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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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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