The Importance of Hiring a Safety Certified Builder

Keith Sawlor, February 18, 2016 | Posted in Research; Tagged Builders, Safety Certified

When you are researching custom home builders for your new home, be sure to find out if they are Safety Certified; this means they have taken the time and effort to develop a work safety program for their organization and all those who work on or visit their jobsites.

How your Builder handles jobsite safety is a major concern for you – the Homeowner. Many Homeowners are unaware that they could be liable in a lawsuit in the case of an injury or incident on the jobsite.  One of the most important benefits to hiring a Safety Certified builder is the peace of mind knowing the employees and trades will be working in a safe and professional manner, and eliminating the risk of a jobsite accident.

A Safety Certified Builder will be committed to building high quality homes and delivering an exceptional home building experience for their clients. They will make every effort to provide a safe, clean and professional work environment, allowing each of the trades to do their jobs to the best of their ability, as well as eliminate the liability of the Homeowner in case of an incident on the jobsite.

Keith Sawlor

Keith Sawlor is the second generation Owner of Sawlor Built Homes. With more than 35 years experience building custom homes in Nova Scotia, Keith has built a team that mirrors his professional knowledge and values.

Keith is a Certified Residential Builder who is also certified with many leading industry organizations. He is a Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) Certified Builder, a Net Zero Energy (NZE) Certified Builder, a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) R-2000 Certified Builder, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

Keith is a Board Member of the Atlantic Home Warranty Program as well as the Canadian Home Builders' Association Nova Scotia. He is involved in many other industry programs and associations, such as the Canadian Home Builders’ Association National, Safety Services Nova Scotia and Better Business Bureau.