Draeger’s unique market niche and capability to self-perform sets it apart Draeger Construction of San Jose, Calif., is a family owned and operated business that serves a unique industry niche: repairing multifamily and commercial structures damaged by fire, water, storms, vandalism and sometimes even construction defects left by the original builders, President and COO Bill Mann says.
Rebuilding a casino requires extensive coordination and innovative planning. A four-year interior renovation of a 287,000-square-foot Native American casino required keeping the facility open 24/7 during all construction, even when a basement was being excavated in the middle of the casino.
HBD offers its clients an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry. In the St. Louis area, HBD Construction can be considered an expert of sorts in restoration projects. In fact, in four of the past seven years, the company’s projects have won the prestigious Associated General Contractors (AGC) Keystone Award. “We deliver a quality project even under challenging and difficult circumstances,” owner and COO Brian Kowert explains. “We renovate buildings that are considered difficult and our efforts have been recognized.
East Bayfront is one project that will help transform Toronto’s waterfront. Toronto’s waterfront on Lake Ontario is undergoing a transformation with several projects that are expected to revitalize the area and create attractive communities and urban waterfront destinations. One such project is the East Bayfront precinct, a 55-acre site that will have 7,000 new residential units, parks and public space, and retail and commercial development.
Time is market share when installing a new manufacturing process. When a pharmaceutical or chemical company needs its manufacturing process expanded, its managers can call Process Plus. “We are solution providers,” emphasizes President Jim Wendle. “When a client comes to us and wants to expand their facility or process, we take the existing process and understand what their output needs to be, and provide the solution.”
JADA Group says it is the largest contractor and developer in Barbados. On each of its jobs, The JADA Group specializes in being with clients from start to finish, CEO Philip Tempro says. “[We] can take your project from the conception stage to a remarkably finished project,” he says.
Building high-quality, green modular homes is just one of the ways Triple M Housing stands out. A commitment to quality has helped Triple M Housing Ltd. change the way the world looks at modular housing.
Pres-T-Con Ltd. has spread its services around the Caribbean. Whether for large buildings, deep foundations, bridges or marinas, Pres-T-Con has been designing, manufacturing and installing precast/pre-stressed concrete products throughout the Caribbean since 1966. In addition to the Caribbean, the company works as far south as northeastern South America and as far north as the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands.
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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