Over the course of a construction project, cement mixing is done primarily in bulk, but due to the many small alterations and repairs that must be done along the way, much material mixing ends up being done in small batches. In North America, the most common practice for mixing small batches is to use a drill in a bucket. According to Al Karraker, President of Collomix North America, this is not an efficient approach.

Taking the chance on opening your own business is always a risk, but it’s that risk that drives growth in the economy. Doing it successfully, and then maintaining it for six decades is nothing short of amazing. Great Southern Equipment was founded in 1960, and next year, it will proudly celebrate 60 years of providing construction and road building equipment, parts and service. This success is due in no small part to long-time customer satisfaction and to building lasting relationship with contractors and municipalities around Florida.

“What was once old is new again.” That rings true for any number of industries wishing to revisit the past and remake it into the present, with a twist. At WLE, it’s less about revitalizing the past than it is about breathing a rejuvenating breath into the entire landscaping industry.

Last year, we had the pleasure of introducing Hathaway Development company, a family-owned-and-operated real estate development company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, we checked back with this thriving business to see what has changed in 2019.

Since 1946, Shahan & Son, Ltd. has completed painting contracts worth up to $5 million and worked in twenty-seven different states. These days, however, the company is staying closer to its Dallas headquarters, in the belief that bigger is not necessarily better, and that the best companies are those that focus on quality and customer service.

Integrated Project Services (IPS) is an innovative global presence that life sciences clients turn to when they require a comprehensive suite of engineering, procurement, construction management and validation (EPCVM) services.

The ability to change with the market makes for smart business, and this company has done just that for the past 60 years. Founded in 1957, Fieldgate Homes experienced impressive low-rise homebuilding success across Ontario, and is now adding on to this success with its 13 years in commercial development as Fieldgate Construction Management Ltd.

Ei Companies is a multi-award winning energy consulting firm that has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE), as well as the non-profit and private sector, for its successful efforts to bring energy efficiency and sustainability to hundreds of thousands of homes and commercial projects. In doing so, the company is reducing greenhouse gas emissions by millions of pounds.

RATIO Architects’ Founder Bill Browne chose to give his company a meaningful name that would stand the test of time and capture the interdisciplinary, collaborative design approach. The company name is derived from the word ‘rational,’ indicating the firm’s intrinsic value that design should go beyond appealing aesthetics…

Commercial wall and ceiling drywall subcontractor Midwest Drywall Company Inc. likes to do things differently. Among other services, the firm designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs prefabricated light gauge panelized walls and has worked on a series of prominent construction projects. Founded in the early 1970s, the Wichita, Kansas-based company recently became employee-owned.

When you think about it, research labs are some of the most awesome places on the planet, where the mysteries of science unfold. Whether it’s agriculture R&D to develop drought-resistant crops, or the discovery of a new therapy for cancer treatment, laboratories drive innovation and move the world forward.

Commercial general contractor Wyatt Management, headquartered in the Woodlands, Texas, is focused on the restaurant and retail market. The company doubled its revenue in 2018 and continues to grow today. The company is now in the process of opening a third location to re-establish a northern presence to better meet the needs of customers in that region.

The skyline of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital city, is changing, primarily due to substantial multi-residential development. This particular sector is showing no indication of slowing. In fact, according to the Conference Board of Canada, the city is forecast to grow by close to two percent this year.

Dean Kurtz Construction is a family-owned and operated construction company in the Black Hills and surrounding areas of South Dakota, though challenging projects and repeat projects for clients have taken it across the upper Midwest, into North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.

In 2012, Le Sueur County, Minnesota faced a dilemma: It was tasked with either replacing the county jail, dating from 1912, with one that met state Department of Corrections standards – at considerable cost – or downgrading it to a 90-day holding facility and wasting tax dollars on court-day transportation.

It was 1956, a time when hard work and dedication paid off. Eisenhower was re-elected, Elvis tore up the charts with Heartbreak Hotel, Wes Kearney’s son Bing was born, and Wes himself bought his first bulldozer; this was the start of what would become a stellar sitework company.

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.

As thousands of experienced workers retire across North America every day, it is small wonder many industries are concerned about the future. It has been a decade since the oldest members of the baby boom generation started leaving their jobs, removing from the workplace decades of experience and skills that are tough to replace. The situation is so dire that, when younger workers are not available or knowledgeable enough to take over, retired staffers are often called back to work on a part-time basis.