Construction Magazine March 2016 | Page 71

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EMPLOYER OF CHOICE In hindsight , Helix Electric was founded on the basic principles of creating a team-oriented and employee driven corporate culture . Today , with over 400 employees , the company is the largest non-union electric contractor in Nevada .
“ The people we have working here motivate me every day in what I do ,” said Fuchs . “ Some employees have mentioned to me that Helix Electric has been the reason they were able to raise their families and put their kids through college . That means so much to me because I consider everyone who works here a part of my family .”
As an industry leader , Helix
Electric strives to consistently attract and retain the industry ’ s top performers , actively recruiting talent at college campuses across the United States . The hard work is paying off .
The company has won several significant awards from the Association Builders and Contractors ( ABC ) in recent years , including one of its employees being named a finalist for ABC ’ s Young Professional Program , which aims to shape the future of the industry by supporting the growth of professional under the age of 40 who are employed by the association ’ s member companies . In addition to providing a
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