Business
The Power of People
From its early days as a small residential drywall company founded by three brothers, to its current stature as one of the largest commercial specialty contractors in the South with more than 1,500 employees and seven regional offices, MAREK has always relied on the power of its people.
By Lauren Pinch
March 31, 2019
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Business
by Lauren Pinch
Lauren Pinch was editor-in-chief of Construction Executive and serves as an editorial consultant to the construction industry.
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