Caltagirone has its roots firmly set in concrete. Founded as cement manufacturer G. Vianini & Co. in 1890, the holding company participates in residential, industrial, and public building projects, including dams, tunnels, and roads throughout Italy and other parts of Europe. It operates in cement businesses through its Cementir subsidiary. Caltagirone also has real estate and media interests. Its Caltagirone Editore unit publishes daily newspapers Il Mattino and Il Messaggero, and it has a 52% stake in Il Gazzetino. Caltagirone Editore also operates the Internet portal Caltanet. The Caltagirone family, with a nearly 55% stake, has controlled the company since 1984.

Vista Group plc originally specialized in manufacturing PVC door panels but expanded its operations to meet an increased demand in composite doors. In addition to PVC and composite doors, Vista also offers a host of products such as stained, sandblasted, etched, and bevelled glass, as well as door knockers and hinges. Founded in 1995, the group is focusing on new build, social housing, and retail markets.

F.J. Sciame Construction Company provides construction management and building and renovation services, primarily for commercial and institutional projects. Market sectors include education facilities, restaurants, hospitals, retail facilities, historic restorations, and museums and cultural centers. Among the group's notable projects are the restoration of Manhattan's oldest synagogue, restoration of the New Victory Theatre in Times Square, the Cooper Union academic building, and work on the New Museum of Contemporary Art. Other major projects in Times Square include megastores for Capital Music Group, Toys "R" Us, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.

Oldcastle Materials, Inc. is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and construction and paving services in the United States. Our operations span the nation from Montana to Texas and from Washington to Florida. We’re local to the customers and communities that depend on our materials, yet we deliver the best practice standards and efficiencies of a company with a national presence. Oldcastle Materials has 18,000 employees at more than 1,400 operations in 44 states and generated over $6 billion in revenues in 2009. Towns have grown up around our operations, using Oldcastle products to fuel their growth. Our expansion is steady and strategic to meet the nation’s needs for new roadways, facilities and other infrastructure.

Charter Builders could write a primer on educational construction. The company -- which also works on a variety of commercial, industrial, mixed-use, retail, and other types of projects -- may be best known for its portfolio of educational and other institutional facilities, primarily in North Texas. Charter Builders provides public- and private-sector clients with construction management, design/build, and general contracting services; it also offers renovation services and building additions. The company, which was founded in 1971. In 2006 it was acquired by Heery International, itself a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty.

Ash Creek Homes specializes in providing new homes for buyers who are looking to dwell deep in the heart of Texas. The company develops upscale residential communities of semi-custom garden homes in and around Austin, Texas. Affiliated company Land\Creek Development provides commercial and mixed-use project development, project management, and construction services. The company was founded in 1982 and is owned by president Scott Morledge and vice president Bruce Wencel.

Martin-Harris Construction, the company provides design/build, general construction, and construction management services to commercial, institutional, and industrial projects throughout the Southwest. In addition to its home state, Martin-Harris also provides general contracting services in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah. Martin-Harris has completed office, retail, hospitality, entertainment, high-rise condominium, and public works projects for clients such as Neiman Marcus, Embassy Suites, and US Air Force. The company was founded in 1976 by president and CEO Frank Martin. It has offices in Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Environmental Mill & Supply specializes in the rustic look. The company provides a variety of wood products for residential or commercial applications. Environmental Mill & Supply produces such wood products as post oak and aromatic cedar paneling, pine decking, cedar and pine siding, trusses, beams, flooring, and more. Environmental Mill & Supply uses planers, edgers, bandsaws, and other equipment to make mouldings and custom woodwork that have a more finished look. The company sells leftover cedar sawdust and shavings by the bag or truckload for stable and stall use.

Berglund Construction rebuilds crumbling facades. The century-old company specializes in the restoration of stone, concrete, masonry, and curtainwall structures. Berglund works to preserve some of the Midwest's architectural gems including schools, art museums, churches, and office buildings. The company, which mostly works in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio, also offers new construction and building services. Past clients include the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Draper and Kramer, and Andrew Corporation. The company was founded as a masonry maintenance business in 1911 by Fred Berglund. His grandson (and namesake) now runs Berglund.

Bradford White Corporation was founded in 1881. Bradford White Corporation helps folks get in (and stay in) hot water. Bradford White Corporation manufactures water heaters for residential, commercial, and industrial heating applications. It makes oil-fired products, gas power burners, and indirect-fired units. Through subsidiaries Bradford White-Canada and LAARS Heating Systems, it also manufactures products such as pool heaters, oil burners, and air handlers. Bradford White Corporation wholesales its products through a network of plumbing and heating professionals. Subsidiary Niles Steel Tank produces custom steel tanks for companies in the automotive, petrol-chemical, pharmaceutical, and refrigeration industries.

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