(New York, NY, May 2, 2016) - Lendlease, one of the world's largest property, infrastructure and construction management firms, is proud to be a partner of Safety Week 2016, the largest industry event of its kind. Along with over 50 other national and global construction firms, Lendlease project sites and real estate assets throughout the United States and Mexico will host a week of activities aimed at addressing the wellbeing of all workers and reaffirming our commitment to safety.

Throughout Safety Week 2016, Lendlease and its partners will be engaging employees in enhanced safety training and awareness activities including equipment demonstrations, health and wellness screenings, educational sessions, certifications, reorientations, exercise sessions and recognition lunches, among others. Some of Lendlease's notable sponsored Safety Weeks events are listed below:

  • New York - Lendlease will conduct a full week of safety programing across all the jobsites Lendlease manages in the New York Metro area. On May 5, Lendlease will host a Health and Safety Fair at its New York office, attendees of the fair will be able to get free health screenings and meet with a nutritionist.

  • San Francisco - On May 3, at Lumina Lendlease will host a Safety Award Recognition Ceremony. Lendlease is serving as the Construction Manager for LUMINA, which is the largest residential development in the history of San Francisco.

  • Los Angeles - At the Oceanwide Plaza development site, Lendlease will conduct a full week of safety programing highlighted by hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross. Lendlease is serving as the Construction Manager for Oceanwide Plaza, one of the largest construction projects in the state of California.

  • Boston - Lendlease will conduct a full week of safety programing across all the jobsites Lendlease manages across the North East of the United States. On May 4, Lendlease is scheduled to host a Safety Standdown at is BMS Hopewell job site focused on the dangers of texting while driving.

  • Chicago - Today at 640 North Wells, Lendlease will host Mental Health Awareness Standdown and have open discussions wellbeing on job sites. Currently, Lendlease is serving as the Construction Manager for 640 North Wells a new 23-story residential tower located in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

  • Campbell Crossing - On May 6, Lendlease will host a First Aid/CPR/AED Hands on Skills Training for personnel on site at Fort Campbell. Lendlease serves as the developer, design/builder and asset manager for the privatize military housing on the base.

  • Washington D.C. - On May 4, Lendlease will host a site wide Safety Standdown focused on fall protection on site at the Verde development site. Lendlease is serving as the Construction Manager for the residential project.

'Safety Week provides an opportunity to celebrate safety and understand the need for making sure each and everyday everyone goes home to their loved ones,' said James Mooney, Head of Environment Health and Safety, Lendlease Americas. 'This year Lendlease is focused on addressing the overall wellbeing of all the personnel working on construction sites and real estate assets controlled by Lendlease.'

For additional information, contact:
John DeLibero
Director of Public Relations
212 592 6895
John.delibero@lendlease.com

About Lendlease:

Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 12,400 (June 2015) employees worldwide, Lendlease's capabilities span the property value chain.

The Americas region, headquartered in New York, offers project management & construction, public partnerships, development, asset and property management. Our expertise covers multiple sectors including arts & culture, commercial office, education, energy, government, healthcare, hotels & resorts, industrial, military housing communities, mixed-use, multi-site, pharmaceutical, senior living, telecommunications, transportation and aviation and urban regeneration.

We are committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence, safely creating innovative and sustainable property solutions while forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities.

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