Seven Rhode Island construction companies have been honored by the state chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (RIAGC) for 10 projects judged worthy of recognition in its seventh ‘Build Rhode Island’ awards program.
“The projects represent notable contributions to the community,” according to Eric F. Anderson, executive director of RIAGC. “They are well-constructed buildings with long-term functional value, and they also provide significant value in terms of jobs provided for subcontractors and materials suppliers as well as the contractors’ employees.”
The awards program started in 1998 on an annual basis, but is now biennial.
All the firms honored were judged on the basis of five characteristics: innovation in construction techniques or materials; excellence in client service; contribution to the community; meeting the challenge of a difficult job; and sensitivity to the environment and surroundings.
Eligible projects had to be substantially completed by RIAGC members between Dec. 31, 2004, and March 31, 2008. The entries were judged by a panel of contractors from the Washington, D.C., area.
Projects were entered in new construction, renovation/restoration and interior categories, with subcategories for small, medium and large construction firms.
Five general contractors and two specialty contractors received a total of six honor awards and four merit awards:
• E.W. Burman Inc., Warwick
Merit award for new construction of a mausoleum and chapel in the Swan Point cemetery in Providence
Honor award for renovation/restoration work on the Hotel Providence
• Century Drywall Inc., Lincoln
Honor award for interior new construction of a Twin River gaming facility, Lincoln.
• Custom Drywall Inc.,
East Providence
Honor award for interior renovation work on the Grant Fulton Music Hall, Brown University, Providence
• Dimeo Construction Company,
Providence
Honor award for the construction of the new Baxt Building addition to Miriam Hospital
• Gilbane Building Co., Providence
Honor award for the construction of the new GTECH Center office building, Providence
Merit award for renovation of the Gateway Center office building, Providence
• New England Construction,
East Providence
Merit award for construction of the new Smart Car dealership in Fairfield, Conn.
Merit award for the design and construction of the Polyrack North America headquarters and manufacturing facility, Cumberland
• Walsh Brothers Inc., Providence
Honor award for the historic restoration and expansion of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, Newport •
