Brayman Construction Earns Coveted ISNETWorld RAVS Plus Safety Recognition

NO. 2 BRIDGE: Record-Setting River Crossing

The Mountain State now has the longest steel plate girder span in the U.S.

Ryan Curtiss, Digital Editor

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Located in Charleston, W.V., the Kanawha River Bridge now has the longest steel plate girder span in the United States, clocking in at 562 feet, and for these reasons, it is No. 2 on Roads & Bridges Top 10 list of 2024 bridge projects.

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08/26/2024

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Highwire Recognizes its Safest Contractors & Vendors

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Safety Assessment Program - Platinum Safety Award

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Burlington, MA: Highwire, the Contractor Success platform for builders and owners of capital projects, has announced the recipients of its prestigious safety awards. Brayman Construction Corporation has received the Platinum Safety Award. This award is presented to companies who score between 95-100 on the Safety Assessment administered by Highwire.

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"Management systems are critical to any company's ability to deliver successful outcomes and, most importantly, to keep their employees safe. Brayman Construction Corporation has done a remarkable job implementing a strong safety management system, resulting in exceptional safety performance and results," says David Tibbetts, CSP, Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer.

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Highwire’s Safety Assessment reviews a company’s historic and current safety performance. The program provides a thorough, objective, and consistent evaluation of company performance so clients and contractors can identify, monitor, and mitigate risks more effectively. The results provide a strong indicator of how a contractor values safety and serve as a reliable predictor of future performance.

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About Highwire: Highwire is the Contractor Success Platform for asset owners, general contractors, and facilities managers. The world’s most admired organizations — including Skanska, Merck, and Bond Brothers — use Highwire to ensure their contractors and subcontractors deliver great work on budget and on schedule by collaborating with them to dynamically mitigate safety, financial, quality, and sustainability risks during capital projects and facilities maintenance.

Dave White Memorial Award Recognizes “Most Improved Safety Program”

‍Saxonburg, PA: Brayman Construction Corporation is being recognized for its outstanding safety record by The International Foundation Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC-IAFD). Brayman is the winner of the Dave White Memorial Award, which recognizes the “Most Improved Safety Program” of the ADSC member company whose Incident Rate has greatly improved over previous periods and who has experienced an obvious change in safety practices during the most recent three years.

Brayman is also being honored as a Zero Total Reportable Case (TRC) and Days Away and Restricted Duty/Job Transfer (DART)Combined Rates company that has demonstrated a proactive approach to safety using recognized safety practices. This award recognizes companies that achieve these remarkable safety records regardless of the person-hours worked. ADSC uses TRC and DART data that are based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s incident rates as the basis for this award.

“Receiving the Dave White Memorial Award and receiving recognition for Zero TRC and DART is a great honor for our team. Achieving such recognition demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment,” said Stephen Muck, Chairman and CEO of Brayman. “This recognition highlights our safety program driven by our Corporate Safety Director, Angela Ravenscroft, and her team of safety professionals who are committed to introducing positive changes and ensuring safety protocols are met without exception.”

Our motto, “Safety is Our Attitude for Life,” isn’t just a catchphrase at Brayman Construction; it defines our culture and directs our operations every single day. While many see safety as an obligation, we see it as a steadfast commitment. Our dedication to ensuring the well-being of everyone involved in our projects, from our team members to our clients and the public, sets us apart in the industry. We understand that words mean little without action.

“Brayman’s safety record is possible due to a combination of leadership’s commitment to making resources for safety a top priority by investing in the best equipment and training for our team, and our team’s commitment to approaching every job, every day through a safety-first lens,” said Angela Ravenscroft, Corporate Safety Director at Brayman. “It’s that dual commitment that makes all the difference. If you don’t have that, it’s really hard to achieve a safety record like ours. Everybody says safety is the most important thing, but at Brayman, it really is, and our record proves it.”

To learn more about the ADSC Safety Awards, visit https://www.adsc-iafd.com/safety/safety-awards/.

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Brayman Construction and Trumbull Corporation are proud to announce a five-year Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Strategic Partnership for the Bayfront Parkway Improvement Project in Erie, PA. This is the longest OSHA Partnership in Erie’s history, reflecting a strong commitment to workplace safety and health.

The goals of this partnership include reducing the total number of days away from work injury and illness cases by 3%, controlling workplace hazards by assisting contractors with the implementation of an effective safety and health management system, conduct weekly self-inspections to reduce exposure of workers to safety and health hazards, and to maintain a continuous dialog that support various safety and health campaigns/initiatives.

“At Brayman, safety is not just a policy; it’s our way of life. This partnership with OSHA and Trumbull Corporation reinforces our long-standing dedication to ensuring the highest safety standards,” said Stephen Muck, Chairman and CEO of Brayman Construction.

Mark Gentile, President of Trumbull Corporation, added, “Our partnership with Brayman Construction has been built over several successful projects, each reinforcing our shared commitment to delivering a safe project. This partnership with OSHA, is another step in our collaborative journey, reflecting Safety as a shared core value, in every aspect of our work.”

“Securing an OSHA Strategic Partnership reflects our continual efforts to lead the industry in safety practices,” stated Angela Ravenscroft, Corporate Safety Director at Brayman Construction. “This achievement is another milestone in our ongoing mission to provide a safe working environment for everyone.”

Christopher Snedden, Assistant Area Director for OSHA stated, “Anytime OSHA and responsible contractors from the private sector can work together to minimize hazards in the workplace and decrease the number of injuries, the result is always positive. We commend Brayman Construction and Trumbull Corporation for taking a proactive approach in prioritizing safety and committing to ensuring safe working conditions.”

The Bayfront Parkway Improvement Project, valued at $111.7 million, aims to strengthen the connectivity within the city of Erie by enhancing accessibility and safety for all its users. This project is not just an infrastructural development; it’s a step towards a safer, more connected community.

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About Trumbull Corporation:

Trumbull Corporation is an award-winning industry leader in heavy civil construction, having built hundreds of bridges, highway projects, tunnels, excavation, locks, dams, well pad construction, pipeline installation, and utilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our world-class team is known for taking extra measures to ensure our work is thorough and accurate.

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About OSHA:

In 1970, the United States Congress and President Richard Nixon created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a national public health agency dedicated to the basic proposition that no worker should have to choose between their life and their job. The OSHA law makes it clear that the right to a safe workplace is a basic human right. Together with our state  partners, OSHA has tackled fatal safety hazards and health risks. We have established common sense standards and enforced the law against those who put workers at risk. Our standards, enforcement actions, compliance assistance and cooperative programs have saved thousands of lives and prevented countless injuries and illnesses.

Although our task is far from complete, our progress gives us hope and confidence that OSHA will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of our nation’s workers, their families and their communities.

Nationally Recognized Heavy Civil Contractor Demonstrates Commitment to Safety Excellence

Saxonburg, PA: Brayman Construction Corporation, a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor headquartered in Saxonburg, PA, has earned the prestigious ISNETWorld RAVS Plus Safety Recognition. This recognition demonstrates the company’s commitment to safety practices and risk management excellence.

Brayman Construction’s commitment to safety is critical to ensuring their employees’ well-being and their projects’ success. By prioritizing safety in their construction practices, Brayman Construction sets an example for the industry and helps to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.

ISN is a global leader in helping hiring clients identify and manage contractors and suppliers that meet the customer’s safety and risk expectations. The ISN RAVS PLUS audit process is a deep-dive review and audit of a company’s written health and safety programs and how those programs are implemented. This process includes interviews with employees to assess their level of knowledge of and compliance with the company’s health and safety policies.

“I am incredibly proud of our team for earning the ISNETWorld RAVS Plus Safety Recognition,” said Stephen Muck, Chairman and CEO of Brayman Construction Corporation. “We will continue to prioritize safety in everything we do, and we remain committed to ensuring that all of our team members return home safely at the end of each day.”

“This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety and our proactive approach to risk management. We have invested significant time and resources in developing and implementing robust safety programs and training initiatives, and this recognition from ISNETWorld affirms that our efforts are paying off,” said Angela Ravenscroft, Corporate Safety Director for Brayman Construction Corporation.

With this recognition, Brayman Construction has demonstrated its commitment to implementing and maintaining effective safety practices and risk management protocols, ensuring the safety of its workforce, and delivering quality construction projects to its clients.

“With the pandemic’s worst, most economy-crushing days in the rear-view mirror and the Build Back Better taps being turned on, it’s a good time to be part of Pennsylvania’s construction industry. From highway projects to skyscrapers, campus expansions to home renovations, there is no mistaking the power and presence of this rejuvenated sector.

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The City & State 2023 Construction Power 100 was researched and written by City & State staff and freelance writer Hilary Danailova.”