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EL PASO, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Jordan Foster Construction (JFC) is honored to receive the 2025 Construction Working Minds Mental Health Visionary Award for its commitment to advancing mental health awareness and strengthening total human health in the construction industry. The Mental Health Visionary Award recognizes organizations and individuals who have significantly contributed to improving mental health awareness and creating a safer, more inclusive environment for workers in the construction industry. Jordan Foster Construction’s ongoing efforts continue to set a new standard for the role of mental health in workplace safety.
The award was announced at the 2025 Construction Working Minds Summit, held February 25-27 in Arlington, Texas, and presented to JFC’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Operations Manager, Asma Bayunus, who spearheads the company’s mental health initiatives. Asma is responsible for implementing critical programs such as mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and the innovative MindSaver Post-CPR Training Program, which is the first of its kind in the industry. “Working in the EHS and Risk department at Jordan Foster Construction, safety is ingrained in everything we do.
Over the past four years, raising awareness and creating a pathway for those seeking mental health support has been a top priority. This award marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey of awareness and destigmatization of mental health. As the lead mental health advocate in the company, I am proud to be part of a team that works tirelessly to promote both physical and psychological safety,” said Asma Bayunus.
“Jordan Foster Construction is committed to expanding the definition of safety and breaking down silos and communication gaps that hinder safety best practices,” said Tricia Kagerer, Executive Vice President of Risk Management at JFC. “Our Safety and Risk Management team ensures that our operations teams have reliable risk management intelligence to make informed business decisions, run safe projects, and develop communication channels with everyone in the field. We are proud to be trusted advisors for our team.
” About Jordan Foster Construction Jordan Foster Construction is a leading general contractor in Texas, delivering exceptional infrastructure, commercial, and multifamily projects since 1969. Recognized as one of the nation’s safest construction companies in 2024 by the Associated General Contractors, Jordan Foster Construction is committed to excellence, integrity, and safety in every project. With over five decades of experience and billions of dollars in completed projects, the company leverages its industry expertise and extensive trusted trade partner network to serve clients and enrich communities across the state.
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