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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 18, 2017
Walsh Bros. receives AGC safety award
Boston, MA Walsh Brothers, Inc. has been awarded a National Association of General Contractors (AGC) Safety Award during the annual AGC of Massachusetts Safety Breakfast & Awards event held on June 23. “These awards are based on a stringent, nationwide program and the industry’s overall improved safety programs and awareness have made winning such an honor even more difficult,” said Chris Ziegler, director of safety, AGC of Massachusetts. Such an award is evidence of Walsh Brothers’ successful efforts in this critical area of performance and the firm’s reputation. Walsh Brothers and its safety team are to be congratulated and urged to continue this fine record.”
“At Walsh Brothers, safety is the first consideration in everything we do; it is ingrained in our culture,” said Richard Walsh, president and CEO of Walsh Brothers.
“We value this distinction and are thankful to all who had a part in making this past year a safe and successful one.” Together we work to ensure safe construction sites that not only protect the Walsh Brothers team but also our subcontractors, clients and the general public.
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