Many of us in construction safety are familiar with the concept of Behavior Based Safety (BBS), where rather than telling workers that they must be safe because OSHA says so, employees are encouraged to recognize their patterns and avoid their historical higher risk behaviors. This can become an even more powerful motivator for employees who […]
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Equipment Operator Training is an Essential Part of the BCS Safety Culture
BCS conducts bi-monthly operator training led by BCS partner White Construction’s Corporate Safety Director, Mark Alvarez. Alvarez, a Genie Certified Master Trainer, provides operators with classroom training and practical training on Skid steers, Mini-Excavators, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, and Rough Terrain Fork Lifts for BCS. While OSHA and equipment manufacturers only require operator training every […]
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Emerging Leaders Visit Martin Marietta Concrete Plant
Recently, the BCS Emerging Leaders Class of 2023-24 visited the Martin Marietta Ready Mix Plant in San Marcos. Senior Sales Representative. Chris Keathley and BCS Senior Project Manager Reed Boyd organized the tour. Chris guided the group through the site from start to finish. BCS Emerging Leaders asked questions about product quality, delivery challenges, raw […]
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BCS Fall Stand Down Features Training From OSHA Area Director and Falltech
On May 10, BCS hosted a Fall Stand Down event with 20 of its’ field leaders and 10 of its subcontractors and GC partners in attendance. The event was sponsored by Colony Hardware and Falltech. Participating companies included Hill & Wilkinson, White Construction, Fabco, R&M Rebar and Central Texas Rebar. The event began with OSHA […]
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BCS is White Construction’s Top Performer Winner Again for 2023!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news here at BCS Concrete Structures! Our partners at White Construction Company (WCC) have, once again, voted us the Top Performer Subcontractor. This award is very special to us, as it now marks our 14th win as the top commercial concrete contractors in Austin for the past 18 […]
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BCS Conquers Challenges on The Travis Project with JE Dunn
In the dynamic landscape of downtown Austin, BCS Concrete Structures, a commercial concrete contractor in Central Texas, is teaming up with JE Dunn, a renowned national construction company. We’re spearheading the construction of a 54+ story multi-use tower—a venture laden with unique challenges and unique solutions. With its distinctive design, the Travis project presented challenges […]
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BCS Concrete Structures Gears Up for Its 3rd Annual Safety Rodeo
We’re excited to announce, for the third year in a row, that we’re hosting our annual BCS Safety Rodeo. The Safety Rodeo is a day dedicated to reinforcing and enhancing safety practices on our job sites. Serious injuries are always a potential risk on job sites during active projects. And without taking precautions, these risks […]
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Blanton Museum Renovation: A Collaborative Triumph
Recently, the BCS Concrete Structures team and White Construction Company have brought to fruition a highly-anticipated renovation and art installation endeavor at the Blanton Museum, situated on the grounds of The University of Texas campus. The Blanton Museum, an integral part of the University of Texas, hosts an amazing collection of over 21,000 art […]
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Ensuring Safety From Every Angle: BCS Trains With Fall Tech
At BCS Concrete Structures, safety is a value we hold close to heart. On October 3rd, our site safety managers underwent specialized training focused on fall protection equipment inspection for our 3rd annual Safety Rodeo event. Training was led by Chase Howden, an expert from Fall Tech, a trusted partner known for their expertise in […]
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BCS Prioritizes Worker Safety with Respiratory Protection for Respirable Silica
Following OSHA Standard 1926.1153(c), Concrete Contractors, BCS, is taking employee safety to heart with respiratory protection. We are making it our top priority to follow the guidelines laid out in 29 CFR 1910.134 to the tee. Having the right respiratory protection is a requirement for BCS team members who work on concrete grinding or chipping […]
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