The SWP PACT: Living Our Values Every Day
At SWP, we believe that culture is built, not born. It’s shaped over time by our people, our actions, and the values we uphold — even when no one is watching. That’s why we’re proud to officially unveil the SWP PACT — a powerful expression of what we believe, how we work, and the future we’re building together.
🔍 Why Values Matter
In fast-paced, high-stakes industries like ours, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. But we know that strong foundations don't just apply to buildings — they apply to people too. The SWP PACT is more than a list of words. It’s a reflection of who we are at our best and a roadmap for where we’re going.
These values will serve as our compass in everything we do — from hiring and training to customer relationships and leadership decisions. Most importantly, they ensure that as we grow, we grow together, aligned and connected.
💡 What is the SWP PACT?
Each letter of the PACT represents a deeply held value that shapes our culture:
Safety – It is and will always be #1. Our top priority is ensuring that every team member gets home safely — every day, without exception.
“Safety is everyone’s responsibility. It trickles down from management,” says Amaron, SWP Construction Manager.
Willingness – We are ready, helpful, and cooperative. Whether it's jumping in to assist a teammate or taking on a new challenge, our team shows up with a can-do attitude.
Professionalism – We conduct ourselves with integrity, maturity, and respect. Every project, every conversation, every decision reflects our commitment to excellence.
Pride – We demonstrate our dedication to quality and create an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. We take pride not only in our work — but in each other.
Accountability – We own our actions and actively seek solutions. Mistakes happen. What matters most is how we respond and what we learn.
Courage – We face and overcome challenges and strive for excellence. Even in uncertainty, we push forward with confidence and grit.
Teamwork – We build, grow, and celebrate together.
As Cindy, General Manager of Arizona, puts it:
“All the other values are individual and independent — teamwork is really about the group and the collaboration.”
Together, these values form a PACT — a promise we make to ourselves, to each other, and to those we serve.
🎬 How the SWP PACT Was Built
The SWP PACT wasn’t created overnight — it was developed through conversations, collaboration, and reflection. Over months, our leadership and teams across regions asked an important question:
“What does it really mean to work at SWP?”
We listened closely — to jobsite feedback, to office conversations, to leadership insights. We noticed recurring themes: a commitment to safety, the pride in doing things right, the power of working as one team.
Those themes became the foundation of our SWP PACT. We gave them names. We gave them meaning. And now, we’re giving them life.
🚀 What Comes Next
Launching the SWP PACT is just the beginning. These values will be woven into every aspect of our business, including:
Hiring and onboarding – Welcoming new team members who align with our culture
Training and development – Supporting growth through value-based leadership
Recognition and celebration – Shining a light on those who live the PACT
Decision-making – Using the values to guide tough calls and strategic moves
We’re also empowering our leaders and teams to bring these values to life in their own unique ways. This is about ownership and alignment — not just awareness.
🎥 Watch the PACT in Action
Our team members are the best reflection of our values, and nothing says it better than hearing directly from them.
🎬 Watch the SWP PACT leadership video to see our leaders share what these values mean — in the field, in the office, and in the moments that matter.
💬 Final Thoughts
The SWP PACT is our promise to each other:
To work safely.
To show up with integrity.
To take pride in our craft.
To stand accountable.
To face challenges with courage.
To work together — always.
Because at SWP, we’re not just building great projects. We’re building a great place to work. And that starts with values we can all believe in.
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