12/06/2024
David M. Consunji was a renowned Filipino businessman and founder of DMCI Holdings, Inc., one of the largest construction and engineering firms in the Philippines. In his memoir, titled "Rise to the Top: The David M. Consunji Story," he shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most successful and influential figures in the construction industry.๐นโค๏ธ
: In 1954, when Engr. David M. Consunji founded his construction company, D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI), he penned a creed to reflect his core values and vision for the construction industry.
This creed highlights his belief in the nobility of construction, fair competition, and the mutual cooperation of labor and capital.
It emphasizes ethical business practices and the overarching goal of serving society and fostering economic development.
Recognized as "Builder of Landmarks" and the "Grandfather of the Philippine Construction Industry," Engr. Consunjiโs principles remain the foundation of the DMCI Group of Companies 70 years on.
The DMCI Creed reads:
We Believe:
that construction is a noble profession whose activities are vital to economic development and national progress;
that fair competition is essential to the growth and stability of the construction industry;
that a contractor's primary responsibility to his client is to give his best in faithful compliance with their agreement;
that labor and capital should cooperate with one another so that labor may live with dignity and capital may find its just rewards;
that the ill-gotten violates business ethics and the ill-conceived wreaks havoc on the public good;
that the ultimate objectives are to serve not only man but humankind, and to build not only an enterprise but an institution that will serve society.
Source: A Passion to Build: A Memoir of David M. Consunji
