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RUSH Construction, Inc. Achieves World-Class Safety Standards Through Diamond Level ABC STEP Program

Information, Press Release, SafetyBy admin March 20, 2021

RUSH Construction, Inc. today announced it has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 655% safer than the industry average. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants. STEP participants measure…

RUSH Construction, Inc. Achieves Diamond Level in the ABC STEP Safety Management System

Press Release, Safety, UncategorizedBy admin December 9, 2020

RUSH Construction, Inc. is proud to announce that the company has once again achieved Diamond Level in the Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment to safety performance. STEP applicants measure their safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a…

RUSH Construction Recognized with 3 Awards at the United Safety Council 66th Annual Safety Awards

Press Release, SafetyBy admin April 22, 2019

On March 22, 2019, RUSH Construction attended the United Safety Council 66th Annual Safety Awards Ceremony at Dubsdread Golf Course in Orlando where the company was honored with three new safety awards: 2018 Corporate Safety Achievement Award (BRONZE), for Outstanding Safety Performance 2018 Outstanding Lost-Time Prevention Award (GOLD), for More than 36-Months Without a Lost-Time…

Safety Training Evaluation Process STEP Award Presented to RUSH Construction by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

SafetyBy admin December 1, 2017

RUSH Construction was awarded the Safety Training Evaluation Process STEP Award by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC), in recognition of the company’s Diamond Level of achievement and its ongoing efforts in the development of a quality safety program for 2017.

RUSH Construction Strengthens Safety Program; Takes Home Awards from United Safety Council and ABC

Press Release, SafetyBy admin March 28, 2017

Safety as a corporate core value takes front and center already in 2017. RUSH Construction, Inc. has made it clear that the firm strongly values safety and quality on the job site, considering employee safety and client satisfaction are paramount to a project’s success. Already this year, RUSH has been honored with awards from both…

RUSH Recognized by the United Safety Council for Milestone Safety Achievement

Press Release, SafetyBy admin June 21, 2016

Well-known for its comprehensive safety program, RUSH Construction was recently awarded for achieving over 2.75 million man hours without a lost-time incident. Titusville, FL – June 21, 2016 – On Friday, June 10th, RUSH Construction, Inc. was recognized by the United Safety Council with a “Lost Time Achievement” award, honoring RUSH’s 15 year streak without…

RUSH’s Shawn Lucas Assumes the Role of Director of Safety and Quality

Safety, UncategorizedBy admin March 2, 2016

Following the retirement of his mentor, Paul Stewart, Shawn Lucas has assumed the duties and title of Director of Safety and Quality. About Director of Safety and Quality Shawn Lucas: Shawn Lucas began his career at RUSH Construction in January 2001, working as a Carpenter for 2 years. Upon returning to Florida in 2007 after living in…

RUSH’s Long-Time Director of Safety and Quality, Paul Stewart, Retires

Safety, UncategorizedBy admin February 25, 2016

RUSH Bids a Fond Farewell to Paul Stewart, RUSH’s Long-Time Director of Safety and Quality Paul Stewart has held the position of Director of Safety and Quality at RUSH for 19 years, and will leave on February 26, 2016, with a record 15 years (2,275,330 man hours) without a Lost Time Incident. With 35 years of experience in construction safety, Paul’s…

Tina Nix, You’ve Been Caught in the Act!

Safety, UncategorizedBy admin December 10, 2015

We have a new WINNER for our “Safety Incentive Program” PROJECT: CANAVERAL LOCKS – EAST & WEST GUIDE WALL REPLACEMENT SUBCONTRACTOR: ORION MARINE GROUP EMPLOYEE: TINA NIX, Skiff Operator Tina is being recognized for having gone above and beyond her regular duties. Tina Nix is an ORION Skiff Operator at our Canaveral Locks Project, and…

David Palmer, You’ve Been Caught in the Act!

Safety, UncategorizedBy admin November 20, 2015

We have a new WINNER for our “Safety Incentive Program” PROJECT: CANAVERAL LOCKS – EAST & WEST GUIDE WALL REPLACEMENT SUBCONTRACTOR: ORION MARINE GROUP EMPLOYEE: DAVID PALMER, DIVER Dave is being recognized for having gone above and beyond his regular duties. David Palmer was watching two co-workers during the demolition of the piles when he…