SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Suicide is a leading cause of death among working age adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Below are 5 things to know about preventing suicide. Everyone can help prevent suicide. Mental health and suicide can […]
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Leonel Perez enjoys helping other BCS Employees prepare for the ACI Exam
Recently BCS started their second ACI (American Concrete Institute) Study Course led by General Superintendent Leonel Perez. While several students only missed passing the ACI test by a few points last year, Perez was the only student from the previous BCS ACI class to pass the test. “The test is offered in both English and […]
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BCS uses JHAs to Identify Hazards before they Occur
What is a Job Hazard Analysis? A job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job tasks to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you take steps to eliminate or reduce them to […]
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Rachel Behne: Balancing Career as a BCS Project Manager and Military Service
Graduating from Texas State University in December 2023 and becoming a new Project Manager at BCS is challenging for anyone but imagine adding the duties of an Army Sergeant (US Army Reserves) to the mix. One weekend per month and for two weeks every summer, Rachel Behne is a soldier. “Since I joined the BCS […]
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BCS joins Teal Construction on New Leif Johnson Ford Project
The BCS Team (Cesar Hernandez, Project Manager, Leonel Perez, General Superintendent and Jesse Perez, Superintendent) have joined Houston-based Teal Construction to collaborate on the new Ford dealership off SH 71 West out towards Bee Cave. According to PM Cesar Hernandez, “This is a challenging project, and it must overcome unique circumstances. More specifically, we are […]
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BCS Hires New Chief Estimator | Matt Badowski
BCS is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Badowski as their new Chief Estimator. Matt will work closely with the BCS Estimating team and bring his 20 plus years of commercial pre-construction and estimating to the BCS estimating team. Matt has worked with BCS since its inception from the GC side and is highly […]
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BCS Provides Cooling Stations to Protect Workers from Summer Heat
On any given day in the United States, 4.3 million Construction Workers are exposed to heat stress. In Austin last year, 138 days were over 90 degrees, 6o percent of those were over 100 degrees. Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure […]
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BCS’ Concrete Estimating News
BCS Concrete offers estimating and preconstruction services for all phases of a project. Sophisticated concrete modeling allows us to assist with accurate cost projections as well as schedule development as early as project programming. Cost and schedule studies of different structural types are available as well. Early selection of your structural partner allows for your […]
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New Hires Receive Fall Protection Training Before Going To BCS Jobsites
BCS has started to ramp up hiring with several new jobs starting in the next month. New Hires spend their first two days at the BCS office, watching safety orientation videos, completing the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Training and learning about Fall Protection. Based on our strong partnership with Falltech, we continue to strive […]
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BCS joins Amerisure’s New Surebuilt Captive
Captive insurance groups offer an alternative to a medium-sized, financially stable company with a positive loss history, good five-year loss trend and a strong safety culture. Captives seek out strong candidates to pool premiums and reward captive members with better rates, expanded resources and a potential return of unused premiums. Captives reward companies with stronger […]
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