Construction Today, Vol 21 Issue 1 | Page 48

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MCI is committed to providing the safest possible workplace for its employees , subcontractors , clients , and the people who live and work in its communities and near its jobsites . The company culture of striving to be best-in-class spans the safety , quality , and integrity of its teams .
“ I think the concept of best-in-class comes from the nature of some of the work we do . We challenge ourselves with more difficult jobs , which require greater expertise and the ability to manage challenging schedules and work plans to enable quality completion in a safe manner . Being able to bring all these pieces together is what sets us apart and enables us to be a best-in-class contractor . We also communicate with our clients and take a transparent approach to information sharing . Not every project goes exactly according to plan . Being upfront and keeping everybody in the loop facilitates greater trust .”
Transforming spaces
From major public projects to industrial plant maintenance , MCI ’ s clients include the State of New York , the City of Buffalo and Niagara Falls , many local towns and major industries . MCI is currently moving forward with a rehabilitation project : the Ralph Wilson Centennial Park . The $ 110 million design and development of Ralph Wilson Park was inspired by Imagine LaSalle , a multi-year , community-driven initiative to guide the transformation of the former LaSalle Park . Thousands of partners , community members , and stakeholders have been involved in the planning and design of this signature , yearround attraction . The construction of the park began in 2022 . The waterfront park is on the shoreline of Lake Erie in downtown Buffalo . The park is undergoing a transformation to become one of the most beautiful and inclusive public spaces in the country , serving nearby residents and visitors from
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