BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: RUSH Construction Commitment to Safety Recognized by National Organizations

RUSH Construction Director of Corporate Safety & Quality Shawn Lucas Receives CSP Certification

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – RUSH Construction, Inc., a leader in commercial construction, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safety by receiving multiple prestigious awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Florida Safety Council.

Additionally, the company is announcing that Director of Corporate Safety & Quality, Shawn Lucas, has received Certified Safety Professional® (CSP) certification.

RUSH Construction, Inc. was recently honored with the National Pinnacle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), recognizing their exceptional safety record and commitment to industry-leading health and safety practices. The award was presented to only 45 contractors nationwide.

Additionally, at the Florida Safety Council’s awards ceremony, RUSH Construction, Inc. received accolades including the 2023 Outstanding Lost Time Prevention Award – GOLD, 2023 Vehicle Fleet Safety Award – SILVER, 2023 Level 1 Corporate Safety Achievement Award – SILVER, and 2023 Level 1 Safety Leadership Award presented to Shawn Lucas.

“These awards underscore our dedication to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees,” said William Chivers, CEO of RUSH Construction, Inc. “Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and these achievements reflect the hard work and commitment of our entire team.”

This recognition came with Shawn Lucas achieving the CSP certification from the BCSP Foundation. The CSP credential is widely regarded as the gold standard in safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) certifications, highlighting Lucas’s expertise and leadership in ensuring workplace safety.

“Receiving the CSP certification is a significant milestone in my career,” Lucas remarked. “It underscores RUSH’s proactive approach to safety and reinforces our ongoing efforts to protect our workforce.”

RUSH Construction, Inc. invests heavily in safety programs. The awards and Lucas’s CSP certification further validate RUSH Construction, Inc.’s position as an industry leader committed to setting high standards for safety and quality in construction.

“We believe that a strong safety culture not only protects our employees but also enhances project efficiency and client satisfaction,” Lucas added.

RUSH Construction, Inc. is a general contractor, construction manager, and design/builder that has worked with such notable clients as NASA, Blue Origin, the United States Air Force, State of Florida, Parrish Medical Center, Embraer, Canaveral Port Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Barn Light Electric, Playalinda Brewing Company, Central Florida YMCA, and the American Police Hall of Fame.

RUSH is an employee-owned company with an award-winning Safety Program and Sustainability Program. RUSH has multiple class “A” General Contractor license holders & a LEED accredited professional on staff.

RUSH Marine and RUSH Facilities are also part of the RUSH Family of Companies to serve the Aerospace, Defense, Commercial, Medical, Facilities, and Marine industry sectors.

For more information about RUSH Construction, Inc., visit www.rushinc.com or contact CEO William Chivers at 321-267-8100.

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