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Heard any good business news lately? A review of
current business practices, as highlighted within
the media, would indicate the need for concern.
Accounting scandals, corporate collusion, and fraud
provide more than just journalistic fodder for
critics of the economic system. These episodes call
into question issues of credibility, trust,
competence, and social responsiveness.
Certainly, participants in the construction
industry, as do those in every industry, deal with a
variety of ethical issues in the course of business
practice. As most construction firms serve a more
local clientele, the impact of inappropriate
business behavior may directly impact fewer
individuals, yet widely tarnish the company and
industry image within the minds of community
members. Certainly, irresponsible behavior in
pursuit of economic goals is strategy for long-term
business failure. It could be argued that any
business organization has an obligation, beyond that
required by both law and economics, to pursue
long-term goals that are both good for society, and
for the community in which it exists.
The Upper Valley has been Trumbull-Nelson’s home
since 1917. We respect the community in which we
operate, and make every attempt to support the local
economy, and its stakeholders. This is the right
thing to do. Most Trumbull-Nelson employees live
within Upper Valley communities, send their children
to its schools, participate in its recreational
programs, support its service agencies, and pay
taxes to its various municipalities. The area is
more economically viable, and offers a better
quality of life as a result. We hope that others
will recognize and value a process that offers local
residents the chance to earn, and spend, money in
support of their local economies. Given the latest
business news headlines, where companies and their
employees have apparently lost touch with their
constituencies, it may be a business requisite.
Trumbull-Nelson is moving forward with various
building projects during the summer. Local work
includes construction of the Hanover Senior Center,
and the renovation of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Also, we are currently completing work for Alice
Peck Day Memorial Hospital on its Women’s Care Unit,
and plan to soon begin addition and renovation work
at Thetford Elementary School. The Company is
currently working on a number of Design/Build
projects, including the Town of Sunapee’s new
Highway Garage. This project is profiled within this
Constructive Images issue. In July,
Trumbull-Nelson’s new Sitework Division will
participate in a Lebanon Rotary Club construction
project to improve access to a conservation area
near Exit 17 off I89. It is one of many projects
that the Lebanon Rotary Club, and the City of
Lebanon, are working on together to improve
accessibility and encourage familiarity and use of
conservation and recreation sites throughout the
City.
As always, we hope that you enjoy this issue of
Constructive Images. Our cover features the recently
completed Great Hollow Park Warehouse Building,
located in Hanover. The building is another fine
example of the benefits associated with a
Design/Build delivery approach utilizing Butler®
Building Systems.
To current and past clients, thank you for selecting
Trumbull-Nelson for your building needs. For those
who are contemplating building or renovating in the
future, please give us a call at 603 643-3658, or
e-mail us at trumbullnelson@t-n.com.
I wish you a great Summer Season!
Sincerely,
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