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Newland Construction Inc.
Building and Remodeling in Orange County, Ca for over 20 years.
www.NewlandConstructionInc.com
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Adolfson & Peterson Inc.
General construction-design build, and construction management. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
www.a-p.com
Architectural Glass & Aluminum
Oakland, California architectural glass contractor. Main office in Oakland, California.
www.aga-ca.com
Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee
A construction industry trade association.
www.agc-gm.org
Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire
Nonprofit trade organization of general contractors, subcontractors and industry professionals dedicated to improving the professional standards of the construction industry.
nh.agc.org
Associated General Contractors of America - Austin Chapter
Association that rectifies unfair practices and encourages efficiency among contractors and subcontractors.
www.agcaustin.org
Associated General Contractors - Las Vegas Chapter
Represents the commercial, industrial, heavy/highway and underground construction industry.
www.agclv.com
Associated General Contractors of America - San Diego Chapter
Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter ally of construction industry.
www.agcsd.org
Associated General Contractors - Louisiana Chapter
Association represents construction firms in northwest Louisiana, including general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and professional service firms.
www.agcshreveport.net
AIU Construction, Corp.
Florida certified general contracting comapny specializing in medical facility construction, traffic signals, masonry, and real estate development.
www.aiuconstruction.com
American Bridge
Construction company focusing on projects including bridges, complex buildings and other facilities, structural steel erection for large or longspan buildings, and marine facilities. The company also manufactures a range of structural steel and ...
www.americanbridge.net
APG Electric Inc.
Certified Electrical Contractor in Florida specializing in design, installation and of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, institutional and healthcare facilities.
www.apgelectric.com
Arctic Slope Regional
Interests in aerospace, construction, manufacturing, engineering, communications, capital financing, oilfield services, petroleum refining and distribution.
www.asrc.com
George W. Auch Co.
General contractor and construction firm. Located in Pontiac, Michigan. Specialize in health care, educational and institutional construction.
www.auchconstruction.com
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Basement Waterproofing Products
The Patented B-Dry System is comprised of basement waterproofing products like Rigid Sealer for wall leakage and interior drainage systems.
www.b-dry.com
Baggaley Construction
Regional construction contractor providing full-service design and building services for residential, commercial and industrial markets.
www.baggaley.co.uk
Balfour Beatty
International provider of engineering and construction services for rail, road, power systems, buildings and complex structures.
www.balfourbeatty.com
Barclay White Inc.
Provides institutional, industrial and commercial construction. Headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
www.barclaywhite.com
Barnhart Inc. - a Heery International Company
Southwest general building, engineering, and construction management firm.
www.barnhart-heery.com
Bartlett Cocke Inc.
General Contractor-Construction Manager-Design Builder-located in San Antonio,Texas.
www.bartlett-cocke.com
Bechtel Group Inc.
A global engineering-construction organization, providing premier services to develop, engineer, build, operate, and manage customers' capital projects and facilities worldwide.
www.bechtel.com
The Beck Group
Construction company that contracts for educational, sports and healthcare projects.
www.beckgroup.com
Bill Harbert Int'l Construction
Consists of Bill Harbert Construction, B. L. Harbert International, Harbert International Establishment and Harbert International Establishment, S.A. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama. Construction, pipeline, mining, electrical power generation, an...
www.bharbert.com
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Bierlein Companies
Bierlein Environmental Services provides a complete line of services to assist customers in minimizing their liability exposure and improving the quality of the environment.
www.bierlein.com
Blue Boar Construction: Phoenix, Arizona Contractor
Arizona General Contractor in Phoenix specializing in new home construction, residential remodels, tenant improvement and commercial construction.
www.blueboarconstruction.com
Carl Bolander & Sons
Full-service single source contractor for building removals, site clearing and preparation, excavation, grading, backfilling, pile driving, earth retention, landfill construction and closure, brownfields remediation, plus river and harbor work.
www.bolander.com
Boldt
Construction company specializing in construction and project management services-US regional locations
www.boldt.com
Brasfield & Gorrie Gen. Contractor Inc.
Brasfield & Gorrie provides construction services for all types of building projects. Our experience includes multi-story office, institutional, hotel, condominium, retail, healthcare, parking, industrial, and water treatment facilities.
www.brasfieldgorrie.com
Brice Building Co. Inc.
Commercial contracting company. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the contracting activities are generally confined to the Southeast and Southwest.
www.bricebuilding.com
Construction, General Contractors - Builders,Based in Rochester New York
General contractors address variety of construction management projects. Nationwide builders based in Rochester, New York.
www.builders-contractors.com
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Cajun Constructors Inc.
Provides a broad range of services to various industries, including Water Quality, Petroleum, Chemical, Power, Pulp and Paper, Manufacturing, Distributing and Food Processing.
www.cajunusa.com
T A Lee Construction
General building contractor providing residential and commercial construction services.
www.cardiffbuilders.com
C.D. Henderson Inc.
C. D. Henderson, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 as a commercial general contractor in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our key personnel provide a wealth of experience in the construction industry. Our experience encompasses all facets of commercial c...
www.cdhenderson.com
C.F. Jordan Inc.
Builds in both the commercial and residential/multifamily marketplaces. Service in southern half of the United States. Base of operations in El Paso, Texas.
www.cfjordan.com
C.G. Schmidt Inc.
Offers full range of construction services. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
www.cgschmidt.com
C.G. Schmidt Inc.
Offers full range of construction services. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
www.cgschmidt.com
CH2M Hill Companies
CH2M HILL provides a full range of integrated services for project development, planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of public and private industrial facilities and infrastructure.
www.ch2m.com
Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd
General construction contractor providing engineering and building services of water retaining and concrete structures, pipelines, roads and bridges, land reclamation, earthworks and demolition, industrial and commercial building, waste disposal...
www.cheethamhillconstruction.co.uk
Choate Construction Co.
Choate specializes in the construction and renovation of corporate, industrial, healthcare/biomedical, institutional, retail and multi-use facilities throughout the southeast.
www.choateco.com
Cianbro Corp.
Cianbro is one of the East Coast’s largest civil and heavy industrial construction companies-headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine.
www.cianbro.com
Clark Construction Co.
Builds commercial buildings, schools, correctional facilities, manufacturing facilities and power plants. Main office in Lansing, Michigan.
www.clarkconstructionco.com
Clark & Sullivan Constructors Inc.
A contractor's services are necessary in today's market with the increasing complexity of developing a project to a reality. Clark & Sullivan offers a team approach to its clients. The team consists of the client, the architectural firm and Clar...
www.clarksullivan.com
http://www.concretefence.com/
Modular wall systems use interlocking panels and posts made of glass fiber and steel reinforced pre-colored concrete. Walls have the same wood, brick or stone appearance on both sides.
www.concretefence.com
The Conti Cos.
South Plainfield, New Jersey construction firm. Build projects throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City and Connecticut.
www.conticorp.com
Contractor Consultant Connection
Provider of general contracting, electrical contracting and consulting services.
www.contractorconsultant.com
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Cornhill Building Services Limited
General building contractor operating primarily in Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
www.cornhill-builders.co.uk
Contractor Surplus Exchange
www.csurplus.com
Cache Valley Electric Co.
Offers traditional electrical work. Specializes in fiber optics and data cabling.
www.cvelectric.com
C.W. Driver Contractors Services
Company's headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Offers general contracting, construction management, project management, design/Build, and preconstruction services.
www.cwdriver.com
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Dawn Group Limited
Group of companies operating in construction, property development, housing and contract joinery sectors.
www.dawn-group.co.uk
Del-Jen Inc.
Manage service and support contracts for the government, military, and business-construction services-based in the State of California.
www.del-jen.com
Devcon Construction Inc.
At Devcon, we have perfected the disciplines of design, engineering, project management and construction.
www.devconconstruction.com
http://www.dhblattner.com/
Construction company with subsidiaries, Contractor Risk Consultants and Internacional Minera/Blattner Constructora.
www.dhblattner.com
Dimeo Construction Companies
Construction projects in healthcare, university construction, corporate office and research facilities.
www.dimeo.com
Durkan Group
Group of building contractors and property development companies providing construction services to the public and private sectors in UK and Ireland.
www.durkan.co.uk
DYK Inc.
Provides conceptual designs, structural calculations and tank construction. Inclusion of a flexible seismic restraint system.
www.dyk.com
Dykon
Specializing in blasting engineering, drilling engineering-located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
www.dykon-blasting.com
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Eby Corp.
Provider of services in many markets, including transportation, water and wastewater treatment, water pipelines, manufacturing and industrial, general building and power. Services include modernizations and improvements, plant expansions and new...
www.ebycorp.com
E. E. Reed Construction LC
General contractor offering multi-tenant and build-to-suit office buildings.
www.eereed.com
Emerys of Bath
Building contractor providing new and refurbishing construction services.
www.emery.co.uk
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Faulkner Construction
Austin, Texas-based company that provides general contracting and construction management services to commercial and industrial clients.
www.faulknerusa.com
The Flintco Cos. Inc.
Oklahoma company contracting in commercial buildings, military training centers, and medical centers
www.flintco.com
Foundation Building Services
General building contractor providing construction services and resources for industry trades, including online tool supply, jobs and general information.
www.foundationbuilding.com
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G. & A. Gubb Building Contractors
Building contractor and plastering specialist providing maintenance and construction services including extensions and conversions.
www.gagubb.f9.co.uk
Gaylor Electric
Electrical contractor servicing both the industrial and commercial market. "1998 National Contractor of the Year" as named by the National Associated Builders and Contractors.
www.gaylor.com
GCPS
General building contractor providing design, construction, remodeling, maintenance and roofing services.
www.gcps.co.uk
Gemmo Group
Provider of electrical and mechanical engineering and construction services.
www.gemmo.com
Geo-Solutions Inc.
Geo-Solutions provides practical solutions for soil and groundwater construction problems
www.geo-solutions.com
Geo-Con
Provider of on-site remediation and specialty geotechnical construction services. Services are provided to industrial markets and to the government.
www.geocon.net
GLY Construction
Commited to providing the resources and personal effort necessary to produce high quality projects, and to embrace continuous improvement through the judicious use of available technology and training.
www.gly.com
Grant General Contractors , Inc.
California general partnership between J.E. Grant General Contractors, Inc.(70%) and Grant General Contractors, Inc. (30%). Engaged in the construction and development of commercial, medical and industrial facilities. Corporate offices in Carlsb...
www.grantgc.com
Graycor
Constructs commercial, industrial, healthcare and institutional facilities. Headquarters in Chicago.
www.graycor.com
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Hardin Construction Company, LLC
Provides a comprehensive array of construction-related services including general and interior construction, construction management, renovation and corporate services-headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
www.hardinconstruction.com
Harrell Construction Co., Inc. Design/Build, Furnish & Erect
Offer skills as a design/build and furnish and erect commercial builder in southeast United States.
www.harrell-construction.com
L. Harrison & Co (Eastoft)
Builder of residential housing, commercial and industrial properties.
www.harrisonseastoft.co.uk
High Concrete Structures
Manufacturers of precast and prestressed concrete products. Specializing in parking garages, stackwalls, stadiums and prisons.
www.highconcrete.com
Hill & Wilkinson
Commercial general contractor in Dallas, Texas.
www.hill-wilkinson.com
HITT Contracting Inc.
HITT is currently ranked as the Largest Commercial Interior Contractor and as the third Largest General Contractor in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
www.hitt-gc.com
Hoar Construction
Corporate office in Birmingham, Alabama. Operates throughout much of the United State and in Puerto Rico. Full service contractor with retail, commercial, industrial, and healthcare divisions.
www.hoarllc.com
Hoffman Corp.
General contractor headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin.
www.hoffman.net
Holder Construction Co.
Full-service provider of construction services. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Completed projects throughout the United States
www.holder.com
Residential Designs
Construction company for high-end residential buildings.
residentialdesignsinc.homestead.com
HBC General Contractors
Provides contracting and construction solutions for professional high tech, law, entertainment, financial, medical and pharmaceutical industry clients.
www.howardbldgcorp.com
Huber, Hunt and Nichols Inc.
Subsidiary of Hunt Corporation. Headquartered in Indiannapolis, Indiana. Contractor for corporate, hotel, medical, government and sports facilities.
www.huberhuntnichols.com
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ICONCO Inc.
Providing demolition and salvage services on highrise buildings, industrial structures, interiors, bridge and marine projects.
www.iconco-inc.com
Industrial Contractors Inc.
Full-service construction company handling every phase from design and engineering to equipment setting and calibration.
www.industrialcontractors.com
Interstate Iron Works Corp.
Fabricate and erect our own steel. Work with Metro Steel Construction, an Interstate Iron Works, subsidiary.
www.interstateiron.com
Ircon International Ltd.
Provider of engineering and construction services with an emphasis on infrastructure projects.
www.irconinternational.com
Irvin's Brick & Block
Offers products to masonry and general contractors and commercial homebuilders. Serving Marion County, Indiana.
www.irvinsblock.com
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JAMES WITT GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Licensed General Contractor, building new homes for sale in Palo Alto, San Francisco Bay Area.
www.jameswitt.com
JDC Builders
Full-service building contractor providing construction, renovation and emerwood joinery services.
www.jdc-builders.co.uk
JE Dunn
Corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. General contractor with expertise in construction management, program management, and design/build projects.
www.jedunn.com
JES Basement Systems
Provider of wet basement waterproofing and foundation repairs. Offering free inspections and estimates.
www.jesbasementsystems.com
Jet-Blast Hydrodemolition
Hydrodemolition contractor, which specializes in hydrodemolition, concrete rehabilitation, concrete removal, hydromilling, resurfacing, water blasting, and concrete cleaning.
www.jet-blast.com
J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc.
Provides construction, rigging & erection, restoration & preservation and masonry.
www.jpcullen.com
J.R. Roberts Enterprises Inc.
A general building and engineering firm headquartered in Citrus Heights, California.
www.jrroberts.com
John S. Clark Co. Inc.
Commercial and industrial construction. Provide services as a general contractor. Headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
www.jsclark.com
K
Keating
Develop and manage real estate. Headquarters in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsyvania.
www.keatingweb.com
Kelly Wood Company - General Contractors - Commercial Constr
General contractors specializing in retail construction and commercial millwork.
www.kellywood.com
KHS&S Contractors
Keenan Hopkins Schmidt & Stowell, specialize in interior and exterior finishes, themed facade construction, tilt-up construction, with offices across the nation.
www.khss.com
Korte Construction Co.
Design/build construction company.
www.korteco.com
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.
Privately-held corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Expertise in both general contracting and construction management.
www.krausanderson.com
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John Laing
Investment, development and construction management company specializing in accommodations and infrastructure.
www.laing.com
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L.E. Myers & Company
Full-service building contractor providing construction, shopfitting and maintenance services.
www.lemyers.co.uk
Lincoln Builders Inc.
Corporate office in Ruston, Louisiana. Construction company with experience in commercial, institutional, industrial and municipal projects.
www.lincolnbuilders.com
Littlemoss Construction Limited
General building contractor specializing in timber treatment, damp proofing and cavity wall ties.
www.littlemoss.co.uk
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Buckley Loft Conversions Limited
General building contractor specializing in residential loft conversions in the Midlands.
www.loft-conversions.com
L.P.R. Construction Co.
Steel erection firm specializing in structural steel, architectural steel, joists and deck construction. Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado.
www.lprconst.com
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Makers
Full-service building and civil engineering contractors specializing in structural refurbishment and repair of residential, commercial and industrial properties, including concrete repair, roofing and cladding, parking structure and historical ...
www.makers.co.uk
Marpaul Group
Integrated building and engineering services contracting organization providing concept, design and construction services for all sectors.
www.marpaul.co.uk
Martin-Harris Construction
General contractor based in southern Nevada. Specialize in commercial projects. Offer pre-construction services.
www.martinharris.com
Maxymillian Technologies
Maxymillian Technologies, Inc. (MT) is a comprehensive environmental services firm with emphases in remedial construction, earth moving, earth support systems, and complex water management.
www.maxymillian.com
McCarthy Construction Company
National firm specializing in heavy/civil-parking-industrial-healthcare-institutional contruction-headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
www.mccarthy.com
McClure Co. Inc.
McClure, a PP&L Resources Company, responds to needs from a plan and spec project to a totally integrated turnkey solution.
www.mcclureco.com
J J McGinley Building Contractors
Provides building and social housing and education construction services for local authorities and housing associations in the public sector.
www.mcginley.co.uk
The McShane Cos.
National real estate and construction organization. Corporate office in Rosemont, Illinois.
www.mcshane.com
Michels
Brownville, Wisconsin company produces aggregates. Services in tunnel and underground utility construction.
www.michels-usa.com
Mitsui Fudosan
Commercial contractor and development company-headquartered in Japan.
www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp
Mivan
Contracting company specializing in telecommunications network rollouts, interiors, theming, formwork and general contracting for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
www.mivan.com
Mivan
Contracting company specializing in telecommunications network rollouts, interiors, theming, formwork and general contracting for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
www.mivan.com
Moore Electrical Contracting Inc.
Traffic signal, highway lighting, airport lighting, and intelligent transportation systems contractors. Located in Corona, California.
www.mooreelectric.com
M.A. Mortenson Co.
construction services include management, planning, development, consulting, preconstruction, design/build, engineer/procure/construct, maintenance & operations, and aviation.
www.mortenson.com
Mosser Construction Inc.
Mosser Construction is known for its work in industrial, commercial, educational, health care, highway bridges, jails and correctional facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, churches, water and wastewater treatment plants, and historic ...
www.mossergrp.com
M.P. Allen General Contractors, Inc., Sacramento General Contractor, Sacramento, ...
Sacramento general contractor, specializing in hotel, office, retail, industrial, senior-assisted living, high-tech facilities and high-end tenant improvement projects on the West Coast.
www.mpallen.com
Time Construction
General building contractor providing comprehensive services for interior fitting out and refurbishment of residential and commercial properties.
www.mywebpage.net
N
North Carolina Contractors Network Main Page
On-line directory provides information regarding available contractors and contract positions in North Carolina.
www.nccontractors.com
New England Air Systems Inc.
New England Air Systems is a full service design / build mechanical contractor, serving Vermont and neighboring states.
www.neair.com
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O
Okland Const. Co. Inc.
Contractor supervises the overall architectural, engineering, bidding, contracting, building, and inspection of project.
www.okland.com
Opus Northwest, LLC
A full-service real estate developer, offering the disciplines of architecture-engineering- development-construction-property management-locations nationwide.
www.opus-group.com
Origin Leisure
Designer and builder of swimming pool complexes, leisure buildings, home offices, sports facilities and tennis courts.
www.origindfl.co.uk
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Power Climber
Power Climber™ offers full line of rigging equipment, scaffolding and platforms.
www.powerclimber.com
Pro-Max Paint
Commercial paint contracting company providing painting and texture coating installations and services.
www.promaxpaint.com
R
Randall Orchard Construction (ROC)
General contractor, developer and builder of new homes and residential communities.
www.randallorchard.co.uk
RCI General Contractors & Engineers
Tuscaloosa, Alabama design/build firm specializing in new, and retrofit, metal roof systems, pre-engineered metal buildings, and conventional construction.
www.rci-contractors.com
R.D. Olson Construction
Corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. Integrates information technology and construction services.
www.rdolson.com
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Riparius
Construction company with projects including commercial, medical, warehouse, and institutional buildings.
www.ripariusconstruction.com
The Robins & Morton Group
Construction and construction management firm. Based on Modern Healthcare magazine's annual survey, has been ranked in the top six healthcare general contractors nationally since 1988.
www.robinsmorton.com
Roche Constructors Inc.
Regional contractor, performing work in the western United States. General contractor headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, with a regional office in Las Vegas.
www.rocheconstructors.com
Roel Construction Company
Commercial contractor performing general construction, tenant improvements, structural concrete, forensics throughout Western States. Family-owned since 1917.
www.roel.com
Rudolph & Sletten Construction Company
Provides general contracting/construction management services. Headquartered in Foster City, California.
www.rsconst.com
The Rudolph/Libbe Companies - Heavy Construction General Con...
Company has extensive experience in: new construction, renovation, remodeling and maintenance. Offices in Walbridge, Ohio, and Canton, Michigan.
www.rudolphlibbe.com
Ruston & Hotham Building Contractors
General construction contractor providing construction, refurbishment, joinery, plumbing and mechanical services.
www.ruston-hotham.ic24.net
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SA Platt Builders
General building contracting company providing residential and commercial construction services.
www.sa-platt.co.uk
S.A. Comunale Co. Inc.
Fire protection contractor installs automatic fire sprinklers. Designs, installs, and inspects all types of fire protection systems.
www.sacomunale.com
SAE Builders General Contractors
a general contracting firm serving Southern California provides remodeling, modular homes, park models and exterior siding.
saebuilders.com
SamCorp General Contractors, El Paso, Texas: Construction Services
General contractor experienced in industrial, medical, educational, and military projects. Offers management, design, and cost-plus construction services.
www.samcorp.com
Schnabel Foundation Company
Nationwide contractor specializing in construction of excavation support systems, soil nailing, anchored retaining walls, landslide control walls, mini-piles, tiedown anchors earth retaining structures.
www.schnabel.com
Schuster Concrete - A Maryland Ready Mixed Concrete Supplier
Frederick, Maryland firm providing ready mix concrete, construction services, boom pump and laser screed rentals, and construction materials and accessories.
www.schusterconcrete.com
Seedorff Masonry Inc.
Masonry company with corporate office in Strawberry Point, Iowa.
www.seedorff.com
Seibert and Son General Contractors
Design/build buildings ranging from small office to larger specific use structures. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
www.seibertandson.com
seinteriors.com
Provider of commercial floorcovering installation services.
www.seinteriors.com
Shimizu Corporation
Commercial and industrial construction contractor-headquartered in Japan.
www.shimz.co.jp
Shipston Builders
Construction company providing building, contracting and developing services for residential and commercial properties in the West London district.
www.shipston.contactbox.co.uk
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Skanska
Construction related services & project development-worldwide locations.
www.skanska.com
Slayden Construction Inc.
Environmental engineers serving the Pacific Northwest.
www.slaydenconstruction.com
S. M. Wilson & Company
Provides construction management, general construction, and design/build services to clients in Illinois and Missouri.
www.smwilson.com
Southern Industrial Constructors Inc.
Provide construction services, maintenance and machinery moving. Carolina Crane became division of company. Corporate office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
www.southernindustrial.com
Southwest Exteriors - San Antonio
Renewal by Andersen window replacement and Hardiplank siding installation. Backed by the Ultimate Service Guarantee.
www.southwestexteriors.com
Spider Staging
www.spiderstaging.com
Reid & Gary Strickland Co. - General Contractors - Amarillo,
General contractor in Amarillo, Texas works medical, educational, commercial, religious, and financial facilities in the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
www.strickland-contractors.com
Summit Builders
Southwestern general contracting company.
www.summitbuilders.com
Southwest Construction Zone General Contractors
On-line service to building and construction industry and companies offering their products and/or services.
www.swcz.com
Swinerton Inc.
Parent company for the Swinerton family of companies-general contracting-construction services-property services-consultant services-headquartered in San Francisco, California.
www.swinerton.com
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Taisei Corporation
Architect-engineer-contractor focusing on construction projects-real estate development and engineering-headquartered in Japan.
www.taisei.co.jp
Talling Construction
General building contractor providing building solutions throughout Cornwall and West Devon.
www.talling.co.uk
Taylor Woodrow Construction
International supplier of construction and engineering services.
www.taylorwoodrow.com
Taylor Woodrow Group
International housing, property and construction support company developing, engineering, designing, building and maintaining residential, commercial and industrial properties.
www.taywood.co.uk
Tellepsen Corp.
Construction management and services company. Headquartered in Houston, Texas. Commercial, industrial and pipeline projects.
www.tellepsen.com
Austin Company, The
Austin Company is an international organization of consultants, designers, engineers and constructors founded in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Guide to Contractors News and Trends

Keep up with contractors news and trends

By Linda C. Ray


Construction contractors face ups and downs and must follow the general business news as well as local and national general contractor listings. General contractors should keep up with advances in building and estimating software developments as well as municipal building codes and new green standards that are being looked at in many communities.

Follow the trends affecting independent contractors to remain competitive. Read general service contractor publications that supply you with information about what deals your competitors are closing and where you might find new business opportunities. Look for general contractors news and trends from a variety of sources.

1. Receive email and contractor newsletters about current projects that are being developed.

2. Participate in associations for general contractors to learn about industry trends.

3. Subscribe to magazines that provide deeper analysis of independent contracting news and trends.


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Watch for pertinent email alerts for construction contractors

Get email alerts, RSS feeds and prime contractor newsletters that will send you news as it happens. You'll need to know which deals are working and which ones fail to help you make your own business decisions. Learn about impending code changes as well as which companies are reporting growth to find additional opportunities.

I recommend: The Associated General Contractors of America offers a variety of newsletters to which you can subscribe. The American Institute of Constructors provides members with the news and information that you need to stay updated on changes in the industry. BidClerk, ConstructionWire, Dodge, SmartLeads and Onvia present news on construction project bid opportunities. Hanley Wood publishes a range of sites aimed at construction contractors.

Join general contracting groups for insider insights from other members

Association with other general contractors will provide you with an inside track to news about who is landing the big deals and what kinds of projects are getting built. Join a building contractor trade association and take advantage of the networking opportunities to develop relationships that could lead to more business for your company. Read the group's publications that provide members with up-to-date news and information.

I recommend: Keep up with the latest news and find trend pieces through the Associated Builders and Contractors. News and information is freely shared by members of the Association of Union Constructors.

Read analysts' reports for detailed independent contractor news and forecasts

Subscribe to reports and magazines that cover contractor listings and trend pieces to help you know where the industry is heading and where the next wave of building will take place. Look for in-depth building reports to keep up with the movement in green building that's taking over much of the industry news.

I recommend: Stay on top of the latest news and the headlines that are affecting the industry through the Construction Industry Roundtable. Get the news you need to make the best business decisions on your utility contracting projects at the Distribution Contractors Association.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Attend construction contractor trade shows to find out from vendors about the latest construction software products, building equipment and marketing ideas. Go to the seminars and listen to the speakers brought in for the shows who can give you even more updates on the industry's news and trends.

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Guide to Working with Construction Contractors

Screening building contractors and writing a solid contract helps projects run smoothly

By Erin Brereton, Owner, Chicago Journalist Media


Hiring independent contractors for projects can save homeowners time and effort — carefully selecting and instructing construction contractors can save even more.

Asking independent contractors for references and accreditation such as a contractor's license is crucial. Agreeing to a contract that clearly lays out what work will be performed along with the project timeframe and budget is also important, whether you're hiring general contractors to manage an entire home renovation or building contractors to install new cabinets.

Steps to working with construction contractors include:

1. Finding construction contractors or general contractors.
2. Checking references for independent contractors.
3. Verifying a contractor’s license.
4. Writing contracts for building contractors.
5. Making changes to contracts with independent contractors or general contractors.


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Find construction contractors

Aside from personal referrals from colleagues and friends, a number of online sources are available to help you find independent contractors. Get estimates from a few building contractors to help you narrow down your pool of construction contractors.

I recommend: Find carpentry, brick, fence-building and other independent contractors by filling out a brief form at Service Magic. Contractors.com and The National Association of the Remodeling Industry will match you with certified construction contractors, or you can post your construction project at Cybertonic’s NeedContractor and receive up to four competitive bids within 48 hours.

Verify your contractor's license

It's important to get references from past clients and confirm potential contractors have the proper contractor's license and insurance. Most states require building contractors to be registered at the state level and sometimes at the local level. Many states also require building contractors to have liability insurance to protect homeowners in case of a worksite injury.

I recommend: At the Contractor’s License Reference Site, you can click on your state to find out if your contractor is licensed in your state. DoItYourself.com offers links to state organizations that can verify a contractor’s license in the Midwest, Northeast, South or West.

Have building contractors sign written contracts

A project contract can protect you if construction contractors fall behind schedule or underperform. The contract should clearly state the project's start and end date, a payment schedule for supplies and work performed, a detailed supplies list, warranties for any materials and workmanship and a clear definition of the work that will be performed by construction contractors.

I recommend: The sample contract at the 411 Referral Network provides a framework for creating your own contract, and The American Institute of Architects offers homeowner contracts for use with independent contractors for around $10.

Make changes to contracts with independent contractors in writing

Construction contractors know that delays can occur due to unforeseen weather, material shortage or other problems. Any changes in the project's timeframe or scope should be handled through a change order, a written approval to change or add to the original work described in the contract.

I recommend: The Minnesota Department of Transportation offers a downloadable sample change order form including verbiage for payment, material and quantity changes that you can customize for your own use.

Make sure construction contractors obtain the proper permits

Before beginning construction, make sure your independent contractor has obtained the proper local building permits for the project to avoid any fines.

I recommend: To confirm building contractors have met the proper building codes, check your local codes via Permit Place.

Hire general contractors for big projects

For large construction plans, such as building a new home or undertaking a massive renovation, hire general contractors who manage entire projects. General contractors' duties can include working with architects, scheduling inspections and hiring and supervising subcontractors.

I recommend: Find general building contractors through the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America's search engine or via ServiceMagic.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Be wary of independent contractors who cannot provide references, pressure you to sign a contract immediately or want you to pay for the entire project in advance.
  • •  The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recommends staying in close contact with building contractors to avoid delays.
  • •  Always check references to see if building contractors meet project deadlines.
  • •  Make sure any subcontractors have a contractor's license and are insured.
  • •  Most building contractors require a down payment before starting work -- one-third to one-fourth of the total estimated project cost is common.

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Guide to Training for Contractors

Advance your career with training for contractors

By Linda C. Ray


With a combination of the right basic and advanced training, general contractors can enjoy a variety of job opportunities. Initially, entry-level training can get you in the door to fill administrative or building trades positions. Additional construction contractor training in fair labor practices, reporting requirements and wage disputes can enhance your general service contractor career and allow you to move into new positions.

Consider a degree in business to get you started and add independent contractors professional development courses in green building, project management and workforce development strategies. Take advantage of a career course to earn your American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) certification. Look for training for contractors to suit your level of professional development.

1. Search for basic general contracting training courses.

2. Find advanced training for general contractors.

3. Attend professional development opportunities offered by professional associations for general contractors.


Action Steps
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Look for online entry-level general contracting training

Keep an eye out for the trends that are leading the industry as you begin in your general contracting career. Once you've got your foot in the door with a bachelor's degree in construction management or industry-specific training in estimating, construction safety or building code compliance, you can look for additional training and licensing.

I recommend: Check into the bachelor's degree program in contractor management from ITT Tech to get a good start in an entry-level position. If you don't have a degree and want to get your foot in the door through the human resources end of the business, consider obtaining training from HUD, the government’s office of federal labor standards for contractors.

Take advanced construction contractor courses

An MBA and other advanced business degrees are useful educational tools for general contractors running a business. Collect other certifications that are offered to experienced professionals in the field as you continue to expand your areas of expertise.

I recommend: San Diego State University offers online advanced certificate training in construction supervision, practices and estimating as well as a green building certification for experienced contractors. Look for continuing education that you’ll need to get your license through a state facility such as ProSchools in Oregon.

Join associations that offer general service contractor training to members

Most building contractor trade associations offer continuing education and professional development courses for their members in addition to general contractor listings. You can join the group to build relationships and take the contractor courses it offers. You could also get involved with the association as an affiliate member, such as a subcontractor or equipment vendor.

I recommend: Advance your career with training from the Associated General Contractors of America, or join the association's e-forum to liase on training and development topics. The American Subcontractors Association provides members with a number of professional development opportunities, including web-based training, workshops and access to manuals, forms and CD-ROMs.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Make sure that any construction contractors' courses you take include training with the latest software applications, such as new estimating tools, that are being developed.

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Guide to Contractors Key Terms

Know the meaning of common terms used in the construction and contracting industry

By Casey Holley


When you meet with a potential client to bid or give an estimate for a building or remodeling project, you may find yourself speaking the standard industry jargon. However, most consumers don't know the jargon and may think that the project will be too complicated. Knowing how to explain the terms to your client can gain you a loyal client. Additionally, that client may recommend you to others who have projects pending, which can significantly increase your profit margin and job stability.

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Codes, building codes

Building codes are in place throughout the United States to ensure that all buildings are safe for people to use. These rules govern the use of certain materials and provide contractors with guidelines to follow when planning a project.

I recommend: WiseGeek offers a detailed explanation of building codes, including some examples of what a building code will specify.

Permit

A permit is a written permission from a government agency that states a construction project is legal and meets all codes. It is usually issued by a building department or code enforcement office. Permits are usually issued according to the type of work being done. Plumbing, electrical and building are types of permits.

I recommend: Heimer offers valuable information concerning building permits. It includes information on the various steps from obtaining a building permit to getting a certificate of occupancy.

Certificate of occupancy

A certificate of occupancy is a written statement from a government agency that states a building has been inspected by a licensed inspector and is safe for habitation.

I recommend: The City of Minneapolis, Minnesota website offers information about certificates of occupancy, including information on when one is required.

Gentrification

Gentrification occurs when properties in a neighborhood are upgraded, which causes the property value to increase. This encourages stable businesses into the area. As a contractor, you may be asked to participate in gentrification projects for discounted fees as a way to help a neighborhood increase in value.

I recommend: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides information about various aspects of gentrification.

Bid bond

A bid bond is a way to ensure that a contractor will complete the work stipulated by a bid. For most bids on government projects, a bid bond is required. These are issued by a third party surety bond company.

I recommend: The Surety Information Office website offers an explanation about bid bonds. This website includes the purpose of the bonds in its explanation.

Green building

When you meet with a client, he may stipulate that he wants a green building. This means that he wants you to use products and materials that don't harm the earth and are safe for use around humans and animals. This limits your options and may result in a higher cost for the materials.

I recommend: You can find information about green building on the City of San Jose website.

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