As Texas experiences a surge in large-scale development, Highwire — a leading platform for contractor risk and safety assessment — has announced its 2025 Platinum and Gold Safety Award recipients, recognizing 61 top-performing contractors across the Lone Star State.
The annual Safety Awards celebrate companies that demonstrate exceptional safety records and an ongoing commitment to risk mitigation. “Texas is undergoing a construction boom. Labor is in short supply, and deadlines are tight. That makes it imperative that contractors remain focused and vigilant about safety,” said Don Fornes, Chairman & CEO of Highwire. “These awards reflect a genuine commitment to protecting workers. These contractors aren’t just meeting standards; they’re building cultures where safety is the top priority and drives operational success.”
Safety-First Culture Recognized in a Competitive Landscape
With billions flowing into the state through investments in semiconductor plants, data centers, and energy infrastructure, the need for dependable, safety-conscious subcontractors has never been greater. The Platinum and Gold Safety Awards help project owners identify which firms not only deliver results but do so with a proven safety track record.
Highwire’s safety evaluation is based on a rigorous scoring system that measures key performance indicators like Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) rate, and Experience Modification Rating (EMR). It also assesses the implementation and sophistication of each company’s safety programs.
To earn the Platinum Safety Award, companies must score between 95 and 100 on Highwire’s Safety Assessment. Gold Award recipients must score between 85 and 94. These scores reflect both past performance and a contractor’s proactive safety practices.
Top Performers Across the State
Among the notable 2025 Platinum Safety Award recipients are:
- Alterman, Inc. – Live Oak
- AM Technical Solutions – Austin
- Apache Industrial United – Houston
- Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. – Houston
- Dynamic Systems, Inc. – Austin
- Electra Link, Inc. – Spring
- EnviroCon Systems, Inc. – Houston
- Greater Metroplex Interiors, LLC – Southlake
- KILGORE INDUSTRIES, LP – Houston
- Performance Contracting, Inc. – Mansfield
- SCG Mechanical, dba Way Mechanical – Houston
- Sentinel Power Services – Fort Worth
- Shermco System Integration – Wichita Falls
- TAS Concrete Construction, LLC – Houston
- TechCorr USA Management LLC – Pasadena
- Tokyo Electron America – Austin
These firms stood out not only for their outstanding safety records, but also for their commitment to consistent, high-quality risk management practices.
Streamlining Contractor Success
Highwire’s Safety Assessment, originally developed at Harvard University, offers contractors and clients an objective and consistent tool for evaluating and reducing risk. It helps general contractors and developers ensure worker safety while lowering insurance and operational costs.
The results of the 2025 Safety Awards are available through the Highwire Network, a searchable platform that connects owners and builders with qualified, vetted contractors. The network features award-winning contractors across all major U.S. metro areas — including Dallas, Houston, Boston, New York, and San Francisco — many of whom have major operations in Texas.
To explore the full list of award-winning contractors or to connect with qualified teams, visit: https://network.highwire.com/search
Originally reported by High Wire in Construction Dive.