Code of Ethics for Seven M Construction Ltd.
Honesty and Integrity
Seven M Construction Ltd. serves its customers and treats its competitors, subcontractors and suppliers with honesty and integrity.
Competition
Seven M Construction Ltd. competes fairly for contracts, avoiding any practice that might be construed to be in violation of the letter or spirit of federal or provincial competition or unfair business practices legislation. The firm does not seek nor accept information concerning a competitor’s bid prior to bid closing nor does it attempt to modify its price after the bid closing.
Qualifications
Seven M Construction Ltd. seeks to perform contracts only for projects for which the firm has the technical competence and experience. The firm does not accept contracts for which it is not qualified. The firm assigns staff to projects in accordance with their qualifications and commensurate with the demands of the services to be provided under the contract.
Standards of Practice
Seven M Construction Ltd. provides materials and services in a manner consistent with the established and accepted standards of the construction industry and with the laws and regulations that govern it including the use of standard industry documents wherever feasible. The firm performs its contracts with competence, reasonable care, and diligence.
Conflicts of Interest
Seven M Construction Ltd. endeavors to avoid conflicts of interest, both corporate and individual. Where a corporate conflict exists, Seven M Construction Ltd. will disclose such conflict to its customer or prospective customer. Seven M Construction Ltd. regularly educates its staff about personal conflicts of interest and has established a procedure for internal disclosure.
Safety
Seven M Construction Ltd. assures that the safety of its employees, the employees of others on the job site, and the public at large, is given the highest priority in all aspects of the firm’s activities. Seven M Construction Ltd. will strive to provide its employees with the proper training and education required to enable the company to meet the stated goals of a safe workplace.
Environment/Sustainability
Seven M Construction Ltd. will endeavour to promote sustainable building practices and environmental considerations in all its operations and in the services, it provides to its clients. Seven M Construction Ltd. will strive to provide its employees with the proper training and education required to enable the company to meet the stated goals of a more sustainably built environment and more environmentally friendly business practices.
Service Providers and Suppliers
Seven M Construction Ltd. treats its service providers and suppliers in an equitable manner. It assures that they are advised as soon as it is reasonable after bid closing as to whether their bid was successful. The firm awards contracts with dispatch to the successful bidder at the bid price. The firm provides clear direction and prompt payment for service provided.
Employees
Seven M Construction Ltd. complies with the letter and spirit of laws relating to working conditions. The firm does not knowingly violate any law or regulation dealing with employment standards. It is committed to providing its employees with a work environment free of harassment and discrimination and has internal policies and procedures to deal with complaints and to enforce its policies.
Financial Disclosure
Seven M Construction Ltd. strives to ensure that all financial information provided to its principals, partners, shareholders, lending institutions, bonding and insurance providers, and the public, if requested, is an accurate and true representation of the firm’s financial status.
Public Information
Seven M Construction Ltd. assures that all public statements and disclosures it makes are truthful. The firm also protects the proprietary interests of its customers.
Compliance with Laws
Seven M Construction Ltd. does not knowingly violate any law or regulation.