Charlotte's Hendrick Construction wins safety award

Hendrick Construction, Inc. has received the 2012 National Safety Excellence Award for its commitment to workplace safety.

The award was given by the Association of Builders and Contractors, a trade group. Charlotte-based Hendrick was one of 35 group members nationwide out of nearly 22,000 to receive the award.

“ABC is proud to honor Hendrick Construction with a National Safety Excellence Award for demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to safety and outstanding safety performance,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “Hendrick Construction has truly shown a dedication to becoming one of the leaders for the industry by striving to create the safest work environment possible for its employees.”

In a statement, Hendrick Construction president Roger Hendrick said: “A safe work environment is always our top priority. ABC brings the industry together each year to recognize and honor great safety records. Our employees work diligently to create safe job sites and we are pleased to see their commitment recognized.”

This is the third time in its decade-long existence that Hendrick Construction has been honored with a National Safety Excellence Award from the ABC. Hendrick was also honored in 2011 and 2008.

Hendrick Construction provides commercial construction services throughout the Southeast.