Standing tall┬áThe San Joaquin County Administration Building to open in August 2009 is a testament to the fiscal responsibility of the county working in conjunction with the revitalization efforts of downtown Stockton, California. Gabe Karam tells Linda Seid Frembes all about it. CaliforniaÔÇÖs San Joaquin County is a beautiful stretch of land located on the San Joaquin River.

Casting forward┬áRoss Aluminum Castings has been supplying quality aluminum castings to a wide range of industries since its founding in 1931. Jaclyn Beck reports on the companyÔÇÖs recent investments. Six thousand years ago, when the art of metal casting was first used to make idols of worship, jewelry, or basic tools, natural clay from river banks would be pasted over carved beeswax, and then placed in the sun to dry.

Moving quickly Keith Regan learns how Rudolph & Sletten used the resources and experience from its past, as well as those of its parent company, to help bring the Red Hawk Casino project in ahead of an already aggressive completion schedule.

Rise to power┬áIn just four and a half years, PowerStream has grown to become the second-largest electricity distributor in Ontario. Ben Sansom charts this upward mobility. PowerStream is a household name in the province of Ontario. Providing electricity to businesses and homes in Barrie, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Aurora and to seven other communities in Simcoe County and York Region, it is jointly owned by the cities of Barrie and Vaughan and the town of Markham.

Perkins COO Bob Crawford Sr. talks ÔÇ£people skillsÔÇØ with Jenn MonroeWith few options in how to set itself apart from its competitors, Perkins (formerly Perkins Paper Company) relies on its people, a strategy that has served the company well for more than nine decades.ÔÇ£Whether itÔÇÖs paper, food, chemicals, equipment and supply or any of our businesses, our competitors have essentially the same products,ÔÇØ says Bob Crawford Sr., chief operating officer. ÔÇ£We always take the high road in performance and value.

The Ottawa HospitalÔÇÖs vice president of planning, Cameron Love, tells Jenn Monroe that its new master plan is right on scheduleAlthough it has completed much in the past several years, The Ottawa Hospital is looking forward.

Clean and clear┬áThe Ontario Clean Water Agency relies on staff experience and continuous IT investment to service more than 500 utility locations in the Province of Ontario. Linda Seid Frembes finds out more. Water ÔÇöit sustains life and plays an important role in our environment, but most people take it for granted. No matter what time of day, it is expected that clean, clear water will pour from the faucet every time the tap is turned on.

A new approach┬áAmong several ongoing highway projects within the Nevada Department of Transportation is the first ever done in the state under the design-build model. Keith Regan learns how the new technique is requiring adjustments but already showing benefits.  For many years after its formation in 1917, the Nevada Department of Transportation (DOT) dealt largely with relatively small and straightforward highway building projects.

Blue sky┬áengineering┬áThe longevity and expertise of Orenda Aerospace have helped it adapt to many changes in the industry, as Andrew Pelis reports. The Orenda name has been a byword for engine excellence within the aerospace industry for over 60 years. The combination of an illustrious history and a smart investment strategy have paved the way for exciting growth in the years ahead.┬áÔÇ£Orenda was originally the engine division of aircraft manufacturer A.V.

Work,┬álive,┬áplay┬áBrendan A. Smith learns how the Lincoln Property Company is helping the citizens of Los Angeles commute less and live more. In 1965, when chairman Mack Pogue formed the Lincoln Property Company, he planned to develop and manage high-end residential real estate, but demand for the real estate companyÔÇÖs expertise soon shifted to include office, retail and industrial properties. ┬áLPC now employs over 4,400 people globally in over 40 residential and commercial real estate markets.