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WHERE WE WORK
LED BY EXPERIENCE
Michael Rudge
Chief Executive Officer
25 years of construction experience
Brad Hardy
Chief Operating Officer
25 years of construction experience
Employee ownership shapes how we approach our work, our partnerships, and our future. Having a stake in the company means thinking beyond the task at hand, take responsibility for our work, invest in our relationships, and care about the outcome.
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
EMPLOYEE-OWNED
100%
OWNERSHIP MINDSET
Every employee is invested in the outcome.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take responsibility for our work, our commitments, and our team.
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT
We invest in relationships, careers, and the growth of our company.
SHARED SUCCESS
When our company succeeds, our employee owners share in that success.
HISTORY
VALUES
Our values shape how we work, how we treat people, & how we show up for our partners and one another.
Show appreciation for our partners and teammates. Show gratitude for effort and be forgiving in failure. Think and act for the good of the whole, not yourself. Own your mistakes. Be teachable.
Take care of our business partners and coworkers as if our lives depend on it. Consistently display a strong worth ethic. Always give more than expected. Approach each day with optimism and enthusiasm.
Deliver quality you can see and feel. Provide exceptional customer service. Achieve high standards. Bring solutions, not problems. Be passionate about being the best, personally, and professionally.
Treat others as they wish to be treated. Be on time, be prepared, and listen and learn from others. Be gracious in recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of others. Show empathy and courtesy.
You can count on us! Meet commitments with a sense of urgency. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Cultivate an environment of integrity, honesty, and sincerity.
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Encounters Construction is an employee-owned family of companies dedicated to helping partners deliver successful projects. Through Steel Encounters, a value-added steel joist and deck supplier, and Facade Encounters, a premier building envelope subcontractor, we bring more than 40 years of experience, innovative solutions, and a collaborative approach to every project.
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