"Every employee at granite has a voice no matter weather it’s a new employee or a current employee it makes employees feel like they are apart of the team when their voice is heard"
Driller
Granite Construction
"Listen for every body .make plan .communicate work safe "
"I demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice by being a great team player. By not only listening to the concerns that my peers and leaders have but also by coming up with great solutions to the issues and concerns that occur. I hear their voices everyday at work which makes my colleagues more than co-workers. They have now turned into my second family. HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!! We are all human and can make mistakes!!! Also we are all human and can learn from our mistakes. Treat everyone with respect and they will show their best self."
Heavy Equipment Operator
Granite Construction
"As a Project Leader, I pledge to be open to the inputs of everyone involved in the projects. From the draftsman to the Subject Matter Expert, from the carpenter to the Process Safety Representative. Everyone has a voice and something to contribute to improve our safety culture. After all, we all want the same thing - Fore everyone to be able to go home safely to their families. Everyone can contribute in achieving that goal. And everyone should be empowered to contribute and have their voice heard. "
"No matter how long i have been working if someone thinks they have better ide on how to do something I always listen because no one person can be expected to know everything."
Saw operator
Hi-Way Paving Inc.
"By intently listening to what people have to say and taking that into consideration before making a decision or while looking into something in case it could possibly affect the outcome of whatever it is that I am doing."
Assistant Superintendent
Manhattan Construction Company
"Working as a team and empowering my team to assist in making the plan for job tasks."
"I demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace by actively listening to my colleagues, encourage open communication and collaboration, and creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. I also make an effort to seek out diverse perspectives and experiences, and ensure that all voices are considered in decision-making processes. Additionally, I continuously educate myself on issues of diversity and inclusion, and strive to be a champion for equality and fairness in the workplace."
"Creates awareness, improves safety, working together and sharing knowledge. "
"If anyone come to me with a safety issue I give them my full attention. I listen to what they have to say so I can make a good decision on what actions if any that need to take place."
"I value every moment as if it was the last day cause life is too short to take for granted and tomorrow may never be. A smile may never mean something to you but it will always bright someone's day. A smile is more is more then a million words."
Hensel Phelps carpentry
Hensel Phelps
"By giving everyone on my team an opportunity to be a participant and feel valued for their contributions. "
EVP / GM
The Boldt Company
"Every morning first thing after "Stretch & Flex" we hold an Internal Only Shift Start Meeting before the daily shift start with all trade contractors to go over safety, the day's work activities and then an open discussion between all GBC & N150C personal for their input and take everything into consideration no matter what their job title may be so that we can collaborate and build off each others thoughts as a team to help bolster unity among us instead of old school "it's my way or the highway" attitude!"
N150C Field Manpower Corrdinator
Gilbane Building Company
"Valuing every voice in the workplace is super important. Two ways that I demonstrate this everyday at work is always asking how people are and if they personally need anything when I am not busy, whether that is Craft, Superintendents, Co-workers or Trade partners. Another reason I would like to say I demonstrate is by listening to what others have to say."
Field Engineer
Hensel Phelps
"I empower those who feel unempowered. From the New Hire to the Managing Partner, every voice counts. Making meetings and trainings purposeful allows for all to be heard. "
Safety Director
GMF Steel Group
"Daily participation and partnership with the Team "
Regional Safety Director
Rosendin
"Feeling heard is an essential part of a safe and welcoming work environment. Valuing every voice must be a constant commitment that is demonstrated through prompt follow up, embracing new ideas with an open mind, and with the goal of continuous safety improvement."
Regional Safety Director
The Boldt Company
"I value every voice in the workplace through active listening , validate everyone’s feelings and empathy "
"From listening to the oldest and most experienced coworkers to even the new apprentice "
Traffic control
Granite Construction
"I demonstrate my commitment to my workplace by making sure I am valuing the voices of my colleagues, making sure they know they are being heard as well as understood. For example any disagreement, suggestions or concerns have to be heard and valued allowing us to work as team. It helps us keep each other safe allowing us to complete the job in timely manner as well as returning to our families safe and sound. Further more we all know that the newest employee and the senior employee are the two most dangerous people on the job site. For example the senior employee may think he/she may know it all and underestimates dangerous situations while the newest employee is recently learning the job. In conclusion, I believe that listening, communicating , and understanding each and everyone of my colleagues makes them feel valued."
Flooring tech
Bonitz Inc.
"Personally when trade partners come up to me with a concern or an issue I will stop and take the time to listen and react"
Field Engineer
Hensel Phelps
"I value every voice in the work place by creating a comfortable open discussion for crafts ideas, suggestions, concerns and comments. Ensuring I listen, respond and give the appropriate answers or feedback. This creates an equal rank in the room and ensuring they are heard. "
Concrete Foreman
DPR Construction
"Listening to any and every concern of each crew memeber and discussing them before preforming tasks."
"The safety can be accessed by having daily or weekly basis like attendance punching machine with biometric details of employee, In which employee can vote daily or weekly, Whether he feels safe or unsafe at EOD or EOW voting, If he / she feels un-safe they press over un-safe in that punch machine and then we could look over the perspective of the employee why and what.Make the employee feels un-safe.
In this way every voice in work place can be accessed and percentage of the voting can also defines safety. Else the ideas or reasons can also be analysed or done without any problems."
Site Supervisor
B L HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC
"I demonstrate it by listening to everyone's voice and making sure they know that their voice is being heard in the workplace."
Project Engineer
Mortenson
"I make sure on every job site my crew has safety googles, hard hats, gloves, to do our Job safely and always make sure my crew is up on the latest safety video of each company we work for and with. "
Flooring installer
Bonitz Inc.
"I take the time to understand all perspectives ."
Ceo
Gilbane Building Company
"Everyone on our job sites matters. We build personal relationships with craftsmen on site and encourage them to feel comfortable in bringing up any and all concerns they have. As a team of general contractors and trade partners, we strive to continuously improve our industry."
Safety Director / Superintendent
"Every meeting start with a safety moment which all participants can initiat"
CEO
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"If I see something, I say something and encourage all job site staff to do so as well."
Design Integration
DPR Construction
"For me,The safety is our very important to us,and to each others welfare,or co workers.."
"Truly listening to understand challenges and perspective. Approaching discussions with a lens of empathy and appreciation for the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the highly skilled craft workers on all our project sites. When we have a solid understanding and appreciation for the challenges and road blocks they encounter every day we can develop stronger partnerships with all workers on project sites that will aid in enacting positive changes. "
Director of Operations
Mortenson
"Open door policy, anyone is able to bring up their concern nomatter what time of day "
Safety Engineer
Hensel Phelps
"Our orientation is very specific about everyone's ability and responsibility to use their voice to bring up and resolve safety issues. Our jobsite gives everyone an opportunity every day to bring up safety concerns, issues and praise every morning in our stretch and flex huddle."
Project Supt III
McCarthy Building Companies
"Because if i am not heard, there ischance a safety issue can be missed and someone could get hurt"
Reinforcement metal work
Hensel Phelps
"It iş important for every single employee or person to have safety to each and everyone."
Electrician
Hensel Phelps
"Very emportan the safety culture to all of workers because we need to understand the safety rules we plan first to now the to eliminate the hazard before we start the wrk to avoid the accident must of all safety first before and after the wrk."
"Promoviendo actividades de participación y concientización con el equipo, reforzando la conducta en post de la cultura segura"
"pursuing all co workers to safe and cooperate each other and also follow all the rules by the company"
cement mason
Hensel Phelps
"Listen to every employee."
"Very good "
Reinforcing metal worker
Hensel Phelps
"- Paying attention to the needs of my team and all those who require it inside and outside the company, because this value is not only for a company but for daily life
- Understanding that our differences are complements that bring us closer to forming bonds and strengthening the work team
-Understanding that we are a chain and my individual responsibility is a clear contribution to strengthening this commitment"
Principal IT Technician
Fluor
"providing a variety of ways to deliver feedback. Having an open door to listen. Being present when with team members"
Marketing
DPR Construction
"Giving everyone the opportunity to speak up with planning the work empowers everyone a chance to bring up safety concerns. By doing this everyone feels a sense of pride and accomplishment when the task is completed."
Project Manager
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Truly listening when involved in very conversation. "
Safety Professional (Field)
Hoffman Construction Company
"To demonstrate a commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace, it’s essential to foster an inclusive environment where all employees feel empowered to share their ideas and perspectives. This can be achieved by implementing regular feedback sessions, encouraging open dialogue, and ensuring that decision-making processes are transparent and consider diverse viewpoints. Additionally, providing equal opportunities for professional development and recognizing the unique contributions of each team member can reinforce the importance of every individual’s input. It’s also crucial to actively listen and respond constructively to suggestions and concerns, showing that each voice is not only heard but valued and can lead to meaningful changes within the organization"
"Listening to ALL employees. It takes courage to speak-up in our greuling industry. Often times, when the greenhorn speaks up his views are discarded and not listened to. Often times, the young employees have great ideas that need brough to light and implemented as tools, materials, and technology has changed over the years. What we have always done, is not always the best approach in the 21st century. Listen to your employees who have the courage to speak up and reward them for helping to constantly improve the industry."
Director of Safety & Health
Hensel Phelps
"Listen "
VP Safety
Aldridge Electric
"Respect ideas, ideals and not discriminate, and extrapolate this to our home, which is the most important thing in our lives."
Electrical Engineer
Fluor
"It is important to value the voice and opinion of each of the people, independent of who could express it, this is because each person has had different experiences in different areas of life, which could be of help with any type of problem."
Project Quality Manager
Fluor
"Safety Week this year is a great into into phychological safety "
"Treat every employee like you wanted to be treated. Listen to their concern and then get back with them with an answer."
Site Manager
Gray Construction
"Listening to understand not just listening to respond. Also you don't need to be a supervisor to be a leader!"
Captain
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Listen more than you talk! Value all points of view!"
Vice President Risk Engineering
Zurich North America
"I demonstrate commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace is through inclusive practices in decision-making and communication. This includes actively seeking input from all team members, creating opportunities for diverse perspectives to be heard and respected, and implementing policies that foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute. Additionally, I am providing regular feedback mechanisms and actively addressing any instances of bias or exclusion that further reinforce the commitment. Ultimately, it's all about fostering a culture where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued for their unique contributions and not about position, hierarchy or volume of the voice. "
Chief Technology Officer
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Daily talks with crews about how important communication is and listen to what they have to say. Work related and non related."
Safety specialist
Hoffman Construction Company
"Primero compartiendo opicniones y soluciones para realizar las actividades lo cual fortalece el grupo y brinda un mejor confort al momento de trabajar "
"La empatía como valor inherente a cada ser humano es fundamental puesto que podemos analizar distintas situaciones desde otras perspectivas; de forma tal que cuando se requieran tomar decisiones se tenga en cuenta cada uno de los puentos de vista de cada participante. En tal sentido, la voz de cada uno de los miembros de un equipo es fundamental para el logro de nuestros objetivos."
"Many times throughout the I always ask site members. If there’s anything we can do to help me to jobsite safer for them."
Superintendent
Gray Construction
"I try to make sure that on every project, a safety moment is observed. During this, every person is encouraged -- and sometimes prodded -- to provide a critical piece of information relative to safety and how it affects the project. This action, this stimulation is what challenges people to grow and "buy in to'' the safety perspective and culture that should be the heart of any companies' commitment to future work. We need to encourage every voice, every mind, to reflect on just how important their future is...how critical their choices are...and their lives touch on others around them. "
Senior Project Manager
Terracon Consultants, Inc
"By making sure everyone is heard and being aware what’s going on around us ."
Mechanic helper
Hi-Way Paving Inc.
"Listening to everyone’s ideas big or small good or bad and making the best decisions"
Oiler
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Making every voice new hire or experience valuable to the task . So everyone can return safe to our families. "
1st assist engineer
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"I will demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice in my work place by Engaging in meaningful conversations, ask open-ended questions, and provide undivided attention when employees share their thoughts, also Giving Great Feedback On Other Coworkers Opinions On Safety. "
Able Bodied Seamen
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"By committing to work safe and ensure that each, and every one of my coworkers go home safe every day"
Welder
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"I like to work safely so I can go back to my family "
Deckhand
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Making sure we work in a safe environment "
Deckhand
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"By making sure my coworkers are heard. Respecting good ideas and also implementing good ideas crew and company wide. With this everyone knows their voice has value"
Dredge Welder
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Being open to hear every idea or opinion."
"By working safe "
Mate
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"By listening and obedience to safety. JSA and all potential hazard. Respect each other "
1st engineer
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"Seek feedback and improvement,Support your team and company goals and Celebrate successes and learn from failures."
plumber
B L HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC
"Escuchando al personal en las diferentes áreas de trabajo así como dando el ejemplo de ello y en que todos somos una familia y por tanto todas nuestras voces son importantes y tomadas en cuenta en el día a día. "
"I believe that in order to value every voice in the workplace you must first give everyone something of value, Time. Give people time to express what they feel , or don’t understand about safety. Time away from the big meetings where people are hesitant to show what they don’t know publicly. When you give people your time, one on one , and ask them “ Do you have any questions, is there anything I can explain more?” You make them feel heard, valued, and in a safe environment to expose what they are concerned about."
"I ask everyone on my team that is involved with the task for there input such as safety concerns and any concerns bout on how to safely complete the task when I am at the rig I make it a point to acknowledge every one by name and ask how they are doing and if they have any concerns with the job or safety I feel it is up lifting to speak to everyone with a good morning etc I know it is for me"
"I do my best to communicate with every single person on the project teams that I am associated with to ensure that they understand that safety is not a secondary focus, it is our primary focus and that everyone's safety and wellbeing should be at the forefront of every mind on a job site. I reiterate that everyone has the authority to stop work if it seems unsafe or unsure."
Assistant Project Manager
Gray Construction
"Listen carefully and assuing safety."
"I try to talk with everyone that comes on to our site. I let them know that they are appreciated."
PM
Gilbane Building Company
"Showing personal commitment to my co-workers and crew. I voice my desire for everyone to go home safely and actually look for hazards that could cause a potential injury. Then, I try to mitigate those that I see. I am personally affected by someone's lack of care and concern for other's safety and try to hold those individuals accountable as needed. Safety is group effort, a cultural strength, and I am proud to be a part of a company that takes safety seriously. "
Project Manager
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"This is done daily by myself and our office, we keep constant communication. The communication whether good or bad with any item at hand is a must. We need to hear the good news and bad news to keep progressing forward on our projects. We stress how important it is to voice all topics or issue on the site. All workers know they have stop work authority on our site with any safety concerns."
Superintendent
Manhattan Construction Company
"Lo más importante de todo es la comunicación, al tener la comunicación con cada uno de tus compañeros pueden obtener el mayor logro del trabajo, al cada uno aportar su idea, podemos llegar a complemento de cada uno del equipo, logrando hacer el trabajo de la mejor manera. "
"-Regular Crew Meetings: Schedule regular meetings where everyone on the dredge can contribute ideas and concerns. This can be about safety procedures, improving efficiency, or even suggestions for improving morale.
-Open Door Policy: Make yourself approachable and encourage crew members to come to you with any ideas or concerns, big or small.
Show You're Listening:
-Active Listening: When someone is talking, pay attention, make eye contact, and ask clarifying questions to show you're engaged.
-Respond Thoughtfully: Acknowledge their input and explain how it will be considered, even if the final decision goes another way.
-Safety Concerns: Since safety is paramount on a dredge, actively seek input on safety procedures and encourage open communication about any hazards.
-Efficiency Improvements: Look for ways to involve the crew in brainstorming how to make dredging operations more efficient. This could be anything from equipment maintenance to streamlining processes.
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deck captian
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"By letting every person on board share there ideas and thoughts. It helps include them in the day to day task and will benefit the whole crew to have different ideas oh how to make a job smoother and more efficient."
Captain
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"I'm a good listener "
Chief Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
"By establishing and strengthening relationships with all of our project team members, which opens up a dialogue that is comfortable and trustworthy"
Field Ops Manager
Mortenson
"I interact with craft, subcontractors and salary personnel and share from experience the need to work safe and the outcome of the actions taken to ensure positive outcome. Craft hear differently than salary staff and subcontractors require monitoring to understand PCL safety culture. Engaging all to buy in on safety will bring about awareness and it will be shared not just from myself but all I share with. An injury to one, is an injury to all."
Project Engineer
PCL Construction
"Listening to every option and then working towards a result is a vital part of any business. Every voice matters and listening to all input creates the best option and also builds a great team and working environment."
Electrical Designer
Eldeco Inc.
"Reiterating the commitment to a safe space in meetings and deliberately encouraging those who are quiet to speak up."
SW DM lead
DPR Construction
"Valorar cada voz, representa tener el respeto hacia lo que cada integrante de un equipo opina o dice. Si Yo respeto esa voz estoy dando valor y atención a la información que se dice lo cual puede ser de gran utilidad en la suma de engranajes para lograr el éxito de la seguridad del equipo."
"Listening to every voice allows u to build a safer team, project site, and future!! Not only does it help u build safer workplace but it allows employees to know they’re making a difference as well! "
Electrician
Gray Construction
"Listening to members voices and thoughts.If I hear something unsettling that draws my attention,I will try to connect with that person to hear what they are going thru."
Journeyman pipefitter
BMWC Constructors, Inc.
"Listening to everyone's ideas. Try to consider every idea to placed to help benefit safety. There is always opportunity to get better. "
Gf pipefitter
BMWC Constructors, Inc.
"By taking the time to actually listen and appreciate the feedback given by others, and giving that feedback value by actually considering it's merits vs faults."
Assistant Superintendent
DPR Construction
"Taking the time to hear people's concerns and make sure they're comfortable with the plan so they get home the same way they showed up "
Journeyman Carpenter
Mortenson
"Don't belittle anybody always listen to what somebody has to say always be concerned about somebody else's problems or ideas be open-minded treat everyone equal always double check to make sure everything's safe going home at the end of the day is most important thank you"
"Talking to the craft about how they think things are going and asking about what they are working on."
Project manager
Alberici Constructors
"We go around in safety meetings and make sure everyone has a chance to bring up potential hazards and how they/we are going to go about such hazards"
Diver
Ballard Marine Construction
"When I am out on the we project site. I observe the work that is currently going on. If something doesn’t look right I will engage the TM and ask for his man to work. If they can’t or don’t answer I will tell harm to stop what g to heh are doing and contact their supervisor for direction and /or corrections to their work process. Once corrected I move on to next activity for observation .
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Project Director
Alberici Constructors
"Ask for everyone’s opinion and if the they agree "
Pipefitter
BMWC Constructors, Inc.