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“ The complications didn ’ t stop there though ; once we ’ d excavated the rock , we had to remove it from site in an extremely busy , high-profile area of Manhattan ,” he goes on . “ Then , there were major structural beams that had to be cut out and replaced with structural steel to create space for an elevator to be installed to take guests from the main entrance , three floors down to the gym . The team worked incredibly hard , managing to deliver the project on time and within budget , despite challenging circumstances .”
In terms of the people side of the business , Gerry is passionate about creating a work environment where his team can succeed and grow . “ We constantly assess and develop effective policies , procedures , and processes in all areas of the business , so that our people feel valued and appreciated ,” he elaborates . “ I believe that each person has a part to play in achieving a winning outcome , as no great achievements are accomplished effectively or efficiently without a collaborative effort . Something I ’ ve realized over the years is that every single one of us has another gear in us to raise our game if we only choose to make the effort to enact it .”
DGC , we try to adopt a positive outlook and identify potential opportunities that can be achieved in any given situation . My main responsibility in challenging times is to get my team focused on the critical elements of achieving the best possible outcome within our immediate environment .”
Further afield , “ our goal is to grow the business year-on-year and maintain our reputation as a trusted and respected contractor ,” Gerry concludes . “ We of course want to maintain our relationships with clients across the industry , which we have worked hard to establish over the last 35 years . Our main objective is to strive to be the best contractor , and if growth comes with that , it ’ s a bonus that we are all very happy to achieve !” ■
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Positive outlook
Turning to the year ahead , Gerry proposes : “ Every year brings with it different challenges and 2023 is no different ; problems will inevitably arise for the construction industry , and we are already faced with potential difficulties . For instance , the possibility of recession alongside continued inflation is a major worry for many of us in the construction industry . There are still problems in areas of the supply chain too , such as labor shortages and delayed deliveries . We will also closely monitor interest rates throughout 2023 to analyze increases and find ways to minimize the impact this has on construction .
“ However , I believe that our attitude in tackling and responding to issues is what makes the difference ,” he continues . “ At construction-today . com 63