Being unique has its advantages, which is evidenced throughout the culture of our organization.
We are an organization made up of talented people who love construction and care about the work we do. People who are driven by challenges, anxious to be of service and intent on making a difference.
As with any meaningful culture, leadership sets a tone. During a recent interview with the Philadelphia Business Journal, one of Torcon’s co-presidents was asked for his essential business philosophy. He replied:
“You have only one reputation…”
Building Meaningful Projects
That Make A Fundamental Difference
Integrity
Our team is driven to ‘do the right thing’ in every situation.
Trust
Accountability, proven over time has led to lasting relationships.
Passion
We provide the highest level of commitment to excellence, no matter the project or the circumstances.
Safety
An uncompromising approach to personal and corporate safety can be seen in every step of our work.
Family & Community
We exude a culture of support and commitment to each and every member of our team, our clients and our community.
Empowerment
Affording all employees the opportunity and confidence to perform their roles and responsibilities in the best interest of the company and in turn, their careers.
Employee Spotlight
Lindsey Yingst
Project Manager
When thinking about Empowerment and its role in our projects, a phrase that comes to mind is “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Construction management is not something that can be done solo. Even on “small” projects there is a need for a team and delegated roles, each of which is designed to support one another and better achieve the end goals of the project.
If only one person tries to carry the weight of a project, it will most certainly overwhelm them. But when a team can come together and work efficiently, the project goes more smoothly and, most importantly, the work becomes enjoyable.
Creating a team environment that can support each individual and coalesce a group around common goals is no accident; it takes intention and openness. Allowing each individual to bring their strengths to the table and pursue the opportunities that speak to them encourages that tide to rise. As each team member supports the next, the tide keeps rolling and swelling.
Taking the time to build the team up together rather than focusing on what each person can contribute as an individual – that is empowerment to me, and a key part of success for not only a project, but also for the company.
Ken Schettino
Senior Project Manager
On a construction site, those in positions of responsibility face constant demands on their time and focus. For example, while walking the site to address an urgent issue with both time and cost implications, you notice someone working from a ladder in an unsafe manner. Resolving the urgent matter is your current priority but as you take those next few steps, you realize that ignoring improper ladder use would go against your core beliefs and the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe worksite. To stay true to your values, you decide to address the unsafe ladder use first, even if it means having to explain the shift in priorities. You know the decision to address this potentially dangerous condition is the right one.
A well-known definition for integrity “is doing the right thing through your words, actions, and beliefs even when no one is watching”. Even though you may stray from the task at hand, doing the right thing in any given moment is imperative to ensuring our job sites, and people, are safe.