Construction Safety Week 2026

Allison Muttillo

Project Engineer

Our collective commitment to safety is a key driver of our project success. Over the past few years, Perlo has placed a strong focus on building a positive and proactive safety culture, and that commitment has made a meaningful impact on our project teams. Safety is our number one priority on jobsites because we genuinely care about our people. When everyone understands the importance of working safely, it leads to better decision-making – for our crews and for our projects as a whole. By reducing risk and keeping our teams focused, engaged, and protected, we set our projects up for success. Simply put, safe jobs are successful jobs!

Devin Koopman

Senior Vice President | Partner

Everyone wants each other to go home safely each and every day. We can rally around that simple concept. It doesn’t feel like the safety police anymore, but a collective responsibility to hold each other accountable, including our subcontractors. We’re able to speak to it with proposals, acknowledge our low EMR rate, and it’s becoming a significant aspect of projects with certain clients. Our team has done a wonderful job to get us to this point. It’s especially neat to see other employees, such as a Superintendent and carpenter not part of the Safety Team, recently obtain safety certifications on their own time. 

Donna Brewer

Assistant Project Manager

Perlo’s constant emphasis on safety makes me proud to work for this company. Regular reminders, updates, and trainings provide a sense of confidence in the way we as a company behave in a field in which lives are on the line. Having confidence that everyone on our jobsites, especially those in leadership positions, are being reminded of the gravity of their actions and the importance of care for themselves and others in this way is deeply important to the quality of the work being done and the overall impact of our role as a general contractor and large employer in the communities we serve.

Gregg Silliman

General Counsel

We look out for each other, our employees, subcontractors and trade partners, to make sure everyone gets home safe. This minimizes incidents and injuries and reduces associated costs and delays. It builds morale and confidence each day as we take personal responsibility for our work and the safety of others. It leads to performing more consistent, safer, higher-quality work. We take satisfaction in collectively building superior spaces and structures that meet our clients’ needs, and we take pride in knowing they were done right and everyone made it home safe.

Thomas Quesenberry

Vice President | Partner

At Perlo our people and our culture are what makes us successful and at the core of that is the responsibility for all of us to look out for each other. We cannot let anything take priority over the responsibility to keep each other safe. Our new Safety Initiative My Actions Our Safety emphasizes just that. However, we can’t just stop there as we always have to do better. We have to continue to self-reflect as well as look outside for examples on how we can be better. As Joe York once elegantly stated, “At Perlo, our people are our family and we take care of our family”.

Larry Cook

IT Manager

As an IT Manager at Perlo, my role takes me out to active job sites regularly, whether I’m conducting drone flights or installing Starlink systems for the field teams. That means safety isn’t just a policy I read about in the office; it’s something I navigate firsthand every day.

Perlo has been exceptional in making sure I’m equipped for that reality. The training and resources provided have given me a strong foundation for working confidently in construction environments, from understanding site-specific hazards to knowing the protocols that keep everyone around me safe. What stands out most is that safety here isn’t treated as a checkbox. It’s woven into how we operate, and the investment Perlo makes in preparing every team member, reflects that commitment genuinely.

Luke Hamper

Project Manager

Perlo has supported my safety journey by creating an environment where safety is genuinely valued and practiced every day. I feel encouraged to speak up through onsite safety audits and weekly job walks, ask questions, and take the time needed to do things the right way. The company’s safety measures have made a noticeable difference in my day-to-day work, allowing me to stay focused and confident knowing risks are being addressed proactively. I’ve seen how strong pre-planning and open communication can prevent potential incidents while keeping morale high. Our shared commitment to safety, both in the field and in the office, strengthens our teams, improves project outcomes, and reinforces trust across the organization.

Meghan Looney

Director of Human Resources

At Perlo, we understand that every wall we tilt carries the weight of someone’s future. Protecting our people isn’t just a requirement of the job, it’s the foundation of the legacy we build together. Safety is more than compliance; it’s our commitment to ensuring every person goes home to their family whole. There is no work more meaningful than that.

Lance Livingston

Superintendent

Perlo Construction has consistently promoted the highest standard of safety and has supported me at every step as I’ve advanced my safety education and certifications. Their commitment to creating a culture where safety comes first has empowered me to grow both personally and professionally. Throughout my career, I’ve been able to apply my training and experience to develop effective procedures and prevent potential incidents-efforts that reflect the shared commitment to safety that defines Perlo. Together, we continue to raise the bar for what it means to build and work safely.

Mars Gracida

Field Safety Coordinator

I started my journey with Perlo as a laborer apprentice and worked my way up through the field. That experience gave me a real understanding of the day-to-day challenges crews and trade partners deal with. When the opportunity came up to move into a safety role, I applied and was supported in making that transition. Through ongoing training and development, Perlo has invested in me by giving me the knowledge and tools to grow in my role while staying grounded in field experience. That balance helps me relate to crews and trade partners and makes safety conversations more practical, trustworthy, and based on real-world conditions.

To me, this is a strong example of how Perlo invests in its people not just for where they are today, but for where they can grow. That support strengthens our safety culture and helps us work together to prevent incidents and keep each other safe.

John Huddleston

Superintendent

At Perlo, we have a safety standard that sets us apart from other contractors, and our clients notice. When I’ve flagged the need for additional safety equipment that I felt was necessary for the job, the company was willing to invest in it, even when it wasn’t covered in the project budget. Having a full time safety specialist onsite helps keep subcontractors aligned and standards consistent. One example is the full safety warning line system on our roof. By providing this ourselves, we’re able to reduce fall protection violations.

Antonio Gonzales

Field Safety Coordinator

Perlo is where my career in safety began, and their support has been huge in my growth as a safety professional. Through their commitment to development, I successfully earned my CHST certification and completed numerous additional training programs they provided. What stands out most is Perlo’s strong safety culture and proactive approach. They do an excellent job of engaging every worker on site and creating genuine buy-in to the safety program. I’m grateful for the opportunities and foundation they’ve given me to grow and succeed in this field.

Travis Stone

Safety Manager

As Safety Manager, I have seen firsthand how Perlo backs safety with real action. The company has invested in my continuing education and given our safety team the tools we need to improve how we work, both in the office and in the field. That support shows up on our projects. Crews are more engaged. Supers and Foremen bring safety into daily planning, not just as a checkbox. We are seeing better coordination among trades, fewer communication gaps, and more proactive problem-solving before work starts. Safety at Perlo is not seen as a separate function. It is a resource the field relies on. That shift has helped us build stronger trust with our teams and partners.

Over the past year, we rolled out our “My Actions, Our Safety” initiative. We took what we learned, refined our approach, and shared it at AGC of America. That effort led to our first national safety award. It is a clear result of steady work in the field and strong backing from our executive team.

Perlo has stayed consistent. Our executive team is directly involved in safety. They show up on job sites, take part in conversations, and reinforce expectations during both planning and execution. Leadership supports safety and gives us room to keep improving. That has built a culture where people take ownership and look out for each other every day.