owned Fidelis Engineering, Inc. is a civil and geotechnical engineering firm made up of talented engineers and geologists. They’re called on by public- and private-sector owners and operators across commercial, industrial…

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United Drilling Inc. of Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, has taken on many challenges for its clients. Frequently, the solution becomes another platform for business for this dynamic subcontractor. The company offers turnkey drilling solutions…

Each year, more than 40 million visitors flock to Philadelphia to take in the rich history of our nation’s birthplace. While visitors hope to set their eyes on a piece of history, John C. Otto Sr. of Otto Restoration Inc. has his hands on the…

The road to Joe Rueter ’s success in the insurance business didn’t start in college or at an agency. It all began on a golf course when he was an 11-year-old caddie, schlepping bags for $12 a day.

Architecture, construction and design have always been at the service of the social environment. Innovators in each field have shaped how we live, allowing us to imagine and dream of new possibilities. Today, form still follows function, and…

In 1995, David (Dave) J. Nevrotski knew that he needed a change. At the time, he held a senior field position within a drilling and sawing company; and while the work was steady, he felt that he wasn’t reaching his full potential. The company…

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The Anglin Construction Co., based in Newark, Del., got its start in 2005. However, Stuart Anglin, the owner and President of the full-service construction company, entered the industry more than 30 years ago, working for his father. Now that…

Irwin & Leighton, Inc. is firmly at the head of the class among its construction peers.

The three brothers behind Reilly Sweeping, Inc. (RSI) are more than willing to get their hands dirty, scrubbing and sweeping for the company their father started in Morrisville, Pa., more than 46 years ago.

When a customer steps inside a Starbucks, a Shake Shack or other business, he or she ought to get a feeling of arrival, of familiarity, the re-creation of an experience, a comfortableness and overall satisfaction.

The H&K Group “Family of Companies”— a group of vertically integrated, family-owned and operated companies that together form one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest construction materials and full-service site contracting providers—is gearing…

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Present a child with a toy truck and he will almost instinctively test out its wheels on the surrounding surface—be it sand, dirt, carpet, tile, wood or concrete. Vroom, Vroom! The surfaces most conducive to mobility prove the best.

There is one main reason that Tague Lumber Inc. has been in business for over a century, and it centers on relationships. “Service and quality are certainly a focus for us, but building relationships is what we’re all about,” says Thomas “TJ”…

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