Unique conversations
Keith Porta is President of APC Construction.
The "Equity in Energy" event adopted its keynote address' title "Beyond Ordinary" as its theme. A panel discussion among four diverse subcontractor leaders was inspiring as well. The CEO of Trice Construction, the Presidents of APC Construction and EVS, and the Business Development Director of Blaze Contracting all brought unique perspectives on how they and similar companies nationwide can take on increasing roles in the energy transformation.
PUF's Steve Mitnick: What's the secret sauce of APC Construction?
Keith Porta: Our people. The group of people that we've amassed at APC is special. I don't say that to be funny or comical. It's truly an unbelievable group of men and women that comprise the company.
They're good people, they do the right thing, whether people are watching or not. They're interested in safety and making sure that they're brothers' keepers and they all go back home the way they came to work.
From that, we've built excellent relationships with our employees. They feel respected, happy, they have time off, they have good family lives, and that then turns into their giving an excellent work product.
When we hand over an excellent work product that's safe, high quality, and it's on time or ahead of schedule, the client wants to come back to us time and time again.
PUF: Give examples of some energy and utilities projects that you're proud of.