BE&K Building Group’s (BE&K) vision is to complete all work without incident or injury. We know this vision is achievable because we routinely complete complex projects safely. Supported by our industry-leading safety program, our approach challenges each person to work safely simply because it is “the right thing to do.” We foster a mindset that empowers workers with personal ownership and responsibility for the safety and well-being of everyone at their work site.
Safety leadership begins with BE&K’s Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) active involvement in administrating our safety program. Each year, our CEO promotes an Awareness and Protection Program that focuses on a key safety objective. Our CEO conducts companywide Safety Calls throughout the year, providing updates on current safety performance, focusing on initiatives that protect against complacency, and promoting continuous education and improvement.
Critical to our continued success is the selection of qualified, safety-minded trade partners. We work with firms that share our value for safety excellence and demonstrate their commitment to complete all work incident- and injury-free. BE&K’s outstanding safety record is attributed to our team members and trade partners maintaining a safety mindset throughout every phase of each project.
BE&K prioritizes effective planning by initiating safety measures from the earliest project stages. During design and preconstruction, the company develops project-specific execution strategies encompassing safety, logistics, and material staging and handling. Safety is then integrated into everything we do as we plan and execute our work daily.
Once a project is underway, all workers are required to complete a detailed Task Hazard Analysis (THA) before beginning their respective day’s work. Before work begins, our teams discuss each task for the day, identify potential risks, and reach a consensus on eliminating safety hazards. We hold all workers, including employees and trade partners, accountable for supporting our safety culture through a commitment to planning, promoting, and maintaining a safe work environment.
BE&K Building Group’s Recordable Incident Rate, including the performance of our subcontractors, is 0.19 (well below the construction industry average of nearly 3.00).