M/I has its eye on the homebuilding prize in 10 markets throughout the midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Florida regions. M/I Homes sells single-family detached homes to first-time, move-up, empty-nest, and luxury buyers under the M/I Homes and Showcase Homes names. It delivers more than 2,000 homes a year, at prices ranging from about $90,000 to $1.3 million (averaging $231,000) and sizes ranging from 1,200 to 4,400 sq. ft. The company has an exclusive arrangement with retailer Sherwin-Williams to supply paint, stain, and other coatings for its homes. M/I Homes also builds attached townhomes and condominiums in select markets. Its M/I Financial mortgage banking subsidiary provides title and mortgage services.

Burns and Roe Group has a burning desire to design and build technically complex facilities around the world. The engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance company focuses on such worldwide industries as power, industrial, infrastructure, and government services. It has been involved with projects including nuclear and fossil fuel power plants and military bases. Burns and Roe works for private and public clients. Customers have included Calpine, Novartis, Unilever, and governmental entities from all levels, including the US Army and US Department of Energy. The company, which was founded in 1932, is headed by a third generation of the Roe family -- CEO and president Keith Roe.

FRCH Design Worldwide is like a stylist for the retail industry. The architecture firm specializes in the design of retail spaces, including department stores, big-box stores, and specialty brand retailers. It also designs restaurants, hospitality and leisure properties, and commercial and mixed-use spaces. Services include due diligence assessment, conceptual design, brand development, and exterior signage. The company primarily operates in the US but also provides services internationally, typically for companies entering new markets. FRCH Design Worldwide has served customers including Target, Tiffany & Co., Coldwater Creek, and Hilton Worldwide. The company was founded in 1968.

Ausenco Limited offers engineering, construction, and project management to mining, marine, and other industries. The group operates through five business units: Ausenco Minerals, Ascentis Operations, Pipeline Systems Incorporated, Sandwell, and Vector Engineering. They advise on process, mechanical, civil/structural, and electrical design of plants and pipelines for customers in the energy, oil and gas, transportation, and water and solid waste industries. Ausenco also offers geotechnical and environmental consulting. With operations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, the firm is able to support a global customer base, from established to start-up resource companies.

Bethell Group, through its subsidiaries, provides construction and rail services across the UK. The company's civil engineering offerings include earthwork, wastewater infrastructure, and highway work. Bethell's rail division specializes in electrification, station refurbishments, and civil engineering and design. Bethell Group is headquartered in the north west of England, but operates throughout the UK. Bethell sold its power services arm to Enterprise in 2009 as a way to focus on its rail and construction business. CEO Tim Kilroe owns Bethell Group.

sland Architects provides design services that focus on custom residential homes and estates in and around San Francisco and La Jolla, California. The firm partners with established professional consultants to create highly personalized homes mainly in Mediterranean, Spanish, or contemorary styles. Island Architects also offers alteration and addition design services (about 30% of its projects). The firm was founded in 1992.

Miller Electric Construction time for you. Miller Electric Construction specializes in industrial and commercial electrical construction projects in western Pennsylvania and nearby portions of Ohio and West Virginia. The company constructs lighting, data communication, and power distribution systems for general construction contractors, construction managers, and area businesses, institutions, and attractions. Dick Miller founded the company in the early 1960s.

High-Point Rendel (HPR) offers integrated management, business, and engineering services worldwide. The engineering design consultancy focuses on three sectors: buildings, energy, and infrastructure. HPR helps clients through all of the phases of building by providing procurement advice, engineering and design, operations and maintenance, and project management. Its engineering experience covers a range of transportation, maritime, structural, and geotechnical projects such as the Channel Tunnel, Town Quay in Beirut, Dubai International Airport, and the Shanghai Transrapid railway. HPR is owned by management and is backed by Al Rushaid Investment Company, one of Saudi Arabia's largest companies.

Bennett Environmental Inc., which operates in Canada and the US, uses a high-temperature process (thermal oxidizer) to treat contaminated soil. The group operates treatment facilities for companies requiring offsite removal and treatment of construction debris and contaminated soil before recycling or disposal. It treats such toxins as PCBs, pesticides, dioxins, creosote, and PCPs. Most of its revenues are generated from its waste remediation plant at Saint Ambroise, Quebec. The company began as a unit of oil spill equipment group Aqua-Guard Technologies, which was also founded by former chairman John Bennett.

Great Southern Wood Preserving ain't no coward but its flagship product sure is yella. Great Southern Wood markets its pressure-treated pine for decks, fences, and landscaping projects under the YellaWood brand; other brands include N-Durz, FlameFreez, and RainWood. The company produces and distributes appearance-grade boards, dimensional lumber, heavy timbers, posts, fence panels, wood-alternative decking systems, and other specialty items. It operates about a dozen treating plants mostly in the Southeast. Products are then shipped to lumber yards and building supply stores. Great Southern also has its own trucking company, Greenbrush Logistics. The company was founded in 1970 by president and CEO Jimmy Rane.

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