united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship. “We want people who are in it for the long haul,” Payton says.“People who share the vision, understand the quality we expect, and want to grow with us.” Even when team members eventually branch off to start their own businesses—a natural outcome for ambitious tradespeople—Payton sees it as a positive reflection of the culture he’s built.“We support them in that. The goal is to create an environment where people learn, develop, and then pass that experience on, whether that’s with us or elsewhere.” This same philosophy extends to subcontractors and suppliers.AJP maintains long-term relationships with key partners to ensure consistency and trust across all projects. “Everyone we work with—architects, engineers, subcontractors—we try to keep working with the same people. They get to know our standards, and we know how they operate. That continuity reduces friction on-site.” EARLY ENGAGEMENT FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Another key to AJP’s success is its approach to project 19 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 05 AJP CONSTRUCTIONS
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