Medford-based general contractor S+B James Construction has graduated from Oregon OSHA‘s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). The program recognizes employers that operate exemplary safety and health management systems.

S+B James Construction was established in 1956. It’s a design-builder, general contractor and construction manager with offices throughout Oregon and California.

Participation in the SHARP program, which is part of Oregon OSHA’s free consultation services, requires a five-year commitment. Employers work with the state agency to identify and correct hazards, improve safety practices, and build lasting systems that protect workers.

S+B James Construction worked with Oregon OSHA safety and health consultants to evaluate workplace hazards, strengthen safety programs, improve employee involvement, and reinforce practices designed to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job, a press release states.

As a SHARP graduate, S+B James Construction joins a select group of Oregon employers recognized for going beyond standard requirements to create and maintain effective workplace safety and health systems. Among the dozens of program graduates are R&H Construction, Willamette Landscape Services (now BrightView Landscapes) of Tualatin, and Marvin Wood Products of Baker City, according to Oregon OSHA’s website.

Employers that achieve SHARP status may also receive an exemption from Oregon OSHA programmed inspections for a designated period, the press release states.

The SHARP program provides Oregon employers with a plan for continuous improvement. Participation involves hazard assessments, written program evaluations, hazard-control recommendations, and hands-on training. Consultations involve no fault, no citations, and no penalties, according to the press release.

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S+B James Construction is proving that success and community service can go hand in hand.

The company maintained its perfect safety record with zero accidents in 2024 and had an Experience Modification Rate of 0.64, well below the industry average. The company’s accomplishments have earned it recognition as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and one of the 100 Best Green Companies by Oregon Business. It also received the Best Architecture Firm award from Best of Southern Oregon. Recent projects include the Mid-Town Lofts in Ashland and Ko-Kwell Rehab Center in Coos Bay.

“We believe our success is deeply intertwined with the well-being of our communities,” a spokesperson noted in the nomination form.

The firm actively partners with organizations including Hearts with a Mission, CASA, ACCESS, Providence Community Health, the 4H Club, and various local schools and food banks.

S+B James is committed to sustainable building practices. It brings architects into its workspace, fostering a collaborative spirit that weaves energy-efficient designs and green construction methods into every project.

The company recently relocated to a new office designed and built by its team, reflecting its investment in creating dynamic workplaces while adhering to the company’s core values: supporting each other, uplifting communities, embracing transparency, and making things right.

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The Oregon Youth Authority is in the midst of a 10-year effort to revamp its juvenile correctional facilities across the state.

The latest project involves an update of the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility in downtown Grants Pass. There, general contractor S+B James Construction will renovate four separate housing units; each has sufficient sleeping space for up to 25 youth inmates.

S+B James Construction is seeking subcontractors to perform all scopes of work associated with the project, which is part of an estimated $1 million in upgrades planned for the facility. Consultants have long recommended installation of new security fencing, renovations of control rooms, construction of a new multipurpose room for treatment activities, and creation of new areas for outdoor recreation.

The Rogue Valley facility is receiving upgrades on the heels of construction of the New Bridge High School, which physically connects with the main Rogue Valley building and contains four classrooms for youths living there.

Prospective bidders can learn more by contacting Tim Bowden at 541-414-1310 or timbowden@sbjames.com. All bids are due by 2 p.m. on March 19 and can be sent to bids@sbjames.com.

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