The Construction Source

MAY 2021 has been there almost as long. Janene credits that loyalty to a number of key factors. Firstly, she credits the company’s longstanding presence in Vernon, BC, and the reputation they have built within their community. “I grew up in Vernon, and they’ve been here the whole time,” Janene recalls. “I grew up hearing their name. I didn’t know what concrete was about, but I knew Leko Precast. It’s great to have a company that’s so good to work for right here at home.” Secondly, she says the company’s quality is just as appealing to staff as it is to customers – they know they are manufacturing a product that they can stand behind and be proud of. The same goes for the quality of their service – they can be proud of how they treat people. “Leko Precast is a wonderful employer,” Janene says. “It’s a true team environment. It makes it really easy to come to work. I think the retention is proof of that.” Moving forward, the company’s goal is to keep that retention high, while also continuing to improve and evolve their processes as they always have. In that spirit, they are in the process of earning the Canadian Precast Concrete Quality Assurance (CPCQA) Certification – by the end of the calendar year, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will require their suppliers to have that, and Leko Precast wants to stay well ahead of the curve. In addition, the company will continue to expand their product line – as previously mentioned, they recentlymoved into wall panels, and when it makes sense to introduce more products, they will eagerly take the plunge. As for growth, Janene believes it’s inevitable – “Absolutely we’re going to grow,” she says, “there’s no question about that whatsoever.” This year alone, the company is set to double their production at a minimum. They will also be moving into a larger office on their same property. “I have seen nothing but growth inmy time here,” she concludes. “Five years ago, I didn’t expect we’d be where we are today. There have been leaps and bounds every year, every week, every day. I don’t see an end to it.”