Steven Patteson started as a temp flagger with a smile that stopped traffic. Today, he’s a full-time team member at Safety Compliance Solutions—and the heart of every job site he steps onto. His story shows how SCS invests in people, builds careers, and delivers unmatched safety and quality across the region.

The construction industry is known for grit, hard work, and long hours—but behind that toughness lies a quieter reality that deserves urgent attention. Construction has the highest suicide rate of any industry in the United States, according to the CDC. And during Suicide Awareness Month, the week of September 8–12 is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Week in Construction.