Perera Construction is a 100% employee-owned company in the construction industry headquartered in Ontario, California. Founded in 1989 by Henry Perera, Jr., Perera Construction is a general contractor and construction manager, specializing in the healthcare, higher education, community, and telecom/energy sectors. The company has over three decades of experience in handling intricate and technically demanding projects. They’ve grown into one of the largest construction companies in California’s Inland Empire  and now handles projects throughout the western United States. In 2010, Perera Construction became employee-owned when they established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership culture at Perera is founded on trust, and employees are empowered to make decisions that prioritize quality and safety, setting the foundation for their value proposition. Employee owners cultivate strong relationships with their customers driving repeat business and referrals to new clients. When their clients are satisfied, the company can succeed. Because employees are also owners, they benefit from that success. This helps align incentives across the organization and motivates employees.