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AGC MA holds Build New England awards gala

Boston, MA AGC Build New England Awards Gala was held at the Intercontinental Hotel. More than 350 were in attendance for a dinner and cocktail reception, followed by the awards ceremony.

Since 1981, AGC MA has held a juried awards program recognizing project teams that epitomize collaborative efforts in the complex planning, design and building of projects. The award recognizes the owner, architect, contractor, engineers and key subcontractors for their teamwork toward effective and efficient delivery of some of the most creative and challenging projects in the New England area.

Over the summer months, the invited jury of industry professionals reviewed the submissions and developed the list of esteemed award winners who include:

Wat Nawamintararachutis Thai Temple and Meditation Center - Raynham, MA Wat Nawamintararachutis Thai Temple and Meditation Center - Raynham, MA

Grand Honor Award - Consigli Construction Co., Inc. - Wat Nawamintararachutis Thai Temple and Meditation Center (NMR)

Honor Awards -C.E. Floyd Company, Inc., Spencer Brewery - Skanska USA Building Inc.,The Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St. expansion and renovation - W. T. Rich Company, Inc., revitalization of former Cambridge Police headquarters at 5 Western Ave. - Walsh Brothers, Inc., Brigham Patient Parking Garage and Thea and James M. Stoneman Centennial Park

Merit Awards - Bond Brothers, Inc. (BOND), North Bennet Street School relocation project -Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Faraday Hall -Dimeo Construction Company, UMass. Amherst - Commonwealth Honors Residential Campus -Commodore Builders, 275 Wyman St., Waltham, Mass. - Consigli Construction Co., Inc., Biogen world headquarters at 225 Binney St. - Consigli Construction Co., Inc., Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Trailhead House

Performance Awards - Colantonio, Inc., Field Elementary School - Commodore Builders, 375 Newbury St. - Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp., Boston Marathon adidas RunBase

For a full list of project descriptions please go to www.agcmass.org

Building Excellence is what AGC MA and our members signify. As the leading commercial construction association in the Commonwealth, AGC MA provides member benefits and business resources for the state’s building industry. The Association offers valuable management education, exemplary safety training, and dedicated advocacy for our members and the industry at large, continually improving the quality, integrity and responsibilities to the general public and its surrounding communities. 

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