Gutier’s Post

In the construction industry, we often talk about plans, equipment, budgets, materials, and timelines. However, the foundation of every successful project goes beyond the physical—it’s built on culture, teamwork, and the friendships we forge along the way. Every day on the job, we encounter challenges that require collaboration and trust. It’s in these moments that we realize how essential our team dynamics are. Supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and celebrating our different perspectives not only enhance our work but also create a sense of belonging and camaraderie. The friendships we build in this industry are invaluable. They turn coworkers into allies, making long days and tough tasks feel achievable. Together, we’re not just building structures —we’re creating a community. Let’s continue to foster a culture where teamwork thrives, where every voice is heard, and where we lift each other up. After all, the strength of our projects reflects the strength of our relationships. Here’s to the incredible teams that make it all possible!

Everyone is empowered to use their voice, but voices only matter if they’re heard. Listening and accepting what is communicated is a critical focus of Valuing Every Voice. When every voice is heard, trust and respect is strengthened within your team. By listening to and accepting your fellow colleagues, especially when it comes to safety concerns or potential risks, it fosters a strong safety culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported. Positive change is the collective efforts of every company, project team, and individual. One decision can change an entire project, one incident can change an entire team, one voice can inspire many more that can change an entire industry. And it takes the commitment, determination, and confidence in each and every one of us to create a strong safety culture that will impact our career, families, community, and industry for generations to come. #ConstructionSafetyWeek #EmployeeOwned #Construction #Safety

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲! • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Your safety is our priority! Our superintendents discussed and reinforced the importance of adhering to the highest safety standards because creating a secure environment is non-negotiable. • 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁: Our superintendents were in full force, brainstorming ideas, sharing insights, and fostering a culture of teamwork that propels us forward. Together, we achieve more!   • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Learning never stops! Our team delved into the latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring we're at the forefront of innovation. Investing in our skills means providing you with top-notch service every time!   We're committed to continuing to build, grow, and ensure excellence in everything we do! #TeamWork #ProfessionalDevelopment #SafetyFirst #BuildingTheFuture #SuperintendentMeeting #CompanyCulture

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Getting people to buy into safety is like getting a team to row a boat... Here's what I mean. 👇 👇 👇 In your organization you have two types of people. You have "rowers" and you have "anchors". When you try to start a new initiative (in this case a safety initiative)... The rowers are going to get behind it and appreciate the change. The anchors are going to say things like "but we've been doing it this way for 30 years!" Now, here's where you have a decision. And, it's what a lot of organizations get wrong. If you truly want safety to be valued in your culture. You need to get rid of the anchors. And find more rowers. -- Check out out resource hub: https://buff.ly/3qlF7FJ

Building a strong safety culture takes the collective and individual efforts of all levels within an organization. One decision can change an entire project, one incident can change an entire team, one voice can inspire many more that can change an entire industry. And it takes the commitment, determination, and confidence in each and every one of us to create positive change and a culture that places safety above everything else. It must become what we embrace, practice, and live every day. We are building the future of construction, a future focused on trust, ownership, a motivated and committed workforce, and a safe work environment for all. Where what we think, we share, what we hear, we embrace, what we see and do, we own. Where we are all seen for our unique contributions, respected for who we are as individuals, feel supported in our decisions and actions, and ultimately, proud of the work we do, the company we represent, and the impact we can make in our career, community, and industry for generations to come.

The "I-Got-U-Bro" method—now that sounds like a fun approach! 😄 It’s all about having each other's backs, right? This kind of teamwork is crucial in any setting, especially when tackling challenges. When we support one another, we create a safety net that allows everyone to thrive and take calculated risks. It's like having a built-in safety harness for our ideas! So, let’s embrace this method and make sure we’re all lifting each other up. Together, we can achieve amazing things! 💪✨ Looking forward to seeing this in action! https://lnkd.in/ddfsUgrM https://lnkd.in/dM6mxdMj

Continuous improvement in the quest to help everyone continuously improve culture and outcomes! Proud to be part of a team who never settles for good enough. In the components of a resilient culture, where are you shining? Where do you need some polish? #iamcaterpillar #safetyculture #safetyleadership #resilience

Day 2: Encourage and Welcome New Ideas! Valuing every voice makes sure all team members have a chance to add ideas and are not restricted to the perceived best practice of the loudest voice on the crew. Instead, they are empowered to ask questions, challenge norms, share different ideas for improvement and solve problems in a collaborative and more effective manner. The dialogue created through everyone’s contribution to the discussion brings forward all the expertise on the crew and leads to better hazard identification, and safety improvements in the work process. #ConstructionSafetyWeek #EncourageandWelcomeNewIdeas

Building a strong culture isn't about simply enforcing a list of dos and don'ts. It requires years of consistent practice, adherence to core principles, and a deep understanding of the "Grand WHY." This is especially true for safety culture. If I could focus on just one element to ignite a positive safety culture within a team, it would be fostering meaningful conversation. Recently, I had the privilege of leading a Pre-Mobilization Session for the PM Exploration Campaign. The session brought together the PVD-VI crew, 3rd party business partners, and fellow PCSB colleagues. My goal was straightforward: break the ice and encourage genuine communication among the team. True communication comes from the heart, where barriers like job titles, company affiliations, or salaries don’t exist. I'm grateful for the opportunity to coach this diverse group on such an essential topic. I took a different approach—no lengthy HSE lectures—but I believe the session achieved its goal. The endgame remains the same: fostering a generative safety culture.