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“Forward
programming
and scheduling
was a key focus
on that project.”
“I’ve worked for a lot of different
companies, and erected a lot of steel
from all over the world,” he says.
“Waiward steel was, and still is, the
best.”
“Waiward is looked at as a leader in
the market, and not only in Alberta,”
he adds. “Anybody who knows the
company in North America respects
us for what we’ve done and can do.
That’s why I wanted to be part of the
team in the first place, and why I’m
very proud and happy to be in the
position I’m in now.”
Donny is not the only long-term
Waiward team member, and the
reasons for his loyalty are not
unique. Many employees have been
with the business for over a decade,
with some as longstanding as 25
years, and they all share something
in common.
“Our employees are proud of who
they work for,” Donny says. “We work
hard to build a company culture that
is all about team-building, and all
about caring and respect.”
As a result of that culture, Waiward
has fostered one of Canada’s largest
and best-trained structural steel
fabrication and construction crews.
They have also acquired some of the
most knowledgeable and meticulous
engineers and draftsmen. They have
retained these team members by
giving them personalized training,
educational opportunities, and
empowering their professional
development. Most importantly,
they always look out for their safety.
“Getting our employees home safely,
every single day, is our top priority,”
Donny says. “Nothing is more
important – because we’re nothing
without our people.”
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