Stronghold Engineering is Recognized as an ABC Accredited Quality Contractor for its Leadership in Construction Safety, Education, and Culture.
Riverside, CA, October 28, 2024 — Stronghold Engineering, Inc., based in Riverside, CA, proudly announced its renewed recognition as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Stronghold Engineering continues to achieve this esteemed credential, signifying the company’s ongoing dedication to exemplary corporate responsibility in the construction industry. In 2023, only 525 elite merit shop contractors across the country attained this credential, a testament to their distinguished performance and commitment to high standards.
The AQC credential, established over three decades ago by ABC, acknowledges construction firms that consistently demonstrate excellence across five key pillars of corporate responsibility:
- Quality
- Health and Safety Performance
- Talent Management, including Diversity and Inclusion
- Craft and Management Education
- Community Engagement
“Every day, the leaders and employees of Stronghold Engineering put in the work and make the decisions that deliver the highest-quality construction services to their communities and embody the highest level of corporate achievement,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “Accredited Quality Contractors are top-performing ABC contractor members that set the standard for safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, merit, and quality in the contracting community. Congratulations to these outstanding construction companies; you exemplify the best of ABC’s membership.”
AQC member companies, including Stronghold Engineering, achieve a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level within ABC’s STEP Safety Management System as part of their commitment to superior health and safety. STEP, a robust safety benchmarking tool established in 1989, allows contractors to track safety performance and benchmark against industry standards. Top-tier STEP participants demonstrate incident rates that are nearly six times safer than the average rates published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Every year, AQC members uphold their dedication through recertification, ensuring sustained adherence to rigorous standards in quality and safety. Accredited firms pledge to continue serving their communities with integrity and to foster an inclusive work environment that prioritizes the growth, safety, and productivity of every team member.
In receiving the AQC designation, Stronghold Engineering joins a distinguished group of contractors recognized by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) and gains eligibility for ABC’s Top Performers list, which ranks companies based on work hours and performance. To view the full list of Accredited Quality Contractors or to find local accredited companies, visit abc.org/aqc or explore ABC’s ZIP code locator tool.
About Stronghold Engineering
Headquartered in Southern California’s Riverside County, Stronghold Engineering is an award-winning design and construction company specializing in renowned projects for some of the nation’s biggest organizations. The company also serves as general contractor to many civil, governmental, and commercial clients, delivering exceptional construction and building projects throughout California and the United States.
About ABC
Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association, established in 1950, representing over 23,000 members. Grounded in the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters support members in developing talent, securing projects, and delivering work safely, ethically, and profitably, benefiting communities nationwide. For more information, visit abc.org.