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Operational Building Blocks: A Foundation for Growth and Profitability

A Lagging Foundation Leads to Lost Opportunity

Every structure requires a solid foundation. The foundation of a skyscraper can be up to 150 feet in depth, determined by assessing the height and structure of the building, the soil conditions, and of course the lateral forces that will be placed on the structure. By taking a proactive approach to designing, planning, and forming a foundation built to withstand the test of time, a skyscraper is assured of standing tall despite the forces it may encounter for decades, if not centuries, to come. We also know from history that if the foundation is weak, it is not a matter of if the skyscraper will crumble, but when.

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