United Contractors

United Contractors wishes you and your company a Happy Fourth of July! This holiday is recognized by: Laborers, Operating Engineers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Pile Drivers, Teamsters, and Iron Workers across Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego. Enjoy the celebrations and stay safe! For more information, visit www.unitedcontractors.org or contact us at [email protected] / (925) 855-7900. #FourthOfJuly #Happy4th #UnitedContractors

Wishing you, your teams, and your families, a safe and happy 4th of July!

This week, UCON's 2024 Board of Directors met in Newport Beach for the Annual Mid-Year Board meeting. The Board stewards UCON's contractor-driven values and our mission to remain relentlessly committed to empowering, supporting, and advocating for California's union-signatory contractors while developing the next generation of industry leaders. Pictured: Greg Goebel Jr, Goebel Construction; Tom Barr, Ghilotti Bros.,Inc.. ; Ron Bianchini, Preston Pipelines Infrastructure; Matt Lovingier, JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc.; Juan Arreguin, Bayline Cutting & Coring; Michael Gates; DeSilva Gates Construction; Kevin Reimers, Woodruff Sawyer; 2024 UCON President, Kevin Hester, McGuire and Hester; Kelly Attebery, F&M Bank; Dale Breen, Midstate Barrier; UCON 2025 President-Elect, Kurt Eddy, Pavement Recycling Systems; Bryn Burke, Dees Burke Engineering Constructors; Sean Castillo; Toro Enterprises; J. Garrett Francis; Guardian Traffic Solutions. Not pictured: Alan Guy, Anvil Builders Inc.; Michael Prlich, Mike Prlich and Sons.

United Contractors (UCON) is proud to announce the winners of our Annual R.E.A.L. Safety Awards. This prestigious program Recognizes Excellence, Awareness, and Leadership in safety within the construction industry. The REAL Safety Awards highlight the commitment of union-signatory construction companies to maintaining and enhancing safe working environments. The awards underscore the importance of a proactive safety culture across our industry by honoring the safest and most improved companies. "These awards are not just about recognizing those who have achieved high standards of safety but also about inspiring all our members to prioritize safety every day," said Emily Cohen, Executive Vice President of United Contractors. "We commend all the companies that participated. Their dedication to safety makes a significant difference in our industry and contributes to building a safer future for all workers." This year's winners have set remarkable standards in workplace safety and are exemplary models for the industry: 1,000,000 MAN-HOURS ·       Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. ·       Stacy Witbeck, Inc. ·       Sully-Miller Contracting Co. 250,001-500,000 MAN-HOURS ·      Ghilotti Bros.,Inc. ·      O. C. JONES & Sons ·      Saint Francis Electric 100,001-250,000 MAN-HOURS ·       California Engineering Contractors, Inc. ·       JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc. (also Team Zero) ·       KDW Construction UP TO 100,000 MAN-HOURS ·       E.E. Gilbert Construction (also Team Zero) ·       Odigos Construction (also Team Zero) ·       The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western SAFETY HEROES OF THE YEAR ·       Ezequiel Lepe - Robert A. Bothman Construction ·       Mike Blewett - Sierra Mountain Construction Inc., (also Team Zero) MOST UNIQUE SAFETY PROJECT ·       Teichert Construction MOST IMPROVED SAFETY RATING ·       California Engineering Contractors, Inc. ·       Sierra Mountain Construction Inc. (also Team Zero) TEAM ZERO ACHIEVEMENT: UCON recognizes the following construction company members who achieved "Team Zero", having a zero incident rate in 2023: California Rebar Fabricators Incorporated Pacific Boring, Inc. Robert Burns Construction, Inc. Silverado Contractors, Inc. Western Water Constructors, Inc. "This year's recipients have gone above and beyond to integrate safety into their daily operations, showing that effective safety practices are not only feasible but also beneficial, said Mike Donlon, Chief Safety Consultant at UCON. "Their achievements reflect their relentless pursuit of a safer workplace and their leadership in setting safety benchmarks." Congratulations to all the winners! ### #ConstructionSafety

This week, UCON's 2024 Board of Directors met in Newport Beach for the Annual Mid-Year Board meeting. The Board stewards UCON's contractor-driven values and our mission to remain relentlessly committed to empowering, supporting, and advocating for California's union-signatory contractors while developing the next generation of industry leaders. Pictured: Greg Goebel Jr, Goebel Construction; Tom Barr, Ghilotti Bros.,Inc.. ; Ron Bianchini, Preston Pipelines Infrastructure; Matt Lovingier, JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc.; Juan Arreguin, Bayline Cutting & Coring; Michael Gates; DeSilva Gates Construction; Kevin Reimers, Woodruff Sawyer; 2024 UCON President, Kevin Hester, McGuire and Hester; Kelly Attebery, F&M Bank; Dale Breen, Midstate Barrier; UCON 2025 President-Elect, Kurt Eddy, Pavement Recycling Systems; Bryn Burke, Dees Burke Engineering Constructors; Sean Castillo; Toro Enterprises; J. Garrett Francis; Guardian Traffic Solutions. Not pictured: Alan Guy, Anvil Builders Inc.; Michael Prlich, Mike Prlich and Sons.

UCON Members @ Fearless Field Leader Seminar There is no other program in the construction industry that provides a more comprehensive, uniquely focused people skills training specifically for construction Foremen! Yet to experience one of UCON's star event? Here is your chance! UPCOMING FFL Seminars: Fearless Field Leader - Cerritos - https://ow.ly/jSeV50Shnyg Fearless Field Leader - San Ramon - https://ow.ly/cFQ650Shnye Register today! Link in bio. #UCON2024 #UnitedContractors #ProfessionalDevelopment #Cerritos #SanRamon #FearlessFieldLeader #MarkBreslin #breslinbiz #ConstructionIndustry #ForemenTraining #ConstructionSeminars #LeadershipDevelopment #ConstructionLeaders #ConstructionManagement

Last week, UCON's EVP, Emily Cohen, joined other thought leaders and elected officials for a POLITICO forum on the future of transportation funding in California. The issue is more urgent than many realize. Every California citizen relies on transportation infrastructure. UCON is a leading advocate in the effort to secure and protect infrastructure funding today and for the future.

California’s adoption of zero-emission vehicle policies will change the transportation landscape over the next two decades, prompting questions about how to adapt revenue structures to preserve transportation infrastructure funding. Gasoline tax revenue is already beginning to decline as the state transitions to electric vehicles. How will the transition impact current transportation infrastructure? How can California best fund the infrastructure of today — and the future? Tune in on Tuesday morning as POLITICO convenes leading lawmakers and industry officials, including UCON's EVP Emily Cohen, to examine the future of transportation infrastructure. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gubTXKpt

Thank you for everyone who joined us! Hope to see you all at our UCON Beach Bash in July!!

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