Schier Construction Co. Inc. has been named the winner of the 2024 Safety Award, presented annually as part of Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year Award program.
Jim Schier started Schier Construction in 1980 as a general contractor for water plant construction in the Houston, Texas, area. Today, the $18 million to $20 million firm with 37 employees is run by Jim and his son Brent Schier.
Along with being the Safety Award winner, Schier was among 12 finalists for the 2024 Contractor of the Year Award. The awards were presented March 21-22 at ceremonies at the Wynn Las Vegas resort.
Presenting the Safety Award along with Equipment World Chief Editor Jordanne Waldschmidt was George Hart, Caterpillar North America product marketing manager. Caterpillar has sponsor the Contractor of the Year program for 24 years since its inception.
The Safety Award is presented to a Contractor of the Year finalist who exemplifies outstanding safety practices, has a low experience modification rate, and has no safety violations by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Beyond that, the recipient must show demonstrated effort in creating a work culture that focuses on not only jobsite safety but all aspects of human health – mental, physical, and emotional.
Schier Construction had been lauded multiple times for its safety practices before being recognized by Equipment World.
For both Jim and Brent, safety was a significant part of their respective entrances into the construction industry, which has subsequently carried over into running the company.
