Phillips/May Corporation values a traditional work ethic. Both our clients and our employees are deeply valued, and we demonstrate that through our actions. We treat everyone with respect and as we wish to be treated. That is the philosophy upon which Phillips/May is based.
We believe in maintaining quality control.
Phillips/May’s policy is to provide and implement a quality-control system that will ensure overall satisfaction and a finished product that’s in compliance with all contract requirements. Our goal is to proactively manage the work at all stages to reduce and eliminate common errors and omissions, prevent the use substandard materials, and identify substandard craftsmanship or practices that would otherwise result in putting nonconforming work in place. By instilling a total commitment to quality that extends from upper management to the trade workers and subcontractors, we produce the highest quality of finished product and still reduce overall costs by minimizing expensive rework. The quality-control team monitors and documents the procurement, fabrication, and construction of all facilities and structures. Ensuring a successful project, it also monitors the installation of systems and equipment through final acceptance by the owner.
We believe in making safety a top priority.
At Phillips/May, accidents are considered preventable through ongoing training, a cooperative team approach in all areas of operations, and by carefully planning construction activities. Safety is the responsibility of all Phillips/May employees, and it’s the responsibility of our subcontractors’ employees as well.
All work is performed in the safest manner possible, and this is monitored by Robert Baldivia, our Phillips/May Corporate Safety Manager. We make every effort to develop positive, preventive measures that contribute to improved production, so in the event of an incident, time lost is kept to a minimum.
Our staff’s approach to difficult issues is to offer positive alternatives that are sensitive to quality, schedule, and budget. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers with attitudes that facilitate continuing business relationships and client satisfaction.
Commitment to the Community
At Phillips/May, we make it a top priority to support the communities in which we live and work. Throughout the company’s twenty year history its leaders have worked to build strong community ties and support those organizations which directly impact our local construction industry.
This commitment is exemplified by our President, Gilbert May, who is one of the founders of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association DFW (RHCA), and Chris Escobedo, Contract Manager, who has served as the organization’s chairman and board member. Through this association, the company has helped develop and mentor numerous subcontractors, and we have assisted larger companies with community issues.
Phillips/May has repeatedly been recognized as a key partner in supporting associations such as the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the DFW Minority Business Council and the LUNA Conference, which recognizes women in the construction industry. Our dedication to the community remains every-present in our corporate culture.
We believe in diversity.
As a minority-owned business, we at Phillips/May understand the importance of minority- and women-owned businesses’ participation. That’s why we make every effort to ensure that these companies are given every opportunity to participate in projects. It’s our goal supersede minimum M/WBE project goal requirements on all contracts, as is evident by our history.
