BUILD Q3 2018

Build Q3 2018 18 n 1968, Patrick and Peter Breslin founded general contract- ing company, Breslin Contracting, Inc. Under the leadership of Patrick and Pete, Breslin became a top notch, construc- tion, company of which quality was second to none. The owners stood by their work and ran the company with both honesty and integrity. Despite Breslin Contracting being a general contracting firm, the firm self-performs the majority of its work. In addition to this, the team at Breslin Contracting, are also subcontractors who perform work that includes structural concrete; helical piles; core drilling; saw cutting concrete; excavation and backfill; drywall; acoustical ceilings; installation of doors, frames, and hardware; masonry, rod and grout; flooring; and concrete sidewalks and curbs. After Patrick Breslin sadly passed away, Tracy Filliben (President), Terry Suess (Treasurer and VP), and Mike Parodi (Secretary and VP) became the new owners. They hired consultants to teach them about business, to change their accounting system from a compliant system to one that provided day to day knowledge on how the business is doing, to set up the bonus system and construction management system for the compa- ny, and many other things. Their plans are to slowly grow the company. Also, they are currently in the process of applying for a Women Owned Business certification. Beginning the interview, Tracy explains the process the firm abides by when undertaking a new client, and how they ensure they achieve the best possible outcome. “Here at Breslin Contracting, we try to build lasting relationships with our customers. Whether it is me calling to meet new customers or the estimators preparing a bid for a new customer, we talk with the customer to get a better idea of what they need. In addition to this, I research the new customers prior to a face to face meeting. It’s not about what the customer can do for us, it’s more what can we do for the customer.” When discussing what sets Breslin Contracting apart from competitors and marking them out as the best possible option for clients, Tracy informs us about the quality of work the firm provides, as well as how efficiently they work. “Breslin Contracting’s quality, commitment to safety, and completing projects on time and on budget set us apart from other companies in our industry. As far as Breslin Contracting being the company to work for, we have offered incentive programs and benefits to our guys to help improve productivity and to show them how much they mean to us. Our employees are our bread and butter. 50 Years of Top Notch Construction Breslin Contracting, Inc., a general contracting company, was founded by Patrick and Peter Breslin in 1968. This summer, the firm are celebrating an impressive 50 years of business. Recently, we sat down with Breslin Contracting Inc.’s owner, Tracy Filliben who provided us with a greater insight into the firm and how they ensure they provide exceptional services to their clients. I