Construction inside the SoFi stadium.
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California held its annual Installation & Awards Gala on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach, California.
The black tie event celebrated individuals and teams who have made significant and innovative contributions to the construction industry. About 650 people attended the event.
AGC officials announced the winners of the prestigious Builder Awards, as well as the Construction Education Friend Award and Achievement Awards.
Dina Kimble, President of AGC of California and CEO and President of Royal Electric Co., and Mike Blach, Past President of AGC of California and President of Blach Construction
“Each year, we honor the leaders of our industry who work to build California and keep our state prosperous and growing,” said Dina Kimble, chair of the 2022 California AGC Board of Directors. Kimble, of Royal Electric Co., was officially installed on the board at the event, and she is the first woman elected to the position. “I am honored to lead us this year at a time of progress and evolution in the industry.”
AGC of California’s Constructor Awards program recognizes members’ achievements for their skills, unique businesses, and ability to tackle the toughest challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Only one prestigious “Constructor” sculpture is awarded in each category during AGC of California’s “Oscars Night”.
“We remain essential in times of change and continue to be pioneers at the forefront of these achievements that are building a legacy in the California construction industry,” said Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC of California. “I often say we are ‘Industry One’ because it all starts with building and our members live it every day.”
The Construction Education Friend Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to construction education efforts and the development of the future construction workforce. The Awards of Excellence honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to the construction industry.
This year, the following people and companies were awarded:
Friend of Construction Education Award
Miquel “Mick” Penn, Swinerton
Associate Achievement Award
Mary Grandy, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
Entrepreneur Excellence Award
Mike Aparicio, Skanska USA Civil West
Specialized Contractor Award of Excellence
Greg Timmerman, ISEC Inc.
SIR Achievement Award (competence, integrity and responsibility)
Robbie Hunter, State Building and Construction Trade Council of California (retired)
Community Service Award
Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction Inc.: Bayview Gateway Pilot Project
Specialty less than $10 million
ISEC Inc.: DGS COVID-19 Temporary Laboratory
Specialty Over $10 million
BrightView Landscape Development Inc.: SoFi Stadium and Entertainment Complex
Builder under $75 million
Otto Construction: Museum of Science and Curiosity SMUD
Heavy civilian under $15 million
Granite Construction Co.: Mulholland Highway over Triunfo Creek Bridge #1180
Builder 75 to 200 million dollars
Hensel Phelps: Caltech Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Neuroscience Research Building
Civil heavy $15-75 million
Myers & Sons Construction, : replacement of the US 101 bridge at Alemany Circle
Builder of more than 200 million dollars
Turner Construction Co.: SoFi Stadium
Heavy civilian over $75 million
Skanska USA Civil West: I-15 expressway design-build project
Excellence in Partnership
Manson Construction Co.: Replacement of Pier 8 of the P-440
Since 1920, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California has worked alongside its members to provide advocacy, education, career development and networking opportunities for experienced construction and contracting professionals and new generation. AGC advocates for contractors with state and local governments, while helping members connect with industry leaders through services, innovative programs, and events.