Anderson Construction, Inc.
“Being accepted into the Virginia Best Program has been a great accomplishment for our company. The Application process truly gives you a chance to see what you are doing right in regard to your safety program and most definitely where you can improve. Having a mentor as part of the application is a great benefit. Also, the networking opportunities that come along with the application process are extremely valuable. Getting into the program takes a great deal of time and effort, but for any company looking to have its safety program rise and be truly effective, it is time well spent. I would highly recommend that other companies in Virginia take the time to invest in themselves and the safety culture of their company by joining the Virginia Best Team.”
Malcolm Miller, Safety & Health Officer, Project Manager
Anderson Construction, Inc.
R.E. Lee & Son, Inc. / Piedmont Concrete Contractors
“The Virginia BEST program challenges us to take a hard look at what we were doing right and what we can do do better to support our goal that everyone makes it home safely everyday. The collaboration and knowledge sharing is a true hallmark of a safety conscious culture. We appreciate that this is at the heart of the Virginia BEST Program and it challenges us not just to be better but to help those around us be better too.”
Arlene Lee – CEO/Principal
R.E. Lee Companies
Perry Engineering
“The application process for the Virginia BEST program is an excellent measurement of your safety program. It really helps you analyze what you already have and what you still need to create a comprehensive safety and health management system. It is a difficult but worthwhile and rewarding exercise that will surely help guide your path to safety excellence.”
Ken Pracht, CSP, CSHM Safety Director
Perry Engineering Co., Inc.
Warwick Mechanical Group
“The Virginia’s BEST program has truly given us a tool to take an honest look in the mirror at our organization and measure our safety commitment and performance. It is this look in the mirror that has helped us to improve and gives us assurance that we are who we say we are. I highly recommend involvement in Virginia’s BEST by all companies in the industry.”
Ric Richardson, ASP
Director of Corporate Safety
Faulconer Construction Company
“The Virginia BEST program provided a holistic and objective evaluation of our safety program, Target Zero. While we have made significant strides over the past decade to improve safety across the company, the Virginia BEST program helped us pinpoint and address areas for improvement. The evaluation and support from our peers ultimately led to strengthening our culture of safety and achieving national recognition at the 2023 Construction Safety Excellence Awards presented by the Associated General Contractors.”
Steve Bowers, President
Faulconer Construction Company
Jamerson-Lewis Construction
“As a member of Virginia’s Best, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that this program has had on our company and our employees. From starting the application process to being accepted into the program, we have seen a significant improvement in our safety culture. Our employees appreciate the investment we have made in their safety and well-being, and we have seen an increased involvement in our safety programs.
Overall, I highly recommend Virginia’s Best Program to any company that is committed to providing a safer work environment for their employees. The benefits of being part of this program are abundant, and we are proud to be members.”
Robb Foster, Director of Safety & Quality
Jamerson-Lewis Construction