division, positions the company as a technical leader and a go-to partner for even the most complex challenges. In fact, Griffith Company is highly regarded for its ability to work with local officials to tackle projects predicted to take months to complete and reduce them to mere weeks. A powerful example of this would be the company’s work on California’s Interstate 10 freeway fire response. Internally, the company’s foundation is greatly supported by its employee-owned ESOP model, which coalesces all divisions and employees around a common purpose. Environmental Division Manager Michael Carpenter expresses the ESOP sentiment perfectly, saying,“It’s the grounding measure for all of us, it’s what we’re all working for. We are a team, and even during moments where we disagree on things, our common goal is the ESOP and to do what’s right for Griffith.” By prioritizing intensive, daily training for its workforce and an engaging annual event for hazardous waste workers, Griffith ensures its people are not just capable but are subject matter experts. And of course, the vendors that Griffith Company partners with match that standard as well. With support from preferred partners like Savala Equipment Company and Pro-Cast Products, Griffith Company’s operation has reached the top of its class. They are the hidden heroes who have helped the company become the primary contractor of choice by governing agencies. As Griffith Company evolves, its workforce will steadily grow in its expertise, so California will always have new and innovative solutions to resolve any future crisis. AN ORGANIZATION DEFINED BY COMPLEX CHALLENGES Founded in 1902, Griffith Company has established itself as a cornerstone of heavy civil contracting in California for over 123 years. The company’s greatest strength lies in its incredible vertical integration, which gives it greater control over quality, safety, and efficiency. This is because Griffith Company rarely relies on external assistance for its primary work and can reliably self-perform to a higher degree than other contractors in its sector. Simply put,all of its solutions feature a comprehensive, in-house approach. 35 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09 GRIFFITH COMPANY
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