Building a business on a healthy diet

Stevens Construction has succeeded by not ‘overeating,’ says president Mark Stevens. The company is not about to start gorging — even during buffet days.

Stevens Construction President Mark Stevens has grown his 15-year-old company by resisting the temptation to bite off more than the company can chew. Jim Jett photo
Stevens Construction President Mark Stevens has grown his 15-year-old company by resisting the temptation to bite off more than the company can chew. Jim Jett photo
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Mark Stevens has some advice for private small- or medium-size businesses that market conditions will inevitably force into going on a diet: when the economic bounty is plentiful, don’t overeat.

 

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