A CULTURE OF SAFETY, QUALITY, AND LEADERSHIP Behind every project at Manson is a workforce grounded in safety, quality, and growth. King says fostering a collaborative safety culture is not about rules but engagement. “Being safe isn’t a bunch of rules and compliance,” he says. “It’s about having our craft and staff both involved in how we’re going to execute work safely, planning work together, and creating the best possible environment we can.” That approach begins with a comprehensive safety program and extends into planning and training.“It starts with a quality safety program,” King says.“Then we make sure we have high-quality work plans so our folks can build at the highest level with a plan in front of them. We also invest time and resources to train our people—whether it’s safety, leadership, or technical skills—so they’re qualified and growing their careers.” COLLABORATIVE METHODS, PROVEN OUTCOMES With coordination at the forefront, Manson embraces collaborative construction methods, including design-build and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) approaches. “Design-build is a great method,” King says.“It allows us to work with our designers to come up with a plan that fits our tools and people, while also fitting what the client needs.” Manson’s CMGC projects also deliver strong results. “We come in early and help the client get to 35 percent drawings,” King explains.“We work through costs and risks together. It’s great to go into a project knowing we’ve discussed all the risks transparently. They save money, we eliminate risk—it’s a win for everyone.” BLENDING IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE WITH TRUSTED ALLIES Manson’s broad scope requires deciding which work to self-perform and which to subcontract. “We try to self-perform everything we know how to do, but we also know we’re not experts at everything,” King says. “If we’re not using a derrick barge, our equipment, or our people, we’ll find the right specialty subcontractor—foundation, electrical, or mechanical—to do the job.” When selecting partners, Manson looks beyond price. “We consider region, expertise, pricing, and how involved they’ll be in our plan,” King explains. “It’s not just about who’s cheapest. We want the right 154 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11
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