April 2018

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusBuilding Success for 50 YearsH&G Systems

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

Building Success for 50 Years

H&G Systems

Over the past fifty years, H&G Systems has taken on its fair share of unique projects. This commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and service company serves northern Texas and holds licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. H&G’s works include commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Projects range from commercial office works to hospitality, assisted living, multi-family residential, higher education, healthcare and others.

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusStrong RootsThe LE Myers Co.

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

Strong Roots

The LE Myers Co.

Not many companies can trace their roots back to an association with inventor Thomas Edison. The LE Myers Co. is such a company. This electrical contractor helped build electrical infrastructure in the U.S. and, to this day, is still amongst the largest of its kind. With over 125 years of history under its belt, LE Myers is still blazing trails in the electrical market and excelling at everything it does. We spoke with Group Vice President Brian Stern and Senior Marketing Communications Specialist Paula Frisina to find out more.

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusBuilt on Expertise and Exceptional ServiceSoutheast Concrete Systems

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

Built on Expertise and Exceptional Service

Southeast Concrete Systems

Southeast Concrete Systems is a contracting company specializing in commercial tilt-up concrete construction throughout the Southeastern United States. With a focus on providing complete turn-key concrete builds, the company has the capacity to work on projects of any size, from smaller 20,000 square foot additions to existing structures, to complete large-scale tilt-wall builds of new structures of any size, for customers operating in many varied industries.

2018 | April 2018 | Associations | In FocusElevating the IndustryThe Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)

2018 | April 2018 | Associations | In Focus

Elevating the Industry

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)

In 1972, Les Kuzmick, Sr. created the non-profit Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) with the vision of bringing contractors and manufacturers together to create a forum in which the concrete cutting industry and new technologies were freely discussed. As a concrete saw blade manufacturer based in Southern California, Kuzmick believed there would be many advantages to an association where others gathered and helped each other to advance the industry, and he was right.

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusA Family-Owned Firm Marks Over 70 Years in BusinessLester R. Summers, Inc.

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

A Family-Owned Firm Marks Over 70 Years in Business

Lester R. Summers, Inc.

Lester R. Summers, Inc. (Summers Trucking) of Ephrata, Pennsylvania has hauled everything from giant NASA telescopes to prestressed concrete products, machinery, modular buildings, commercial windows, lumber and construction materials. The premier oversize precast concrete hauler in the northeastern United States is a family-owned operation that was founded just after World War II.

2018 | April 2018 | Associations | In FocusServing the IndustryThe Pennsylvania Precast Association

2018 | April 2018 | Associations | In Focus

Serving the Industry

The Pennsylvania Precast Association

The history of precast concrete goes back centuries due to its quality, durability, longevity and convenience. It was first used by ancient Roman builders to construct aqueducts, buildings and tunnels – many of them still in existence. Precast concrete items such as box culverts, highway barriers, retaining walls and other products are widely used worldwide, and their benefits are proudly represented by the Pennsylvania Precast Association (PPA), a not-for-profit corporation.

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusEnduring Steel StructuresPKM Steel Service

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

Enduring Steel Structures

PKM Steel Service

Structural steel fabricator PKM Steel Service, Inc. fabricates steel for industrial and commercial buildings as well as simple bridges. It serves many industries including utilities, government, military and aviation. Its growth has primarily been in the Kansas market, yet PKM is a nationwide company that serves all lower forty-eight states and Alaska.

2018 | April 2018 | In FocusA Forward Thinking Engineering FirmMatern Professional Engineering

2018 | April 2018 | In Focus

A Forward Thinking Engineering Firm

Matern Professional Engineering

Matern engineers mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems to provide basic infrastructure services like lighting, temperature control, running water, Internet and fire protection in large commercial buildings. The company offers a multi-division design, engineering and commissioning services in new and existing buildings. Ryan B. Strandquest, senior vice president and Erica Shay, director of marketing and business development, told us more about the firm and its services.

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