Construction Magazine July 2016 | Page 101

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Martin-Harris became an independently managed subsidiary of Big-D Capital . The event made a big splash in the construction industry press that day , but then the press went quiet . “ Nothing changed ,” says Guy . “ We all came in to work on the next day and did what we always do . Nobody working here noticed any difference , and they don ’ t today .”
This was because the acquiring group had no desire to interfere with success . “ It is a real testimony to our people that they had the faith , first of all in myself but also in Guy and our people , to continue making this place one that is unique both to work for and to do business with ,” explains Martin .
Emotionally , Frank admits that the transition from owner to president was tough . “ I think many family companies decline because they hold on too long .” 16 months on , another change took
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