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Tag: Contractor of the Year 2013
Success Stories
South Dakota contractorâs work in his small townâs moment of crisis provides framework for growth
Each February, Gale Nitteberg, his wife Sandy and their grandchildren pack up and head south for about a month to escape the harsh South Dakota winter for the warm beaches of Florida. He says years ago he and his wife talked about leaving South Dakota and maybe moving somewhere warmer, but it was never something [âŚ]
April 1, 2014
Business
Lean and Mean: How 3 brothers built Glendale Excavating into a successful company by managing its size
Glendale Excavatingâs three brothersâTommy, Dany and Greg Giangiulioâtake pride in their construction heritage. âWeâre third generation operating engineers,â says Dany. âWe watched our grandfather operate equipment when we were kids, and begged to go to work with our father.â Adds Greg with a laugh: âItâs not that we had any choice in the matter.â Glendale [âŚ]
February 4, 2014
Success Stories
West Virginia contractor inspires devotion through his own loyalty to others
In todayâs fickle world, many are often willing to abandon what they know and like for the latest and greatest, especially when it comes to the job market. Construction is no different; many contractors will tell you half their labor will leave and work for someone else for a seemingly tiny pay increase. Thatâs one [âŚ]
July 1, 2013
Business
Scott Kelly of ETTI named Equipment Worldâs 2013 Contractor of the Year
Scott Kelly, President of Enterprise Trenchless Technologies Inc., has been named Equipment Worldâs 2013 Contractor of the Year. ETTI serves the New England directional drilling, electrical, and fiber optic installation markets. Kelly received his prize during a ceremony Saturday night in Las Vegas. Kelly was one of 12 contractors from all over the country nominated [âŚ]
March 10, 2013
Business
Recession-proof decisions lead North Carolina contractor to the top
Gene Lowder, owner of Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Charles D. Lowder, Inc., has a remarkable track record of good decision-making. The firm, which celebrates its 60th birthday in 2013, has been largely successful ever since Geneâs father founded it, but under Geneâs thoughtful and inspired stewardship has made great strides since he took over sole ownership [âŚ]
March 4, 2013
Success Stories
Fourth-generation grading firm evolves with industry changes
The story of Steger Construction, Dyersville, Iowa, is one of generations. The family business, one of our 2013 Contractor of the Year finalists, began in 1948 with Herb and Fay Steger, grandfather and uncle of present owner, Jesse Steger. And now Jesseâs son, Paul, has joined the firm. As Paul â a University of [âŚ]
February 1, 2013
Success Stories
New Jerseyâs Glendale Excavating is a company run by brothers
Contractors and great stories are natural duos, proven once again during my time with Glendale Excavating in Vorhees, New Jersey. One of 12 finalists for our 2013 Contractor of the Year award, Glendale is run by three brothers â Thomas, Daniel and Greg Giangiulio â who swap stories with ease. First thereâs the tale of [âŚ]
January 23, 2013
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