BOSTON, MA — Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, Massachusetts, announces it has achieved Platinum in Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP is a system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen, and build safety programs that enable ABC members to achieve incident rates nearly six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average.

“Our annual STEP achievement is our motivation to stay consistent in our commitment to safety,” said Nathan Peck, President at Kaplan Construction. “This recognition reflects the dedication of every employee at Kaplan, who prioritizes safety not only as a policy but as a mindset.”

Kaplan was a founding member of the ABC Mass Workers’ Comp Self-Insurance Group and has been an early adopter of modern safety practices. The company’s 100-point safety program and the support from its carrier and fellow group members are key components to its safety culture. Kaplan had zero lost time in 2024 and has earned ABC STEP recognition every year since 1998.

“Safety is a journey, and that journey is possible because of systems like STEP, which enables ABC member contractors like Kaplan Construction 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.