AGC of California Announces Winners of 39th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) has announced the winners of its 39th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), recognizing companies and individuals for their commitment to workplace safety and innovation. The awards were presented during AGC of California's CONSTRUCT 2026 Annual Conference at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas on October 8.

This year's honorees span various construction sectors and company sizes, showcasing how contractors are enhancing safety performance through proactive risk management, workforce engagement, new technologies, and a persistent investment in their people.

The awards recognized excellence in the following categories: - Heavy Civil/Highway Division: - Under 500,000 Worker Hours: Guy F. Atkinson Construction - 500,000 to 1.5 Million Worker Hours: Myers & Sons Construction - Over 1.5 Million Worker Hours: Teichert Construction - Building Division: - Under 500,000 Worker Hours: Blach Construction - Over 500,000 Worker Hours: Hensel Phelps - Specialty Division: - Under 900,000 Worker Hours: ISEC, Inc. - Over 900,000 Worker Hours: Royal Electric Company - Safety on a High Hazard Project: Bali Construction for the West Harbor Development, Phase 1 Underground Utility Infrastructure - Individual Safety Excellence: - Individual Safety Effort of a Frontline Foreman: John Kenney, W.M. Lyles - Individual Safety Effort of a Project Superintendent: Mike Stein, Myers & Sons

AGC of California's mission to promote safety and excellence in the construction industry continues with the announcement of the Harry Eckstein Safety Professional of the Year Award, which will be presented at the 2027 Installation & Awards Gala on February 5, 2027, at the Fairmont San Francisco. The award aims to recognize outstanding safety professionals who have made significant contributions to the industry.

The CSEA program emphasizes the importance of creating workplace cultures where employees are encouraged to speak up, identify potential hazards, and take an active role in protecting themselves and their colleagues. Allison Otto, president-elect of AGC of California and president and CEO of Otto Construction, highlighted the need for a holistic approach to safety, encompassing both physical safety and mental well-being.

Keynote speaker Jason Kunz, founder and CEO of The Kunz Company and a 2025 National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety, challenged attendees to move beyond traditional safety compliance and consider how leadership, learning, and workplace culture can help reduce serious injuries and strengthen organizational performance.

AGC of California, established in 1920, continues to advocate for contractors and provide education, career development, and networking opportunities to construction and contracting professionals. The organization's commitment to safety and excellence is reflected in its annual awards program, which highlights the industry's best practices and encourages continuous improvement in safety standards.