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“Execution is at the heart of what we do; Retaining skilled employees requires By embracing these technologies, he says
we deliver projects on time, within budget, a culture of respect, development, and this will not only enhance project delivery
and at the highest quality,” he says. “We opportunity. When employees feel valued but also help attract the next generation
believe in building long-term partnerships and supported, they are more committed of construction professionals.
based on trust and reliability, which is why to the company’s success.” “By integrating these innovations, we
a significant portion of our work comes Success also hinges on proper financial are hoping to bridge the gap between
from repeat clients.” management and the ability to balance traditional construction expertise and
Bill says clients view CSL not just as cash flow. the evolving expectations of the future
contractors, but rather partners in their “Most construction companies don’t workforce, ensuring long-term growth and
own success and that CSL’s ability to go out of business because they are continued success,” says Bill.
deliver high-quality results using strong unsuccessful at construction—they go Visit www.collaborativestructures.com to
communication and transparency has set out of business because they don’t learn more.
the company apart from others. manage their cash,” says Bill. “Staying on
“Our clients appreciate knowing that they top of cash flow ensures that a business
are working directly with experienced can weather slow periods, navigate
professionals who are actively involved unexpected costs, and continue to grow
in their projects, rather than navigating sustainably.”
layers of bureaucracy,” he says. “This In terms of growth, he says CSL expects
speaks to the trust and confidence we to continue expanding its capabilities in
have built over the years by consistently large-scale commercial and institutional
delivering quality work, meeting deadlines projects and taking on more complex
and expectations.” builds that demand high-level
However, maintaining those relationships collaboration and execution.
can be difficult considering the challenges “We are always looking for new
facing the construction industry, among business opportunities and
them rising material costs, tariffs threats,
and ongoing supply chain disruptions areas to grow—whether through CSL PROJECT
which make budgeting and procurement new project types, partnerships,
more complex. or innovative construction
methods.
As well, Bill says the ongoing skilled
labour shortage continues to be a major We also see opportunities for growth in
challenge, with fewer tradespeople sustainable construction, integrating
entering the workforce resulting in greener materials and energy-efficient
increased competition for top talent. designs,” says Bill, adding CSL has
“However, we’ve adapted by optimizing been working hard when it comes
to implementing new technologies,
procurement strategies, maintaining something historically the construction
strong supplier relationships, and industry has not done.
focusing on training and retention to
ensure we have the right people in place “We are actively implementing Virtual
to execute our projects successfully,” he Design and Construction (VDC) methods,
says, noting a strong team is crucial to including laser scanning and Building CSL PROJECT
success. “Having the right people in place Information Modeling (BIM), to improve
makes all the difference. accuracy, efficiency, and coordination
across all project phases.”

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