Carpenter Contractors of America has been working with wood for more than half of a century. The company manufactures roof trusses and wall panels and supplies building materials through its manufacturing facilities in Florida. The company also has offices in North Carolina and Illinois, where it operates under the name R&D Thiel. The company's products and services are used in both residential and commercial construction. In 1955 brothers Robert and Donald Thiel founded the company as R&D Thiel in Belvidere, Illinois. Carpenter Contractors of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010.

TAG International says "you're it!" to corporate and government clients. The firm (formerly known as The Austin Group Architects) provides architectural design, construction administration, project management, site location evaluations, and many other services to clients throughout the US and Latin America. The company focuses on commercial, industrial, health care, biotech, and public sector projects from conception through construction. Its extensive list of clients has included such names as Black & Decker, Golfsmith International, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. TAG International operates from facilities in Austin and McAllen, Texas.

Heat Controller keeps things warm and cozy or cool and breezy -- whatever you're in the mood for. The company makes and distributes the Comfort-Aire and Century brands of HVAC equipment for residential and light commercial use. Its products include central air conditioning units, gas and oil furnaces, portable units, and dehumidifiers; the company also makes air coils, heat pumps, and other unit elements.

Skanska UK, the British subsidiary of Sweden-based global contractor Skanska AB, provides a wide range of engineering and construction services. The group specializes in private finance initiative (PFI) projects, and offers services in the building, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical, engineering design, and residential sectors. Skanska UK also offers specialty contracting services such as telecom network installations, piling and foundation work, and steel decking. The division has participated in such notable United Kingdom projects as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, the remodeling of the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London, and new facilities for the Scottish Prison Service.

Design/build construction firm McShane Construction Company plans, executes, and closes out construction projects in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and the West Coast of the US. The firm specializes in building for markets including health care, hospitality, industrial, institutional, multi-unit residential, office, and retail. Best known for its education and industrial process facilities, McShane has worked for clients such as Notre Dame, Ford, and General Mills. Established in 1984 by CEO James McShane, the company is a part of The McShane Companies, which also includes Texas-based Cadence McShane Construction.

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is not going to split anytime soon. Known for designing and developing the CANDU nuclear power reactor, the company designs and builds nuclear reactors and provides services such as construction management, waste management, decommissioning, and life-extension projects related to CANDU reactors worldwide. It also operates two laboratories for nuclear technology research and development, thanks to partial funding from the Canadian government, which is looking to sell its interest in AECL.

Hyder Consulting engineers and manages infrastructure projects in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company specializes in planning and engineering design for highways, transport, property, water and environment, industrial, energy, defense, and tourism-related projects. Hyder has worked for clients such as international and national bodies, regional and local governments, and private developers. Hyder traces its roots back some 150 years and was involved in the design and construction of such icons as the Sydney Harbor Bridge. The acquisitive company is expanding geographically in high growth markets such as Asia and the Middle East. Hyder also has made several acquisitions in Germany.

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.

Deceuninck gives priority to innovation in materials, products and applications. These innovations include the patented UV-resistant Decoroc coating system and Twinson that merges the benefits of wood and PVC into a single base material. Deceuninck products combine this groundbreaking technology with the absolute best in timeless design, including an accent on natural colours. Deceuninck employs a cradle-to-cradle philosophy in its design and manufacturing. Its products provide years of quality service, after which they can be fully recycled.

Taiwan Cement is a hard act to follow. Taiwan Cement Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells a variety of cement and ready-mixed concrete products for distribution throughout Asia, the Middle East, and the US. As the largest cement supplier in Taiwan, Taiwan Cement Co., Ltd. produces some 25 million metric tons of cement annually from its plants in Taiwan. It plans to double capacity and expand by building new plants, especially in the growing Chinese market. In 2010 it bought Prosperity Minerals Holdings' cement unit for about $500 million, enhancing its holdings on the mainland. In addition to its cement operations, Taiwan Cement Co., Ltd. produces paper, paper bags, and sludge treatment agents.

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