The Building People Reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)

Lawrence A. Melton

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

The Building People has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Building People employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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65 reviews
1.0
22 Sept 2025

Open Door = Trapdoor

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

At first, the company seems impressive. The promises made during onboarding paint a picture of growth and opportunity. A notable exception is the CFO, who genuinely treats her team with respect and fairness. She avoids favoritism and creates a culture of safety where employees can raise concerns to her without fear.

Cons

The biggest problem lies with the CEO and CHRO’s leadership, which sets the tone for the entire organization. Their so-called “open door policy” is nothing but a trap—employees who bring forward suggestions or concerns that don’t align with their views are routinely humiliated and then terminated. Endless corporate leaders, managers, and employees have been let go; most who were praised one week and in a very short period of time blindsided with termination. More people have been fired or forced out than have managed to keep a corporate position. Loyalty and respect are nonexistent - fear, retaliation, and deception flow directly from the top.

2.0
8 Sept 2024

Not what they advertise

Recommend
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Pros

Small company, small teams, great benefits, good work/life balance, variety of work environments (on-site, hybrid, remote), decent equipment

Cons

They kept the bully - in the company there is at least 1 bully - and let the great people go. Mediocre pay - it's OK, but not great. May or may not get support you need to do your job. Mainly government contracts and everything works on government time which is exceeding slow and not geared toward getting things done. If you are applying for a job here, ask why the previous person/people left, what compelled them to abandon a job that has such a high rating from a lot of other employees.

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The Building People Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with The Building People. We value your feedback. The company prides itself on transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity and has been recognized as one of the most inclusive companies in the Washington D.C. area for three consecutive years. The Building People emphasizes a strong work-life balance, hybrid work environment, and diverse workforce with strong employee engagement and a 92% employee retention rate. These indicators reinforce that The Building People is a great place to work. We are available and if you would like to continue this conversation, please reach out to our SVP for Human Resources, Saima Malik, at saima.malik@thebuildingpeople.com. Lawrence A. Melton CEO/President
2.0
17 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule, remote work, great services

Cons

Complete failure to target markets that their products and service work great for. Can't see past the cash cow that can be government contracts. Everyone that seems to challenge leadership doesn't stay long. Huge turnover now that government spending has been cut back. Complete disconnect between corporate office and rest of the company nationwide. There's literally no review system or clear paths for advancement.

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