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Eric Vary
Safety Officer
Eric is a seasoned safety director with over two decades of experience. At Brascia, he’s the go-to person for ensuring everyone’s safety on the job. His approach is simple: educate the team, take action to prevent accidents, and always stay aware of new risks. He conducts training sessions, checks the site for dangers, and ensures everything meets safety standards. Under Eric’s watch, Brascia has maintained an EMR of .81 for the past five years.
Brascia self-performs infection control in healthcare construction, and Eric oversees this work. He ensures the equipment is in top condition and meets regulatory standards. His in-depth understanding of ICRA levels 1-5 ensures that every requirement is met when setting up a project.
When COVID-19 first emerged, there was ambiguity around infection control and preventive practices. Despite the changing mandates and sometimes impractical degrees of implementation, Eric kept a level head. He navigated through that uncertain period and quickly established new safety rules, getting everyone on board.
His knack for spotting risks enables him to create solid safety plans tailored to each project. Thanks to Eric, the Brascia team can work with peace of mind, knowing they’ll return home safe every day.
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Explore Mike Brascia's History in Construction
Mike Brascia began his career as a Carpenter Apprentice at Kaiser Permanente. This first step laid the groundwork for a lifelong journey in the construction industry.
After two and a half years, he was promoted to Journeyman Carpenter, taking on a range of remodel projects. And three years later, he was promoted to General Superintendent/ Construction Manager, where he began managing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and overseeing day-to-day project operations.
After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, he participated in the rebuilding efforts, working to restore damaged structures following one of Southern California’s most destructive natural disasters.
In 1996, he moved to Las Vegas and joined Bentar Development, Inc. as a Project Manager.
During his time in Las Vegas, he worked on a variety of projects along the Strip, including casinos, restaurants, entertainment venues, and commercial spaces.
In 1998, he oversaw the construction of the notable All-American Sports Park, a 65-acre fast-track project involving over 125 craftspeople and 28 subcontractors.
After the 1998 fire at the Monte Carlo Casino, he led the restoration project, overseeing urgent repairs and working closely with city officials and developers to get the property reopened.
In 2009, he returned to California and founded Brascia Builders, Inc., applying decades of industry experience to build a company focused on quality construction and strong client relationships. Starting with no clients, he quickly established a network across multiple market sectors.
Today, the company is headquartered in Long Beach, CA, and operates across northern and southern California. Mike continues to instill his mission of building with peace of mind in his projects and company.