policies and accounting. Today’s worker, however, doesn’t want to go on their own, says Nancy. “They are happy to be guided and work for a good company, so we really get down to what makes them happy. The mature subcontractors take the younger ones under their wing and move them along with their skills. It’s a balance of learning between generations.” Acustruct also strives to build loyal relationships with their extended team of subcontractors. According to Nancy, they have historically been successful at that, as many of their partners have been the company since the beginning and Nancy and Danny have formed personal friendships with them. At the same time, Nancy also recognizes that the addition of new blood is necessary to keep the business moving forward. “We’ve grown as a business and we’ve looked for a new set of contractors,” she says. “We’re working on a large custom home job right now, and the younger crew appreciates the skills taught by the experienced members. That’s how we navigate new partnerships with contractors. We want to set up for the next phase for Acustruct.” The strength of Acustruct’s relationships with all their stakeholders is reflected in the quality of their work. In recent years, that quality has in turn been reflected with award recognition, including multiple custom home awards from the MBA and HIA. “It’s great when you’ve been complemented by your peers,” says Nancy. “It gives confidence and credibility to our clients. It shows we’re committed to quality. They feel they’re in good hands.” She says Acustruct’s wins haven’t come easy. “The competition has been great. We’ve have had to think outside the box and grow. It makes us work harder. We understand building and we’re proud of what we do every day. We do it for the longevity.” Part of building longevity is also by incorporating sustainability, says Nancy. “We try to be as sustainable as possible. When working with natural materials, sustainability can be difficult, but we know we can pull certain elements out and blend two things together to be creative and innovative.” JULY 2024
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