 Members in the News
Congratulations to John Kuhnle of A. F. Underhill, Inc. who achieved the top score of 92 on the test given at the last AGC OSHA 30-hour program in October. As a result, John will be receiving the $200 award for his efforts.
Suffolk Construction has been ranked by Training Magazine as a finalist in the “Training Top 125,” which is considered the most elite ranking among Fortune 500 companies for training and development. Suffolk’s specific rank will be unveiled in February 2008 during a gala sponsored by the national publication.
Feeley & Driscoll was again named “Best of the Best” by Inside Public Accounting. F&D is the only firm in New England recognized for two consecutive years and featured for six out of the last seven years. The designation is an elite honor based entirely on fiscal and operational performance," Inside Public Accounting Publisher Michael Platt explained.
Skanska USA Building Attains CHASE Blue Level Status
We were recently notified by Brenda Gordon, OSHA Region I Area Director that Skanska USA Building Inc. has been accepted at the Blue level in the AGC-OSHA Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) Partnering Program.
Skanska USA Building now joins A. J. Martini, Commodore Builders, Consigli Construction and Lee Kennedy as firms that have maintained the Blue level of excellence every year since their acceptance by OSHA.
Bovis Lend Lease Ranks #1 among CMs on "Giants" List
Bovis Ranks #1 among CMs on Building Design + Construction's 2006 "Giants" list and #2 among construction firms. At $3.4 billion in revenues last year, Bovis Lend Lease is one of the largest construction management firms and general contractors in the hemisphere, with 2,800 employees in 21 offices in North America and Latin America.
Perini Corporation lands in the #1 spot in the Globe's 100 best-performing public companies
Perini Corporation's turnaround lands it in the number one spot in the Boston Globe's 100 best-performing public companies in Massachusetts. A long-time active AGC of Massachusetts member, Perini decided in the late 1990s to go back to its roots - construction - and divested the company of much of its real estate holdings. Today, with revenue totaling $3 billion (1996) and major work on the books through 2010, Perini has a bright future ahead.
Walsh Brothers receives the AON Build America Award
Walsh Brothers has received the prestigious AON Build America award this year for the Fenway Park State Street Pavillion and EMC Club. Working against a very tight deadline, the Walsh team accomplished an ambitious concept in a sensitive historic environment. Fifteen firms from across the country received the award, which embodies the industry at its best and illustrates how AGC contractors are building America’s quality of life.
Consigli in a joint venture with O'Connor Constructors wins the Marvin M. Black Partnering Award
Consigli in a joint venture with O'Connor Constructors, wins the Marvin M. Black Partnering Award for the Worcester Technical High School. Consigli’s team used a pioneering partnering agreement with the city of Worcester to create a modern facility that was delivered three months early and protected the surrounding environment. Seven firms from across the nation received the award that exemplifies the spirit of partnering by using innovation and best practices to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
Two Massachusetts companies were named finalists for the 2007 Vision Awards by Constructech magazine: Consigli Construction and Turner Construction Co.
The Vision awards demonstrate the diversity of the technology available today. “By implementing innovative technology and improving their business practices, these finalists have raised the bar of success for which all companies in the construction space should strive,” according to Mike Carrozzo, editor, Constructech magazine.
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