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entity in town, then established itself as an outfit that
went about the project process in an efficiency-centric
manner.
Within 18 months to two years, the reputation began
to pay off.
“People realized, ‘OK, this does make some sense,’”
he said.
The foundational pieces of the novel approach are a
mandate to control those items that can be controlled.
For example, Jones said, the company performs all its
own work with no subcontracting and has acquired all
of its own equipment. He also focuses on building a
young roster of employees, which ideally yields a staff
motivated not only by the financial benefits of employ-
ment, but also by the family-oriented and team-first at-
mosphere that he’s sought to create.
“They’re working for more than just a salary,” he said.
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