Official Publication of the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter

2025 Pub. 1 Issue 2

National EIC Winners

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2024 National Excellence in Construction Awards

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced the winners of the 2024 National Excellence in Construction® Awards — 96 construction projects worth nearly

$4.7 billion — at the 35th annual ABC EIC Awards Gala in Las Vegas on Feb. 26. The EIC awards recognize top merit shop construction projects from 2024, such as hospital renovations, hydraulic stations, sports complexes, government buildings and airports, as well as outstanding achievements in leadership, health and safety, innovation, diversity and merit.

ABC RMC would like to recognize our Rocky Mountain chapter member, Hensel Phelps, for their outstanding performance on the following project.

Pyramid Winner, General Contractor 
Hensel Phelps*

Category: Commercial/Industrial, <$100 to $250 million
Project Name: Colorado Convention Center Expansion
Project Location: Denver, Colorado

*Hensel Phelps is also an ABC 2025 Top Performer

2024 National Safety Excellence Awards

ABC RMC members received a 2024 National Safety Excellence Award for their remarkable achievements in leadership, innovation and health and safety. The awards were presented at the 35th Annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC’s National Convention in Las Vegas in February 2025.

The 2024 National Safety Excellence Award winners were chosen from ABC member firms with Diamond, Platinum or Gold status in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System® based on their 2023 safety data. Selection was determined by evaluation scores, incident rates, innovation, use of leading indicators and interviews conducted by ABC’s National Health and Safety Committee.

The National Safety Excellence Awards are presented in three major North American Industry Classification System code categories: NAICS 236 — Construction of Buildings; NAICS 237 — Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; and NAICS 238 — Specialty Trade Contractors.

Congratulations to the two ABC RMC member firms that excel in their safety practices. 

Pinnacle Award Winner, General Contractors NAICS 236
Hensel Phelps

Merit Award Winner, Specialty Contractors, NAICS 238
LPR Construction Co.

2024 National Inclusion, Diversity and Merit Excellence Awards

Associated Builders and Contractors awarded 2024 National Inclusion, Diversity and Merit Excellence Awards, recognizing ABC members that display remarkable leadership in their company, workforce, supply chain and community with best-in-class recruitment policies, retention practices, training and mentoring. Awards were presented at ABC’s 35th Annual Convention held in Las Vegas in February 2025.

ABC RMC would like to acknowledge our Rocky Mountain Chapter member, Hensel Phelps, for their outstanding performance in diversity and inclusion.

General Contractor, Over $33 Million
Hensel Phelps 

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