HSU Development is one company that "does" get it. The full-service construction company (which serves private- and government-sector clients) claims projects with these venerable institutions in its portfolio. HSU Development's services include pre-construction, design/build, construction management, general contracting, mission-critical assessments, historical renovations, residential building, and land development. The company works primarily in and around Washington, D.C. CEO Walter Hsu founded the firm in 1994.

Oldcastle Materials is the leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and construction and paving services in the United States. Oldcastle Precast is the leading producer of precast utility and electrical vaults for the utility and telecommunication markets. Oldcastle Precast is also a leader in reinforced concrete pipe, catch basins and more. Oldcastle Architectural is the leading North American manufacturer of concrete masonry, lawn, garden and paving products and a regional leader in clay bric.

R.A. Smith National does not claim to be genteel, but it does its best to be civil. The firm provides civil engineering, planning, surveying, and construction services for the public and private sectors. It participates in a variety of municipal projects including road building and the development of water treatment plants and wastewater systems. The company also designs parking lots, parks, bike paths, bridges, and noise barriers. Its customers include state and local agencies and land developers, primarily in southern Wisconsin. Owner and president Richard A. Smith founded the company in 1978.

MODEC (Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Co.) keeps sea vessels floating and oil and gas flowing. The company is a global general contractor that specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of floating production systems for the offshore oil and gas industry. These include storage vessels, offloading vessels, tension leg platforms, semi-submersibles, and mobile production units. It also offers vessel leasing and chartering; operation and maintenance services; and spare parts supply and aftersales support. Customers include Petrobras and BP. Founded in 1968, MODEC is controlled by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.

Enka focuses on building airports, bridges, industrial plants, hospitals, petrochemical plants, power plants, shopping malls, and other large structures and complexes. Enka also rents and manages office and retail buildings. The company operated hypermart shopping centers in Russia, but handed over operations of the markets by renting the spaces to Auchan in 2007. The transaction signals Enka's move away from retail management. Other operations include machinery distribution and management of natural-gas power plants. Tracing its roots back to 1957, Enka was formally established in 1967.

The Berlin Steel Construction Company had nothing to do with a falling wall, but it does know how to erect metal. The specialty contractor fabricates and erects structural steel for all types of buildings, as well as staircases, handrails, and grating. It also erects precast concrete, precast garages, metal roofs and floor decks, and steel joists and girders. In addition to fabrication and site erection, Berlin Steel offers project management services. Key projects include a new terminal addition at the Bradley International Airport and structural steel work for a University of Connecticut stadium and a Rhode Island convention center. Berlin Steel serves the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US.

VELUX has been bringing natural light and ventilation into buildings since its founding in 1941. The company manufactures skylights and roof windows, as well as decoration and sunscreening products, roller shutters, blinds, remote control units, and solar panels. VELUX, which is part of VKR Holding, has production facilities in 10 countries and sells its products in nearly 40 countries worldwide. VELUX was founded by civil engineer Villum Kann Rasmussen, who invented the window for sloping roofs in Denmark and trademarked the product in 1942.

Henegan Construction doesn't take a bite out of the big apple, but it will repair the damage. The company offers a full range of construction and renovation services for commercial and institutional clients, primarily in New York City. Its offerings include design, construction management, and general contracting. Henegan's list of clients served has included American Express, Chemical Financial Corporation, Hoover's, and Deloitte & Touche. Paul J. Henegan established the firm in 1959; his daughter Maureen has led the family-controlled company since 2002.

Alumasc Group began operations in 1984. The company sells to customers in the automotive, brewery, and residential and non-residential construction industries. Alumasc Group has gone metallic green. The company still provides die casting and machining services, but most of its business comes from making environmentally sustainable products. Alumasc operates through two main divisions: Building Products (solar shades, green roofs, scaffolding, and homebuilding products) and Engineering Products (precision aluminum components, die casting, and drink dispensing systems). It operates from 12 plants located throughout the UK.

J.F. White Contracting has been at the bedrock of heavy civil construction in New England for more than 85 years. The group has civil, design/build, mechanical, electrical, and deep foundation divisions to provide a large range of engineering, construction, infrastructure, and equipment and wiring installation services. J.F. White also has a diving division that specializes in marine construction and underwater engineering. The company has worked on projects for Harvard University and was involved in building Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel project. J.F. also was tapped to rebuild the Chelsea Street Bridge -- a $125 million project funded by stimulus money. It was founded in 1924 by Joseph F. White, Sr.

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