Growing in the ValleyA huge program of expansion and renovation is under way at West Hills Community College in California. Frank Gornick explains to Gay Sutton how the program has been developed in partnership with the local communities. Situated almost midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the western side of the San Joaquin Valley, West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) serves a population of just under 200,000 people in an area of around 3,000 square miles.

Building blocks┬áWalton Construction is handling one piece of New OrleansÔÇÖ reconstruction puzzle. April Terreri discovers what new construction will mean for Southern University at New Orleans and the community at large. The city of New Orleans continues to pull itself together as it tries to regain the joie de vivre spirit that defined the city for generations. Hurricane KatrinaÔÇÖs blow to the area is still evident, but the damage to the communityÔÇÖs psyche is on the mend.

Operation recovery┬áOne of the busiest construction operations in the country belongs to the military, and Dan Bailey takes a look at just one small part of whatÔÇÖs happening. When it comes to spending money, the military is often perceived as having deep pockets and a cavalier attitude.

Productivity in security┬áU.S. Security Associates has over 28,000 employees nationwide after just 16 years in business. April Terreri discovers how the company secured this level of success so quickly and what it is doing to change the landscape of the security industry. Handing over your entire security operation to a contract security service company requires a high level of trust in that companyÔÇÖs ability to offer effective personnel and services.  U.S.

Rising to the occasion┬áUPA Canada is rising to todayÔÇÖs economic challenges by taking a flexible approach, Ruari McCallion learns from Keith Anderson. Who would be a construction company in todayÔÇÖs marketplace? Housing sales have virtually stopped, developers have got cold feet and stopped developingÔÇöthe level of activity has fallen off a cliff, compared with just a couple of years ago.

A flurry of building┬áThe University of Lethbridge has grown steadily since its establishment in 1967, but is now embarking on a major construction phase involving many capital projects and improvements, as Gary Toushek discovers. The University of Lethbridge, established in 1967 (CanadaÔÇÖs centennial year) in Lethbridge, Alberta, is a leading comprehensive and academic university that is recognized internationally for its research excellence.

A sacred trust┬áKeith Regan learns how TVO Groupe sees opportunities to grow and adapt even in todayÔÇÖs harsh real estate and financing climate.  Chicago-based TVO Groupe has been in the property services and investment marketplace since 1978.

Lean learning labs┬áTurner Construction has embarked on a company-wide effort to use the principles of lean to improve its project delivery. Keith Regan learns how projects across the country have become learning laboratories and how subcontractors and project owners are all embracing the new approaches. Turner Construction is one of the largest building companies in the United States, completing $10.7 billion worth of diverse contracting work in 2008. ItÔÇÖs also one of the oldest, with more than a century of experience since its founding in 1902.

Off-season activity┬áRevamping a sports stadium around a busy schedule of games is no easy task, as Dan Bailey discovers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. You know youÔÇÖre dealing with an out-of-the-ordinary job when a senior vice president takes on the role of project manager.

Bridging the language barrier┬áTorres Advanced Enterprise Solutions brings technology and language services that government agencies can depend on. Jaclyn Beck reports. Jerry Torres, a former Merck executive and longtime Special Forces soldier, created the idea for Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions (TAES) while on duty in Argentina during the September 11th attack on the World Trade Centers. ÔÇ£Some Argentinean soldiers grabbed me, pulled me into an office, and pointed at a monitor,ÔÇØ he said.