Construction Magazine January 2017 | Page 76

PAYNECREST ELECTRIC , INC .

Vice President Operations of PayneCrest , Cory Borchardt , describes the unique mark the company has made on the electrical contractor industry

PayneCrest maintains a vision to be the most trusted electrical contractor , the top choice for complex and high-risk projects , and to be recognized for its excellent levels of customer satisfaction . The company prides itself on an interwoven combination of profitable growth , passionate employees , a labor-centric strategy , and customer-focused ethos .

Cory Borchardt is a new addition to PayneCrest , having taken up the mantle of Vice President of Operations in September 2016 . He has a solid 15 years of experience in the sector behind him , from industry and utility electrical contracting to large EPC powerhouse and manufacturing projects . In his latest role ,
Borchardt oversees large travelling projects all over the US , which currently are predominantly in the power and automotive sectors .
So how does PayneCrest manage its supply chain for these large , widespread projects ?
“ We ’ re somewhat unique in that realm ,” says Borchardt . “ We ’ re really focused on prefabrication , engineering support , and partnering with clients . When we have a large project in a remote location , we go out and try to partner with a supplier that has a large footprint – or a smaller footprint within a specific geography – who can support the transportation of supplies to our facilities even at the last minute , and keep us on a competitive landscape . We use in-house
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