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But the overall result shouldn’t be so oner-
ous that it impacts the efficiency of the
business, and that’s where the firm’s lev-
el of skill comes into play, Banerjee said.
“We don’t want to design a building that
looks like Fort Knox or a prison.”
“What sets The HIDI Group apart is our
unique ability to integrate design consid-
erations amongst all disciplines,” Banerjee
added. “For example, we don’t assess risk
and resilience in isolation; a risk mitigation
recommendation results in a mechanical
and electrical design deliverable, while our
lighting design balances security and en-
ergy implications. The result is a holistic
approach that contributes to clients’ long-
term success.”
MAINTAINING A FAMILY
ATMOSPHERE
Despite the company’s continued growth
and innovative advancements, it has main-
tained a sense of family that is rooted in
its earliest days. Loyalty betweenThe HIDI
Group and its approximately 150 employ-
ees is one of the keys to the firm’s suc-
cess. “We’ve created a really wonderful
management team,” Hidi said. “We push
each other, while at the same time creat-
ing an environment where everyone en-
joys working together.”
The firm has added “great people and
great leaders” along the way, some who
have come from employee referrals which
serves as a testament to the positive and
collaborative environment fostered at all
levels.
“You have to make sure your staff are
growing, learning, and receiving opportu-
nities,” Hidi said. “I think that will ensure
that employees work hard, are passionate
about their career, and stay with the firm.
It is our mission to succeed through per-
sonal attention to both our clients and our
staff.”
“We feel we do things somewhat differently than our competition. It
proves that some of the things we are doing are innovative, different and
leading edge.”
