Turner Receives Safety Award for Work at Evergreen Valley College

The project was completed with zero recorded injuries.

Turner Construction Company is proud to announce that the upgrades and nursing addition project at Evergreen Valley College Sequoia was recognized with an Outstanding Safety Performance award. This award from SEWUP highlights the project’s exemplary safety practices from 2022 to 2025, during which 84,639 hours were completed with zero recordable injuries. 

The building replicates a sterile corridor in an intensive care unit in a hospital or clinic and includes simulation lab spaces and flexible classrooms. The facility will support training and preparation of students for immediate entrance into the patient care workforce, supporting the growth of the College's Nursing Program.

Commitment to Safety

This award recognizes Turner’s unwavering commitment to promoting an injury-free environment and providing the safest workplace possible for all employees, trade partners, and project stakeholders. Turner’s safety-first approach, Building L.I.F.E.® (Living Injury Free Every day), focuses on eliminating worksite incidents and mitigating hazards through pre-planning, shared standards, rigorous training, and the empowerment of every worker to prioritize safety.

Celebrating Excellence

“Kudos to the entire team for the successful and safe execution of the project! Their commitment to actively caring for the well-being of every worker is truly commendable," said Rama Ekkad, Vice President & Operations Manager. "By prioritizing safety and engagement, they set a high standard for teamwork, responsibility, and care.”

Dave Steffens, Vice President & General Manager, highlighted the team’s dedication to worker well-being, stating, “Our team provided and encouraged wellness checks and exemplified exceptional leadership and personal connection. This is what we all strive for, and you did exceptionally well.”

This honor reflects Turner’s values of integrity, teamwork, and commitment, and an ongoing mission to ensure that every worker goes home safely at the end of the day.