In five years, Lakeway Ironworks has grown from a fabrication shop into an ironworks company that offers design, engineering and installation services. With determination, ingenuity and business savvy, Jorge M. Iriaquez, CEO/Owner of Lakeway…

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Sheri Marshall, Owner and CEO of Umoveit-Wecleanit Commercial Janitorial, Inc. (UMWC), may have been in the military for 22 years, but when it comes to managing employees, she doesn’t bark orders. “People need to be treated with respect no matter…

They traveled many miles to find the right opportunities. Born in Mexico, Dayci Saucedo, and Ivan Medrano relocated to Del Valle, Texas, in 1999 and 2002 (respectively) in the hope of making a better life for themselves. A little more than five…

Sometimes it takes looking at a problem from a different perspective to find a solution.

In 1977, brothers Bob and Jim Gregory founded Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS) with one customer, one truck and plenty of determination. Building on a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental preservation, the Gregory family…

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Built on the solid foundation of concrete, Barnsco Texas’ Hutto branch has been serving Pflugerville, Round Rock and Hutto since 2013. This concrete construction and decorative supply store is growing with assistance from its corporate headquarters…

As a structural engineer, Sal Salinas, Owner/President of The Salinas Group, is impressed with the value of structural steel. “I migrated toward totally focusing on the structural-steel side of the business, because I liked it better than other…

Some time ago in what probably seems like a galaxy far, far away, two teenage students sat in a classroom fostering an appreciation—presumably—for Beowulf or The Great Gatsby or whatever appeared in those days on a reading list in an English…

Construction safety and all the associated procedures is a knowledge and passion that usually emerges over time, through strife and struggles.

Gustavo (Gus) and Oscar Aldama want to make awful days a little better. They are Co-Owners of WOW Total Cleaning & Restoration, an Austin-based floor cleaning and restoration company that specializes in water, mold and fire remediation.

Several studies show that family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. And while many family businesses face big challenges, there is still a driving force among those involved in running a family business to honor those…

Trinity Green Services’ crews usually are the first subcontractor to appear on a construction site. Their job is to quickly install the necessary erosion control before construction can commence. This critical task is designed as part of the…

Established in 2018, Southern Partners, LLC is a general contracting firm based in San Antonio that serves commercial clients throughout Texas. Although the firm is young, its leaders have a wealth of experience building hundreds of day care…

For some, construction–and specifically concrete–is all about forming, pouring and smoothing aggregate mixes. For Jorge Gomez and Wendy Caceres, it is about a mutual love of the build, and more recently, a desire to improve a business process…

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AMT Concrete (AMT) Owner Nick Morris is an electrician by training. He started AMT in 2010 to diversify and expand his two other construction-related businesses, providing electrical services and concrete demolition. “We sometimes experienced…

For Bob Jenkins Pest & Lawn Services (Jenkins Pest & Lawn), an attractive and inviting home or business includes deterring visitors from the insect world and ensuring the surrounding grass and shrubs look great.

Arrow Glass and Mirror’s (Arrow’s) 25 years in Austin is reflected—literally—in commercial and residential buildings all over the city, from glass curtain walls and storefronts to custom glass stairways and walkways.

Boerne, Texas-based SBS Construction (SBS) is marking a milestone—25 years in business.

Few would know that Lee Lanford once considered studying genetic research and engineering—until he was introduced to the fine craft of metal sculpting. Today, he’s the owner of one of Central Texas’ premier metalsmithing and fabrication companies,…

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For Saul Robles, Vice President of Robles 1 Demolition Contractors (Robles 1), your word is gold. “When my dad started his demolition business, Robles & Sons, Inc., in 1964, there were no formal agreements—just handshakes.” Though the demolition…

Rental One’s mission statement, “To Serve Others with Excellence,” transcends words on the office wall. It’s the mantra of four generations of the O’Neal family, leaders in the equipment rental industry for decades. The company’s primary business…

Joshua Phelps, Responsible Master Plumber and Owner of JL Phelps & Associates Plumbing & Mechanical LLC (JL Phelps), takes his job very seriously. “What we do as plumbers protects the health of the nation. We at JL Phelps are dedicated to this…

In a state and economy as large as Texas, construction is a constant. An expanding population and business base require new and upgraded facilities of all stripes, and Texas has plenty of room in which to grow. That wealth of opportunity is…

A hunch, some bumps, considerable talent and an unwavering belief…all part of the journey that helped the founders of a Central Texas-based custom concrete specialty company turn an idea into reality. Founded in 2005, Stain & Stamp, Inc. stains…

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Nearly 20 years ago, Danielle Pruitt struck out on her own and formed Studio Image Inc., a commercial interior design company in Austin, Texas, after learning the ropes at a major national grocery chain. Four years later, Pruitt, the President…

When MOD Pizza asked JDI to install an adhesive wall covering in its store in Austin, Texas, JDI President Ryan Farquharson was pleased to not only offer installation services, but construction services as well—a new offering the company started…

Doors have so much potential in the eyes of Jesse Diaz. Since starting his company River City Doors & Hardware (River City) in 2013, Diaz has designed and installed numerous doors of varying colors, materials, mechanical capabilities,…

Austin-based KDK Group LLC (KDK) is a general contractor and construction management firm with expertise in commercial and health care construction. Owners Deborah (Deb) Arizmendi-Kopack, CEO and President, and Kristopher (Kris) Kopack, PE,…

Roof Fix’s reputation in the commercial and residential construction market has been exemplary. As a leading roofing company in San Antonio and South Texas, it’s also one of the fastest growing, with over $14 million in sales annually (a figure…

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Jason Ake, owner and CEO of Austin-based Professional Plotter Technology Corp., knows the wide-format plotting and printing business inside and out—literally.

When a man begins his career both as a licensed architect and a licensed interior designer, who would think that his path would lead him to opportunities even he couldn’t imagine? The CEO and President of Argosy Floor Covering LLC, Michael Schanzer,…

Family archives are a wonderful thing. Especially photos. Sometimes they tell a thousand words of yesterday and other times they can give a glimpse of the future.

Nestled in the heart of Texas, the city of Austin is known for its youth and thriving growth. It’s only fitting that Austin-based Sabre Commercial, Inc. (Sabre) would mirror those qualities.

“About six months ago I was on the road and stopped at Rudy’s in Round Rock, Texas, for some barbecue,” says Saber-Concepts, LLC partner, Paul Jacks. “There was a builder sitting there eating lunch and looking at a set of plans. I introduced…

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Lewis Edward (Ed) Tanner got his start in roofing back in the 1950s, working on roofs in his hometown of Belton, Texas. With nothing but a pickup truck and a phone line, Ed established a reputation for solid, dependable work in the community.…

Edgar Gutierrez, owner of San Antonio’s GTZ Machine & Welding Shop, Inc., spends his days cutting, burning and manipulating block metal and steel structures. Though he jokes that his job is “about as easy as it looks,” from Edgar’s point of…

When it comes to waterproofing services, Chris Tovar, owner of Sure Seal, isn’t interested in haggling over nickels and dimes. Instead, he wants to earn business—again and again. “I’d rather trade a little in short-term profit for long-term…

As its name implies, A & A 1st Choice LLC wants to be a customers’ first choice for remodeling and construction services. The company also intends to be their ongoing choice for future construction and maintenance projects.

Owners and developers in and around Austin, Texas, are on a continuous quest to deliver a durable and sustainable built environment … a search that extends to pavement markings, such as crosswalks, road signage and parking areas, which are notoriously…

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Cribley Enterprises, Inc., founded over 30 years ago, has grown into the largest locally owned hardscape services company in San Antonio. That’s no small feat; but it’s typical of this family that knows the pathway to entrepreneurial success.…

David Harris, CEO and President of Riverbed Concrete, Inc., credits his company’s success to its people, products and processes. But, it is his unique and savvy business approach that has helped propel the business’ growth and innovation.

For the better part of the last two decades, central Texans have dined in, shopped in and been treated in several of the buildings constructed by Blue & Associates, Inc. Brothers Thomas (Tom) and Donald (Don) Jay and their Texas A&M peer, J.…

Challenges are inevitable in life and in business, and can become stumbling blocks to progress. But they can also be opportunities to gain a new perspective, revolutionize an industry—or even transform lives.

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In a moment, with a ruthless hit to his knees, suddenly Richard “Dick” Platt’s lifelong dreams of playing professional football were over. Just before the tackle that changed his life

When it comes to fencing projects, quality in every step of the process—from manufacturing to specification to installation—is something that Salvador Sal Chavarria, Owner and President of Viking Fence Co., strives for.

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