Candor Electric is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Chicago Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASA Chicago) 2025 Construction Safety Award—a distinction that highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to jobsite safety and operational excellence.
Each year, ASA Chicago honors companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in safety across the construction industry. Award recipients are selected based on measurable outcomes such as Experience Modification Rate (EMR), OSHA recordables and citations, and DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) scores, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of workplace safety performance.
For more than six decades, Candor Electric has embedded safety into every facet of its operations. As a family-owned, union electrical contractor serving the Chicagoland region since 1962, the company has consistently prioritized the well-being of its workforce, partners, and clients.
This recognition from ASA Chicago reinforces what has long been a cornerstone of Candor’s identity: a proactive, disciplined, and continuously improving safety culture. From rigorous training programs to strict adherence to industry best practices, Candor’s team works diligently to ensure every project is completed safely and efficiently.
Candor Electric’s strong safety performance is reflected in its industry-leading metrics, including maintaining an Experience Modification Rating below 0.81 for five consecutive years, with a current EMR of 0.79. These results demonstrate not only compliance with safety standards, but a commitment to exceeding them.
This award is a testament to the dedication of Candor Electric’s qualified IBEW workforce and project team that comes together to cultivate a safety focused jobsite.. Every electrician, project manager, and safety professional plays a vital role in upholding the company’s standards and ensuring that everyone returns home safely at the end of each day.
ASA Chicago’s Safety Award program underscores the importance of fostering a culture of safety across the construction industry. By recognizing companies that lead by example, the organization helps elevate standards and promote best practices throughout the region.
Candor Electric is honored to be included among this year’s award recipients and remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership in construction safety.
