to do again. I’m always going to have that
commercial aspect going,” Clayton said.
Additionally, the company has invested
in commercial property, which is leased
out to generate revenue. Smart execu-
tive decisions like these have allowed for
continued growth regardless of bumps on
the road, allowing the initial two-man staff
base to reach a peak of 60 workers.
From his position in the industry, Clayton
is quite adept at spotting shortages in
skilled labour and has confirmed that there
is presently no shortage of electricians.
For those interested in pursuing this line
of work, the couple puts an emphasis on
schooling, particularly a strong background
in physics and algebra. Despite working
with engineers, Clayton constantly does
calculations and uses algebra every day.
CSC continues to offer apprenticeships for
youth. “We’ve got to keep growing these
guys because one day they’re going to be
running everything,” Clayton said, adding
that women play a significant role in the
trade now.
But being proficient at the trade isn’t
enough for commercial success. “To be
successful in business in this trade, you
can’t just know the trade, you have to
know business. Hiring people who know
what you don’t know is very key as well,”
Sue said.
This is one of the reasons the Scotts’ part-
nership has worked extremely well; their
skill sets are different and complementary
– one is a proficient tradesman, the other
is a business wizard.
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“We’ve got to keep growing these guys because one day they’re going to be running
everything.” Clayton Scott, co-owner
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