Skanska, which was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, has offices around the world. Skanska is one of the leading construction and development companies in the USA, specializing in building construction, civil infrastructure and developing commercial properties in select U.S. markets.
James McHugh Construction was founded in 1897, initially specializing in masonry work. It wasn’t long before McHugh established itself as a general contractor in the mid-1920’s. McHugh is responsible for building some of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks, including Marina City and Water Tower Place – the world’s tallest concrete structures at the time of their respective builds.
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Ridgemont Commercial Construction is a construction management company. Ridgemont serves the Texas metroplexes – Austin, Houston, and San Antonio – as well as Oklahoma City and Tulsa. They work in six different market segments: retail, automotive, industrial, office, medical, and senior living.
Boasting 35 years of Building the Awesome, hardison/downey construction, inc. opened in Phoenix, Arizona in the spring of 1985 as a solution for clients who need the expertise and financial stability of a large general contractor, but want the personal service and attention of a small one. h/d operates both Commercial (new & interior construction) and Community Living (multi-family, student housing, senior living & limited-service hotel) divisions.
La Macchia Group’s explosive growth has led to challenges related to managing their institutional knowledge and their databases. As they work to make sure their business can handle the growth, La Macchia Group looks to technology which has played a big role for them for some time.
Founded in 1950, Harper General Contractors is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina and serves the Carolinas as well as parts of Georgia and Tennessee. The firm’s markets include industrial, water & waste water treatment, education, mixed-use, healthcare, municipal, and historic renovation.
Founded in 1991, Fortune-Johnson is headquartered in Atlanta with a regional office in Charlotte, NC. Fortune-Johnson views itself as a technology company, and they strive to optimize every aspect of building design, materials supply, and construction. They aim to transform how buildings and spaces come to life.
Located in South Florida and founded in 2001, Link Construction Group has become one of the area’s premier construction companies.
Wise Construction was relying on three systems to help them with workforce management. One tracked projects, a second tracked manpower, while a third tracked field personnel. While Libby notes they were “fairly in-depth spreadsheets,” the system as a whole was not satisfactory.
Founded in 1950 by Andy Andersen in Portland, Oregon, Andersen Construction now has offices throughout the Pacific Northwest including Portland, Seattle, Eugene, and Boise. Today, the regional builder’s specialties include healthcare, education, and multi-family housing. However, they have done every type of horizontal construction.
