Woodward Design+Build  announced that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, it has earned the prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. Only 591 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2024.

“This recognition as an Accredited Quality Contractor is a direct reflection of our people—their dedication, pride, and commitment to doing things the right way every day. We’re deeply grateful for our employees and leaders who have built and sustained a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability that defines Woodward,” said Ken Flower, Woodward’s President.

Established more than three decades ago, ABC’s AQC credential provides recognition to industry-leading construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas:

• Quality
• Health and safety performance
• Talent management
• Craft and management education
• Community relations

“This industry-leading contractor has proven they not only provide immense value in the marketplace, but they also prioritize their employee’s health and safety, the company culture and their quality work processes and products,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “The leaders and employees of Woodward put in the work and make the decisions daily that set the standard for health and safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, market-based compensation, benefits and quality in the contracting community. This quality standard is backed and validated by clients and third-party references. Congratulations to this Accredited Quality Contractor; you are a trusted, respected and transformational leader in the construction industry.”

In earning the AQC credential, each member company commits to industry-leading health and safety by achieving the Gold, Platinum or Diamond level in ABC’s STEP^® Health and Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry, with top performers achieving incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average.