Safety is Austin’s number one core value. Our dedication to it can be found in processes, procedures, training, leadership, measurement, and nearly every aspect of our business. It's our culture – it’s who we are.
We are proud to be one of the safest general contractors in the U.S. In the last decade, Austin has reduced jobsite injuries by a remarkable 76%. In 2025, Austin Industries as an enterprise achieved the lowest number of recordable injuries since 2020, while logging over 20% more work hours.
At Austin, our number one commitment is to the safety of our people, and our number one goal is zero incidents. Safety is everyone’s first job.”
ARTBA National Safety Award
AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award
NAPA Quality in Construction Award
AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award
ABC National Safety Excellence Pinnacle Award
ASA Houston Chapter GC Safety Award
ABC Texas Gulf Coast Diamond Step Award
Marathon Petroleum Behavioral-Based Safety Award
Highwire Platinum Safety Award
Our management team demands uncompromising accountability for safety – it is our company’s benchmark for evaluating job performance and project success. Our safety mantra is prompted by a question: At Austin, who is responsible for safety? The answer: I am!
Austin Industries Vice President of Safety, Mike Morris, on why safety is Austin's most important core value.
