DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., a leader in site development and construction program management, has achieved Platinum-level status in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP Safety Management System—placing the company among the safest construction firms in the United States.

The STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) program, created over 30 years ago, provides a structured approach for contractors to evaluate and advance their safety protocols. Participants in the program demonstrate a commitment to jobsite safety through rigorous self-assessment and benchmarking against national industry standards. Sevan's Platinum-level designation reflects a performance record nearly six times safer than the construction industry average, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Our clients trust us to deliver excellence—not just in execution, but in how we care for our people,” said Jim Evans, CEO and Founder of Sevan. “Earning ABC STEP Platinum validates the safety-first culture we’ve built across the company. It’s a reflection of the deep commitment our team brings to every site, every day.”

To qualify for the Platinum level, Sevan underwent an extensive review of its safety systems, including jobsite procedures, employee training, leadership engagement, and hazard mitigation strategies. The STEP program’s framework is proven to reduce total recordable incident rates by up to 83% compared to the industry average.

“At Sevan, safety isn’t just a metric—it’s our mindset,” said Chris Carter, Vice President of Safety. “We’re proud of this recognition because it speaks to our people. From field teams to leadership, every person plays a part in maintaining a safe, healthy environment where we can all thrive.”

The ABC STEP system ranks safety performance across five tiers—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond—with Platinum indicating outstanding achievement in both proactive and reactive safety strategies. According to ABC’s 2024 Safety Performance Report, top STEP participants operate with a 576% better safety performance than the industry average.

“Safety is a journey, and that journey is possible because of systems like STEP, which enables ABC member contractors like Sevan to actively build health and safety into their culture,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development. “Our people are our greatest asset, and I commend Sevan for consistently fulfilling those commitments to raise the bar of safety performance.”

Sevan’s safety achievements are underpinned by its broader mission to serve multi-site clients with precision, efficiency, and excellence. The firm is veteran-owned and known for delivering tailored, high-impact construction and program management services across the U.S., specializing in sectors such as grocery, healthcare, fuel and convenience, retail, housing, and government.

Sevan’s approach includes not only jobsite safety, but also sustainable construction practices, technology integration, and comprehensive workforce development—all of which contribute to its strong track record of delivering on-time, cost-effective project rollouts.

To learn more about the STEP program, visit abc.org/step.

For more about Sevan Multi-Site Solutions and its national footprint, visit www.sevan.com.

Originally reported by Business Wire.