Summa-SKMG operates as one firm to serve the Canadian industry. Included in the MOST Canada Group of Companies is Summa– SKMG Construction, a combination of Summa Management and SKMG Construction. Since 2009, when the two divisions joined forces, Summa-SKMG has become a well-known player in the Canadian construction market by offering clients the combined strength of construction management and general contracting.
Projetech’s island experience comes into play on a new power plant project. People usually use electricity generators powered by diesel fuel as backup power. But that is the only electricity source in Providenciales on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Coal or nuclear power are not options. Being able to efficiently handle a loss of electrical power and power infrastructure on Providenciales after a major hurricane was one of the motivations for the local electrical utility, Provo Power Co. (PPC), to build a new $5 million headquarters and customer service building adjacent to its power generation station.
O’Malley Construction works hard to build bonds with clients and employees. The general economy is in a recession, but it is not noticeable for O’Malley Construction Co., based in the Chicago suburbs. The general contractor is staying busy catering to the needs of its clients with which it has established long-standing relationships.
Jones Lang Lasalle Mid-Atlantic consistently meets clients’ expectations. As one of the largest corporations in the world, Jones Lang LaSalle conducts business throughout the globe, offering real estate and financial services.
Strong partnerships are the key to success for Gamma International. After 37 years in the curtain wall industry and participating in several high-profile projects worldwide, Elliot Kracko retired, but his partners weren’t quite ready to let him go. So in 2007, he joined them when they purchased Gamma International, a 40-year-old company that provides curtain wall, recladding and window wall services in the eastern United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Miami and has locations in New York City, Quebec, Montreal and Toronto.
Capform Inc.’s focus on its customers has led to repeat business. Full-service concrete contractor Capform Inc. is headquartered in Texas and has two satellite locations in Florida, a state that – like most others – is facing economic struggles.
Essroc Cement is making its manufacturing plant more efficient. When something is said to be “set in concrete,” it’s usually understood to be unchanging. But that is not the case with the actual cement industry, which continuously modernizes to keep up with trends.
Robert B. Somerville Co. has connected communities for more than 50 years. Robert B. Somerville Co. Ltd. (Somerville) is a service provider with a wide experience of working in pipeline, utilities, communication and renewable energy-generation markets.
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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