Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Spotlight on: The Builders

The Builders

Abstract Construction Inc.
Charles Scott, President, Abstract Construction Inc., is glad he's involved in the Liberty Green redevelopment project that is revitalizing the east downtown Louisville neighborhood that has been the site of the Clarksdale public housing project for 65 years.
It's a personal issue for Scott.
Because he is an African-American and grew up in a "rough neighborhood" not unlike the Clarksdale area, Scott said, Liberty Green means a little something extra to him. He said it allows him to restore an area where African-Americans have made their homes.
Abstract will pull in more than $610,000 doing masonry, brick and tile work for the first phase of the Liberty Green project alone.

SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc.

SLR's extensive experience in diverse sectors of the construction industry has made this company one of the contractors of choice in New York State. Federal, State and Local Government organizations, medical facilities, churches and schools are at the top of a growing list of sectors SLR provides service to. SLR is a member of the LPCiminelli Construction team in Buffalo, New York that is helping to oversee the $1 billion, 10-year Buffalo Public Schools renovation project. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, with regional offices in Watertown, New York and Springville, New York, SLR has shown steady growth each year.



Sundra L. Ryce is the President and CEO of SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc., a general construction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc. (SLR) is a full service general construction company specializing in all facets of commercial construction including renovation projects and new construction as well as construction management and design build work. The company was established by Sundra L. Ryce in 1996 to provide quality work and exemplary customer service in the construction industry. The company's motto is "Experience The Difference." Under Ms. Ryce's leadership, SLR has developed into an innovative and competitive construction company. Since its inception, SLR has expanded to include construction services covering many geographical regions throughout New York State and beyond. Ms. Ryce oversees all functions of the business including construction operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources, customer service, finance and negotiations.
SLR's extensive experience in diverse sectors of the construction industry has made this company one of the contractors of choice in New York State. Federal, State and Local Government organizations, medical facilities, churches and schools are at the top of a growing list of sectors SLR provides service to. SLR is a member of the LPCiminelli Construction team in Buffalo, New York that is helping to oversee the $1 billion, 10-year Buffalo Public Schools renovation project.
H.J. Russell & Company
Herman J. Russell: master builder: this entrepreneur built a construction empire brick by brick while reshaping the Atlanta skyline.
For over 50 years, H.J. Russell & Company has been a leader in the construction and real estate development industry. Recognized as the single largest MBE real estate firm in the country, H.J. Russell & Company offers a comprehensive range of services including: Real Estate Development, Program Management, Construction, and Property Management. From inception to completion, the firm's guiding philosophy is to build projects that deliver against the highest standards of excellence.

Its projects Include:

HARTSFIELD JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation
Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaCompletion: 2010 (in progress)Budget: $5,400,000,000

FORD RENAISSANCE GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Location: Detoit, Michigan Completed: December 1998 Budget: $19,300,000Square Footage: 370,000 SF Architect: Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc.