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.

Dean Word Company, Ltd. company builds and maintains roads, bridges, parking lots, and related structures in and around San Antonio. It also produces crushed aggregates and hot-mix asphalt materials for paving applications, performs industrial sitework, and provides contract mining and bulk transport services. Dean Word handles highway construction, maintenance projects, and civil construction projects for such public agencies as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as well as for private clients. The company was founded in 1890 and continues to be owned and run by the Word family.

Cabral Roofing & Waterproofing has them covered. The company offers roofing installation, maintenance, and repair services for mostly commercial buildings in Southern California. Its clients include architects and engineers, churches, government facilities, hospitals, industrial operators, school districts, and universities. Clients have included Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Pepsi, County of Los Angeles, and UCLA. Founded in 1997, Cabral Roofing & Waterproofing is owned by president Andrew Cabral and the Cabral family.

TerraMai is in the business of recycling; recycling wood, that is. The company supplies flooring, siding, decking, and other products made from reclaimed wood (reused or recycled wood). TerraMai seeks out reclaimed wood from around the world; the wood can come from a variety of sources such as old buildings and structures, railroad ties, fences, or wine barrels. The company then recycles the wood and sells the finished products to commercial and residential customers in the US. TerraMai has served customers including Whole Foods, Urban Outfitters, and Jamba Juice. With roots that go back to 1991, the company was founded by Richard McFarland and Erika Carpenter and is headed by CEO Ken Westrick.

Hood Industries' products come from deep in the forest to a place in your 'hood. The company manufactures plywood, lumber, and siding from Southern Pine at mills in Mississippi and Georgia. Its McEwen Group division distributes hardwood and softwood products to the specialty millwork industry and to cabinet and furniture makers throughout the Southeast and Arizona. In New England, Hood Industries' McQuesten Company division distributes building products, including composite and vinyl products, to independent retail lumberyards. Hood Industries was established in 1983. Hit by falling prices and demand for building products, the company closed its mill in Coushatta, Louisiana, in 2008.

ICE AIR, with over 35 years of industry experience, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. The company’s world headquarters are in Mount Vernon, New York. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment.

Absher Construction staring abashed at any construction plans. The firm builds commercial and residential structures, with a focus on schools, churches, and public housing. It also constructs office buildings, retail centers, hotels, institutional facilities, and hospitals. and does work for the military, building housing and other facilities. Absher Construction primarily operates in Washington. However, the company branched out in 2010 when it acquired Kentucky-based Vanguard Contractors. Founded in 1940, the company is a family affair -- President and CEO Dan Absher is the third in his family to sit at the helm and Thomas Absher is EVP.

John J. Kirlin isn't just blowing hot air. The mechanical contractor specializes in large heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing construction jobs. John J. Kirlin's projects represent a wide range of sectors, from sports and entertainment complexes to correctional facilities. It also works on industrial and high density residential projects. Medical and laboratory facilities work has become one of the company's specialties and is handled through its John J. Kirlin Special Projects company. Another division installs fire protection systems. John J. Kirlin operates through divisions in Florida, Maryland, and North Carolina. The company was founded in 1960.

Chas Roberts isn't just the name on the door. Chas and Alice Roberts founded Chas Roberts Air Conditioning in 1942. The business has been family owned and operated since day one.Prior to founding the business, Chas worked as a serviceman for the local utility. In the early years, sales consisted of home appliances, coolers, furnaces, air conditioners and service. In the 50s and 60s, the company grew doing retrofits of houses with coolers to air conditioners, new installs in custom and tract homes and light commercial air conditioning. Chas Robert's son, Chuck, took over managing the company in the 60s and provided the vision for future growth.

Sachs Electric has grown to become one of the largest electrical contractors in the US. It has four main divisions that work throughout the US. Its electric division, McGraw Electric Company, serves primarily southeastern Michigan and performs electrical contracting work for technology, automotive, industrial, and line construction customers. Sachs Systems installs and maintains communications systems. Its automation unit installs instrumentation and process control systems. Sachs Civil specializes in trenching and excavating operations for industrial electrical installations. The company has been employee-owned since 1990.

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