Constructech Announces Vision Award Winners for 2012

CAROL STREAM, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The industry’s leading construction firms gathered at the San Mateo Marriott in California this past Friday to discover which builders, contractors, and corporate owners would be named this year’s Constructech Vision Award winners.

“What will your IT department look like in 3-5 years?”

The Constructech Vision Awards honor companies that have realized the advantages of applying advanced technologies to their everyday businesses. In addition to honoring builders and contractors, Constructech magazine also recognized the hardware and software suppliers that enabled each construction company to achieve its goals.

Companies eligible to participate include residential, commercial, and heavy construction firms, professionals in all trades, architectural and engineering firms, corporate owners, facility management companies, government agencies, and land developers.

The 2012 Vision Awards ceremony was held following Constructech’s annual Technology Day event. This year’s Technology Day theme was ‘Flash Forward IT,’ which centered on the question: “What will your IT department look like in 3-5 years?” This year’s Vision Awards winners proved they have been thinking about the exact question—and have even taken great strides to reach the answer.

“The Vision Awards have a steep tradition rooted in honoring the most forward-thinking, innovative companies in the construction industry. Make no mistake, the 2012 winners carry on this stellar tradition,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Constructech. “These companies have implemented technology solutions that are improving their businesses far beyond what we could have even imagined just a few years ago. Now, with an eye on tomorrow, they are using technology to serve as a strong foundation as we advance the future of IT in the industry.”

The winners of the 2012 Constructech Vision Awards are:

AEC/Design
Gold: Vista Projects Limited

Builder/GC Commercial: $26 million to $100 million
Gold: Tocci Building Corporation
Silver: Milestone Construction Services Inc.

Builder/GC Commercial: $101 million to $250 million
Gold: The PENTA Building Group
Silver: Anslow Bryant Construction Ltd.
Bronze: Elford, Inc.

Builder/GC Commercial: $251 million to $500 million
Gold: SpawGlass
Silver: McShane Construction Company, LLC
Bronze: Kitchell Corporation

Builder/GC Commercial: More than $500 million
Gold: Graham Group
Silver: Robins & Morton
Bronze: Hoffman Construction Company

Builder/GC Residential: Less than $5 million
Gold: Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
Silver: E.M. Rose

Builder/GC Residential: $6 million to $25 million
Gold: Halsell Brothers

Builder/GC Residential: $26 million to $100 million
Gold: Logan Homes

Builder/GC Residential: $251 million to $500 million
Gold: Clark Builders Group

Corporate Owner: Education
Silver: California State University Channel Islands
Bronze: Milton Hershey School

Corporate Owner: Healthcare
Gold: UPMC Passavant
Silver: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Corporate Owner: Retail/Chain
Gold: The Home Depot

Heavy/Highway/GC
Silver: Pinnacle Construction Support Group

Specialty Contractor: Concrete Work
Gold: Klorman Construction

Specialty Contractor: Electrical Work
Gold: Rosendin Electric, Inc.
Silver: Parsons Electric

Specialty Contractor: Plumbing, HVAC
Silver: ACCO Engineered Systems

In addition, Constructech also awarded a special Team Award, which goes to a project team that has experienced considerable success with using leading-edge technology specifically on one single project or program. The 2012 Team Award was given to Kaiser Permanente.

“By implementing solutions for collaboration, mobility, and the cloud, the 2012 Vision Award winners certainly represent what technology should look like in the construction marketplace,” says Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Constructech. “Those being honored should be proud of the success they have found, and the tenacity to which they have shown to stay on the cutting edge in the industry.”

If you are interested in learning more about the 2012 Vision Awards winners, please visit our Website or check out the Nov/Dec and December 2012 issues of Constructech.

To learn more about how you can be named a winner in 2013, please contact Michelle Mayer.

About Constructech magazine

As the technology advocate for the construction industry, Constructech magazine helps builders, contractors, and corporate owners make informed decisions about software and systems for the office and the field. Constructech continues to be a highly respected and trusted resource for construction technology for almost 15 years, providing unbiased opinions and informative news on software, hardware, automation, and service. www.constructech.com