California GC/CM Wins National Award

Douglas E. Barnhart Inc., a San Diego-based general contractor and construction manager was recently recognized for its safety performance record by the Washington, D.C-based National Safety Council.

Barnhart was among 63 companies in the country that received a 2005 Industry Leader Award, based on the North American Industry Classification System. The Industry Leader Awards are one component of the NSC's Occupational Award Program, which recognizes outstanding safety achievements of NSC members. The companies honored are among the top member participants in the NSC awards program.

Established in 1983, Barnhart was the 14th largest general contractor in California, based on 2004 revenue figures published last April by California Construction magazine. The firm had $450 million in revenue in 2004. >

Founded in 1913, The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, non-governmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. Members of the NSC include more than 48,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals.