Hensel Phelps has once again been recognized at the highest level for its commitment to safety, earning the 2025 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) Grand Award—its second time receiving the prestigious honor in just three years.

The AGC CSEA Grand Award is widely regarded as the top safety honor in the construction industry. It recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and results-driven safety programs that go beyond compliance to create real cultural change.

To win this honor, companies must first place first in their respective divisions following a rigorous evaluation process. Finalists then compete at the AGC Annual Convention, delivering oral presentations before a panel of five judges. From those top finishers, one company is selected as the Grand Award winner—deemed the “best of the best” in construction safety nationwide.

“This achievement is not just about awards — it’s about the people who show up every day committed to protecting one another,” said Mike Choutka, Chairman and CEO of Hensel Phelps. “Safety is fundamental to achieving our vision of delivering EXCELLENCE in all we do. It reflects the ownership, integrity and care that define our company culture. I’m incredibly proud of our teams for setting a new benchmark for the industry.”

This milestone reinforces Hensel Phelps’ reputation for building not only landmark projects, but also a culture where every worker’s safety and well-being are a top priority.
Hensel Phelps’ repeat win at the AGC CSEA underscores the consistency and depth of its safety culture. With operations across the country and projects ranging from aviation to healthcare and federal infrastructure, the company has embedded safety innovation into every phase of its work.

Key to Hensel Phelps’ success is its employee-driven approach, where field teams take ownership of safety outcomes. The company’s training programs, proactive hazard identification, and real-time safety monitoring systems all contribute to performance that exceeds industry benchmarks.

By investing in technology, leadership development, and a culture of accountability, Hensel Phelps not only meets regulatory requirements—it sets new standards. Its Grand Award win is a signal to the entire industry that true safety excellence is built into the foundation of every great project.

This recognition further aligns with Hensel Phelps’ broader mission of delivering “EXCELLENCE in all we do,” and highlights the firm’s ongoing leadership in shaping a safer, more resilient construction workforce nationwide.

Originally reported by Public Website.