Hickory Group | February 2015 THE HICKORYWAY Their systems are also efficient in terms of sustainability, Nadia says. By doing such detailed modelling up front, Hickory is able to “only order what’s needed in terms of material because we’ve already completely mapped out what’s required for the building in detail.” “So there’s very little waste. Depending on the project, there’s 50 to 90 per cent less waste produced using our prefabricated building systems.” Nadia explains that their Hickory Building Systemshave helped the business forgea reputation as being “very innovative” – a reputation that has been bolstered by official industry recognition. Recently, for example, Hickoryranked fifth on the BRW Top 50 Most Innovative Companies 2013/2014, placing them ahead of every other construction company on that list. “It’s always been about pushing the boundaries and finding better and more efficient ways to build more safely, quickly, and affordably,” Nadia remarks. According to Nadia, Hickory is set apart from the competition due to their wide range of in-house capabilities. This makes them “more agile,” allowing them to share re-
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