Tellepsen Builders Wins National Safety Awards
Houston builder receives highest recognition for safety excellence from the National Safety Council and Associated General Contractors of America
HOUSTON (May 21, 2007) – Fourth-generation Houston builder, Tellepsen Builders recently received one of the highest honors in the construction industry by being named a national winner of the 8th Annual AGC/Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) in the Building Division. Tellepsen was also awarded the National Safety Council 2006 Industry Leader Award for the state of Texas.
“We are honored to be recognized in safety by our peers who know firsthand about the risks inherent in our line of work,” says Howard Tellepsen, CEO. “Safety is our number one priority at Tellepsen and for nearly a century of doing business in Houston, we have aligned ourselves with employees and subcontractors that share our safety perspective. As a practice, we dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that safety is never compromised.”
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.
“Tellepsen’s successful safety culture starts with a strong management commitment to “zero” accidents along with employee training and involvement,” explains Susan Phillips, Tellepsen safety director. “If management can’t make time for safety, neither will employees.”
Tellepsen’s safety department is comprised of seven professionals dedicated to screening for potential safety hazards and implementing proactive measures.
Tellepsen Builders
Building on a Century of Trust, four generations of the Tellepsen family have made the Houston area their home, and four generations of Texans have relied on Tellepsen for the places they live, work, play, worship and learn. Tellepsen has been performing general contracting and construction management for both public and private sectors since 1909.
Tellepsen is turning dreams into reality in commercial, education, healthcare, liturgical, retail, residential and retirement communities, hotels and recreational facilities, as well as a host of other areas. The successful company is responsible for building some of Houston’s most notable landmarks such as the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the original St. Luke’s Episcopal hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. For more information on the company and a complete list of projects and awards, visit www.tellepsen.com. |
