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Beamish Waterproofing products that we ’ ve helped manufacturers develop . But it ’ s never been from the point of having our name on the product , but more to better the industry in whatever way we can . I coach every new hire to bring their brains to work every day . If something doesn ’ t make sense , or it can be done faster or to a higher quality , I encourage them to speak up . We ’ ve seen this brilliant collaboration from the painters , who are now part of our crew , and that ’ s what I want to see across every aspect of our business ,” he emphasizes .
Moreover , Adam ’ s views on transparency and support intertwine with a poignant reflection on safety , spurred by personal tragedy and a fervent commitment to preserving the lives of his team above all else . He recounts the profound impact of workplace accidents on the company ’ s culture . As a result , he has implemented robust safety protocols , regular training , and strategic partnerships with thirdparty consultants to ensure safety serves as the cornerstone of MBW ’ s reputation and operational ethos . “ One story I ’ ll share happened a couple of years ago . Our superintendent at the time called his supervisor and said that the trench on the project we were working on wasn ’ t right . He didn ’ t have the data or the stats , but he suggested that we need to pull our guys off the site . So that ’ s what we did .
“ I then got a call from the client , who obviously wasn ’ t happy that this would put the work behind schedule , but I supported the decision of the supervisor , and the next day , the trench collapsed . For me , I will always advocate for the safety of our team , above the money of the project – it ’ s nonnegotiable ,” Adam shares . He adds that the safety standards his team upholds make him incredibly proud of the work they do and the value they bring to each project .
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