Over 30 years ago, John Caskey was a chemical engineer working as an oil rig foreman in Louisiana. After an unexpected oil embargo hit in the mid-1980s, he and others headed up the Eastern Seaboard in search of employment. read more...
Tearing down to build back up. This is the work Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. (Access) began providing almost two decades ago. The company remains primarily focused on demolition and abatement work but has grown to now offer five distinct service divisions with more than 350 employees. read more...
Knowledge can be a powerful tool. When an industry professional wields it effectively, that is when knowledge becomes power—transcending into action that can positively impact the workplace. read more...
Clients come first at Haley Builders, Inc. And although aspects of the Ashland, Virginia, general contracting firm’s business have changed in its 26-year history, that guiding principle has not. It’s that commitment to customer satisfaction that has kept clients coming back—and spreading the word to other prospective patrons. read more...
John W. Kahl’s introduction to construction, and specifically demolition, was more by chance than on purpose. read more...
Brett Banton may be a man of few words, but his actions speak volumes about his passion for serving clients with personal attention and strong customer service. read more...
For Buddy Bayliss, his business isn’t just about earning a dollar, it’s about paying it forward. read more...
In 1976, Gary Feazell started F&S Building Innovations, a construction company with both commercial and residential divisions, in Roanoke, Virginia. Five years ago, the management team at F&S Building Innovations started having leadership meetings each Friday, and at every meeting the same issue would arise. Like other construction companies across the country, the business was struggling to find qualified entry-level and skilled workers to meet the demand of projects coming through the door. And the problem only seemed to be getting worse. read more...
Many entrepreneurs are driven by the satisfaction of doing something great, while others desire to leave a lasting impression on the world. For business leader Monique Smith, she was born to help clients achieve their goals by offering strategic solutions to overcome obstacles—which requires adaptability and oftentimes a willingness to go the extra mile. read more...
When it comes to technical excellence, Brett Miller, Vice President of Fredericksburg, VA-based I.C.E. Heating & Cooling, knows his employees are the best—with an understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) that is second to none. The challenge comes in translating that technical speak to customers. “We spend a fair amount of time teaching employees how to talk to customers, breaking down technical information in a way that can be easily understood—just like you want your doctor to explain things to you,” he says. read more...
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