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BUSINESS NEWS A STATUS CONSTRUCTION CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY A Status Construction , a full- service construction firm headquartered in Houston, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the industry. A Status’s CEO and President, Raquel Boujourne, founded the business in 2009 with her first contract for an apartment complex that was affected by Hurricane Ike. A Status Construction offers general contracting, design and build, construction management and project management services. “We’re excited to see how much we have grown and accomplished in such a short time. We are one of the few woman and minority owned construction companies and we hope to make our city proud,” Boujourne said. “We find value in doing more than what is required to provide the best for our clients. We take pride in seeing Houston grow and are grateful for the growing partnerships we are creating.”
A Status Construction continues to see significant growth and the firm has completed projects such as the Underground Satellite Project and the Bayou Oaks Water Intrusion Project, both for the University of Houston in efforts to rebuild Houston after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017. The firm is also currently partnered with Flintco, LLC. to manage and construct a parking garage for the University of Houston, which includes 2,500 spaces. “Two of our newest projects that are currently in progress are the KIPP North Gymnasium and Classroom, construction of a school gym and classroom for KIPP Texas Public Schools, and Bonds for a Better Bellaire, which involves the reconstruction of paving, drainage and sidewalk improvements for the City of Bellaire. We are glad to be expanding and working with the surrounding areas of Houston,” Boujourne said.
A Status Construction has been able to retain some of the best talent in the industry. Our team of experienced construction-industry professionals thrives on doing things differently – on finding creative but cost-effective solutions to any project challenge. Dedicated to improving the performance of activities on the critical path of its customers’ projects. The company does this by building on its core strengths, innovative equipment, design engineering expertise, and project and site management, within an environment of safety excellence. With more than 10 years of experience, A Status Construction operates as both construction manager and general contractor, employing and retaining skilled talent. A Status Construction is one of the few Minority and Women Owned Certified General Contractors from Texas.
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firm. As a leader, take responsibility for the actions of your team. You have to stand up with them and for them so as not to leave them hanging. 10) Cheerleader. This is the fun part of the job. Focus on the positive and celebrate all the things you do well as a firm, in the community, within the industry, and as individuals. “Just like the 12 principles of the Scout Law, I have identified 12 roles that reflect the responsibility and value of being an effective leader, and how we as leaders should treat others in positive and tangible ways.” 11) Innovator. Maintaining the status quo is not how successful teams operate. You need to constantly innovate your process and evaluate new technologies and systems. And do not shy from capitalizing on the collaborative energy and mindset of those who are younger and less experienced than you. Never be fearful of change because it is usually the source of real progress. 12) Example. No one will do what you say if you do not do it yourself. Support your mission statement through your actions and interactions. Make the right decisions not just the easy decisions. Even doing the mundane tasks like logging your billable time demonstrates your respect for doing things right. No doubt, each of these roles requires a thoughtful and consistent approach. While 12 may seem like a lot of hats to wear, the satisfaction of performing each of these well more than offsets the effort. Exercise these roles carefully, both inside your company and for the greater community to see, and you will be surprised at how many admire and understand why your firm has grown so successfully. STEPHEN LUCY is CEO of JQ with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock and San Antonio, Texas. Contact him at slucy@ jqeng.com.
2) Student. No matter how old you get, you should still strive to be a lifetime learner. A good student is also adept at listening as there is nothing more valuable than gathering input from differing viewpoints. This is the first step to personal and professional growth. 3) Realist. You must be realistic about your skills and those of your team. Knowing where you are strong and where you are weak allows you to bring in the talent that will provide a synergy important for client acquisition and retention. 4) Visionary. “What if ” is probably the most powerful question you can ask as the answer allows you to shape the future. Helping to create and communicate the vision of where you want to go is a critical role of a good leader. 5) First responder. Culturally, we value the first responder and their ability to put others ahead of themselves. We honor those who run toward the problem, not away from it. Leaders are often faced with hurdles to overcome and effective leaders do not hide from threats but address them head on. 6) Housekeeper. Like it or not, it is also your job to clean up the messes. We are paid to do just that, not to blame those who created the mess. Finger pointing is a sign of a weak leader. Accepting responsibility is not. 7) Servant. There is value in being humble and you need to remember that you are here to help others reach their maximum potential. Therefore, we need to put our egos aside and allow our team members to excel, becoming relevant and integral to the projects and clients we have cultivated. 8) Friend. You cannot be an isolationist. Having a good network, building relationships outside the work environment, and being open to sharing challenges and concerns are part of being a leader. Your closest peers will tell you what problems you have and also help you get through them. 9) Protector. The minute you throw someone under the bus in front of others, you have lost the trust of everyone in the
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