is “a function of us being in a pseudo-creative industry.” “There’s some creativity to what we do,” he explains. “Because of that, it is natural for everyone to take a little bit of ownership of what they produce. And as soon as someone critiques what you have produced, there is a natural tendency to be defensive about it. Sometimes people get in the groove of saying ‘No, I designed it that way for a reason, I like it, and I don’t want to change it.’” “I think that’s the wrong way to think,” he adds. “Because yes, this industry is creative based, but it also relies a lot on the input and expertise of the people who are constructing what we have designed. Their feedback is very important. The design process of structural engineering in terms of the style of work that we do, it has to be collaborative. You cannot be resistant to ideas that other people have. That is a trap you can easily fall into, but we try our best to avoid it.” As a result of their collaborative approach, Kor Structural has been able to build some very longstanding relationships with some clients. Many of those relationships, John says, go back between 20 and 30 years. Some of those relationships even predate Kor Structural – the principles worked with them in previous roles, and when they teamed up and formed their own company, they followed them. One longstanding client, for example, is Anthem Properties – a real estate development, investment, and management company committed to creating strong communities and meaningful spaces. Like Kor, they are headquartered in Vancouver, but have offices across Canada. The two companies have been collaborating for two decades. The success of their partnership has been powered by their similarities – both Kor and Anthem are passionate about the quality of their projects, they are dedicated to collaborating with their partners, and they are committed to forming long-term partnerships with companies who share their values. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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