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industry, vets the company, examining its cer tified personnel, the ways the company does business, the level of insurance it carries, and its training and safety programs. Passing muster by the TCIA is a high-level endorsement of Cedarlawn Tree and its ability to provide excellent services. In fact, Maley is on the TCIA Board of Directors and will serve as its Chair in 2014. Maley works with many area landscape architects and builders. "Ideally, we are part of the team at the beginning of a project," notes Maley. "We assess the status of existing trees and shrubs for inclusion in a new landscape plan and also help set up effect ive protection plans for the existing land- scape. Unfortunately, this planning is often overlooked, which can result in serious damage that does not manifest immediately and may have important ramifications later in the project or in the future enjoyment of the landscape. Decl ine in mature trees may not be evident for several years after construc- tion is complete. Large trees can add tremendous value to a proper ty, but perhaps the most important benefit is the personal satisfaction and pleasure our clients derive. " Cedarlawn Tree combines the best elevator aer ial li f t, Cedarlawn Tree keeps its staff well equipped. Maley says the most impor tant factor of the company's success, however, is Cedarlawn Tree's employees and their high standards for customer service. To that end, the Cedarlawn Tree team tracks the "skill index" of its staff and constant ly encourages professional development and training. A clear result of this commitment is a talented staff that includes many degreed, certified and experienced arborists. "It's important to us that we are cohe- sive as a group," explains Maley. "As part of that, we have spent time thinking about what values we hold in common: safety, accountabi l ity, ethical prac- tices, leadership, teamwork, expertise, quality relationships, personal growth and excellence." Another feature that separates Cedarlawn Tree from other arborists is its accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). This accreditation, which is the premier standard for the tree qualities of a small, family-run business with the best innovations in modern business. By equally focusing on its core values and customers' needs, Maley and his team have ensured the company's continued success. For more information about Cedarlawn Tree and how you may work with the company, visit www.cedarlawn.com or call (508) 881-2622. n Cedarlawn Tree since 1953 Tr ust e d Ce r t ified Ar b o r ists 52 | GREATER BOSTON Builder+Architect BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM