Posted on May 14, 2025
AGC of California awarded Constructor Awards to industry leaders for their excellence and innovation in construction projects. Winners included companies such as Granite Construction and Turner Construction, along with individuals recognized for their contributions to advancing construction education and industry collaboration.
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) hosted its 2025 Installation & Awards Gala, a black-tie event held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on Feb. 7, 2025.
The event celebrated the achievements within California’s construction industry over the past year and marked the installation of AGC of California’s incoming leadership team.
“Every project in construction brings challenges and complications, but it’s through teamwork, ingenuity and perseverance that we rise to overcome them,” said Pat Kelly, 2025 AGC of California president, who is vice president of operational excellence of Granite Construction Co.
“This is why AGC of California proudly takes a moment each year to celebrate the extraordinary work that unites our communities and defines our remarkable industry.”
The Constructor Awards program recognizes the achievements of AGC of California members, celebrating their expertise and ability to overcome the most daunting challenges and unique projects. Finalists for each category are selected through a preliminary judging process by the awards committee.
Winners across the 13 categories are then selected by a final judging panel consisting of awards committee members, AGC of California division representatives, a specialty contractor representative and an expert from the public or private sector appointed by the committee.
The Achievement Awards celebrate individuals who made significant contributions to the construction industry. Construction Education Friend Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a high degree of dedication to advancing construction education and fostering the next generation of industry professionals.
AGC of California also presented the Owner of the Year Award, recognizing an organization for outstanding collaboration and partnership with contractors, exemplifying notable teamwork and achievement.
“At AGC of California, we take pride in celebrating the construction industry every day. This industry is vital to the success of California, and we are honored to serve and support its professionals who push boundaries and achieve excellence,” said Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC of California. “Congratulations to all of our award winners and honorees; your dedication to sustaining and advancing our way of life is deeply appreciated.”
Constructor Award Winners:
Community Service
• Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction Inc
SOMA Street Tree Nursery Site Improvements
Specialty Under $10 Million
• Royal Electric Co.
UC Davis Health Shared Services Center Project
Specialty $10 Million & Over
• Royal Electric Co.
Taxiway D&T Reconstruction Project
Heavy Civil Under $10 Million
• Hal Hays Construction, Inc.
Denker Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Improvements Project
Heavy Civil $10 Million to $25 Million
• Teichert Construction
Hallwood Side Channel & Floodplain Restoration
Heavy Civil $25 Million to $50 Million
• Granite Construction Co.
BNSF Needles Third Main Track Project
Heavy Civil $50 Million to $150 Million
• Manson Construction Co.
P-443 Pier 6 Replacement at Naval Base San Diego
Heavy Civil $150 Million to $250 Million
• Myers-Rados, JV
I-15/SR-91 Express Lane Connector Design-Build
Builder Under $20 Million
• Otto Construction
Fairytale Town Story Center & Welcome Center
Builder $20 Million to $100 Million
• Turner Construction Co.
Placer County Health & Human Services Center
Builder $100 Million to $200 Million
• Swinerton
Behring Pavilion: Home of the UCSF – John Muir Health Jean & Ken Hofmann Cancer Center
Megaprojects
• Hensel Phelps
Delta Sky Way Program at Los Angeles International Airport
Excellence in Partnering
• Manson Construction Co.
P-443 Pier 6 Replacement at Naval Base San Diego
Achievement Award Recipients:
Harry Eckstein Safety Professional of the Year Award in Partnership with HammerTech
Mario Noriega, safety manager, ISEC Inc.
S.I.R. (Skill, Integrity, Responsibility) Achievement Award
Anne Mayer, executive director (retired), Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Construction Education Friend Award
Sharla Sullivan, outreach and partnerships manager, Webcor
Associate Achievement Award
Elizabeth Torrez, regional director, Tenna
Contractor Achievement Award
Bill Dutra, executive chairman, The Dutra Group
Owner of the Year:
San Francisco International Airport
For more information, visit agc-ca.org.
