The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan announced the 2007 Build Michigan Awards, recognizing excellence in commercial construction throughout the state. Seven projects and construction teams were recognized as recipients during the AGC of Michigan's Annual Meeting in Ypsilanti on Friday, January 25.
"The Build Michigan Awards represent some of the most outstanding commercial construction projects completed in our state in any given year," said Ron Hausmann, AGC chairman. "These projects contribute to our quality of life whether they are schools for our children, office buildings for our businesses, or hospitals for our citizens."
The awards recognize new construction and renovation projects in building construction ($5 million or less), building construction (over $5 million), federal and heavy, environmental, construction management, and design-build. Awards also are considered for first-time entries. Projects are judged on: meeting the challenge of a difficult job, excellence in project management, innovation in construction techniques, sensitivity to the environment, responsiveness to client needs, and the contractor's contribution to the community.
2007 Build Michigan Award Recipients
First Time Entry (under $5 million)
Contractor: O'Brien Construction Company, of Pontiac
Project: Lithuanian Hall, Detroit
Owner: Southwest Housing Solutions
Designer: Quinn Evans
First Time Entry (over $5 million)
Contractor: Yalmer Mattila Contracting, Inc., of Houghton
Project: Portage Pointe Rehabilitation/Assisted Living Addition, Hancock
Owner: Portage Health
Designer: HDR Architecture
Building Construction ($5 million or less)
Contractor: R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc., of Saginaw
Project: Saginaw YMCA Renovations
Owner: Saginaw YMCA
Designer: TSSF Architects
Building Construction (over $5 million)
Contractor: Granger Construction, of Lansing
Project: Grand River Avenue Parking Ramp #6, East Lansing
Owner: Michigan State University
Designer: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
Special Recognition Award
Contractor: Grand River Construction, of Hudsonville
Project: Spirit of Solidarity, Grand Rapids
Owner: Labor Heritage Society (transferred to city of Grand Rapids)
Designer: Progressive AE
Construction Management
Contractor: Turner-Christman Joint Venture, of Detroit
Project: Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming
Owner: Metro Health System
Designer: HDR, Inc.
Environmental
Contractor: Walbridge Aldinger, of Detroit
Project: W.R. Wheeler Service Center, Pittsfield Township
Owner: city of Ann Arbor
Designer: Hobbs & Black/Atwell Hicks
