September marks Suicide Awareness Month, and at Aldridge, we’re taking this opportunity to highlight our ongoing commitment to mental health. Through our collaboration with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and the University of Colorado, we've trained over 70 employees as Mental Health First Responders through the VitalCog program.
We are excited to announce the release of the Winter 2024 edition of the Pipeline newsletter as we celebrate a significant milestone: our 30th year in print. Over the past three decades, Aldridge Electric has undergone a remarkable journey of growth, innovation, and success. We've expanded our reach, diversified our expertise, and continually raised the bar for excellence in the industry. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our exceptional teams.
At Aldridge, safety isn't just a priority; it's a deeply ingrained value that shapes our culture and defines our commitment to our workforce. Safety is not just about addressing incidents after they happen; it's about proactively reducing or eliminating potential exposures by verifying all adequate controls are in place. At Aldridge, we've taken a pioneering approach to safety, addressing the precursors to performance errors – also referred to as Brain Centered Hazards. We've taken significant steps to build layers of protection and tools to minimize the severity of incidents, and we're excited to introduce our Serious Injury Prevention program, known as SHOK – Seriously Hurt or Killed.
In the bustling heart of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, something significant was brewing. COO Brian Mazzei and Safety Vice President O'Brien Mills, representing our esteemed company, were standing side by side with representatives from OSHA, the Secretary of Labor, and our distinguished partners. The occasion? The renewal ceremony for the OSHA Electrical, Transmission, and Distribution (ETD) Strategic Partnership agreement. This pivotal event marked a remarkable milestone, as the five-year renewal cycle signified 20 years of dedicated efforts to enhance safety in our industry.
Women of Aldridge (WOA) is a proactive initiative that actively supports and promotes women in the construction industry. Through various means such as retention, professional development, networking, mentorship, and access to resources, WOA seeks to empower women and contribute to the company's workforce diversity goals and overall business objectives. The initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where women can connect, build a sense of community, share ideas, and play a significant role in the company's success.
Jen Hudock, the Marketing and Communications Manager for Aldridge Group is featured in the ADSC Foundation Drilling Magazine for the month of February. In the article, Jen discusses how rare women in construction are and how the sector is starting to grow. She mentions initiatives set by Aldridge Electric and their inclusions for gender differences.
Ever feel like your success is based on luck instead of your merits? Well, you’re not alone.
December 5-9, 2022 is a week dedicated to providing Aldridge employees and their families with resources and means to achieve mental wellness. Throughout the week, employees were welcomed to join ‘Toolbox Talks’ to increase their knowledge and awareness of their mental state. These talks included daily check-ins, statistics, facts, do’s and don'ts, and tips to deal with mental wellness.
After a COVID hiatus, our favorite Thanksgiving tradition made a triumphant return today! Deep-fried turkey is the star of this Thanksgiving meal that has been an Aldridge tradition since 1991. Fleet Services welcomed guests to our Libertyville headquarters to share a meal, enjoy live music, a silent auction benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and participate in a food drive.
For the past several years, Aldridge has supported the Greenhouse Scholar Program, most recently sponsoring Sanah Ahmed. A student of Cornell University's class of 2023, she is working to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, a cause that is near and dear to the Aldridge family. She was introduced to the disease at the age of 14 when her father’s diabetes became difficult to manage.
Aldridge is wrapping up work on a double-circuit 230kV transmission line project in Southern California that included nearly 60 miles of desert and mountainous terrain. The crews worked under hot, energized lines, drilled 1,700 foundations, and poured more than 60,000 yards of concrete. Learn more about other Aldridge foundation projects at: aldridgegroup.com/foundations
Aldridge continues to grow our footprint on the West Coast. As an airfield infrastructure expert, we are now working at four different airports in California: Los Angeles International (LAX), San Francisco International (SFO), Van Nuys, and Ontario. Aldridge performs complex work including FAA navigational systems, runway lighting, transit systems, security and access control, and more. Learn more: www.aldridgegroup.com/airport
