Double digit unemployment… Inflation… banking troubles… crappy Democratic president… partisan politics… class warfare… problems in the Middle East… high gas prices.
You are probably thinking that I am describing our current situation. Actually, I am describing the socioeconomic environment of 1978. That is the year Barry and Linda Herbert (my Dad & Mom) started Herbert Construction Company.
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1978 was a very difficult time to start a company. It was even more difficult to keep it going those first few years. There are many similarities between what was going on then, and what we are currently facing.
In preparation for this issue, I began to think about the ups and downs of the housing market over the last 33 years. There have been several recessions throughout that time that have really affected construction in general, and our company in particular.
This has made us who we are today. The tough times certainly define who you are to a greater extent than the easy times.
In spite of the difficult times during the past 33 years, Herbert Construction Company got through them all. We’ll get through this recession…and you will too.
We’ve learned a lot of lessons since 1978. We have been – and continue to be – on the cutting edge of commercial and residential foundation design and construction. We’ve been pioneers in the concrete foundation industry.
For a closer look at our ups and downs over the past 33 years, see our Timeline here.
Another company that has been around for more than a third of a century is our client, Traton Homes. They, along with two other customers of ours, took home the prizes at the recent Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s OBIE Awards.
Our clients won a total of 11 awards at that event. We want to congratulate them on their accomplishments. You can read about that on page 4 of this Newsletter.
Another cause for celebration is the upcoming Christmas Holiday. It is a chance to spend time with loved ones and friends. I am looking forward to doing that and I hope you enjoy the Holiday Season as well.
Merry Christmas,
