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Better Places to Work - Anonymous employee Edifice Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Dec 11, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good place to go if you are unemployed or need something during a career transition.

Cons

The design studio is a chronic poor performer and has trouble getting acceptable work to clients in a timely fashion. Management of the construction department has been more consistent than design studio, but is still ragged and unfocused. Blaming subordinates for managerial ineptitude is a common theme in both the design and construction departments. Management's unwarranted and exalted opinion of their own skill set precludes them benefiting from well-meaning advice. Constructive self-reflection does not seem to be present there.

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Edifice Solutions Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding our company. As a fast-paced company based in the nation’s capital, we are committed to serving both our employees and clients. Oftentimes, this means long hours and honest conversations. We understand this pace and intensity might not work for some, but for those that it does, Edifice is an incredible place to flourish. We would welcome any further information to help us uncover the situation you have alluded to so that we can make informed decisions moving forward.

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5.0
Mar 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A wonderful company with excellent room for growth and expansion Reviewing RFPs and plan of attack on bid Takeoffs using on-screen takeoff and Bluebeam Build schedules using Microsoft Project and P6 Build and distribute RFPs to subs based on the desired breakout Enjoyed creating an estimating team from scratch,

Cons

Need more great people Longer than average workloads at times.

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2.0
May 11, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great potential on fast paced, interesting projects. This could be a great small company.

Cons

People, no matter how talented, do not last long here with a year being about average. Several consultants and clients are open about the fact that they keep lists of how many people rotate in and out of projects and the Owner has on occasion joked about the short tenure she expects from new hires. Unfortunately the Owner alienates both clients and staff with arbitrary and unfair approaches to the work. She always believes that she is right and would rather replace those who thoughtfully and intelligently disagree or see better ways to do things than listen. If she does not fire a person outright she makes life unbearable for them by undermining their authority with project teams and clients, publicly insulting and belittling them, and inappropriately and unfairly blaming them for issues over which they have no control until they quit. Few can take this for long.

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Edifice Solutions Response
8y
Thank you for providing your unique perspective regarding our company. We strive to hire the best individuals for each position, and sometimes, this means those who are not a good fit are let go as soon as it is apparent that they will create a negative work environment. While you may perceive this to be excessive turnover, we are working to create the cohesive, family-oriented team we are known for, which is highlighted in several additional reviews on this website. We would welcome any further information to help us uncover the situation you have alluded to so that we can make informed decisions moving forward.
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