Construction Magazine September 2014 | Page 193

G . S . Wark
Canada the competition ? The company prides itself on dedication to not just quality construction , but also developing quality relationships with subcontractors , suppliers , architects , clients and employees .
“ What differentiates us from our competition is our respectable relationships with subcontractors , as well as the diversity and variety of our subcontractors ,” says Kniesz . “ A big part of what we do is working with subcontractors to ensure that all tasks run as efficiently as possible , to ultimately produce a completed project of superior quality , within the scheduled timeframe . We have developed internal methods that allow us to streamline the process of obtaining tender documents and information for providing quotes to our subcontractors , which assists them by relieving the additional cost of obtaining this information via different methods or having to physically be present at our office . By using these efficient practices we are able to secure a large group of extremely diverse subcontractors for all types of work to partner with our company . In our contract management stage , open communication and discussions are vital with subcontractors to ensure that contracts and pricing are established properly . We then commence construction with our subcontractors on the job site .” G . S . Wark also focuses on developing relationships early on , working with several educational institutions such as Mohawk College and Ryerson University focusing on their construction health & safety and civil engineering co-op programs . “ A few of our employees originally began working with for the company as co-op students . We offer these students a placement through their co-op program while they are completing their education , some of which have turned to future full time employment with the company ” notes Kniesz . “ By developing these relationships early on , it helps build a superior company dynamic and excellent teamwork , which ultimately leads to increased productivity and increased efficiency . This gives us a leading edge over our competitors . Having brilliant and eager young staff that are well versed in technology is what
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