McCarthy Construction Crews Across America Go Red for Women

Hundreds of construction workers wore red shirts today to join in the American Heart Association’s effort to educate women about heart disease and “build healthier lives.”

Construction workers and subcontractors on McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., projects across America are wearing red today in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) National Wear Red Day®, including a crew on site at Emory Healthcare’s campus. This effort is designed to focus attention on the number one killer of women – heart disease. McCarthy is one of the largest commercial construction companies in the U.S. and a strong supporter of AHA efforts nationwide.

“Our crews and staff are proud to Go Red in support of the AHA’s efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of heart disease,” said Kevin Kuntz, president of McCarthy Building Companies, southeast division. “Our employees have shared their stories about how heart disease has touched their lives – sometimes tragically – and we want to encourage everyone to learn the risks and work to build healthier and more active lives.”

 To help spread the word McCarthy is providing literature about heart disease in women at the firm’s jobsites and office locations for all to review and share with women in their lives. McCarthy is utilizing its “Heart Hats” community involvement program, in conjunction with the firm’s award-winning McCarthy Build for Life health and wellness program, to motivate staff and increase awareness about the dangers of heart disease. Each year, McCarthy Heart Hats volunteers donate countless hours of in-kind services and monetary contributions to improve local communities. 

“Construction sites aren’t typically associated with positive, inspiring, health-related stories, but we hope McCarthy sites across the nation can change that today,” added Kuntz.