CSM Group today announced it has earned a National Health and Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which was presented at the 36th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 19.
Presented to just 59 contractors nationwide, the award recognized CSM Group's unwavering commitment to safety excellence. This distinction reflects the company’s proactive safety culture, training programs, and consistent implementation of best-in-class safety practices across all projects. By prioritizing the well-being of its people, trade partners, and clients, CSM Group continues to set a high standard for safety performance in the construction industry.
“This recognition reflects the standards we bring to every project and every partnership,” said Stuart Mason, CEO of CSM Group. “Our clients can be confident that safety isn’t just a priority; it’s embedded into how we plan, build, and lead, ensuring their projects are delivered with the highest level of care, consistency, and reliability.”
The 2025 National Health and Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum, or Gold status in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System in 2025, reflective of their 2024 safety performance data. During the selection process, contractors were evaluated based on self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable incident rates, use of leading indicators, process and program innovations, and interviews conducted by members of ABC’s National Health and Safety Committee.
“The safety record of CSM Group speaks for itself, setting the standard for a culture of care for its people,” said 2026 Chair of the ABC National Board of Directors Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York. “Safety values remain consistent for CSM Group, which are nearly seven times safer than the industry average. They are employers of choice because they refuse to compromise on health and safety for every single employee. Thank you to these safety leaders for transforming the status quo.”
The National Health and Safety Excellence Awards are presented in three major North American Industry Classification System code categories: NAICS 236—Construction of Buildings; NAICS 237—Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; and NAICS 238—Specialty Trade Contractors.
STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry, which enables top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates 658% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average. The self-assessment tool helps participants identify real opportunities for scalable growth in their health and safety programs to lower their total recordable incident rates.
CNA, ABC’s longest-standing strategic partner, is the presenting sponsor of the National Health and Safety Excellence Awards. CNA’s dedicated construction team delivers a deep understanding, attentive approach, and carefully tailored solutions that help contractors navigate unique and evolving risk management and insurance needs.
See a complete list of winners on ABC’s website.