EL PASO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jordan Foster Construction (JFC), a nationally recognized construction firm, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) with the 2025 National Health and Safety Excellence Award, honoring construction companies that demonstrate industry-leading performance and a deeply embedded culture of safety across their operations. The recognition marks the third time since 2023 that JFC’s health and safety program has received national recognition, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to protecting its workforce and to deliver dependable outcomes for clients and project partners.
“This recognition reflects the operational discipline that guides our projects across all phases of construction,” said Darren Woody, Chief Executive Officer of JFC. “Our responsibility extends beyond building projects; it includes ensuring that every individual who steps onto our jobsites returns home safely.”
Across the company, JFC’s culture is reinforced through long-term employee relationships and generational trust. Families such as the Votta family in El Paso and the Acuña and Rivas families in Austin represent multiple generations working within the organization, reflecting the confidence employees place in the company’s commitment to protecting its workforce.
Operationally, JFC has expanded the definition of a safety process by creating a common safety leadership language that transforms project execution. Programs such as the company’s Field Safety Leader initiative identifies future leaders and elevates experienced craft professionals to serve as safety advocates within their crews, strengthening peer accountability and real-time hazard awareness on jobsites.
Project teams also leverage advanced digital platforms to reduce risk, strengthen knowledge transfer, and improve field communication. The integration of AI enables a shift from reactive safety management to a predictive, data-driven approach. Through the strategic use of data to identify potential risks and reinforce best practices, JFC continues to elevate safety performance, delivering more efficient, effective, and modern solutions aligned with the evolving demands of today’s construction environment.
“Our clients entrust us with complex projects and high expectations,” said Tricia Kagerer, Executive Vice President of Risk Management. “When safety is integrated into how projects are planned and executed, it strengthens schedule reliability, quality outcomes, and overall project performance.”
In recent years, JFC has also expanded its commitment to safety by integrating mental health awareness and suicide prevention into its core Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) strategy. Through initiatives such as Mind Saver, a CPR-aligned mental health awareness program, and VitalCog, a construction-specific suicide prevention training embedded within OSHA 30, Field Safety Leader, and leadership development programs, JFC equips employees with the tools to recognize warning signs, support one another, and access critical resources.
Further strengthening this commitment, JFC has established a dedicated Mental Wellness Manager role to ensure mental health awareness is intentionally woven into all aspects of safety training and workforce development. This holistic approach reflects JFC’s Culture of Care, supporting employees not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally, both on and off the jobsite.
“Safety lives in the daily decisions our teams make from planning work to supporting one another in the field,” said Asma Bayunus, EHS Operations Manager-Mental Wellness Manager. “Through the integration of field engagement, data-driven insights, and mental wellness initiatives, our EHS team is committed to building a culture where every employee feels safe, supported, and empowered to speak up.”
By combining operational discipline, workforce engagement, and technology-driven insights, JFC continues to strengthen a culture where protecting people supports stronger projects and long-term value for clients. This recognition reflects years of intentional investment in people, innovation, and culture, positioning JFC at the forefront of safety leadership in the construction industry.
At its core, JFC’s philosophy is simple: when people are supported physically, mentally, and professionally, stronger teams and safer jobsites follow. Through continuous innovation and a Culture of Care, JFC is not only enhancing safety performance today, but helping shape a more resilient and sustainable future for the industry.
About Jordan Foster Construction
Jordan Foster Construction is a Texas-based construction firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering civil infrastructure, commercial, and multifamily projects across the state. The company’s commercial portfolio includes millions of square feet of completed office, retail, industrial, and warehouse space, as well as complex urban and adaptive reuse projects that breathe new life into existing structures. Jordan Foster’s infrastructure work spans extensive TxDOT, federal, and public-sector projects, including the placement of millions of yards of concrete and the installation of elevated concrete decks for highways, bridges, and airfields. In the multifamily sector, the firm has delivered over 80,000 apartment units, 22 HUD communities, and more than 10,000 student housing beds. Across all divisions, Jordan Foster Construction is recognized as one of the nation’s safest construction companies, known for its technical expertise, self-performance capabilities, and commitment to safety, accountability, and long-term community impact.
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