EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY
WINNER
Shoemaker Construction Co. At Shoemaker Construction Co. and the Butz Family of Companies, all employees uphold a safety-first culture. Teams use innovative methodologies that eliminate hazards, reduce injury, and provide safety training. Safety audits, safety alerts, safety meetings, standdown events, safety dashboards, virtual reality, awareness campaigns, safety documentation, onboarding, and orientations are examples of techniques their employees deploy and utilize from preconstruction through substantial completion. Communication tools, tracking trends, and onsite safety strategies contribute to a safety culture that’s above the rest. As a result, the enterprise performed 662,081 hours from January 2022 to date with zero injures.
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
WINNER
Gilbane Building Company To deliver greater value for its employees, clients, and communities, Gilbane Building Company works to create an inclusive culture, work environment, and business model that leverages the capabilities of its diverse employee population, vendors, and trade contractors. In March 2022, Gilbane doubled down on its dedication to diversity in construction, committing $4 billion in contract awards to underrepresented firms over the next five years. To reinforce this, Gilbane's Philadelphia office established a 20% small and diverse participation goal. At Gilbane’s core is a culture where all employees can be their true selves without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
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