Scott-Long Construction Named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC for Achievement in Construction Safety, Education and Culture
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Chantilly, VA (PRUnderground) October 18th, 2023
Scott-Long Construction, a major name in Virginia’s commercial construction sector, announced today that it has once again been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, the 2nd year Scott-Long Construction has earned the prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. ABC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Accredited Quality Contractors program in 2023, and only 547 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors most recently earned the credential.
“I want to extend my gratitude to our entire team, our partners, and the ABC for recognizing our dedication to quality and safety. We look forward to continuing our mission of delivering exceptional construction services and upholding the highest standards of safety and education in the industry,” states John Scott, CEO of the commercial construction company.
Launched three decades ago, ABC’s AQC program provides recognition to world-class construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas:
- Quality
- Safety performance
- Talent management, including inclusion, diversity and equity
- Craft and management education
- Community relations
“Accredited Quality Contractors exemplify top-performing contractors by setting the standard in the contracting community for safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, diversity and quality,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “Every day, the leaders and employees of Scott-Long Construction commit to the highest level of corporate and community achievement, embodying the best of ABC’s membership. Congratulations to these outstanding construction companies.”
In earning the AQC credential, each member company commits to world-class safety by achieving the Gold, Platinum or Diamond level in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants, with top performers achieving incident rates more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Scott-Long Construction has been awarded ABC’s STEP Diamond award for two consecutive years.
Reaccredited annually, AQC members also make the following pledge: As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality construction services, and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principles of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients.
AQC is recognized by the Construction Users Roundtable, an organization founded by leading construction project owners, and AQC members are eligible for ABC’s Top Performers lists, which rank contractors based on work hours.
To learn more about AQC and see the full list of accredited quality contractors, visit abc.org/aqc or utilize the zip code finder tool. ABC members have exclusive access to the list of accredited quality contractors and more on FindContractors.com.
About ABC: Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 22,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.
About Scott Long Construction: Scott-Long Construction has been a leader in the development and construction industry since 1961. Located in the Washington Metropolitan Region, Scott-Long Construction has built several long standing relationships through General Contracting and Development Management services. The approach taken puts the customer at the forefront by caring for their purpose, goals, and perceptions. Scott-Long has also developed strong relationships with design partners, subcontractors, and vendors to strengthen efforts to deliver a quality product.
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