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Graycor Inc.
Founded in 1921, Graycor is more than a leading family-owned U.S. construction firm; it's a company committed to enriching its employees' lives. Central to its ethos is employee welfare and professional growth, fostering a culture where each member is valued and has room to advance. Graycor recognizes the foundation of its success lies in its people. The company cultivates a nurturing environment, vital for a motivated workforce and high-quality client service. Safety is a top priority, emphasizing Graycor's value placed on each individual. Beyond its internal focus, Graycor is dedicated to building lasting relationships with clients and vendors, underlining the importance of community and collaboration in the construction industry. Graycor aims to leave a legacy of empowered employees, robust community connections, and enduring customer relationships, guided by a philosophy rooted in quality, safety, and integrity.
Mission
To provide high quality construction related services to those users who recognize and will pay a fair price for the integrity, skill, depth of organization, financial strength and commitment to safety that are required to provide the quality service we offer. We seek to serve select segments of the market through continuing relationships with primarily private sector users who meet our criteria. Our value system places the highest priority on the welfare and professional growth of our employees, along with a commitment to long lasting relationships with our customers and vendors.
Additional Culture Details
Graycor, established in 1921, has long been committed to Building Something More. The company strongly emphasizes nurturing its employees, valuing partnerships over profits, and operating within a set of core values that guide its strategy and culture.
Safety is deeply ingrained in Graycor's culture. As a family-owned and operated company, the safety, health, and quality of work are top priorities. The company believes in creating a work environment that is safe and conducive to the well-being of its employees, adopting the stance that injuries are preventable and that safety practices and leadership can make a difference.
Throughout its history, Graycor has evolved and expanded into various aspects of construction, continuously seeking to improve and grow while holding on to the core values established by its founder, Edward Gray. The company's approach to business is comprehensive, aiming to create a legacy of empowered employees, robust community connections, and lasting customer relationships, all underpinned by a commitment to quality, safety, and integrity. This philosophy not only contributes to the company's success but also sets a standard for how businesses can positively impact their workforce and the broader community.
Safety is deeply ingrained in Graycor's culture. As a family-owned and operated company, the safety, health, and quality of work are top priorities. The company believes in creating a work environment that is safe and conducive to the well-being of its employees, adopting the stance that injuries are preventable and that safety practices and leadership can make a difference.
Throughout its history, Graycor has evolved and expanded into various aspects of construction, continuously seeking to improve and grow while holding on to the core values established by its founder, Edward Gray. The company's approach to business is comprehensive, aiming to create a legacy of empowered employees, robust community connections, and lasting customer relationships, all underpinned by a commitment to quality, safety, and integrity. This philosophy not only contributes to the company's success but also sets a standard for how businesses can positively impact their workforce and the broader community.
Values
- Long Term Prospective
- We believe the business has a perpetual life, but only if it is well managed. We know that actions today can impact the business for years to come, and that long term business success must be earned in a competitive and rapidly changing marketplace. We must embrace change of many kinds, but we must not lose sight of our core values in the process.
Headquarters
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Employees
263 US Employees
Industry
Building Construction
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