CSM Group has achieved Diamond status in the Associated Builders and Contractors' STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen, and build industry-leading safety programs. These programs enable top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates nearly six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average.
"Earning the 2025 Diamond STEP status from ABC is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety and the exceptional dedication of every member of the CSM Group team," said Stuart Mason, chief executive officer. "This prestigious recognition reflects our relentless pursuit of safety excellence and our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where every worker, no matter their role, is empowered to thrive. It’s a clear reflection of the high standards we hold ourselves to and our drive to not only meet but exceed industry safety benchmarks. We’re incredibly proud of this achievement, and it motivates us to continue pushing the envelope in creating a culture where safety is always our top priority."
At CSM Group, safety is not just a priority—it's a fundamental part of our culture. We are committed to providing a work environment that ensures the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all our employees, trade partners, and subcontractors. Our safety program is built around continuous improvement, focusing on proactive risk management, real-time safety data, and open communication across all levels of the organization. This recognition and our ABC National Safety Award of Excellence for two consecutive years reflect our relentless commitment to exceeding industry safety benchmarks. These accolades are a direct result of our company-wide safety initiatives, including our Safety Leadership Series, collaborative partnerships with MIOSHA, and cutting-edge technologies to ensure real-time access to safety data for all employees. At CSM Group, we take pride in fostering a safety-first culture that empowers every worker to contribute to a safer and healthier work environment.
STEP participants measure their safety processes and policies on key components through a detailed questionnaire. The goal is implementing or enhancing health and safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents.
“Safety is a journey, and that journey is possible because of systems like STEP, which enables ABC member contractors like CSM Group to actively build health and safety into their culture, creating industry-leading, holistic safety programs to protect their workers and deliver for their clients,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “STEP measures performance on key components, strengthens and expands best practices, and builds safety culture. Our people are our greatest asset, and I commend CSM Group for consistently fulfilling those commitments to raise the bar of safety performance.”
According to ABC’s annual Safety Performance Report, STEP participants, regardless of company size or type of work, can reduce recordable incidents up to 83%, making the best-performing companies 576% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Ratings range from Diamond, the highest, to Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Participant.
To learn more about the STEP program, visit abc.org/step.
