Commercial Buildings

FREDERICK – November 07, 2026 -- Contour Construction delivered the first newly built VFW post in the United States in more than 20 years 40 days ahead of its contractual schedule. The 9,000-square-foot facility has since lifted membership at John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 by 10%.

Contour receives ABC Greater Baltimore's 2026 Diamond Excellence in Construction Award

The Frederick-based contractor received the award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Baltimore at the chapter's October 21 Excellence in Construction ceremony. The recognition coincides with Contour's 20th anniversary in business this October.

The project rested on a partnership between VFW leadership and Contour built on trust and collaboration. CEO Chris Parsell said, "I wanted us to build something worthy of the men and women who have served our country."

Natick, Mass. – November 05, 2026 -- DACON Corporation has named Josh Brandt Chief Operating Officer, the first of several leadership transitions the New England design-build firm will announce over the coming year as its founding leaders retire.

Brandt joins Quinn and Laskey in a three-person executive team

Brandt will work with President and CEO Kevin Quinn and Chief Financial Officer Renee Laskey to lead the firm's next growth phase. DACON describes the plan as a deliberate, multi-year succession designed to protect the culture, client relationships and standards it has built since 1985.

Quinn said clients should see no change in mission, only a more technical and innovative approach.

Denver – September 14, 2026 -- Galloway & Company, LLC has acquired Hafer Inc., a 70-person architecture, interior design, and MEP engineering firm based in Evansville, Indiana, growing Galloway's footprint to 21 offices across 13 states.

Galloway adds four Midwest offices through the Hafer deal

Hafer, founded in 1978, operates from Evansville, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Carbondale, Illinois. The firm delivers architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and sustainable design services across healthcare, civic, corporate, higher education, K-12, religious, retail, restaurant, library, and aquatics projects.

Middleborough, Mass. – September 12, 2026 -- Dacon Corporation and VMD Companies held a ceremonial cross beam signing to mark a construction milestone on indus's new 96,500-square-foot headquarters, a facility built on a decommissioned cranberry bog that required dynamic soil compaction to meet bearing requirements before construction could begin.

Indus consolidates operations with move from Braintree to Middleborough

The purpose-built headquarters will house office space for approximately 50 employees, training rooms, locker room facilities, and warehouse storage for building materials. A 14-bay maintenance and repair shop anchors the facility, designed to accommodate the oversized trucks and equipment used in indus's pavement repair operations across roads, bridges, and airports.

Dallas – September 12, 2026 -- Elevated Solutions Team (EST) is expanding its commercial mechanical project-delivery platform across Dallas-Fort Worth and selected Texas markets, targeting facilities that require coordinated shutdowns, procurement and mechanical-system turnover during active operations.

Canton, Ohio – September 09, 2026 -- Roman Stone Construction Co. has been selected to supply its patented EZ-KEYTM Precast Duct Bank System for a major hyperscale data center project in Canton, Ohio.

Precast system cuts installation time to under two minutes per section

Each 10-foot EZ-KEYTM section can be installed in under two minutes using the company's proprietary alignment cones and Zip Pin connection system, replacing traditional cast-in-place duct bank construction with factory-produced, modular components.

Mobile manufacturing model produces components at or near jobsites

Roman Stone's nationwide logistics and mobile manufacturing operations allow the company to produce precast concrete products close to project sites using local workforces, reducing transportation costs and supporting national expansion into critical infrastructure projects.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2025 – Compass Europe is marking two decades of European manufacturing with a premium line of carbon-ceramic pools that integrate an automated self-cleaning system, positioning the brand for specifiers seeking durable construction, predictable operating costs, and streamlined service models ahead of aquanale 2025 in Cologne. Built in Slovakia on more than 40 years of Australian R&D, the portfolio targets installers and commercial property owners who need structurally rigid shells, efficient hydraulics, and reduced chemical consumption in long-life outdoor applications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – JUNG has introduced its new KNX DALI-2 actuator, designed to streamline DALI lighting installations by integrating seamlessly with KNX-based building automation systems. The four-channel Multimaster device supports up to 128 DALI components and enables intuitive visualization and control via platforms such as the JUNG Smart Visu Server—positioning it as a flexible solution for energy-efficient lighting management in facilities like schools, hotels, and commercial complexes.

Bridging DALI Lighting and KNX Automation

The JUNG KNX DALI-2 actuator offers the best of both worlds by combining the functional strengths of the company’s existing KNX dimming actuator and DALI gateway into one unit. Acting as a bridge, it allows for centralized control of DALI devices using familiar KNX infrastructure, without the need for separate commissioning of each DALI server.

Key features include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 13, 2025 – The second edition of the International Hardware Fair Italy concluded on May 9 with results that exceeded industry expectations, firmly establishing the event as a pivotal platform for European hardware, DIY, and industrial supply sectors. Hosted in Bergamo, the fair attracted 320 exhibitors from 22 countries and welcomed more than 5,600 professional visitors from 53 nations, confirming its growing influence and value within the European B2B ecosystem.

Strategic Growth and International Reach

Backed by Koelnmesse, a global leader in organizing hardware trade fairs, the 2025 edition of International Hardware Fair Italy marked a notable increase in international engagement. This included over 300 incoming buyers and 350+ high-value matchmaking meetings, further reinforcing the fair’s strategic function in expanding professional networks and stimulating market opportunities.