J.F. Kiely Construction Co., a leading design build firm specializing in utility services is the first recipient of the South Jersey Gas Company Annual Contractor Safety Award for 2016. The award recognizes utility contractors who demonstrate excellent safety habits and attitudes while working on SJG's facilities. In addition to the SJG Contractor Safety Award, J.F. Kiely Construction Co. also received SJG's top contractor scorecard rating for 2016.

"We are honored and humbled to receive this safety award from South Jersey Gas Company and to receive their highest Contractor Scorecard rating for 2016," said John M. Kiely, President of the Kiely Family of Companies. "This award is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment that all of our team members have towards safety," Kiely continued.

About South Jersey Gas:

South Jersey Gas delivers clean, efficient natural gas and promotes energy efficiency to approximately 375,000 customers in southern New Jersey. South Jersey Gas's corporate headquarters is located in Folsom, New Jersey, with divisional offices in Pleasantville, Glassboro, Swainton and Millville. The company also operates a satellite office in Waterford Works and a liquefied natural gas facility in McKee City.

About J.F. Kiely Construction Co.

:J.F. Kiely Construction Co. is a standalone company residing in the Kiely Civil business unit of the Kiely Family of Companies and is a design/build provider of underground utility systems for the natural gas, petroleum, water and wastewater industries. Established in 1952, J.F. Kiely Construction Co. performs work for publically traded utility companies, municipalities and private entities and employs hundreds of team members in multiple locations throughout Northeast.