Jesse Doehler-Knox

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April 2020 / 2020 / Mechanical / Electrical / & Plumbing / In Focus

Mechanical Contractors with High Standards and Heart

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

In an old, revitalized industrial building in Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, family-owned mechanical contractor, Current Mechanical, is busy with its dozens of staff, fixing, improving, renovating and helping build the regions’ hospitals, schools, businesses, and residences.

March 2020 / 2020 / In Focus

Skilled Professionals in Every Aspect of Property Management

Melchior Management

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

Melchior Management 777 Corporation of Barrie, Ontario owns and manages a large portfolio of residential and commercial properties. These successful properties stand as clear confirmation that good property management doesn’t cost – it pays. And it has its perks.

February 2020 / 2020 / In Focus

Pushing the Limits of Design

Epilay

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

A 2013 report from The Journal of Safety Research reveals that roofers on residential construction sites accounted for 67 percent of all fatal falls in construction. Epilay applies itself to making roofing much better and the roofer’s life a lot safer.

2019 / December 2019 / In Focus

Leading the Way to Zero Energy

CMTA Consulting Engineers

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

Students at Discovery Elementary School crowd around a terminal reading the building’s energy use. It’s near the end of the school year and the numbers are in the positive; with its solar panels and renewable energy, the school is offsetting its energy use and for its fourth year, is once again making a positive impact on the environment.

2019 / November 2019 / In Focus

There’s Much More to Cranes than People Think – and the ‘More’ is at Leavitt Cranes

Leavitt Cranes

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

To most of us, construction cranes all look the same. To those in industry who rely on cranes, however, they are crucial to job success, tasked with hoisting anything from heavy concrete to delicate glass. As such, the right supplier and perfect crane choice can put your company ahead of the competition.

2019 / October 2019 / In Focus

Creating a Strong and Sustainable Landscape Company with Human-Centered Approach

Crystal Greens Landscape

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

Commercial Investors and Property Managers want to work with landscape companies that are experts in their field, have the resources to handle jobs of all sizes, offer a wide service range, and charge competitive rates. But just as important, are the people representing the companies. They should be proactive, responsive, and adaptable to your unique business needs and hopefully, express passion and enthusiasm in the process of managing all phases of the service.

2019 / October 2019 / In Focus / Associations

Building the Foundations of Success

Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

In life, to be successful and have a great team, a thriving business, a healthy marriage or a balanced life, one must first build a strong foundation. Across the globe, buildings tower over us, in an expression of our economic and cultural progress, and all are supported by strong, reliable, concrete foundations.

2019 / September 2019 / In Focus

The Present and the Future of Construction

Aerial Drones

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

When commercial drones first hit the market, many imagined the dawn of a futuristic city with hundreds of drones whizzing overhead as commercial vehicles delivering pizzas or as personal toys to record our lives or run errands. Few imagined construction workers leading the forefront of their innovation, yet in 2019, one of the largest industries influencing drone hardware and software is construction.

2019 / August 2019 / In Focus

New Developments in a Small Town with Big Ideas

Town of Needham Public Facilities Department

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

Eighteen miles outside Boston, big makeovers are bringing a small town’s police station and firehouse up-to-date in safety and function. Charming Needham, incorporated in 1711 and with a present-day population of about 31,000, boasts historic buildings, winding roads, friendly neighbors and green space – and far-sighted residents.

2019 / August 2019 / In Focus

Celebrating a Century of Collaboration

Pinner Construction

Written by Jesse Doehler-Knox

At the foot of a construction site, Dirk Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Pinner Construction, is shaking hands with a front-line employee in muddied boots and a yellow hard hat. Most onlookers would assume this was a special occasion, perhaps a ribbon-cutting ceremony.