Barr & Barr is growing the Marshall Conant Science & Math Building at BSC. After more than 80 years, Barr & Barr Inc. says it has maintained a tradition of building excellence and hands-on management. The firm, which specializes in construction and program management, design/build services and sustainable building support, has operations in New England, New York and New Jersey.
Suffolk Construction moves ahead on a new apartment development. When Boca Raton, Fla.-based developer Atlantic & Pacific Management broke ground in October 2009 on the 368-unit Cresta Bella Apartments in San Diego’s Rancho Peñasquitos submarket in California, it was a welcome event in an otherwise lackluster multifamily construction market in the southern California region.
The Centro project in Toronto is situated on a high-profile location. Once completed in January 2011, the neighborhood of Scarborough in Toronto will be home to the Centro – a residential development with two, 31-story high-rises with 562 condominiums; 16 two-story, loft-style town houses; an amenity building; and four levels of parking.
Special mixes enable divers to place concrete underwater for locks on the Monongahela River. The expansion of a 70-year-old lock on the Monongahela River near Charleroi, Pa., has turned into a multi-phased project for several companies. The upgraded locks at Charleroi are a portion of the entire project to improve and modernize the navigation facilities on the Lower Monongahela River between Braddock and Charleroi.
KGM Contractors keeps busy overseeing major road projects in Minnesota. Last fall, KGM Contractors completed its biggest project to date – a $29.9 million renovation of TH 53 in northeastern Minnesota.
Westcorp will use its 30 years of experience to overcome today’s challenges. Westcorp Properties Inc. is celebrating another milestone this year – its 30th anniversary. Despite challenges at the beginning, the company persevered, making this anniversary a special occasion.
Orlando Annulli & Sons have never been afraid of trying something new. To say that Orlando Annulli & Sons (OAS) has experience in the construction industry would be a bit of an understatement.
D.J. Kranz says a long list of repeat clients is due to its focus on excellence. When D.J. Kranz Co. Inc. began constructing the Maple Grove Hospital in Maple Grove, Minn., the general contractor knew the structure was designed to have an emergency department, five operating rooms, a state-of-the-art labor and delivery department and a number of general medical and surgical patient rooms. The 301,000-square-foot, five-story project has space for 90 beds – and a potential to expand to 300 beds. It may seem like a standard hospital project, but D.J. Kranz wanted to help the hospital provide the best environment possible for healing.
Focus
- W.M. Fares group
- VanMar Constructors Ontario
- Pellow + Associate Architects Inc.
- Groupe Mach Inc.
- Cogir Management Corp.
It’s no secret that customers in all businesses want things to be as simple as possible. Wadih Fares has put that strategy into practice as he has grown W.M. Fares Group into single-source development of real estate throughout Nova Scotia. “Today, we have a one-stop shop for everything to do with design and the construction industry,” Fares says. “You come into our doors with an idea in hand, and we can do all of the services until I give you the key to your vision.”
When VanMar Constructors Ontario Inc. does quality work, the result is not only a satisfied and repeat customer, but also a better work environment for its employees. “[A satisfied client] translates into repeat work with a loyal customers and a better work environment for all members of the team,” Project Director of Ontario Mike Van Hemert says. “That makes [operations here] much more positive.”
A successful retail center design creates an inviting atmosphere without overpowering the many brands that will be competing for consumers’ attention. It is with this strategy in mind that pellow + associates architects inc. approaches its retail projects in Ontario and elsewhere. Whether creating an outdoor lifestyle center to replace an enclosed mall or repositioning a regional enclosed mall, pellow + associates attempts to bring that sensitivity to each location.
Groupe Mach sets itself apart from other real estate firms in Quebec based on its unique vision of urban development, which has led to significant growth for the Montreal-based company. Much of its success can be attributed to its strategic focus to develop, construct and manage projects in areas where it sees a need for developments of a certain caliber. “The development of properties has become the spearhead of the company that emphasizes quality, long-term vision and integrity in every project,” it says.
For Cogir Management Corp., a strong staff is essential for business success. “Nothing is impossible with a competent, honest working team that is in synch with the company philosophy,” it declares. “We expect that all the people working on behalf of Cogir always act with total integrity and in fairness.”
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