CORBINS ELECTRIC
with 40 percent of the electrical workforce slated to retire over the next 10 years , the industry is facing a demographic challenge . While attracting a younger , more tech-savvy workforce is part of his strategy to combat this , it is only part of the story .
“ I don ’ t buy into the idea that you can ’ t teach an old dog new tricks ,” he laughs . “ Some people in the last years of their career are adopting and implementing the technology just as quickly . When you get down to what helps them to do their job and accelerate the experience they already have they get on board – I have been impressed by how they have accelerate that so well .”
“ I would call myself the ‘ chief culture warrior ’,” Martin adds . Passionate about both people and process ( in that order ) he has worked in the electrical construction industry since he was 19 . Persistently bothered by what he saw as invisible walls between the various functions of the industry , he is keen on identifying where changes can be made .
“ I didn ’ t think there needed to be lack of communication and
Mark Fleming
President & CEO
162 July 2017