MARCH 2026 doors and nurture relationships with clients. They are a big part of what makes the group successful.” Nick also praises the supportive culture that Brian and Ken have instilled in the team from the beginning. He says the strength of that culture is reflected in the loyalty the company has earned from their employees: “We have a carpenter that’s been working with us for 25 years, and we are having a big celebration for him and a project accountant who has been with us 20 years,” Nick says. “Construction is a tough business. We don’t pretend otherwise. But we have built a flat, supportive culture where people care for each other, celebrate the wins, and take real pride in putting these buildings together.” MHI’s relationships with subcontractors and suppliers also tend to be loyal and longstanding. Nick describes those partners as “paramount to our business.” “We really rely on them, so we spend a lot of time engaging with them, understanding what is affecting their businesses – tariffs, supply chain, whatever the issues of the day are – so we can plan accordingly. We also encourage our clients to get involved in our projects as early as possible. If we can get our top five or six subcontractors locked in early, it’s amazing the value they can drive.”
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