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February 2018

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crews, we can do a little bit of ev- erything." That approach, he adds, makes him more cost effective than subcontracting out portions of a job, and helps the company maintain a competitive advantage. Looking back at his start in the industry, Richard recognizes the wisdom of those crew members with years of experience under their belt. "These guys have done it for years. I might not agree with how they do it, but you've got to give them some space to do their thing." Richard likes to show his appre- ciation to the team by providing lunches and team outings. "Get- ting out of the office and jobsite throughout the year helps build comradery with the team." One recent such outing was a guided quail hunt. The Lord first "We strive to put the Lord first, our families second and our business third," Richard says. "We seek to honor God in our resources, the way we perform our work and the manner in which we interact with our employees and partners. We want each person to know we care about them – not just during the work week – but long after a project is finished." Because of client requests, Rich- ard is considering getting back to what his father was doing when he started the company: housing construction. The company has the skilled tradespeople, and housing is something that can be tackled outside of the schedule demands of the firm's school-related jobs. Above all, Richard wants Pres- ton Construction to continue his father's legacy of building, impact- ing and honoring. "To us, our long-term relationships are just as important as the finished product," he says. EquipmentWorld.com | February 2018 53 The Preston Construction crew gathers at a recent job. Getting away from it all is important, says Richard Preston. Here, Preston Construc- tion team members take part in a guided quail hunt.

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