Giving Thanks

Although the economy has dampened the mood of our industry for the past three years; there are many things for which we can be thankful.

Safety:  Construction owners are demanding stricter safety standards for their projects.  This pushes contractors to improve their safety programs and make sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Sustainability:    The world is becoming more environmentally conscious and the construction industry is looking for ways to protect our resources. 

Education:           During this down turn, many contractors, designers and engineers are investing in training for their employees.  The Hagerman Group created the Hagerman Institute to provide continuing education to our employees.  We are fortunate to be in an industry that values education and training.

Technology:       There are days that I want to throw my iphone away but I’m not sure I could live without it now.  Improved technology has aided our industry in building better buildings. 

People:  I’ve never met a better group of people than those in the construction industry.  They work hard, constantly look for ways to improve and strive to build a quality building that will exceed the owner’s needs. 

For me, Thanksgiving is a peaceful holiday.  My youngest sister is kind enough to host Thanksgiving dinner and only asks that I bring sweet potato casserole and help with the dishes.  It’s a holiday that I am able to enjoy with my family and reflect on the many blessings in my life. I am thankful many things this holiday season; my family, my career, my health and my friends.  Happy Thanksgiving from The Hagerman Group!

Molly Burns
Vice President of Business Development