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CK Commercial Earns Diamond Level in ABC’s STEP® Program for Sixth Year in a Row

CK Commercial is proud to share that it has once again earned Diamond Level status in the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) STEP® Health and Safety Management System, making this the sixth year in a row. This is the eighth year the company has been recognized for its strong commitment to safety, showing its dedication to high standards on every project.

The Diamond Level is the top honor in the STEP program and sets a high bar for health and safety. Companies at this level, including CK Commercial, have incident rates that are 658% safer than the construction industry average reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and they reduce total recordable incidents by 85%.

“At CK Commercial, safety is the foundation of everything we do,” said Mike Crim, Founder and Lead Strategist of CK Commercial. “Earning this recognition for the sixth year at the Diamond Level reflects the tireless efforts of our team to prioritize health and safety on every jobsite. It’s not just about meeting standards. It’s about making sure every team member, partner, and client can work with confidence, knowing safety comes first.”

Since 1989, ABC’s STEP program has offered contractors and suppliers a free, structured way to measure and improve their health and safety efforts. Participants are assessed on important safety processes and policies through a detailed questionnaire that encourages best practices. The STEP system helps companies compare themselves to others in the industry and put strategies in place to lower jobsite risks.

CK Commercial Makes the 2026 Inc. 5000 List for the 5th Time

We are excited to announce that CK Commercial has been included in the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, placing at number #3318 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies; our three-year growth rate of 88% makes this the fifth time we have received this recognition since 2015.

The Inc. 5000 is an annual list which honours the most successful entrepreneurial companies in terms of innovation, growth, and leadership. In order to be included, companies have to be privately owned, for-profit, based in the United States, and independent. The companies are ranked according to their revenue growth over a three-year period, from 2022 to 2025.

It would not have been possible to achieve this without the passion and dedication shown by our CK team. Our commitment to redefining the construction experience and delivering excellent results for our clients has been the primary driver of our success. We are very thankful to both our team and our clients for having placed their trust, support, and partnership in us.

CK Commercial Earns 2nd Place in BBJ’s Best Places to Work Program

We’re happy to share that CK Commercial has earned 2nd place in the Small Business category of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2026. This recognition marks an incredible milestone as it is the eighth consecutive year we’ve been celebrated through this prestigious program.

This award shows our strong commitment to building a positive workplace, putting our team’s well-being first, and encouraging passion and teamwork. We believe that when we support our team, they succeed—and that leads to great results for our clients.

The Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work program is a competitive process. Quantum Workplace, a trusted assessment partner, surveyed our employees about leadership, culture, benefits, diversity, equity, and inclusion. These responses helped determine engagement scores and the top 50 companies in the region.

We are very proud to have placed second in the Small Business category. This recognition motivates us to keep building a workplace where our team can do their best and our values stand out.

We are grateful for our talented and dedicated team. Their hard work and passion drive everything we achieve at CK Commercial.