Constructech announces recipients of 2nd annual Vision Awards

Carol Stream, IL, November 16, 2001 - Constructech magazine announced the winners of its 2nd annual Vision Awards at a ceremony held in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 14 at the Hard Rock Cafe.

"Constructech serves as a resource to help general contractors, builders, subcontractors, and owners understand how leading-edge technology solutions can improve the building processes and at the same time impact ROI," says Peggy Smedley, Constructech's editorial director and publisher. "This year's Vision Award winners are a testament to the power of that vision and are shining examples for the rest of construction and facility management industries to consider these solutions for their own businesses. For that reason, we are excited to recognize these industry leaders who have been able to achieve their visions through the use of technology."

The competition was open to companies involved in the following areas: residential construction, commercial and heavy construction, subcontracting in all trades, architectural and engineering, land development, and property/facility management. Entrants were asked to address how their companies used technology in an innovative way to solve a problem, to improve their competitiveness, or to create a better working environment for their employees. Each entry was evaluated on its individual merits and on the success of the solution in meeting the challenge or solving the problem, the innovation exhibited by the application of the technology, and the resulting benefits of implementation.

Constructech enrolled an independent panel of distinguished construction, architectural, and technology industry research experts to choose the Vision Award winners. The judges included: Kristine Fallon, Kristine Fallon Associates; John Gould, Irwin, Pancake Architects; Brad Holtz, Cyon Research; Joel Orr, Orr Associates International; John LoPresti, JCP Consulting; Stephen Hagen, General Services Administration; and Richard Malm, Malm Associates.

This year's Architectural & Engineering, Design ($26-250 million) category winners are:
Edwards and Kelcey, Morristown, N.J. - Gold
Maricopa County Dept. of Transportation, Phoenix Ariz. - Silver

This year's Architectural & Engineering, Design ($251 million and above) category winners are:
The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla. - Gold
HNTB Corp., Kansas City, Mo. - Silver

This year's Multifamily Builder ($25-$250 million) category winner is:
Clark Realty Builders LLC, Bethesda, Md. - Gold

This year's Single Family Builder ($25-$250 million) category winner is:
Orren Pickell Designers & Builders, Bannockburn, Ill. - Gold

This year's General Contractor/Residential ($26-$250 million) category winner is:
H.J. Russell, Atlanta, Ga. - Gold

This year's General Contractor ($5-$25 million) category winners is:
Allure Home Improvements, East Meadow, N.Y. - Gold

This year's Subcontractor, Other ($26-$250 million) category winners are:
Crown Services Inc., San Jose, Calif. - Gold
Schuff Steel Co., Phoenix, Ariz. - Silver

This year's General Contractor/Commercial ($5-$25 million) category winner is:
I.E. Pacific, San Diego, Calif. - Gold

This year's General Contractor/Commercial ($26-$251 million and above) category winners are:
D. L. Withers Construction, Phoenix, Ariz. - Gold
Coleman-Adams Construction, Forest, Va. - Silver
Konover Construction, Farmingham, Conn. - Bronze

This year's General Contractor/Commercial ($250 million and over) category winners are:
Hoffman Construction Co., Portland, Ore. - Gold
HITT Contracting Inc., Fairfax, Va. - Silver
Kiewit Construction Co., Greenwood Village, Colo. - Bronze

This year's Government category winner is:
Ohio Schools Facilities Commission, Columbus, Ohio - Gold

This year's Owner category winner is:
Hilton Hotels Corp., Beverly Hills, Calif. - Gold

The winners of Constructech's 2001 Vision Awards exemplify the power of technology to transform the way construction companies do business today and the ways in which businesses are using this technology to forge new frontiers.

To learn more about these innovative companies, check out the December issue of Constructech, available soon on newsstands. To obtain a subcription to Constructech, the only publication solely dedicated to providing the construction and facilities management communities with technology news and anlaysis, visit our Website at: http://www.constructech.com or contact (630) 933-0844 x247.