When Garrison Builders decided it knew just what it wanted to do with a prime property on Metairie Road in Old Metairie, it set several goals for the project. First, they wanted to preserve the historic 110 year-old cottage that was on the property, second they wanted to build an outdoor space for dining and…

QSM, a leading manufacturers’ representative and distributor for infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its updated brand identity and website to reflect the transformation of the company’s growth and capabilities, one which positions QSM to become a leading regional supplier to the civil sitework and environmental industries. “QSM has been on the…

When you’re looking for a professional to represent an All-Star lineup of original equipment manufacturers, you look to someone with professional experience.  And that’s just one reason why QSM hired Mike Bolsinger in technical sales for its Mississippi territory. Bolsinger will represent OEM’s in wastewater treatment, water treatment, and environmental services.  The other reasons include:…

TRUEGRID® permeable pavers have become a common sight in and around New Orleans since QSM first began representing TRUEGRID® in Louisiana.  There is good reason for that; it’s because this innovative, permeable paving solution is a perfect fit for the complex drainage and stormwater management issues facing the city. TRUEGRID® permeable pavers have been used…

Burgard Plumbing & Heating, Inc. called on QSM for Nyloplast when it won a contract to install subsurface drainage on a project in Houma, LA. This civil construction project was completed for Courier Labs, LLC. It required redevelopment of a well-known building in Houma — the Houma Courier News building.  Now owned by Courier Labs, LLC…

When it comes to building sand volleyball courts, there is a lot more to the process than just putting down good sand. It all starts with proper drainage design, base materials and sand containment. And that’s why architects, designers and contractors call on QSM.  QSM provides innovative and cost effective drainage solutions to a wide…

Corey Cloninger, a New Orleans native, and current resident of Lafayette, has joined QSM’s site solutions division as an outside sales rep covering southwest, central and northern Louisiana.  He will represent the company in those regions, with a primary focus on civil / site solutions. “I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for 17 years,” says…

Gravel-free, 100% permeable parking, walkways, sidewalks and handicapped designated spaces that are user friendly for any size wheel, caster or high heel! That’s what you get when you install TRUEGRID® Deck as your permeable parking surface.  Available now, throughout Louisiana — from QSM.  This innovative and attractive-looking product is a superlative solution in parking. TRUEGRID® Deck…

StormTech Detention Systems are designed to alleviate water runoff, and mitigate flooding in urban areas. StormTech also is useful where space is at a premium. StormTech chambers can be used for commercial, municipal, industrial, recreational and residential applications, and one of the key advantages of the StormTech chamber system is its design flexibility. That’s why…

Creative Gardens and Landscaping, of Harvey, LA installed TrueGrid® Permeable Pavers at LaSalle Park in Metairie, and it’s not the first time this team has worked with the product. Mario Waterhouse, of Creative Gardens, said: “We’ve worked with QSM before, and we used TrueGrid® on previous projects. I like it, as it is durable, and…

Brandi Loubat joined the team before the company was named QSM. That makes her one of QSM’s longest-term employees, and an important player too. CEO Josh Loeske says, “Brandi is the heartbeat of QSM. She lives and breathes our core values. Simply stating that Brandi is mindful, trustworthy, and dependable would be an understatement. She…

Diane Mustacchia started with QSM as an A/R Clerk making sure that our invoices were processed in a timely matter. When asked about Diane— QSM’s CEO Josh Loeske, said, “Fairly early in her employment, she endured the implementation of a new ERP system, which is never an easy thing to do. More recently — like…

Flood control is an important part of infrastructure management, and it’s a vital necessity to residents and businesses in South Louisiana. That’s why St. Charles Parish allocated more than $15 million in funding to flood protection projects in Paradis.  QSM supplied two large slide gates on a portion of these projects. The slide gates —…

David Beach, Jr. first joined QSM in 2012, after first working at other positions in various segments of the construction industry. Today, he is part of QSM’s team, where he works primarily in the civil / site prep division, from the Kenner office. We caught up with David recently. Let’s see what he had to…

QSM has signed a representative agreement with AUMA, a German-based industrial multinational. AUMA, is a leading manufacturer of electric actuators for automating industrial valves. AUMA is a medium-sized owner-managed company which combines a value-oriented culture with flexibility and reliability. QSM represents AUMA in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. With AUMA and QSM together, you get an expert…

When SiteCo, LLC needed drainage materials on two high-profile projects, they called QSM to provide solutions.  SiteCo was contracted to perform site prep at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans, and at a new fire station in Gretna.  Both projects called for specialty products, with goals set to improve stormwater collection, and to minimize stormwater…