Green Leaf Construction today announced it has earned a National Health and Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which was presented at the 36th annual Excellence in Construction^® Awards during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 19.

Presented to just 59 contractors nationwide, Green Leaf Construction earned the award for their excellence in health and safety on a National level.

“This award is a testament to all of the team members at Green Leaf; without their knowledge, expertise and ongoing commitment to doing things right while sending everyone home safe at the end of the day, we would not have achieved this recognition”, said Andy McBeth, President of Green Leaf.

The 2025 National Health and Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum or Gold status in ABC’s STEP^® Health and Safety Management System in 2025, reflective of their 2024 safety performance data. During the selection process, contractors were judged on self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable incident rates, leading indicator use, process and program innovations and interviews conducted by members of ABC’s National Health and Safety Committee.

“The safety record of Green Leaf speaks for itself, setting the standard for a culture of care for its people,” said 2026 Chair of the ABC National Board of Directors Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York. “Safety values remain consistent for Green Leaf, which are nearly seven times safer than the industry average. They are employers of choice because they refuse to compromise on health and safety for every single employee. Thank you to these safety leaders for transforming the status quo.”

The National Health and Safety Excellence Awards are presented in three major North American Industry Classification System code categories: NAICS 236—Construction of Buildings; NAICS 237—Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; and NAICS 238—Specialty Trade Contractors.

 STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry, which enables top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates 658% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average. The self-assessment tool helps participants identify real opportunities for scalable growth in their health and safety programs to lower their total recordable incident rates.

CNA, ABC’s longest-standing strategic partner, is the presenting sponsor of the National Health and Safety Excellence Awards. CNA’s dedicated construction team delivers a deep understanding, attentive approach and carefully tailored solutions that help contractors navigate unique and evolving risk management and insurance needs.

See a complete list of winners on ABC’s website.

 

Tough Stuff Recycling, is pleased to announce that the company is now a Recycle Smart MA Partner. This affiliation reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to improve sustainability, compliance, and waste diversion across the communities it serves.

“We are pleased to support and promote Recycle Smart MA, which does such vital work in recycling education,” said Mary Horsman, Northeast Manager of Sales and Marketing, at Tough Stuff Recycling. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to connect Massachusetts residents and businesses with easy ways to do the right thing for the environment and their communities. You can find fantastic educational resources such as the Smart Recycling Guide, available in 12 languages, as well as the Recyclopedia search tool.”

The Importance of Partnership

This announcement highlights critical efforts to make accurate information available to individuals and organizations regarding recycling resources and aligns with Tough Stuff Recycling’s mission to reduce landfill waste and adhere to Massachusetts Waste Bans.

Tough Stuff Recycling’s Role

Tough Stuff Recycling will share helpful information and ensure those looking to properly dispose of mattresses, box springs, and other challenging waste items know their options. Tough Stuff Recycling is committed to sustainability and the circular economy, providing services that support landfill diversion and resource recovery.

About Tough Stuff Recycling

Tough Stuff Recycling, a leading provider of recycling services, provides environmentally responsible recycling solutions for mattresses, electronics, and bulky waste.

Serving residents, businesses, and municipalities, TSR helps divert waste from landfills through compliant recycling operations, drop-off locations, and municipal partnerships across the Northeast.