Construction, an industry foundational to our infrastructure and economy, has long grappled with the inherent risks of its nature. From towering skyscrapers to expansive highways, every project introduces unique safety challenges impacting workers’ lives and company operations alike. The demand for fast, cost-efficient work in a competitive market often conflicts with safety priorities, making it difficult to uphold strict standards while adapting to fast-changing, high-risk environments.

Recognizing these needs, Scott Wuestner, Founder and CEO of Centurion Construction Management Solutions (C2MS), has developed, SAFETY ARMOR, a comprehensive safety management tool. Built on the powerful capabilities of Smartsheet, the enterprise work platform, SAFETY ARMOR is more than software; it reflects Wuestner’s philosophy that safety requires an integrated approach of people, processes, and systems to create a culture of care. This vision, combined with the practical efficiency of SAFETY ARMOR, has positioned C2MS as a unique leader in construction safety.

Offering an End-to-End Solution

Drawing on 28 years in the Army and experience in disciplined, process-driven environments, Wuestner founded C2MS with a core belief: a successful safety culture is built through streamlined systems and consistent practices.

“Systems create habits, habits create results, and results create culture,” Wuestner says. “SAFETY ARMOR is the embodiment of that vision—a powerful yet user-friendly platform where minimal input yields comprehensive, accurate data outputs. This enables a safety culture that genuinely protects employees through consistent protocols, preventing accidents and streamlining operations.”

SAFETY ARMOR integrates a complete safety management approach, centralizing all construction safety processes within a single, intuitive platform. Unlike conventional systems that target specific elements of safety management, it offers an end-to-end solution with interconnected dashboards, forms, reports, metrics, automation and workflows.

“We wanted to go beyond the customer,” Wuestner notes, emphasizing that SAFETY ARMOR addresses the well-being of both frontline workers and administrative personnel. By focusing on everyone’s safety, SAFETY ARMOR creates a comprehensive environment that ensures every employee returns home safe each night.

Minimizing Time-Consuming Administrative Work

Through Smartsheet’s collaborative work management platform, SAFETY ARMOR bridges safety and operational efficiency. Wuestner chose Smartsheet for its flexibility and scalability, qualities invaluable for companies facing varied project demands and complex safety regulations. SAFETY ARMOR exceeds the basic safety app by incorporating broader metrics to benefit both safety and business decision-makers. For instance, accident reports within SAFETY ARMOR auto-generate OSHA-required forms, while feeding causal analysis metrics, tracking associated OSHA violations, and calculating hidden costs like equipment, vehicle, and property damage, reducing administrative workload for safety professionals.

Another major time-consuming aspect of construction safety is getting corrective actions to the field to all safety directors, superintendents and foreman across numerous project sites and states. The SAFETY ARMOR Portal provides safety leaders the ability to post slides with policy and procedure changes in real-time on the dashboard. Additionally, workmanship videos can be created to demonstrate the correction. This enables safety leaders to do real safety versus collecting information all day. Another innovative feature is the Emergency Notification system. This system can send direct safety warnings to each employee’s phone and email in real time ensuring compliance across the entire workforce.

C2MS has also integrated a learning management component into SAFETY ARMOR, ensuring that training documentation is instantly accessible to employees. Upon completion, certificates are automatically sent to employees’ phones and emails, supporting compliance and fostering a culture where workers have direct access to their qualifications. This transparency not only strengthens safety standards but also promotes ownership among employees in their own safety compliance.

Offering Unmatched Accessibility

Wuestner envisions SAFETY ARMOR as more than a construction-centric tool, recognizing potential applications across industries like manufacturing, where safety is equally critical. However, he remains focused on addressing construction’s specific needs. SAFETY ARMOR tackles the problem of “siloed” information, which often limits companies from achieving meaningful safety goals. By consolidating real-time data across projects, SAFETY ARMOR eliminates information barriers, providing actionable insights.

The value of SAFETY ARMOR extends beyond compliance; it supports a predictive approach to safety through 25 leading and 15 trailing indicators. These metrics enable leaders to anticipate potential safety issues and make informed adjustments, providing a significant competitive edge in construction.

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” says Frank Trujillo, Chairman of the ABC National Health and Safety Committee, reflecting the system’s strength in delivering measurable safety insights.

Centurion’s investment in Smartsheet’s AWS cloud infrastructure also gives SAFETY ARMOR unmatched accessibility. Employees and managers alike can access consistent safety data from any location, whether on-site or at the corporate office. This accessibility allows safety managers to post corrective action slides and training videos instantly across all sites, promoting a proactive safety culture.

Providing Unmatched Return on Investment

Ultimately, Centurion’s SAFETY ARMOR has transformed safety management by automating complex procedures, freeing safety leaders to engage actively in the field instead of handling paperwork. SAFETY ARMOR simplifies safety processes so that anyone can confidently use the system without being overwhelmed by complexity.
As C2MS expands its SAFETY ARMOR solution within the construction industry, it has become clear that the platform’s connected, innovative design delivers benefits beyond safety. SAFETY ARMOR enables companies to track safety-related costs, an often-overlooked element in traditional safety systems. By visualizing these metrics, companies can better understand the financial impact of safety incidents and invest in preventive measures, protecting employees and boosting profitability.

The competitive advantage of C2MS lies in SAFETY ARMOR’s exceptional return on investment. Companies using the tool not only experience reductions in safety incidents but also gain a stronger position for attracting new business. As companies reduce their experience modification rate (EMR)—a key metric in construction—they become more competitive when bidding for contracts. Centurion’s focus on building a user-friendly, all-encompassing safety management solution has earned the trust of industry leaders. Wuestner anticipates SAFETY ARMOR will become as familiar in construction safety as Procore is in project management.

With C2MS, Wuestner has founded a company grounded in process, discipline, and innovation. SAFETY ARMOR represents more than software; it embodies a disciplined, safety-first action plan that translates intentions into results. By creating systems that build habits, Centurion empowers construction companies to foster an enduring culture of safety—one that safeguards lives, strengthens operations, and ultimately ensures everyone gets home safely.