Perry Engineering Co., Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded 2nd Place in the Heavy Division, under 225,000 Work Hours Category for Construction Safety Excellence by The Associated General Contractors of America. This prestigious national award recognizes Perry Engineering’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in the construction industry. This is the 6^th consecutive year that Perry Engineering has received this award.

The AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), sponsored by WTW and Starr Insurance, is the industry’s elite safety excellence awards program. The CSEA recognizes companies that have developed and implemented premier safety and risk control programs and showcases companies that have achieved continuous improvement and maintenance of their safety and health management systems.

“We are honored to receive this award, which is a testament to our team’s relentless efforts to prioritize safety in everything we do,” said Mike Perry, President at Perry Engineering. “At Perry Engineering, safety is not just a priority; it’s a core value ingrained in our culture. We believe that every employee deserves to return home safely at the end of the day, and we will continue to uphold the highest safety standards in all our projects.”

In the photo, from left to right:

•            Todd Roberts, 2023 AGC of America Vice President

•            Ken Pracht, Safety Director, Perry Engineering Co., Inc.

•            Mike Perry, President, Perry Engineering Co., Inc.

•            Brian J. Poliafico, Vice President, Profit Center Manager – Excess Construction, Starr Insurance

•            Joe Russo, Northeast Regional Construction Industry Leader, WTW

Perry Engineering has been awarded the 2023 National Association of Home Builders/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) winner in the category of Specialty Trade Contractor Safety Program of the Year. The goal of the SAFE awards program is to recognize the achievements of single and multi-family builders, remodelers, specialty trade contractors and others whose efforts successfully advance safety in the industry. Being recognized as a winner means that NAHB acknowledges our leadership and commitment to improve construction safety.

We would like to congratulate our employees for this achievement and thank them for their hard work and dedication to safety. Only through teamwork and staying focused on the goal of “Safety First!” as well as keeping our priorities of Safety, Quality, Production can we attain this level of safety.

Perry Engineering has chosen Mark Propst as our Safe Employee of the Month. Mark has been employed with us for 37 years as a skilled pipe laborer. A foreman nominated him and wrote, “Mark always plans his day and knows exactly what tools he will need to get the job done safely and efficiently. Mark will tell the loader man what he needs as far as tools like ladders and such to prevent a delay in getting started. He keeps a great steady pace all day and doesn’t overdo it. He always has a great attitude and is willing to teach those who want to be taught and will share his advice and opinion and let you know if there is a more effective or safer way to do this. Mark is a dying breed of pipe laying expert who can set structures by himself or lay pipe with no help. He takes pride in his work.” Mark Propst exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Robert “Dale” Runner Jr. as our Safe Employee of the Month. Dale has been employed 4 years as a skilled pipe laborer. His foreman nominated him and wrote, “He is an outstanding worker. He always thinks about safety and how he can apply it to his job. He’s always looking ahead on the job, seeing what is next.” Dale Runner exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Colby Fisher as our Safe Employee of the Month. Colby has been employed 3 years as a grading foreman. One of the foremen who works with him wrote, “Colby is a grade foreman and is very knowledgeable when it comes to safety and the way things need to happen and should be done. Colby has won over 15 quarterly safety awards for his excellent commitment to safety. He has the most decorated hard hat in the company. He will explain in detail what hazards he sees and precautions to take. He is watching over the job and staying involved every step of the way.” Colby Fisher exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Jimmy Johnson as our Safe Employee of the Month. Jimmy has been employed 13 years as an equipment service technician. He was nominated by a foreman who wrote, “Jimmy works with oils and grease and always has his gloves and safety glasses on when servicing equipment. He keeps his trash picked up so it is not blowing around the jobsite and is careful around the equipment.” Jimmy Johnson exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Perry Casto as our Safe Employee of the Month. Perry has been employed for 1 year as a pipe crew laborer.  He was nominated by a foreman on another crew who wrote, “I’ve been able to work around him for a few weeks. He has a positive attitude and great work ethic. He takes his time to watch for the small things, makes sure pipe is clean and ladder is where it needs to be. Perry takes pride in his work. He knows what needs to be done daily and what’s expected”. Perry Casto exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Donald “George” Didawick as our Safe Employee of the Month. He has been employed 27 years as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. His supervisor wrote, “George tries to look out for other employees and for the company. He checks out his truck or machine prior to starting work. I had him get a truck ready to swap out for someone else to use. He filled it with gas, checked the oil and had it ready. Most guys would just see that it started.” Donald “George” Didawick exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Larry Stewart as our Safe Employee of the Month for July 2023. Larry has been employed 28 years as a heavy equipment operator. His foreman wrote, “…Larry is very cautious about his job and takes care of his machine. He never leaves trash inside that could roll around and get stuck under a pedal. He will always speak up and ask questions, and if we have a new guy he will watch to make sure they are doing things right. He makes sure his (trench) slopes are sloped back properly and spoils are placed (safely). Larry is a perfect example of a safe, hard working employee.” Larry Stewart exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.

Perry Engineering has chosen Tommy Lambert as our Safe Employee of the Month. Tommy has been employed 24 years as a heavy equipment operator. His foreman wrote, “While excavating for a manhole next to a parking lot full of cars, he placed fabric over the chain link fence to prevent damage to the vehicles (from flying rock chips) without having to be told”. Tommy Lambert exemplifies the Perry Priorities of Safety, Quality, Production.