In preparation for the upcoming Swinerton Office Project on East 7th Street slated to start on November 25, 2024, General Superintendent,Rafael Lopez’ and Superintendent Javier Grimaldo, went through a client specific orientation which included, drug testing, JHA training, client specific jobsite rules and First Aid/CPR training. Team members went through the HSI First Aid/CPR certification […]
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BCS Prepares for 4th Annual Safety Rodeo
On December 13, BCS will dedicate the day to training on many core safety challenges that we have recognized throughout the year. Preventing injury accidents is critical to BCS’ success and maintaining its status as Best in Class in commercial concrete in Central Texas. The Safety Rodeo consists of a cycle of seven Simultaneous Training […]
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BCS Shop has New Leadership from Big Chepe
Jose Arturo Gonzalez or “Big Chepe” as he is known by most, has been the new Shop Manager at BCS for the past few months. He has come up through the BCS ranks working first for several years as a carpenter helper, carpenter and equipment operator and then started getting recognized for having a great […]
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North Loop North Lamar Project Progresses Past Midpoint
The BCS Project with White Construction on North Loop/North Lamar is ahead of schedule. This is a 396,000 sq. ft, mixed use Apartment Complex on North Lamar Boulevard with 227 units over 6 elevated levels, and 120,00 square feet of subterranean parking, this is a cast-in-place concrete structure. Project Manager Reed Boyd is happy with […]
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October Features New Training at BCS!
Although we are once again dealing with the Heat in OCTOBER, we are featuring some first-time training at BCS. This month, BCS offers multiple trainings each week including some new topics. Caterpillar Trainer, Luis Rodriguez, helped BCS operators become oriented on their two new backhoes, a group of finishers recently completed Muriatic Acid Safety Training […]
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Excavation Standard Training for Select BCS Employees
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Patrick J. Walsh, and third-party safety consultant for BCS, recently delivered Excavation; Means and Methods training. Topics included practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring, soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods […]
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BCS Provides Support for Mustang Ridge Police Department
On October 1, BCS supported the National Night Out Event hosted by the Mustang Ridge Police Department by providing use of their parking lots and donating ice and refreshments. BCS has only been in their new office for a couple of years but has always answered a request for help from their neighbors the Mustang […]
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BCS Completes One Year without an OSHA Recordable Incident
Due to the efforts of our field leaders, safety team and company safety culture, BCS has completed one year without any lost time injury accidents. This is a significant accomplishment for the entire BCS Family, according to Vice President of Safety and HR, Todd C. Smith. “Our Safety Team has done a great job providing […]
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Fall Training Season at BCS
Along with the cooler temperatures in Texas in September comes more training at BCS. The summer heat makes training less than ideal so we typically reduce our training to our only client-required training in June, July and August. Now that fall is here, BCS offers multiple trainings each week including, OSHA 10 and 30 Hour, […]
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
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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