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This year our panel of judges, selected from the local construction community, was faced with the challenge of picking the best projects from a record number of submittals. In Arizona, over 225 entries in a variety of categories were received. There were 17 entries in the masonry category alone, and the 37 projects submitted for 'Best Private Project' had to be narrowed down to just two winners!
New Mexico also received a record number of submittals, with well over 100 entries considered. Nevada had just under 50 entries.
Thank you to all of the companies who took time to prepare and submit entries for this year's competition.
Jury selection was based upon industry experience and specialty. We chose representatives from architects, contractors and subcontractors on all juries.
Criteria for Judging
Eligible projects were limited to those that were completed after August 1st, 2004 and were at least 90 percent complete by the end of 2005. Projects were judged on the following criteria:
* Design * Execution of Construction * Innovation * Contribution to the Industry * Ability to Overcome Challenges * Overall Excellence
Projects could be submitted in multiple categories. Judges could award a winner in a different category if applicable, or could select no winner if the judges agreed that no project warranted recognition. Ties were allowed if more than one project merited the award.
Southwest Contractor wishes to thank the following professionals who gave their time and energy in judging this year's awards.
Arizona
Julian Anderson, Rider Hunt Levett & Bailey Jeff Beecher, P.E., Layton Construction Co. Mike Boyd, MKB Construction Brian Farling, Jones Studio Kate Rakoci, Russell A.C., Inc. Patrick Rehse, FAIA, Architectural Resource Team, Inc. Skip Sorley, Top Flite Construction Mark Soyster, Pulice Construction
Nevada
James Caviola, P.E., Carter & Burgess Randi Graber, LVI Environmental Services, Inc. Mandi Harding, AGC, Las Vegas Chapter Thomas Schoeman, AIA, JMA Architecture Studios William Snyder, FAIA, Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects
New Mexico
Daniel Chavez, LEED, AAIA, Rohde May Keller McNamara Architecture Bryse Davis, P.E., AUI, Inc. Maria Guy, J.B. Henderson Construction David Hassard, AIA, SMPC Architects Bruce Higgins, Tom Growney Equipment Jerry Lucero, Jaynes Corporation Thomas Wilber, AIA, NCA Architects Bryan Yearout, Yearout Mechanical Dennis Roberts, NM Building Branch, AGC
The staff of Southwest Contractor would also like to thank the Arizona Contractors Association, the Associated General Contractors, Las Vegas Chapter and the New Mexico Building Branch, Associated General Contractors for graciously hosting our juries.
Awards Ceremony
Southwest Contractor will present the Best of 2005 Awards Ceremony/ Outlook 2006 Presentation in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.
The Arizona awards will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix on December 13th. The Nevada ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 15th at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.
Please see below for more information on attending our Arizona and Nevada events.
For the first time, we will be presenting the awards ceremony in New Mexico. This event will be held on January 6, 2006 in conjunction with ACEC of New Mexico and SMPS of New Mexico. Please see page 90 for more information. We would also like to thank our awards ceremony sponsors for their generous support. Arizona: SMPS of Arizona, The Arizona Contractors Association, and Imaginit Technologies; New Mexico: Imaginit Technologies
Arizona Best of
Nevada Best of
New Mexico Best of
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