NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Paradigm Mechanical Corp Named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC, Achieving Premiere Status in Construction Safety, Education and Culture
San Diego, California, January 12—Paradigm Mechanical Corp. of Santee, CA, today announced that it was named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. The company earned this prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. Only 450 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors earned the credential last year.
“We work hard and do what it takes to get the job done. Our team is growth-minded where we are constantly improving our processes, training, and procedures. Earning this credential for safety motivates us to challenge one another to continue the impact on each project we are working on whether it be large or small.” - Melinda Dicharry, President
Launched nearly 30 years 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, and inclusion, diversity and equity
· Craft and management education
· Community relations
“Accredited Quality Contractors set the standard in the contracting community in safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, diversity, and quality,” said 2022 ABC National Chair of the Board of Directors Stephanie Schmidt, president of Poole Anderson Construction, State College, Pennsylvania. “Congratulations to this high-performing construction company. Daily, the leaders and employees of Paradigm Mechanical Corp. commit to the highest level of corporate and community achievement, exemplifying the best about ABC membership.”
In earning the AQC credential, each member company commits to world-class safety by achieving 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 eight times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average.
AQC members also take 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 Construction Users Roundtable, an organization founded by leading construction project owners.
About ABC: Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 21,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 69 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 Paradigm Mechanical Corp.: Paradigm Mechanical Corp. is a Woman-Owned 8(a) Small Business located in San Diego County. Our team specializes in building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty projects for government, commercial, and industrial clients in the Southern California region. We have extensive experience in Mechanical/HVAC work, holding contracts with Navy FEAD Pt. Loma, Navy FEAD 29 Palms, San Diego State University, the County of San Diego, and the City of San Diego.
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