James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) creates spaces for corporations, associations, schools, technology companies, restaurants, and other entities. Ranking among the top US general building contractors, the firm works on base building, interior, and renovation projects, primarily in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Services include preconstruction consultation, value engineering, design/build development, and project management. DAVIS has completed facilities for customers such as Capital One, PBS, MICROS Systems, and Time Life. Employees own about 69% of the company. President Jim Davis is the son of James Davis, who founded the firm in 1966.

Gray Construction doesn't have the blues when it comes to building projects. The firm is a top US design and construction firm. Through its subsidiaries the company works on a large array of commercial and industrial projects in the US and Japan. It ranks among the top US contractors in auto plant, distribution/warehouse, and processing plant construction. It also serves the federal government (including military projects), education, medical, and retail industries. Subsidiaries include WS Construction (heavy industrial and commercial contracting); Gray-I.C.E. Builders, Inc. (retail, commercial, industrial, and public construction); and Operations Associates (facilities, supply chain, and consulting).

Elder Wood Preserving Co., Inc., pressure treats lumber and plywood to protect it against termites and fungi for construction purposes. Its milling facilities produce a range of wood products from dimensional lumber, timbers, boards, and plywood and plywood siding to fencing, flooring, lattice, and decking and deck accessories (spindles, balusters, hand rails, step stringers). The company has an environmental monitoring program and shares its results with scientists, universities, and government agencies. Elder Wood Preserving was founded in 1977.

APi Group has a piece of the action in two main sectors: industrial and specialty construction services and life safety. APi has more than 30 subsidiaries, which operate as independent companies across the US, UK, and Canada. Services provided by the company's construction subsidiaries include energy conservation; electrical, industrial, and mechanical contracting; industrial insulation; and overhead door installation. Other units install fire protection, security, and alarm systems; fabricate structural steel; and distribute building materials. The family-owned company was founded in 1926 by Reuben Anderson, father of chairman Lee Anderson.

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.

Burkel-Piette is willing to work with wood. The company produces flat and curved hardwood veneer used in various applications that include wood musical instrument components (cello backing, piano pin planks, drum sticks, and drum shells), recreational and sporting good items (skateboards, racket paddles, archery handles, propellers, and gun stocks), and other items ranging from novelty cigarette lighter covers to cabinet doors. The company began operations in 1993.

Dukane Precast makes precast and prestressed concrete building components including flat panels, structural and decorative columns, spandrels, and beams in a variety of finishes. Its wall system division makes precast concrete floor and wall panels for residential and commercial construction. Dukane's products are touted as being energy efficient and weather-proof, with its walls being able to sustain tornado-force winds. Dukane also operates a delivery fleet and offers engineering design and erection services. Customers include DeVry, Carson Pirie Scott, and Medieval Times.

Rust Constructors Inc.,the general contractor offers construction, management, and consulting services to clients in the mining, power, and infrastructure markets. It has particular expertise in plant maintenance, production support, shutdowns, and turnarounds. It serves government agencies, such as the US Army and NASA, on everything from highways and bridges to wastewater and nuclear power plants. Other industries Rust serves include chemical, food and beverage, life sciences, manufacturing, oil and gas, and pulp and paper. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the URS Corporation.

Judlau Contracting takes on hefty jobs that help keep New York City hustling and bustling. One of eight firms under The Judlau Companies group banner, Judlau Contracting specializes in heavy construction and large public works projects primarily around the New York metropolitan area and northeastern US. It builds bridges, mass transit tunnels, roads, underground utility stations, and wastewater treatment plants. The general contractor also has expertise in electrical work and environmental remediation. Major clients have included Consolidated Edison, New York State Department of Transportation, and Verizon. Spanish construction group OHL acquired a majority of Judlau in late 2010.

Cadence McShane Construction has been right in step with the top contractors in the US. A part of development and construction group The McShane Companies, it provides general construction, construction management, and design/build services for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects in Texas and the central US. The firm is known for its school and community projects throughout Texas. It also provides services to the manufacturing, office, multi-family residential, government, hospitality, and retail markets. Recent projects include a 730,000 sq. ft Port of Houston distribution center for First Industrial Realty. Cadence McShane was founded in 1995.

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