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Brothers Who Build
Brothers Michael and Jeff Leibowitz have the construction industry in their DNA. The two grew up in the business, learning how to read blueprints while watching their father run his own construction company. read more...
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Building on Service
Woodworking always came easy to Michael Sarno, Founder and President of Mass Cabinets Inc., in Methuen, Massachusetts. As a student at Medford Vocational Technical High School, he learned under exceptional furniture craftsmen and handily absorbed the nuances of wood as he learned to cut, machine and sand. By the time he was 16, he was making and selling mantle clocks, grandfather clocks and custom furniture to family friends and investing in tools. By high school graduation in 1989, he had founded Mass Cabinets. read more...
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Strength Through Compassion
As early as age 7, Rebecca Collins articulated to her parents her desire to work in the construction industry. “Construction always intrigued me,” says Rebecca, who is now President of Collins Construction Co., Inc. (Collins). “This was largely because Collins was my family’s business and because the industry was so important to my dad.” read more...
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Cultivating Growth
If there’s one thing Steve Lawton is most passionate about, it’s looking for fertile soil upon which to plant the seeds of business growth. He saw that opportunity in landscaping. read more...
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Safety First
For more than 60 years, Cranston, Rhode Island-based Cormack-Routhier Agency, Inc. has provided insurance and bonds to the construction industry. Established in 1958 by Ken Cormack and Ed Routhier, the agency serves clients in New England, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina and Florida. read more...
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Leading the Way
Efficiency. Sustainability. Economic growth. Energy security. These are some of the primary benefits provided through electrified modes of transport, including electric vehicles (EVs), which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Approximately 1.5 million EVs traverse the country’s roadways today, but researchers at the Edison Electric Institute predict this figure will jump to 18.7 million by 2030, requiring nearly 10 million charging stations to meet consumer needs. read more...
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Driven to Succeed
Few people know the challenges of securing a building on a piece of land that, for whatever reason, objects. Working deep below the surface to set a foundation requires an understanding of the gradations of soil, stone and water, not to mention a consideration of factors such as utilities, proximity to other structures and other geological variables. Knowledge of excavation, drilling and pile-driving and operation of the best equipment for the job are also mandatory. read more...
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Putting People First
It all began in 2003 in Massachusetts with a man and his son. They used a pickup truck with two ladders to perform a variety of small side jobs in residential and commercial construction. read more...
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Above and Beyond
Ceilings are often the least noticed part of a room, unless they have been installed by Northeast Acoustical Ceilings Inc. (Northeast Acoustical). These specialists create ceilings that get attention while providing another important element—sound control. “We are your average ceiling guys who found a niche in specialty projects with unique products. We love new challenges but stick to old-fashioned work ethics to get the job done on time and on budget,” says Scott Dinges, Vice President of Northeast Acoustical. “We also help with noise reduction and sound transmission, which have become real necessities in the workplace.” read more...
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Sweet Solutions
For almost 135 years, L. Sweet Lumber Company, Inc. (L. Sweet) in Providence, Rhode Island, has been specializing in supplying the best hardwoods and softwoods for quality homes and commercial projects, including historic restoration. You could say that it’s the company’s sweet spot. read more...
