A. G. Spanos Companies bridges many operations -- from building, managing, and selling multifamily housing units to constructing master-planned communities, as well as developing land and building commercial space. With divisions and operations in about 10 states, the firm has built about 2 million sq. ft. of office space properties, 120,000-plus apartment homes, and more than 400 developments. Other operations include mixed-use development and property management. Alex Spanos also owns the NFL's San Diego Chargers. He operates the companies with his sons Dean (president and CEO) and Michael Spanos (EVP).

Shimizu provides architectural, engineering, construction, and development services for commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and residential projects around the world. One of Japan's largest general contractors, the company has worked on major projects including Tokyo's Metro subway, Singapore's Changi Airport, and the Malaysia-Singapore Bridge. Other areas of specialization range from offices and power stations to railroads and dams. Shimizu has increasingly focused on green building and urban renewal projects. Needless to say, earthquake-resistant technologies have always been a part of the company's approach. The company also provides facilities management. Shimizu was founded in 1804.

Downer EDI works to keep things working. The company provides engineering and infrastructure management for public and private entities throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Pacific. The company strives to be a "one-stop" provider for engineering services that include design, project and facilities management, operations, consulting, and maintenance. The company is organized along five divisions representing its primary activities: infrastructure services through Downer EDI Works, Downer EDI Engineering, Downer EDI Mining, Consulting Services, and Downer EDI Rail. Although the company's footprint covers the Asia/Pacific region, Downer EDI's Australian operations account for about 70% of its revenue.

Pella Corporation was founded in 1925 as the Rolscreen Company. Initially, the company was most widely known for its “disappearing” Rolscreen® window screen. Updated in its design and still popular today, the patented Rolscreen rolls out of sight when you don't need it. Pella patio doors and storm doors also offer our Rolscreen technology. In 1992, the company changed its name to Pella Corporation, to better reflect there entire product offering. Today, the Pella® family of brands offers a full range of quality residential and commercial products for new construction, remodeling and replacement projects. We are particularly proud that we can offer our customers windows and doors to meet virtually any style or budget.

PCI Industries blows hot and cold. Operating through two divisions, the company distributes and manufactures a variety of products for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. Its Air Product Sales division distributes commercial HVAC products to customers primarily in the southern California area, while its manufacturing division makes damper, louver, silencer, and architectural sun control products sold under five primary brands: flagship louver and damper brand Pottorff, C&S Air Products, Dynasonics, All-Lite Architectural Products, and AirManagers.

Brand Services can scale a tall building. Operating as Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, the company offers a diverse mix of specialty contract services to the North American downstream energy infrastructure market, including industrial scaffolding, abrasive blasting, insulation, corrosion protection, specialty coating, and weatherproofing. It provides concrete construction formwork and design on infrastructure projects through its global Aluma Systems division, while another division, Aluma and DCCL, offers civil and general construction services to Canada's petrochemical market. Customers include global energy companies, such as BP, Royal Dutch Shell, and ExxonMobil.

Architects Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker (A|DWRB) has designs on the Southern California market. A|DWRB provides design/build architectural services that range from analysis (including due diligence, code analysis, and site analysis of existing conditions to determine specific use suitability of a site or building) to master planning and interior design services. Its portfolio includes designs for biotech and advanced technology firms, educational facilities, and hospitality projects. A|DWRB, which was founded in 1961, focuses on projects in Southern California, but has also served clients around the globe.

Bulley & Andrews is in the business of pushing brick and concrete around. The general contractor offers new construction on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as renovation, historical restoration, and design/build services primarily in the Chicago area. Its projects have included condominiums, banks, hospitals, hotels, offices, places of worship, and schools. Together with its Meyne division, the firm is involved in projects for The University of Chicago, Host Hotels & Resorts, and Countrywide. Stonemason Frederick Bulley and architect Alfred Andrews founded the company in 1891. Fred's grandson, Allan Bulley Jr., is the company's chairman and CEO.

Syska Hennessy Group is a smooth operator in world of engineering and consulting. With offices in the US and China, the firm tackles some of the world's most technically sophisticated buildings, including part of the Pentagon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and high-tech data centers for the likes of Oracle, SAS, and Verizon. Services consist of sustainable design consulting, architectural lighting design, security consulting, audio/visual design, facilities management, and commissioning (which ensures that a facility's performance complies with its design intent). The group serves a wide range of markets, including corporations, government facilities, hospitals, colleges, and sports venues.

Air Enterprises knows how to handle things. Air Enterprises, LLC custom designs, manufactures, and maintains commercial air-handling systems throughout the world. Founded in 1964, Air Enterprises offers specialties ranging from installing lights and switches to providing electrical and temperature control equipment, as well as piping. The company, which operates from its facility in Akron, Ohio, works on new construction and expansion projects. Clients include pharmaceutical companies, health care, educational, and commercial office buildings, and manufacturing facilities. Air Enterprises assembles its aluminum air-handling systems on-site and online unit design software.

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