Workplace safety recognition can provide construction owners and project partners with an additional indicator of how contractors manage jobsite risks, employee training and hazard prevention. Gilbane Building’s Nevada team received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognition following an evaluation by the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS).
The assessment examined Gilbane’s health and safety programs, worker engagement, training practices and methods for identifying and controlling hazards. VPP recognition is intended for employers and workers who maintain effective safety management systems and injury and illness rates below national averages for their respective industries.
The evaluation also gave Gilbane’s Nevada operations an opportunity to review existing procedures and identify areas for further improvement.
Gilbane’s safety approach includes its Recognize, Respond, Respect (R3) model, which encourages employees to identify hazards, take action when safety concerns emerge and treat colleagues with respect.
The VPP review reinforced the role of employee involvement in maintaining safety practices. The broader approach encompasses physical safety, mental health, worker well-being and respectful workplace conditions.
For construction teams, these elements can influence how hazards are reported, how training is applied and how workers participate in day-to-day risk management. The recognition reflects the safety systems and engagement practices evaluated during the Nevada team’s review.
Gilbane continues to serve clients across Nevada in healthcare, higher education, public works and commercial construction. Its current projects include the new Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The company operates across real estate development, construction and property and facilities management. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is privately held and has more than 45 offices and over 4,000 employees worldwide.
For owners selecting construction partners, documented safety management practices and workforce participation are relevant considerations in contractor evaluation. Gilbane’s VPP Star recognition provides evidence of an external review of its Nevada safety programs, including training, hazard controls and employee engagement.
The designation does not eliminate jobsite risks, but it highlights the role of structured safety systems and continuous improvement in managing construction workplace hazards.
Source: Gilbane.
