P&CG Wins Award From UDig NY

P&CG has been honored with the prestigious 2025 UDig NY Guardian Excavation Company Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to damage prevention and safety excellence in the construction industry.

The Guardian Award represents the highest recognition for construction and excavation companies that have successfully woven damage prevention into the fabric of their organizational culture. Recipients demonstrate robust safety standards, unwavering commitment to safety education, and active involvement in their local damage prevention councils.

Setting the Standard for Safety Excellence

P&CG distinguished itself through an exemplary approach to damage prevention that goes far beyond basic compliance. The company maintains a comprehensive internal safety program while supporting their local Damage Prevention Council (DPC) with both resources and expertise.

What sets P&CG apart is their impressive roster of more than 120 UDig NY certified excavators—a testament to their dedication to professional development and industry best practices.

Leading Through Education and Training

P&CG’s commitment to safety education extends throughout their organization and into the broader construction community. The company serves as a vital partner to the Finger Lakes Damage Prevention Council, regularly hosting meetings at their state-of-the-art training facility in Scottsville, New York.

Their annual spring safety kickoff meeting has become a cornerstone event, featuring UDig NY’s certified excavator program master classes and yearly renewal training sessions. With approximately 120 active participants, these programs ensure that safety knowledge remains current and comprehensive across their workforce.

Beyond Compliance: A Culture of Safety

While many companies focus solely on meeting regulatory requirements, P&CG’s safety team pushes employees to exceed New York State Code Rule 753 standards. They integrate best practices from both the Common Ground Alliance and UDig NY, ensuring their teams consistently perform safe digging operations on every project.

This commitment to excellence has made P&CG a trusted partner in the industry. Field representatives at UDig NY know they can count on the company for sponsorships and hands-on support across various initiatives, from the DPCE Spring into Safety events to the Jump Start Award program, golf outings, and community picnics.

Protecting Communities Through Partnership

The recognition reflects more than individual company achievement—it represents a broader commitment to community safety. P&CG’s dedication to damage prevention helps protect infrastructure and communities across upstate New York and beyond.

Their approach demonstrates how construction companies can lead by example, creating safer worksites while fostering industry-wide improvements in damage prevention practices.

A Well-Deserved Recognition

The 2025 Guardian Award acknowledges P&CG’s multifaceted approach to safety excellence. From maintaining extensive certification programs to supporting local damage prevention initiatives, the company exemplifies how construction organizations can make meaningful contributions to industry safety standards.

Congratulations to the entire P&CG team for this well-deserved recognition. Their leadership in damage prevention and safety education continues to set the standard for excellence in the construction industry.