Excellence in Construction Awards Acknowledged Among ABC of Wisconsin Members

“The Projects of Distinction offer a valuable platform for construction firms to showcase their extensive skills and craftsmanship. This goes beyond showcasing a commitment to building safely and earning client endorsements,” remarked John Mielke, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin. “The remarkable level of professional performance and the ability to overcome challenges are truly impressive.”

In addition, one project was ranked highest by the judges and was named the Project of the Year by ABC of Wisconsin. The Project of the Year award went to Stevens Construction Corp. for the Covered Bridge Project in Windsor, WI. The Covered Bridge project was designed as an homage to the state’s farming roots with a barn-like look, granary bin entrance, a white fence framing the building, and a reconstructed silo. The reconstructed silo hails to those driving by to pay attention, and the corrugated steel granary bin entrance brings bold attention to the entry. While a brilliant and bold statement piece, it was a challenge to create a granary bin form that would make it watertight when incorporated into the structure. In addition to the grain bin entrance, the design called for custom-color red Hardie siding, first-floor stone masonry, farmhouse décor, and 20-foot roof trusses pitched to look like a barn. The intentional design made the building, which is surrounded by fields, feel like an authentic tribute to the area. While barns inspire nostalgia and conjure strong emotions from the past, the amenities are anything but from the past. There is a first-floor clubhouse with a seating area and kitchenette, as well as direct access to an outdoor patio with a grill. The second floor has a conference/work room, and the parking garage holds a dog-washing station and EV charging stations. The project received the highest average score by judges. 

Meanwhile, Friede & Associates was awarded with the Built On Merit Award for using more members on a project than any other contractor submitting projects. Friede & Associates employed 38 contractor and supplier members on the Horn Plastics Addition in Wisconsin Dells, WI. This is the 12th straight year Friede & Associates has received the award.

A list of winning projects is below. More details on each project can be found here.