On May 30th, the Bravo Builders team was prepared to participate in the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. This 3.5-mile race throughout Central Park is designed to give business professionals the opportunity to connect with clients, local businesses and organizations through fitness, teamwork and camaraderie. Although the event was rained out, our team of 12 took this opportunity to bond as a team at a company gathering and happy hour.

As part of our goal to support our local community, Bravo Builders has introduced a new partnership with God’s Love We Deliver. This non-profit aims to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. In honor of each member of the team’s birthdays, Bravo will be sponsoring a cake donation for someone in need, who might not have received one otherwise due to health constraints. Bravo Builders values its partnership with God’s Love We Deliver and will continue to support the organization through various volunteer opportunities. In addition to this act of philanthropy, Bravo team members receive a half day of paid time off to celebrate their birthday with their families.

Bravo Builders kicked off safety week with our “Take The Extra Steps” challenge across all of our sites. An Excellent “Fall Protection” demonstration was given by Colony Hardware. Followed by a speech given by our Director of Safety, Charlene Dodson, on How To “Take The Extra Steps” to fully execute safe work practices. What is taking the extra steps? Taking the extra step is conducting housekeeping before the start of operations to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Taking the extra step is reviewing the JHA before the start of operations to ensure all the safety hazards are identified and controls are in place with the task assigned. Taking the extra step is inspecting the equipment before use. Taking the extra step is wearing the PPE properly. Taking the extra step is unplugging tools when they are not in use. Taking the extra step could be a simple as getting a bigger ladder that is appropriate for the height of the operations. Taking the extra step is putting the guard on the grinder. Taking the extra step is connecting the lanyard the worker is already wearing to the anchor point. The steps are not just for aesthetics they are to save lives.

Last week, Bravo Builders hosted a Women Promoting Success Event featuring Cinco de Mayo celebrations including Mexican fare and décor. Attendees heard from Alyson Sikorski, Principal at Gace Consulting, who discussed her distinguished career and current initiatives. Following the presentation, attendees, both Bravo women and men, had the opportunity to engage with Ms. Sikorski about her experience. The goal of WPS is to establish a group where individuals can discuss their goals, how to get there and troubleshoot any issues they may be having within the industry. Continued learning events such as modular training, woodworking and MEPS training are just a few of the upcoming engagements WPS has planned. Stay tuned!

On April 25, Bravo Builders participated in Take Your Child to Work Day in efforts to encourage boys and girls to explore their career opportunities at a young age, especially in the construction field. The Bravo team participated in a special pizza party lunch, which included everything from coloring and games to participation certificates and prizes. Bravo Builders is committed to the growth and development of every employee and is always pleased to have the opportunity for their children to be a part of the Bravo family.

Bravo Builders is committed to the safety of employees in the office, on-site and in everyday situations. Earlier this week, the Bravo team participated in an active shooter training that focused on how to identify potential threats, how to best handle them to survive, as well as what to expect after an active shooting takes place. This training was offered office-wide and was provided by David Katz from Global Security Group.

Bravo Builders recently volunteered with God’s Love We Deliver, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. The Bravo team worked to help prepare meals and deliver them to local families. We are thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community that we live and work in. To learn more about God’s Love We Deliver, please visit https://www.glwd.org/

Bravo Builders is committed to the personal and professional development of each team member through programs, events and trainings. Last week, the company participated in leadership and communication training to expand the capacity of each team member. The leadership training focused on optimizing expertise and skills as well as preparing the younger generation of leaders for growth and progress. Bravo also facilitated conversations on communication skills, types of communication and how to bridge the gap with different communication styles.

Bravo Builders is excited to introduce the Women Promoting Success (WPS) initiative which aims to bring together women in construction for educational and networking events, to spark conversation around relevant ideas, tips, topics and careers within construction. Members will hear from industry-leading experts, both women and men in efforts to help propel women careers forward. If you are interested in joining WPS, please contact us at wps@bravobuildersnyc.com .

Bravo Builders believes in building comradery in the workplace through enjoying a night of networking opportunities to expand networks, skill sets and make meaningful new connections with fellow Bravo team members. This event was held on February 28th at Valerie in Midtown, an elevated restaurant in a retro-inspired space.