< Previous“We are a general contractor, but we also provide construc- tion management services, and we take on design and build procurement styles,” Pearl said. “However, I think the main driver for us and what differentiates us as a general contrac- tor is this concept of going back to being a master builder. We perform some of the trades that we used to subcontract, and we built a workforce with 2,000 carpenters and laborers across the country that can provide clean up, demolition, concrete, millwork, framing, and drywall.” Swinerton has been working hard in New York with proj- ects such as the recently completed office refresh for tech- nology company Patreon. The firm is well poised for new opportunities on the horizon. Mass timber in New York is growing, largely due to a recent building code update that was adopted in November 2022 and allows for cross-lam- inated timber (CLT) in Type IV construction for New York City buildings up to 85 feet, or seven stories. The codes had previously been limited to heavy timber or laminated wood, but with the explicit codification of mass timer— including CLT and glued-laminated timber—Swinerton is already experiencing a significant uptick in interest from developers looking to be among the first in the city to build with the material. Patreon NYC Office Build Out New York, NY Patreon NYC Office Build Out New York, NY 30ELITE INTERIOR CONTRACTING CORP. / EDCC SERVICES CORP. 58-15 58TH PLACE, MASPETH, NY 11378 T: 718.326.7900 | F: 718.326.7901 Over 15 years of experience providing the quickest, safest & cost-effective production Expertise in interior & exterior/structural demolition Specializes in robo-breaking, excavation, concrete removal & construction clean out Fully insured & unionized labor Our subsidiary company, EDCC Services Corp., handles all debris removal/container services Collaborates with transfer stations to meet all LEED & recycling requirements Servicing the NY tri-state area By leveraging its extensive mass timber expertise in building design and construction, and partnering with affiliate com- pany Timberlab, which specializes in turnkey mass timber engineering and fabrication, Swinerton is uniquely suited to address this rising interest in mass timber. The firm is also able to leverage other affiliate companies to provide efficien- cies and specialized expertise in a variety of services and project delivery methods, from structural concrete to Pub- lic-Private Partnerships. Despite its national presence as a $5 billion organization, Swinerton is eager to give back to the community. Its lead- ership teams sit on non-profit organization boards to ensure the company’s time, resources, and financial support are invested back into each local community. Pearl himself sits on the board for the Rebuilding Together New York City Chapter, which means that Swinerton serves as a national partner there. “We really do want to make sure that we’re engaged with our local communities, and we’re not just building buildings and walking away,” Pearl said. “We’re really proud of [The Swinerton Foundation]. We build really strong workforce development plans, so we actively go out and recruit, train, and onboard to keep the best-in-class craftspeople because we’re constantly looking for the future workforce in the construction industry.” “The firm is well poised for new opportunities on the horizon.” 31The Swinerton Foundation was founded in 2002 to centralize and guide the charitable donations of Swinerton, and today serves as a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on construction education and workforce development. This foresight and commitment to community building is perhaps one reason why Swinerton has experienced huge success. With a will- ingness to work with the best and to equitably distribute own- ership across its workforce, the company has a clear vision to build the future with workforce industry organizations and dedicated talent recruitment. Swinerton also has a craft ser- vices team that is dedicated to workforce development and is excited about growing careers. Pearl is particularly excited to bring these opportunities to New York and hopefully provide a path for its workforce to become future leaders. Swinerton as a whole is seven years away from completing its 2030 business plan, and just over halfway through its 15-year goal. In this time, the organiza- tion has grown exponentially, opening offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, New York City, and Boise. However, accord- ing to Pearl, Swinerton remains strategic, disciplined, and patient in its growth. “We do not want to outpace our growth and outpace our abil- ity to deliver on our promises,” Pearl explained. “So, we are much more long-term orientated, looking to build a sustain- able business with steady, consistent, responsible growth. And we are able to do that because we have the support of the $5 billion organization that’s financially robust and truth- fully passionate about the investment strategy.” The company is also keenly aware of the need to choose its locations based on demand and local needs. “We’re going to allow our national accounts and the local markets to kind of guide us. If that that takes us into Philadelphia, then we’ll go there, and if that takes us into New England, we’ll go there. But for us, it’s more about making sure we contribute responsibly.” Swinerton has built an enviable reputation at the top of the industry. Its business model and culture of ownership are innovative and conducive to the firm’s ongoing success. From speaking to Pearl and from seeing the evidence of this success, there is no doubt that that the next seven years of Swinerton’s current business plan are going to be just as busy — if not busier — than the first eight. While this is exciting for all the current employees that are willing the company to succeed, it is even more exciting for those future employees out there waiting to be found. 3233HUDSON MERIDIAN PIASECKI STEEL SPERRYCO, LLC SWINERTON WWW.ABCNYS.ORGNext >