MOVING MOUNTAINS


Advocating for Safety in Our Industry


BY PETER TATEISHI, CEO A


dvocating for our people and our industry is paramount to AGC of California. For 105 years, our


association has been at the forefront of putting the industry first. We have led the charge to improve the way we protect our people and how we create work that sustains their livelihoods and secures the future of our industry. If you talk to an AGC of California


member about their company, they will tell you that safety comes first. Tis is not just a scripted response; it is a belief that they hold dear. Every year, the AGC of California hosts the Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), where we honor and recognize those companies that go above and beyond to support their people’s physical safety. Our construction jobsites come with


serious risk, and it is imperative that we make every effort to mitigate those risks, train our people on how to be safe at work, and develop a culture of care where we ensure everyone feels like they belong. When our jobsite culture embodies safety, both physical and emotional, we have healthier workers who are more alert, look out for each other, and perform at their best. Te CSEA promotes a safety culture


and recognizes companies whose efforts exemplify the highest standards. We had a record number of applicants this year, which speaks to the quality of companies that belong to AGC of California and their pride and passion in their safety efforts


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and putting their people first. While AGC of California member


companies strive to be the best em- ployers with the best safety records in the state, they also lean into using their voices to advocate for more and better opportunities to work and build in the state of California. Our members advocate year-round at the local, state, and federal levels, and they make sure our industry’s interest are prioritized. When construction is booming, our


state is growing, our economy is growing, and our future is secure. Te members at AGC of California work hard to educate our decision makers on the impacts they have on our industry, how they can best create more opportunities for building, and how they can support amazing con- struction careers that employ nearly one million people across the state. When we use our voice to advocate


for our people and our industry by pri- oritizing their safety on our jobsites, we all win. Tis year was a busy one across the state, and our advocacy efforts were in full swing. Congratulations to our CSEA winners – and thank you to all the members who stood up and let their voices be heard for their people and their projects.


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PUBLISHER Al Rickard Association Vision (703) 402-9713 arickard@assocvision.com www.associationvision.com


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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Carolyn Ward Association Vision (704) 677-3051 cward@associationvision.com


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CORRESPONDENCE Address editorial and circulation correspondence to: California Constructor AGC of California 3095 Beacon Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 or call Carol Eaton at (707) 789-9520 or eatonc@comcast.net


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