SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California announced the winners of the prestigious 36th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) during the 2023 CONSTRUCT Annual Conference, presented by Autodesk Construction Cloud on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.
“Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do in our industry. Our primary goal as an industry is to ensure that every employee returns home safely to their loved ones, allow them to carry out their essential work in a safe environment, and contribute to California’s growth,” said Peter Tateishi, chief executive officer at AGC of California. “Congratulations to this year’s award winners who serve as outstanding examples for our industry.”
Every year, the AGC of California acknowledges excellence in safety within the California construction industry through the Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA). These prestigious awards are a testament to AGC of California’s dedication to enhancing the professional standards of contractors’ safety and health initiatives statewide. The significance of the CSEA has only grown, demonstrating the AGC of California’s unwavering commitment to safety and health in the construction industry.
“We believe in cultivating a ‘Culture of Safety’ that permeates throughout the industry, from owners to frontline leaders, with a collective commitment to the safety and well-being of every employee. The Safety and Health Council plays a crucial role in driving this culture of safety across the state, to elevate our industry and ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld,” said Brian Mello, associate vice president of Engagement & Regulatory Affairs at AGC of California.
AGC of California acknowledges the vital importance of safety and will elevate its Safety Professional Awards to the annual Achievement Awards for the second consecutive year. This prestigious award will be presented at the Installation & Awards Gala on Feb. 2, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
Congratulations to the 36th Annual CSEA Winners:
BUILDING DIVISION
UNDER 500,000 WORKER HOURS: Stronghold Engineering
OVER 700,000 WORKER HOURS: BNBuilders
HEAVY/CIVIL/HIGHWAY DIVISION
UNDER 700,000 WORKER HOURS: Blois Construction
OVER 1 MILLION WORKER HOURS: Walsh Construction Company II
SPECIALTY DIVISION
UNDER 1 MILLION WORKER HOURS: ISEC
OVER 2 MILLION WORKER HOURS: Mortenson
INDIVIDUAL SAFETY EFFORT OF A PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Keon West, Clark Construction
SAFETY ON A HIGH HAZARD:
Walsh Construction Company II –Digester & Thickener Facilities Upgrade
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About the Associated General Contractors of California
Since 1920, the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) has worked alongside members to provide advocacy, education, career development, and networking opportunities to experienced and next generation construction and contracting professionals. AGC advocates for contractors with state and local governments, while helping members connect with industry leaders through services, innovative programs, and events. Learn more at www.agc-ca.org.
