CROWN POINT – Sixty Northwest Indiana construction companies were honored for their outstanding safety and project excellence performances at the Construction Awards Banquet held in Merrillville. Construction industry firms throughout the region greatly exceed national averages in safety performance and project outcomes, and the banquet celebrates those achievements.
The event is coordinated jointly by the Northwest Indiana Business Round Table (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF). NWIBRT’s awards focus specifically on safety, while CAF’s awards focus on multiple areas of construction performance and project outcomes.
Awards were given to various firms based on topics like safety performance figures, job site innovation, collaborative efforts to improve construction, professional development, and more. Representatives from major regional firms like BP, Cleveland-Cliffs, NIPSCO, Cargill, Franciscan Health, and many other leading companies attended.
“At the heart of successful construction projects lies an unwavering commitment to safety. Companies in NWI continually strive to improve their safety practices, even amidst the most challenging of circumstances. We are honored to recognize and celebrate these companies, whose dedication to safety not only sets them apart but elevates the entire regional construction industry,” said NWIBRT Safety Committee Chair and Cargill Health & Safety Manager Rick A. Foor.
“It is truly inspiring to witness the ingenuity and superior craftsmanship that is consistently demonstrated in construction projects throughout our region. We take great pride in recognizing and honoring the remarkable achievements of these outstanding craftspeople and contractors. Their dedication and commitment to excellence are evident in their daily work, as they lay the foundation for the future of our communities and serve as leaders for others in the construction industry,” said Dewey Pearman, executive director of CAF.
