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Camfred Construction’s CEO, Chris Young, selected to Mayor Parkers’s Construction and Development Roundtable to Strengthen Philadelphia’s Growth Opportunities

Philadelphia, PA – June 14, 2024 – Camfred Construction is proud to announce their CEO, Chris Young, was selected to be involved with Mayor Parker’s Construction and Development Roundtable; one of the nine business sector roundtables that will help to inform future policy and legislation for the City of Philadelphia so that it is more closely aligned with the needs of the business community. This initiative, in partnership with the Parker Administration, aims to maintain Philadelphia’s top-tier status by strengthening its potential for development and growth opportunities.

Objectives of the Construction and Development Roundtable:

  1. Efficient Processes: Collaborate with city officials and industry stakeholders to identify and address barriers to efficient project approval processes and permitting.

  2. Fair Procurement: Provide insights on policies that facilitate fair and transparent procurement practices, including opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.

  3. Workforce Diversity: Discuss and promote workforce diversity, inclusion, and advancement within the construction industry.

  4. Sustainable Development: Advocate for policies that encourage sustainable and equitable development practices.

"Being a resident of Philadelphia, we are committed to supporting Philadelphia’s growth and development so we can realize the full potential of our amazing city." said Chris Young, CEO of Camfred Construction. "Our participation in the Construction and Development Roundtable will help us work towards a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable construction sector."

Camfred Construction provides preconstruction, general contracting and construction management services to commercial, healthcare, higher-ed, institutional, large multi-family developer and other privately-owned organizations. Our projects are of all types and scale: new construction (large multi-family and core/shell), modular building construction, precast concrete, major renovations to new office buildouts. Camfred Construction aims to continue sustained growth through quality construction, increasing market presence and adding strong members to the team while promoting balance in health, family, life & work.

Notable clients include: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Temple University, Aramark, Campus Apartments, AFC Urgent Care, Girl Scouts, Major Developers, Commercial/Office Building Owners in the Greater Philadelphia region and surrounding areas.

Camfred Construction was founded in 2017 and is a Certified Minority Business (MBE).

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