AWCI’s 2024 Excellence in Construction Safety Award Winners

AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Safety Awards give national recognition to members who manage an effective safety program in a given year.

Raymond – Northern California, Inc.
Martinez, California

A thorough analysis of safety data is the cornerstone of the strategic planning process at Raymond – Northern California. The data helps determine leading and lagging indicators relative to health and safety for all the company’s projects and field staff. Having this information and deploying it correctly reduces the potential for negative trends like increases in workers’ compensation claims, which can have a negative impact on the company’s experience modification rate. This method has been effective for the last five years, and the company strives for continuous improvement.

A thorough analysis of safety data is the cornerstone of the strategic planning process at Raymond – Northern California. The data helps determine leading and lagging indicators relative to health and safety for all the company’s projects and field staff. Having this information and deploying it correctly reduces the potential for negative trends like increases in workers’ compensation claims, which can have a negative impact on the company’s experience modification rate. This method has been effective for the last five years, and the company strives for continuous improvement.


Not only does J&J Acoustics have an award-winning safety program, the company’s wellness program covers physical, mental and emotional aspects to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

J&J Acoustics, Inc.
Santa Clara, California

Not only does J&J Acoustics have an award-winning safety program, the company’s wellness program covers physical, mental and emotional aspects to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The company offers rebates to employees who participate in fitness programs and activities, such as gym memberships, yoga classes and sports groups.

To address mental wellness, J&J provides access to resources like mindfulness sessions, stress management workshops and counseling services.

J&J also encourages a supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance. This includes flexible work arrangements, paid time off for personal well-being and family friendly policies.


An E&K project manager says the company safety culture involves a shared outlook, attitude, values, morals, goals and customs.

E&K Companies
Omaha, Nebraska

An E&K project manager says the company safety culture involves a shared outlook, attitude, values, morals, goals and customs.


The E&K safety culture emphasizes a top-to-bottom buy-in that the safety of every employee is always the top priority.


The E&K way is to not only look out for your own safety, but to watch over fellow team members, speak up when a hazardous situation is seen, understand that each team member can stop work in unsafe conditions, continue to build strong safety habits, look beyond the immediate area, and ensure everyone gets home safely.

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