headache.You might get someone great or someone who causes problems. With our guys, we know what we’re getting.” COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION Although Burmah Constructions doesn’t engage in formal joint ventures, Chris maintains a collegial rapport with other builders. “I refer projects I can’t take to builders I trust,” he says. “There’s plenty of work to go around, and it’s good to share.” He also welcomes post-tender feedback from architects and other builders to understand pricing and expectations better. “It helps keep us in the ballpark.” Burmah has also stepped in to rescue projects abandoned by other builders. “We’ve taken over a few jobs where builders went bankrupt or were dismissed. We’ve been able to turn them around and deliver a quality outcome,” Chris explains. A FUTURE FOCUSED ON STABILITY Looking forward, Chris doesn’t anticipate dramatic 40 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 05
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