IES Commercial Attains Highly Regarded Safety Platinum Level for 2009 Through Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.HOUSTON, July 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Integrated Electrical Services (Nasdaq: IESC), (www.ies-co.com), a leading national provider of electrical and communications services today announced its IES Commercial business group has achieved the prestigious Platinum level safety rating through the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program. Awarded to less than two percent of contractors nationally, Platinum level recipients are eligible for National Safety Excellence and National Safety Merit Awards, bestowed annually to recognize contractors exhibiting a commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary.
"The Safety Training and Evaluation Process serves as a valuable tool for ABC members to consistently build upon their safety training programs and gain recognition for their outstanding efforts," wrote Dave Bentley, member services program manager with the national office of ABC in a notification and congratulatory letter to Robert Warwick, IES Division Manager.
Achieving the STEP Platinum level involves meeting stringent safety criteria, including a minimum 20 Key Components score, OSHA 10-hour construction training, zero fatalities and catastrophic incidents in the past three years and site-specific safety and health programs. Recipients must have achieved a minimum of Gold or Platinum level recognition during the previous year.
"Safety is a core value for IES. We recognize the important correlation that safety has to project performance, customer satisfaction and the well-being of our employees, customers and partners," said Michael J. Caliel, IES president and chief executive officer. "We are honored to have our safety performance and commitment recognized by ABC."
ABOUT IES
IES is a leading national provider of electrical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial and residential markets. From office buildings to wind farms to housing developments, IES designs, builds and maintains electrical and communications systems for a diverse array of customers, projects and locations. For more information about IES, please visit www.ies-co.com.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (ABC)
ABC is a national association representing nearly 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 78 chapters across the United States. For more news and information, visit ABC's Web site, www.abc.org.
Media Contacts:
Edjuan Bailey,
Integrated Electrical Services
713/860-1500
Edjuan.bailey@ies-co.com
Laura M. Pennino,
Pennino and Partners for IES
281/286-9398,
lp@penninoandpartners.com
SOURCE Integrated Electrical Services
http://www.ies-co.com
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