Reliable is not the sexiest thing to be, but when it comes to HVAC controls, it's what you're after. Reliable Controls Corporation manufactures products that monitor and control HVAC equipment and lighting in commercial and industrial buildings. Founded in 1986, the British Columbia, Canada-based company also operates offices in the US and China. Reliable focuses on design and technical support as well as working relationships with independent distributors.

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.

Lakeside Industries is one of the largest highway contractors in the Pacific Northwest. A leading asphalt paving contractor and manufacturer, Lakeside Industries works on municipal, commercial, and industrial sites, as well as residential projects. It also sells hot-mix and cold asphalt to other paving contractors. It has about a dozen offices in western Washington, northwestern Oregon, and central Idaho. Owned by the founding Lee family, Lakeside Industries was established when the family combined their mining, sand and gravel, asphalt, and trucking businesses in 1972.

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.

Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates (SAA). The company offers interior design and architectural services serving corporate California. SAA provides corporate design (consulting, construction elements, furniture procurement, and facility management) and landlord services (space planning, marketing, and tenant services) to Southern California businesses, building operators, and developers, the company operates through four offices. In 2009 it expanded its reach when it acquired fellow interiors firm City Spaces. SAA was founded in 2000 by Nelson Algaze and Rick Shlemmer.

Quanex Building Products Corporation provides engineered products and aluminum sheet products. Its Engineered Products segment produces window and door components for original equipment manufacturers that primarily serve the residential construction and remodeling markets. This segments products consist of insulating glass spacer/sealant systems, thin film solar panel sealants, window and patio door screens, aluminum cladding and other roll formed metal window components, thresholds and astragals, moldings, residential exterior products, engineered vinyl and composite patio doors, window profiles and custom window grilles, and trim and architectural moldings in various woods primarily for the home improvement and residential construction markets.

R.G. Vanderweil Engineers is a consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for buildings and power, water, and electrical plants. Its building services include commissioning, environmental LEED consulting, and design of such systems as fire protection, HVAC, process piping, security, and telecommunications. Vanderweil's Power Group unit focuses on engineering design for utility plants, thermal distribution facilities, substations, and power transmission lines. The company targets commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients. It was founded in 1950 by Austrian emigrant Raimund G. Vanderweil and continues to be led by his family.

Thermador Groupe doesn't mind being the middleman. Through subsidiaries, the company imports and distributes building materials and equipment to heating, plumbing, and construction wholesalers and to do-it-yourself stores throughout France. Products handled by Thermador Groupe include residential and industrial pumps, valves, and fittings, central-heating installation products, and plumbing fixtures. The company, which was founded in 1968, also distributes components for boilermakers.

CTC Marine Projects is not about to hold its breath over the future strength of its business. The company is a leading specialist in trenching for subsea cables, flowlines, and pipelines, and offers installation of subsea cables and flowlines. Customers hail from the telecommunications, oil, and gas industries. CTC Marine Projects' equipment fleet is comprised of three cable ships and two supply ship, along with ploughs and trenchers. Its customers have included ExxonMobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips.

Bermello, Ajamil & Partners provides architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, and landscape services for commercial, public, and institutional clients around the world. It was worked on projects including high-rise residential towers, ports and other maritime structures, airport terminals, bridges, and educational facilities. The company operates globally from offices in California, Florida, and New York, as well as Dubai (where it worked on the design of resort island The World). Bermello, Ajamil & Partners was founded in 1939.

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