HOUSTON, TX - July 22, 2024 – Griesenbeck Architectural Products, Inc., a third-generation family-owned specialty subcontractor, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP Diamond Level Safety Award for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition underscores our strong commitment to the highest standards of safety in the workplace.
The ABC STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) award program is the recognition arm of an industry-leading safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants. Achieving the Diamond level STEP Award—the highest level attainable—is a testament to Griesenbeck’s dedication to continuous safety improvements year-over-year and its proactive safety culture. "Safety first" is not a hollow phrase with the Griesenbeck team.
“We are honored to be recognized as a part of this program and are proud to receive the STEP Diamond Level Safety Award once again,” said Tanner Spears, President of Griesenbeck Architectural Products. “This recognition reflects our team's relentless focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Safety is more than a priority at Griesenbeck; it is a core value that is embedded in everything we do.”
“The STEP Diamond level recognition by ABC is earned daily on job sites by our team and is therefore not just an award. It is a reflection of our field team's dedication to excellence,” added Melinda Harvey, Assistant Safety Manager at Griesenbeck. “We will continue to execute our safety protocols daily, innovate and improve our practices, and maintain an environment that encourages everyone to lead in safety measures. Ultimately, we want to ensure that every one of our employees goes home safely at the end of each day.”
ABC’s STEP program was established in 1989 and has since helped thousands of contractors build safer workplaces. Companies that participate in STEP are 645% safer than the industry average, with the highest-performing participants achieving exceptional safety results.
Griesenbeck remains committed to advancing safety within the construction industry and looks forward to continuing its journey of safety excellence.
Learn more about the ABC STEP program by visiting https://www.abc.org/ABCSTEP.


