Gilbane Building Company Appoints Steven Carter as Director of Global Health and Safety 

Steven Carter was recently appointed director of global health and safety at Gilbane Building Company. With a steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of safety and well-being, Carter brings proven experience and a track record of safety excellence to his new role.

“Steve is an outstanding safety leader and known for his commitment to creating high-performing safety cultures,” said Heidi DeBenedetti, chief operating officer, Gilbane Building Company. “Steve’s forward-thinking strategies in occupational health and safety will reinforce Gilbane’s strong safety commitment.”

Carter is a recognized and proven leader in safety, health, environment and well-being. He has comprehensive experience working with executive management teams to develop risk-based safety programs. His career includes 19 years as a safety leader for a global construction management firm; his experience spans two continents and multiple senior roles. Carter began his career in operational roles, including running his own business, and later moved to the field of safety.

As the director of global health and safety, he’ll leverage his extensive experience working across diverse market sectors to drive commitment to projects being incident and injury-free. His leadership will further enhance the company’s comprehensive safety program, including training, compliance and enhancement of jobsite safety culture.

Carter earned a master’s degree in occupational safety and health from Greenwich University in the United Kingdom and is a chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health. He is also trained in advanced incident investigation and Safety in Design.