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L-R: Mike Howes, Bill DeForest, Steve Collins, David Douglas and Bob Henry

Mechanical quest

STAFFORD, TX – David Douglas, owner of American Mechanical Services, likes activities such as fly fishing, hunting, scuba diving and skydiving in his free time.
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Mechanical quest

STAFFORD, TX – David Douglas, owner of American Mechanical Services, likes activities such as fly fishing, hunting, scuba diving and skydiving in his free time. ... 09/01/2010 08:06:00 pm
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A place for all seasons

SAN ANTONIO – Twice during the last decade, citizens of San Antonio approved a sales tax initiative, Proposition 3 in 2000 and Proposition 2 in 2005, to fund a linear park system along the city’s creekways. ... 09/01/2010 03:19:00 pm
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Fast and clean

DALLAS – When Wistron InfoComm (Texas) needed a quick turn around on their major construction project in Grapevine, Contractor Delivery Systems, Inc., (CDS), set their sights on receiving the contract and making that short time-frame a reality. ... 09/01/2010 08:59:00 pm
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Revitalizing the heart of a community

SAN ANTONIO – Since the early 1980s, San Antonio has seen steady growth south of Loop 410. Part of that growth included a new library in 1981, named after Raoul A. Cortez, a native San Antonio leader and entrepreneur. ... 08/02/2010 06:42:00 pm
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Scaffolds & crawfish

SAN ANTONIO – There’s a new company in town and from president Barbara Roberts perspective that means taking care of her customers and lots of hard work, but having some fun too. ... 08/02/2010 06:37:00 pm
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Kindred spirits

SAN ANTONIO – February 8, 2010 is an important day for two friends – Mark O’Connor and Ray Kezar. It’s the day they formed O’Connor & Kezar, a geotechnical and testing firm located in San Antonio at 18975 Marbach Lane. ... 08/02/2010 06:33:00 pm
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Wired for success

SAN ANTONIO – Electrical industry veteran Vincent Real got his start in the construction industry right out of high school, driving a truck. Fortunately, his first job was delivering materials for Big State Electric. Today he is the president of the company. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Recycle, reuse, reclaimed!

AUSTIN, Tx. – Owner of DIRTCO, Tracen Gardner, is putting his environmental resource management degree from the University of Texas and his experience in construction to use with a fairly new company called Reclaimed Space. His partner in the company is Kimber Reed. ... 05/25/2010 02:22:00 pm
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Place of comfort

PLANO, TX – Think back to the idyllic time of elementary school. Almost everyone can recall a young, blonde teacher -- always laughing. Somehow, she fixed things and never lost her effervescent smile. She made the surroundings pleasant – simultaneously relaxing and eye-catching. You knew she cared. ... 06/03/2010 03:01:00 pm
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Salute to America

WEATHERFORD, TX – Throughout history, the return of American war veterans has been marked by parades and new legislation extending health, education, and other benefits. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Rentals in Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, TX – Kris-Con Rents in Round Rock has been in existence for about five years and the parent company, Houston-based Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners, has been in business since 1986 under the ownership of Mike Jackson. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Rolling out the red carpet

SAN ANTONIO – Crawford Electric Supply Company (CESCO) invited the construction industry to its new San Antonio home on Weidner Road Jun. 9. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Western frontier

SAN ANTONIO – An eye-catching shopping center has replaced a dilapidated automotive facility on San Antonio’s west side, changing the urban landscape of the neighborhood. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Keep on smiling

SELMA, TX – The year was 1985. Ronnie and Irene Dausin were living in an apartment and had just started RCD Electric. The base of operations was the apartment, and the crew was made up of two young men from Dallas who lived in the apartment above the couple. ... 07/01/2010 05:00:00 am
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Building strong bodies

DALLAS – Of late, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University, about a 30-minute drive south of downtown Dallas, has had a happy conundrum. Enrollment has tripled since 1991. ... 07/28/2010 07:26:00 pm
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On the road, flooring it

DALLAS – Murphy Dykes is quite a road warrior. It would take him a solid two hours, probably more, if he drove the circuit of the eight Peek’s Carpet and Tile stores he manages in Greater Dallas each day. ... 08/02/2010 07:23:00 pm
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A world apart

LITTLE ELM, TX – In Denton County, west of the Dallas Tollway that runs like thread through beads of malls, Little Elm sits on a peninsula that juts into Lewisville Lake. ... 08/02/2010 07:18:00 pm
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SPOTLIGHT – Jeff Hagar, Rogers-O’Brien Construction

AUSTIN – Jeff Hagar, Vice President at Rogers-O’Brien, spearheaded the start of the Austin office in 2004. He has been in the construction industry for more than 21 years, and most of that time has been spent managing construction companies. His major goal with Rogers O’Brien has been and still is to establish and maintain an excellent reputation in the industry and maintain consistent growth to create opportunities for their people. Hagar discusses his history and what he enjoys most about his job. ... 08/02/2010 06:44:00 pm
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Family friendly

MANOR, Tx – The father and son team, who started Gajeske, Inc. in 1986, Bob Gajeske Sr. and Bob Gajeske Jr., is keeping their legacy going in their locations of Manor, Houston, Grand Prairie, as well as Oklahoma.... 07/28/2010 06:33:00 pm
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Creative with concrete

AUSTIN – Dan Bishop has been managing ModernCrete for almost 10 years. In the first seven years, he was the sole employee behind the creation of the concrete floors. To this day, he still can be seen on a regular basis working out on a job site. ... 08/02/2010 06:30:00 pm
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