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AGC NYS CORNERSTONE Winter 2011
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2011:
Jeffrey J. Zogg
In 1990, the Build New York Awards program
was introduced in an effort to portray the
positive impact of the construction industry
in New York State, and to enhance the reputation
of its general contractor and construction manager
members.
The awards emphasize the construction team,
not only the general contractor or construction
manager but also the many others – the owner,
architect, engineer, subcontractors, suppliers
and craftspeople who contribute to the success
of a project.
Since 1990, the Build New York Award winners
have symbolized the best of construction projects
in the state. Winning projects have been
large and small, new and renovations, public
and private. Hospitals, schools, hotels, parking
garages, bridges, sports arenas, office buildings,
and many other types of structures have been
winners. Some projects are beautiful, others ordinary
to the eye, but they all have one thing in
common – they presented challenges that were
met successfully by the winning company and
its team.
We are proud in 2011 to honor three more firms
and two honorable mentions for projects completed
in the preceding two years. Those selected
by our 10-member jury represent excellence
in project management, responsiveness to client
needs, innovation in construction techniques,
the conquering of unique circumstances, exceptional
service to the industry and the workers
engaged on the work, excellence in safety, and
important contributions to the community.
Each winner will be presented a triangular piece
of Lake Placid blue granite, indigenous to New
York, set on a sleek black pedestal, in recognition
of the company’s efforts. Each construction
team member will also be appropriately honored.
The award is meant to symbolize a substantial
and quality contribution by the contractor and its
team to the client that will stand the test of time,
just as will a piece of New York granite.
Build New York Award Winners
The Build NY Award symbolizes the best construction
projects in New York State
By Brendan Manning
The East Wing expansion at the
Hospital for Special Surgery
pictured right, earned Morgan
Construction Enterprises, Inc.
a Build NY Award. Please see
p.15 for complete details on the
project.
Pictured right is the St.
Charles Resurrection Cemetery
Welcoming and Information Center
in Brooklyn, NY. The project
earned Lipsky Enterprises, Inc. a
Build NY Award. Please see p. 17
for complete details on the project.
Lancaster Development, Inc.
completed the replacement of
New York State Route7 / Route
2 over Interstate 87. The project
earned Lancaster Development,
Inc. a Build NY Award. Please see
p.16 for complete details on the
project.
Please see Build NY Award Winner on page 15