SAN DIEGO - Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Greeley, Colo., was honored today for its work building strong working ties with a variety of contractors, owner groups, and state and local agencies during construction of the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The project, which received the Associated General Contractors of America's (³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø) Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award, was among four cited for successfully maintaining support and cooperation among the many groups involved with its construction and oversight.
"These awards acknowledge that the hardest part of most construction projects isn't laying bricks or pouring cement, its building a foundation of understanding, trust and support with everyone involved," said Doug Pruitt, incoming president of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. "Successful projects need technical skill and know-how, but a commitment to community support, worker safety and great communication are essential."
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards were announced as part of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Pruitt said that these awards are designed to recognize construction companies for their ability to achieve a common goal, honor all stakeholders, maintain momentum, perpetuate partnering, improve communication and incorporate team-building activities.
The 2009 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Winners Include:
I-15 NOW Design Build Reconstruction Project
Greater Ogden Area of Weber County, Utah
Granite Construction, Inc., Sponsoring Partner of Weber County ConstructorsEdward R. Roybal Learning Center - LAUSD Central High School No. 11
Los Angeles, California
Hensel Phelps Construction CompanyVirginia Approach Spans for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Alexandria, Virginia
Granite Construction Company, Sponsoring Partner of Virginia Approach Constructors (VAC)Milwaukee City Hall Historic Restoration
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
The 2008 Special Recognition Award Winners Include:
Red Mountain Freeway/SR L202
Mesa, Arizona
Pulice Construction, Inc.I-15 Virgin River Bridges #2 to #7
Virgin River Gorge, Arizona
Austin Bridge & RoadLake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
Phoenix, Arizona
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.Connecticut College Asset Reinvestment 2008
New London, Connecticut
Konover Construction CorporationSR87 Emergency Embankment & Slope Repair Project
Gila County, Arizona
Royden Construction Co.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Project photos and interviews with winners are available upon request.
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