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“ The latter means we can enhance our off-site prefabrication processes ,” says Greg . “ It ’ s simply a kitting strategy : we create packages for the field that includes the tools , materials , prefabricated assemblies , and all the information needed .
As it stands , we find ourselves in this stage of metamorphosis , transitioning from a small family to a big family – all without losing the feeling of the former
“ These will be delivered at the right time to the right job ,” he goes on . “ So it ’ s much more efficient in terms of productivity . We ’ re calling it PACK , short for Packaged Alterman Construction Kit . It ’ s catchy ! We ’ ve even given out t-shirts and bumper stickers to promote the development . We want to get everyone rallied behind it .”
However , the new centennial development would ’ ve never made it past the initial planning stage if it wasn ’ t for a certain criterion . “ If we weren ’ t an ESOP-based business , then we simply would not have been able to accommodate the significant cost of our new headquarters and PACK facility ,” says Greg .
“ Fortunately , because we are all part-employees and part-owners , we can justify the investment back into our business and ourselves ,” he continues . “ That philosophy of selfimprovement has a knock-on impact when it comes to our culture .
“ Every year , we want to get better , continuing on our path of continuous development . Therefore , we look at the money we make from this point of view .
“ At the same time , each of our employee-owners see the investment as part of their future . It signals there will be a solid foundation for
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