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Fearless and forward-thinking, we are driven by a passion for progress.<\/h2>\n

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<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]We love that what we do not only builds the nation but improves the quality of life for every community we serve. We build. We create. We facilitate change. That same spirit fuels all future endeavors as we seek to meet the needs of an ever-expanding infrastructure framework with dynamic solutions and services. We understand we have an important role in protecting our environment and communities for not only today but also for tomorrow. That is why our corporate social responsibility extends across our organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row type=”full_width_section” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column bg_image=”2002″ column_center=”true” text_color=”light” width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”400px”][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”half-column-bg” bg_image=”1785″ column_center=”true” width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes”][vc_row type=”full_width_section” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column bg_color=”#253746″ column_center=”true” text_color=”light” width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1633619449120{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

We are SPIRITED<\/h2>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Fearless and forward-thinking, we are driven by a passion for progress. We love that what we do not only builds the nation but improves the quality of life for every community we serve. We build. We create. We facilitate change. That same spirit fuels all future endeavors as we seek to meet the needs of an ever-expanding infrastructure framework with dynamic solutions and services. We understand we have an important role in protecting our environment and communities for not only today but also for tomorrow. That is why our corporate social responsibility extends across our organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”half-column-bg” bg_image=”1785″ column_center=”true” width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”our-people” el_id=”stakeholder”][vc_row top_padding=”100″ bottom_padding=”100″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Our People<\/h2>\n

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Stakeholder Engagement<\/h3>\n

We believe our long-term success depends on the consistent value we deliver to our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and all stakeholders. From strategy to operations, we are committed to sustainability by operating responsibly to safeguard and improve society\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n

At Sterling, our employees are our most valuable resource. Each and every day we work together to keep each other safe, protect our environment, and deliver on our business goals for the benefit of all stakeholders. Overall, our ongoing goal is for Sterling to be a place where our employees can grow professionally and are proud to work.[\/vc_column_text]

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Protecting Human Rights<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Our Corporate Human Rights Statement outlines our commitments and applies across all Sterling businesses and subsidiaries. We respect human rights and are committed to protecting the communities where we live and work.[\/vc_column_text]

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/h3>\n
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Inclusion is key. Though we share a common vision and mission, Sterling is made up of many diverse races, cultures, backgrounds, and genders. We welcome all employees and cherish each as an integral part of our excellence. Every Sterling employee brings a unique perspective to the company and it is through this diversity of history and thought that we are able to best serve our customers and communities.<\/p>\n

We strive to instill an inclusive culture that allows all employees the opportunity to thrive and we believe in building out and strengthening our team by driving diversity of thought. Our organization is a blend of various backgrounds, genders, and race at all levels. For Board of Directors\u2019 diversity details, please see our 2024 Proxy Statement<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]

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Employee Health and Well-Being<\/h3>\n
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The Human Resources (HR) team manages employee benefits and services. The HR function operates at the corporate and business unit level providing continuity between our business units. Sterling\u2019s CFO has oversight of the HR efforts to help ensure employees\u2019 interests are prioritized.<\/p>\n

Sterling is committed to competitive wages, benefits and investment in the professional growth and development of our employees.<\/p>\n

To ensure our offerings remain relevant and evolve to best meet the needs of our workforce, we benchmark components annually against industry peers and companies of similar size.<\/p>\n

The benefits we offer to our non-union employees include:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]

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