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Posted: January 10, 2020
Jewett Construction presents Safety Awards to Bernier and Holcomb
Raymond, NH Jewett Construction presented the Jewett Construction Safety Excellence Award to superintendents Rob Bernier and George Holcomb. The Safety Excellence Award is presented to employees that follow good safety behaviors, drive Jewett’s safety standards on project sites, and go above and beyond to ensure that Jewett is the safest contractor in the region.
Bernier has been steadfast in his implementation on job site safety. His projects are routinely free of safety violations. Most importantly, his jobsites are extremely clean and professional. He is currently on Jewett Construction’s Center For Wildlife project in Cape Neddick, Maine.
Holcomb has a proven track record of jobsite safety. All subcontractors and vendors wear all required PPE, and they review safety at length for all work areas. His site safety inspections at Upper Valley Honda in White River Junction, Vermont have resulted in the highest score for the current quarter.
Craig Jewett president/CEO of Jewett Construction, said, “Safety is a value that we prioritize with each employee and customer. This award represents the hard work and diligence that has been implemented throughout every facet of our business. At Jewett Construction, safety is priority number one and we proudly embrace a safety culture by empowering all of our employees to adhere to safe work practices.”
Jewett Construction is a family-owned construction management company with a 47-year history in New England. Jewett specializes in commercial construction projects in the office, manufacturing, retail and automotive sectors.
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