SAFETY & QUALITY

Safety First. Quality Always.

At Manatt’s, safety and quality aren’t departments, they’re personal commitments, lived every day by every team member.

Manatt’s Safe: A Culture You Can Count On.

Every job at Manatt's starts the same way, with conversations, planning, and a commitment to protecting our crews.

Working safe is something we practice together, which is why our culture is strong and our work is consistent.

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Our Approach to Safety

How We Lead With Care.

We build safety into everything we do, from pre-shift talks to post-project reviews.

Safety isn’t about checklists—it’s about people getting home to their families. That’s why we take it seriously, every single day.

Safety Focus:

Regular, job-specific training for every crew member.
Routine site inspections reinforcing safe practices.
Proactive thinking encouraged on every crew.
Rigorous maintenance for performance and protection.
Empowering Our People

Safety is a Shared Responsibility.

At Manatt’s, every voice matters because safety works best when everyone feels confident stepping up, which is why we train and encourage our team members to speak up, stay alert, and look out for one another.

Team Member Focus:

Speak up when they see a concern.
Stop work if something doesn’t feel right.
Help create a culture of accountability, trust, and care.
What our employees are saying:

“To me, safety culture means that everyone is looking out for each other and making safety a part of how we work every day. It's about speaking up, staying alert, and making sure that at the end of every day, everyone gets home SAFE.”

Jocelin Reyes, Safety Specialist, Des Moines Metro

With Manatt’s since 2025

“When a new crew member knows they can call a timeout, and people listen, that’s real safety culture.”

Brett LaKose, Safety Specialist

With Manatt’s since 2016

“At Manatt’s, safety is part of every decision we make—it’s not just a policy, it’s a mindset. I keep it top of mind by slowing down, asking questions, and making sure everyone around me goes home safe at the end of the day.”

Rick Hurst, Tire Shop Manager

With Manatt’s since 2002

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Commitment to Quality

Doing It Right the First Time.

From asphalt to concrete, quality is built into Manatt’s projects. We don’t wait to fix mistakes, we get it right from the start.

When needed, on-site testing and QA help ensure materials like Ready Mix and Plain Cement Concrete meet the mark. Division-level reviews, ongoing standards compliance, and a company-wide expectation of excellence reinforce our reputation for quality across Iowa and the Midwest.

Certifications & Compliance

Meeting & Exceeding the Standard.

Manatt’s meets and often exceeds the highest standards for safety and quality.

Our crews are OSHA certified, DOT compliant across divisions, and backed by in-house labs for Ready Mix. From orientation to annual training, we invest in continuous education to keep raising the bar.

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Proud of the Record

Excellence Worth Celebrating

We’re proud of what our teams have accomplished, and even prouder of how they’ve done it.

Our incident rate consistently falls below the industry average, earning recognition from the Iowa DOT, AGC, and other industry partners.

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Join the Manatt’s Family

Safety Starts with People

Join a team where people have your back, your work has purpose, and your values matter.

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