“When we first looked at the site, we felt that the whole freeway was going to have to come down and if certain regulations had constrained us, it would have taken three to six months… but with everyone working together, we were able to come up with a no nonsense approach, adhere to every major rule and regulation, and move that material out within five business days, working 24/7” Carpenter explains. This feat not only solved a major infrastructure crisis but also demonstrated the company’s ability to innovate and deliver under immense pressure. And that is precisely what Griffith Company’s environmental division specializes in: complex, multifaceted projects, often focusing on on-site treatment of hazardous materials to eliminate truck trips and reduce environmental impact. THE ESOP MODEL AND A CULTURE OF SAFETY As an employee-owned company, Griffith’s model significantly influences its culture, decision-making, and project performance. The ESOP acts as a powerful, unifying force, pulling all divisions and employees towards a common goal: protecting and growing the company’s value. This shared ownership creates an environment where employees are engaged and committed to doing things safely and profitably, not only for their benefit but for the collective future of the company. “What we try to do with the ESOP, obviously, is stay profitable, and that helps our customers because a company that’s profitable, focuses on its bottom procastproducts.com | 909-793-7602 An Employee Owned Company A leading precast concrete manufacturer for over 35 years Serving both Southern and Northern California Providing a wide range of precast products We are both Caltrans, NPCA, & IAPMO Certified We are excited to introduce our new ProMASH Barriers WHEN YOU THINK OF PRECAST. THINK OF PRO-CAST. 38 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09
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