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OUR APPROACH

SAFETY

Taft Electric’s greatest strength is its people—and their safety is our highest priority. No one should face injury or illness in the course of their work, and we are unwavering in our commitment to protecting every employee on every job site. Our safety culture operates from the top down. From the President to the newest Apprentice, every team member is accountable and empowered to take ownership of the safety process. Management leads by example, supported by a comprehensive training program and a skilled workforce aligned around a single objective: zero injuries.  Together, we maintain a workplace where safety is not a requirement—it’s the standard.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

 

2026

Terry Perkins Award ( Sepulveda PHK)

 

2026

Terry Perkins Award ( AMC)

 

2025

Dennis Kelly ( Transportation Agreement)

 

2025

Dennis Kelly Award ( Sound Agreement)

 

2024

Golden Gate Partnership Recognition

 

2024

NECA Safety Excellence

 

2023

NECA Recognition of Achievement in Safety Excellence

 

2016

No recordable Incidents:
Awarded NECA Recognition of
Achievement of Zero Injury District 9

 

2016

No recordable Incidents:
Awarded NECA Recognition of
Achievement in Safety Excellence District 9

 

2014

Awarded Terry V. Perkins Memorial
Safety Award IBEW/LA. NECA/LMCC

 

2009

No Lost Time Incidents:
Awarded NECA Recognition of
Achievement in Safety Excellence
District 9

LEAN CONSTRUCTION

Taft Electric began its Lean journey in 2007 and became affiliated with the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) in early 2008. Since then, we’ve remained committed to advancing more efficient, collaborative project delivery across the industry while continuing to support and participate in Lean initiatives and programs.

Our efforts were founded in Lean principles by our Lean Champion and emeritus Dave Fabulich, former Vice Chairman on the LCI Board, who also helped launch the LA Community of Practice in 2008. Taft Electric continues to participate in a wide range of Lean programs and partner initiatives, including:

    • AGC Lean Construction Education Program
    • AGC BIM Forum
    • MCA Inc.
    • Local LCI events and LCI Congress
    • P2SL and LCI/AIA design workshops
    • LEI webinars

At Taft Electric, Lean practices guide our daily operations. We implement Pull Planning, 5S, Short Interval Scheduling (SIS), job-specific huddles, and a variety of other Lean tools across our projects. We also support trade partners and general contractors who are new to Lean methodologies by sharing knowledge and collaborating on Lean-focused project delivery approaches.

Since 2008, we’ve successfully delivered numerous Lean projects and remain committed to continuously improving and expanding Lean practices across the work we do.

SUSTAINABILITY

We Support the Environment Taft Electric fully embraces LEED principles and sustainable construction practices. We believe it is our responsibility to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and optimize energy and water use—building a healthier future for our communities, our children, and our families. We take pride in designing and constructing to today’s green building standards and have contributed to numerous LEED-certified projects. Our ongoing involvement in solar and renewable-energy initiatives further strengthens our commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible construction.

AFFILIATIONS

National Electrical Contractor’s Association

Laborers International Union of North America

LEAN CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

National Association of Women in Construction

National Center for Employee Ownership