Turner Construction Company has been recognized for its outstanding safety performance at Evergreen Valley College Sequoia. The upgrades and nursing addition project received an Outstanding Safety Performance award from SEWUP, underscoring the company’s unwavering commitment to workplace safety. Over the course of the project, spanning from 2022 to 2025, an impressive 84,639 work hours were completed without a single recordable injury—a testament to Turner’s meticulous safety protocols and culture of care.

Advancing Healthcare Education with a State-of-the-Art Facility

The new facility at Evergreen Valley College is designed to replicate a real-world healthcare environment. With a sterile corridor mimicking an intensive care unit, as well as simulation labs and flexible learning spaces, the building will play a pivotal role in preparing students for immediate entry into the patient care workforce. The addition further strengthens the College’s Nursing Program, equipping future medical professionals with hands-on training in a setting that mirrors the clinical experience.

A Commitment to Safety and Excellence

The award acknowledges Turner’s dedication to fostering an injury-free workplace and its proactive approach to ensuring the safety of employees, trade partners, and project stakeholders. Central to this commitment is Turner’s Building L.I.F.E.® (Living Injury Free Every day) program, which prioritizes incident prevention through pre-planning, rigorous training, and a culture of shared responsibility. By empowering workers with the tools and knowledge to identify and mitigate potential hazards, Turner continues to set the industry standard for safety excellence.

Celebrating the Team’s Success

"Kudos to the entire team for the successful and safe execution of the project! Their commitment to actively caring for the well-being of every worker is truly commendable," said Rama Ekkad, Vice President & Operations Manager. "By prioritizing safety and engagement, they set a high standard for teamwork, responsibility, and care."

Echoing these sentiments, Dave Steffens, Vice President & General Manager, praised the team’s dedication, stating, "Our team provided and encouraged wellness checks and exemplified exceptional leadership and personal connection. This is what we all strive for, and you did exceptionally well."

A Culture of Safety Beyond the Project

Turner’s safety-first philosophy extends beyond individual projects and is woven into the fabric of its operations company-wide. By fostering a culture where every worker feels empowered to take ownership of safety, Turner ensures that safety is not just a policy—but a core value. From jobsite hazard analysis to daily safety briefings and wellness programs, Turner continuously invests in innovative solutions to enhance worker protection.

This recognition from SEWUP reinforces Turner’s mission to create safer work environments and reflects the company’s values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence. As the project reaches completion, Turner takes pride in knowing that not only did the facility contribute to the future of healthcare education, but it also upheld the highest standards of safety and well-being for everyone involved.

With this latest accolade, Turner Construction reaffirms its position as a leader in the industry, proving that when safety comes first, excellence follows.

Originally reported by Turner Construction.