Construction Companies & Suppliers - Building Wishes Stories

Have you ever made a wish on a star? Or held a dream so close to your heart that you just knew, somehow, someday, it was meant to become your reality? I've always believed in the power of having a dream. But I've also learned that sometimes, the difference between wishing for something and seeing it come true is having someone else believe in it, too. That's the heart behind BUILDING WISHES. This December, I'm dedicating the final special edition of Built America Magazine for 2026 to something deeply personal to me. I'm not only a publisher. I'm also the mother of a Make-A-Wish child. I've seen firsthand what happens when complete strangers come together to bring something extraordinary into a child's life. When you're a parent facing circumstances you would give anything to change, those moments mean more than words can explain. My connection to construction is personal, too. A bad contractor experience during my childhood taught me how deeply the people we trust with our homes can affect our lives. It's one of the reasons integrity, accountability, and genuine care have always mattered so much to me in this industry. And that's where these two parts of my life come together. BUILDING WISHES is about the people in our industry who make a difference in someone else's life, often without realizing just how much it means. My vision is to bring together wish-granting organizations supporting critically ill children, educational organizations helping students find their future in construction, and the businesses and individuals throughout our built environment who genuinely care about the people they serve. Wondering if your company belongs in this edition? Have you ever dedicated a project to someone or helped a family who needed it? Do you manufacture a product that saves lives, changes lives, or makes someone's everyday world a little easier? Are you a homebuilder who understands you're not just building a house, but the place where someone's children will grow up? Or maybe you're a family-owned lumberyard or building materials supplier who still knows your customers by name and takes pride in being part of what they're building. That's my dream for Building Wishes. From the smallest family-owned business to the largest manufacturer, developer, or construction company, I want to hear the stories of people who remember that behind every project, product, and purchase, there's a person whose life we're touching. As we begin bringing this December edition together, I'd love to hear from organizations, companies, and individuals who see themselves in this vision. And if you know someone whose story deserves to be told, please reach out. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing we build isn't a structure at all. It's a possibility, a future, or a wish someone thought might never come true. I’m inviting you all to be a part of this landmark issue with me. #BuildingWishes