Contractors praised for putting safety first.

Several New York State general contractors have been presented Certificates of Commendation for Safety Excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The names of the recipients were announced by the General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC), which is the New York State Building Chapter of the AGC.

They include: Christa Construction, LLC (Victor and Albany); E.W. Howell Co., Inc. (Woodbury); Hueber-Breuer Construction Co, Inc. (Syracuse); Massa Construction, Inc. (Geneva); Park City Builders, Inc. (Hamilton); Picone Construction Corp. (Williamsville); Sano-Rubin Construction Co., Inc. (Albany); Scrufari Construction Company, Inc. (Niagara Falls); Storm King Contracting Inc. (Montgomery); Sweet Constructors, LLC (Ballston Lake); and Zandri Construction Corp. (Cohoes).

The Award is based on safety statistics required by OSHA. "Receipt of such an award is proof positive of the emphasis these contractors place on providing a safe and healthful workplace," said Jeff Zogg, Executive Director of the GBC.

The GBC represents nearly 200 general contractors engaged in public and private commercial, industrial, and institutional construction throughout New York State.

"The common denominator of our Membership," said Zogg, "is that they possess skill, integrity, and responsibility. A commitment to safety is a strong sign of these qualities." The AGC of America represents over 8000 general contractors nationwide.

The General Building Contractors of New York State is the leading construction trade association in New York, and is the New York Building Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America.

The GBC represents nearly 200 of the top construction firms in New York, and has over 300 members in total including general contractors, specialty contractors, and associate members.