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Philippines, India and South Africa. Ledcor has also pursued external partnerships with post-secondary institutions to address impacts on the environment. By collaborating with experts in the field, Ledcor is proactively working toward implementing more sustainable operating practices and procedures to ensure the company’s long-term viability in the oil sands sector. Going forward, Ledcor will present a more-unified corporate image to its clients by closely aligning its various divisions, which often partner to complete projects. “As each division grew independently, although we were operating under the same logo we may have appeared to be different in terms of company culture and the way people acted on a job site,” says Breen. Over the last 18 months, Ledcor has focused on creating a more unified culture of safety, openness and quality service. “It takes a while to embed those ideas, but our strong lines of communication with our
employees have made it easier,” adds Beaudry. Internally, Ledcor has also put to use what Breen calls “powerful control systems,” from off-the-shelf software to custom solutions to ensure quality and efficiency in delivery of projects of all sizes. Meanwhile, six senior executives, including Breen, are spearheading a committee focusing on how to improve internal training and leadership development to maximize the workforce it already has and attract the best talent during this slower period and in the future. “There’s a lot of focus on how to capture all the energy and enthusiasm of the next generations and find what motivates them to do great work,” says Breen. “We have been in business for a long time and we see this effort as the backbone and the foundation for the future. We look to continue to under promise and over deliver for our clients and demonstrate our ability to handle projects that only a few contractors have the capability to perform.” www.ledcor.com
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