Business View Magazine | December 2019

82 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 all of our specialty divisions are interconnected. We’ve settled into this very specialized contractor niche; we’re not a general contractor. We work, very often, directly for building owners; we work for developers; we work for property managers. Sometimes, they hire general contractors and we’ll work alongside or for them, as well. For three of our four divisions, our clients are primarily in the Midwest; and as stated previously, our DOT division travels for state, local, and federally mandated work.” BVM: What characteristics give RAM a competitive edge over other companies that offer similar services? Nagel: “Our competitive edge is the longevity of RAM. We’ve hired some incredible, talented craftsmen, who are masons, cement finishers, water proofers, roofers - many of whom have worked for us for a really long time. Our employees have learned the tricks of the trade, first-hand. Even our office staff boasts longevity. Our Vice President started out as a