Our Purpose & Values
Our Purpose
We exist to empower the life changing impact of mastering a trade. For us, a trade is any skill, in any role, contributing to our company’s betterment and to the care of our customers. Everyone at Cannistraro works in a trade; we believe that everyone can maximize the value of their contributions and most significantly improve their own wellbeing by continuously sharpening their craft and growing in their trade.
We support this journey by advancing craftsmanship and shining a bright light on the importance of progress and professionalism in our industry. We treat all team members like family and provide the best possible training and coaching. We nurture trusting and highly valued business partnerships in order to create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Our Values
COLLABORATION
Col•lab•o•ra•tion-
working together for a shared purpose
We believe positive and productive teamwork ensures harmony and success. We are flexible and open-minded. We are approachable and respectful. We communicate clearly and thoughtfully. We bring a good attitude to discussions and we build upon each other’s ideas.
We live this value by:
Thoughtfully listening to our teammates and asking questions that help us fully understand their needs.
Recognizing that sometimes we need to give help and other times accept it.
Leading with a spirit of transparency in sharing information and keeping each other and customers well informed at all times.
Never finger-pointing.
Choosing productivity over politics and personalities.
Enthusiastically rallying team members, across departments and trades, to collectively solve problems for everyone’s benefit.
COMMITMENT
Com•mit•ment –
dedicated to a cause, activity, and/or people
We work hard to ensure that our business partners and colleagues can trust and rely on us. We are accountable and responsible. We are proud of what we do and we are champions of the long-term betterment of our industry. We bring a sense of urgency to every project. We never take short cuts and we consistently deliver high quality results. . We always put
We live this value by:
Carefully planning our work and embracing proven processes.
Acting in the best interest of our customers and finding ways to make every project better.
Being proactive.
Promptly responding to calls and emails.
Getting involved in industry associations.
Investing in future generations.
Always doing what we say we are going to do.
COMPASSION
Com•pas•sion-
care and concern for others
We choose to be good and professional people every day. We are caring, supportive, and thoughtful. We are welcoming and inclusive. We make time to understand and look out for the wellbeing of those around us –our co-workers, our customers, our partners, and our community. We always put people first.
We live this value by:
Helping and motivating each other through challenges & tough times.
Showing gratitude.
Leaving every job site and workspace in better condition than when we arrived.
Acting professionally.
Supporting the causes that affect those we care about.
Anticipating opportunities, beyond the scope of our job, to advance a co-worker or to keep our customers out of trouble.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
the pursuit for perfection in everything we do
We take steps every day toward mastering our craft and being the best we can be. We are ambitious and determined. We are inventive and progressive. We encourage creativity and respect all new ideas. Together, we learn from our trials and experiences. We make the time and effort to teach, mentor, measure our progress, and share best practices.
We live this value by:
Understanding the needs of our coworkers and customers, and doing our work in a way that sets them up for success.
Seeking and embracing smart alternatives for doing things more effectively and efficiently.
Taking full responsibility for our success and knowing when to ask for support.
Making it safe for each other to try new things and have imperfect moments.
INTEGRITY
In•teg•ri•ty-
honest and strong moral principles
We prioritize earning and maintaining the complete trust of everyone we work with. We are honest, ethical, and sincere. We are consistent and unwavering in acting on Cannistraro’s shared core values. We make honorable decisions. We choose to be truthful and do the right thing even when it is difficult and even when no one is looking.
We live this value by:
Always paying our bills on time.
Leading people down the right path and fulfilling our moral obligation to keep our clients out of trouble.
Confronting uncomfortable situations head on and without delay.
Owning our mistakes and seeking help to fix them.
Giving credit to others when it is deserved.
Examining our shortcomings and embracing opportunities for professional development.
Selecting partners based on merit.
Supporting and standing up for what is just.
SAFETY
Safe•ty-
protection from danger, risk, or injury
We feel a deep responsibility for the wellbeing of everyone around us. We are disciplined about carefully planning our work. We are attentive to every detail. We believe in and follow critical procedures. We strive for every member of our team to go home safe. We are attentive to the mental and emotional wellness of those around us and support them in any way necessary.
We live this value by:
Always speaking up about new and better opportunities to mitigate risk.
Not getting distracted and remaining highly focused on our task at hand.
Accurately following well-developed plans.
Fully embracing and promoting compliance with PPE requirements.
Never engaging in a task without the appropriate training.
Keeping up with our physical health and being mindful of our mental wellbeing.
Constantly improving procedures through the lens of safety.