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.

Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc. (CWCI) offers building, restoration and renovation, construction management, general contracting, and interior construction services. The firm has built and refurbished schools, churches, courthouses, parking garages, medical facilities, and government and corporate office buildings. Past clients include federal agencies, the State of Maryland, Unisys, Wal-Mart, FedEx, and Georgetown University. CWCI has served the East Coast since 1961 and has also completed projects in Alaska, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. Chairman and CEO Terrance Coakley and president Patrick Caulfield own the company.

Sharpfibre may not put the fire out, but it will keep it down. The specialty contractor installs passive fire protection products, including fire stopping systems, structural steelwork protection, and fire-rated ductwork, ceilings, insulation, and partitions. The products it installs are designed to withstand about four hours of exposure to high temperatures and fire, allowing inhabitants of the building to safely escape danger. Sharpfibre also provides air sealing, thermal insulation, and acoustics design services. The company, which is located on the outskirts of London, was founded in 1987.

Persimmon is enjoying the fruits of its hard labor. One of the UK's largest homebuilders, the company designs and constructs homes, bungalows, and apartments; its Charles Church division builds larger luxury homes. Working with the UK government, Persimmon also undertakes social housing projects through its Westbury Partnerships business and its Space4 timber-frame housing operations. Persimmon's land bank is one of the largest in the country, with some 76,000 plots. The company constructs more than 15,000 homes annually, with an average selling price of around 185,000.

Henry Company can put a roof over your head and pavement under your feet. It operates in the US through several divisions. Its Building Envelope Systems unit provides roofing, waterproofing, and air barrier systems. The Henry Building Products arm offers roof coatings and systems and driveway maintenance products. The Bakor division sells commercial envelope and waterproofing systems in Canada. Henry's Resin Technology Company deals in polyurethane foam roof systems and other insulation products.

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering keeps dredging work from being anything but drudgery. Also known as DEME, it is one of the largest marine engineering companies in the world. Through its subsidiaries, the group is involved in dredging and land reclamation, hydraulic engineering, environmental remediation, offshore oil and gas services, and marine aggregates. Its fleet of 80 main vessels includes the world's largest cutter suction dredger, the 38,000 hp D'Artagnan. DEME also has been instrumental in building many of Northern Europe's offshore wind farms. DEME has operations in 27 countries; it's equally owned by Ackermans & Van Haaren and Compagnie d'Enteprises.

Bear Creek Lumber (BCL) provides specialty lumber products to builders throughout the world. The company buys American and Canadian softwoods, as well as exotic hardwoods, from sustainable forest land managers in North and South America. Species include western red cedar, Alaskan yellow cedar, redwood, hemlock, teak, pine, spruce, mahogany, Douglas fir, and more. Its products range from decking, siding, paneling, flooring, fencing, trim, and shingles to timbers, peeled logs, and recycled wood. The company ships its offerings throughout the US. BCL was established in 1977 and is family-owned and -operated.

Carrier (Thailand) Ltd. traces its Thai roots to 1930 and operates some 10 domestic branches in addition to its Bangkok headquarters. No matter how hot the weather gets in Thailand, Carrier ensures the indoors stay cool and comfortable. Carrier (Thailand) Ltd., a subsidiary of Carrier Corporation, manufactures commercial and residential air-conditioning systems and air purifiers. Carrier products are found in homes, offices, hotels, retail stores, hospitals, and factories throughout the country. Carrier mainly trades in air and water cooling systems ranging in size from one to 80 tons.

STV Group helps create the systems through which SUVs, LRVs, and 747s can travel. Its subsidiaries provide architectural, engineering, environmental, construction management, interior design, and planning services for infrastructure projects include airports, light-rail systems, ports, and railroads. Its security division, established in 2008, conducts threat assessments and mitigates safety strategies for facilities. The group serves public and private clients around the world, but primarily in the US. The employee-owned STV Group was founded in 1912 and taken private in 2001.

Bor-Son Construction operates mainly in Minnesota, offering design and building services for commercial, government, educational, health care, industrial, and multi-unit housing construction. Founded in 1957, Bor-son Construction also offers renovation, finish carpentry, and concrete and masonry services. Clients include Cargill, Hyatt Hotels, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Judical.

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