Construction Magazine November 2014 | Page 189

KAPLAN CONSTRUCTION
USA
“ We ’ re a little more lean and nimble being a small company ,” continued Peck . “ Our structure is being lean , efficient and providing a very experienced staff that sees the job through from day one until the end .”
Safety As A Priority This mentality is brought into safety and well-being practices at Kaplan Construction and the company has been awarded numerous awards , reflecting their dedication to creating “ a culture that is safety conscious ” and ensuring their employees are well taken care of .
“ As a general contractor , you see it as a responsibility to provide a safe , efficient job site ,” said Peck . “ Our employees have families and loved ones outside of the workplace so it ’ s our utmost priority that they ’ re as safe as possible while they ’ re here with us . And we ’ re not just trying to avoid the big injuries , it ’ s the simple things – from the abrasions to the sore back – it ’ s making sure that when people come to our job sites , they return home in the same condition they arrived in .”
“ There are also the open lines of communication ,” said Jane Kaplan Peck , COO of Kaplan Construction . “ We want the people who work here to feel very comfortable and let us know what ’ s going on in their lives – how we can help them , how we can help their families and just keep a supportive environment .”
A Technology Driven Portfolio Kaplan Construction is consistently on the cusp of the latest technological innovations , and most recently , it has incorporated Building Information Modeling ( BIM ) in-house . BIM can be used in many ways on a project , whether it ’ s to coordinate MEP and Fire Protection systems with the building structure and architectural design or to utilize the model in post-construction for building maintenance . By identifying and solving potential problems prior to construction , rather than in the field , clients are able to save a significant amount of money .
In business for more than 38 years , Kaplan Construction ’ s highly experienced staff has worked together for many years , building a strong resume of renovation and new construction projects along the way .
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