Mining Magazine March 2015 | Page 79

SOUTH EAST CONSTRUCTION
CANADA section to be more efficient , more streamlined and overall better for the client .”
According to Silvernagle , the goal behind its continuous improvement plan is to build trust among clients .
“ It boils down to how fast you can do business when the trust component is there . Once you have trust , the speed at which you can do business is remarkable . We ’ ve proven the way we do business works .
The company recently invested over a quarter of a million dollars into software programs to better control costs . The investment allows SEC to be more thorough , detailed and conscious of where every penny is going .
“ Trust with the client is built through safety , productivity , and cost-effectiveness ,” says Silvernagle . “ We made the software investment to help us control our costs so we could lower rates and provide clients with the best deal possible .”
“ Our clients want to know we are managing there money properly . Trust among the client is vital , and if you have that , the client retention follows .”
Other continuous improvements include personnel . Within its organization , SEC has highly qualified people , including Construction Manager , Project Managers , Superintendents , General Foreman , Health and Safety Manager , Safety Administrators as well as numerous long term employees in foreman and tradesman positions .
However , unlike most companies , SEC doesn ’ t just look at qualifications .
“ It ’ s all about character and Integrity in our business ,” says Silvernagle . “ I ’ ll browse resumes but I like to look future employees in the eye and see if they ’ re personal , intriguing and what they ’ re built like . Character is everything to me ., and we want employees that will drive to ensure our clients are looked after ”
Safety driven company South East Construction is committed to a strong health , safety , and environmental program that protect employees , subcontractors , clients , property and members of the public from hard .
The company has an extensive training program for new employees
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