Carolinas AGC Unveils 2024 Pinnacle Awards and Construction Excellence Awards
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2024 Pinnacle Awards to four construction projects which enhance their communities, and a “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges; special values; project management; budget and schedule; and safety performance.
In addition, nine projects won Construction Excellence Awards, which recognize projects of distinction. These award-winning projects located in North Carolina and South Carolina and the Build with the Best individual award advance the construction industry and better the Carolinas.
The CAGC Pinnacle Awards competition is co-sponsored by CPA firm GreerWalker LLP and the law firm of Johnston, Allison & Hord, both based in Charlotte. The Pinnacle Award ceremony was held at CAGC’s 104th Annual Convention in Charleston, SC in January. For more information on each award and for photos, please visit www.cagc.org.
“BUILD WITH THE BEST” PINNACLE AWARD
Senator Ross Turner, South Carolina District 8 in Greenville County
Senator Turner, a staunch supporter of the Construction industry, was the lead sponsor of legislation that requires construction work zone training for all new drivers in the state. Upon Governor McMaster’s signature, South Carolina became the third state in the country to enact such legislation.
PINNACLE PROJECT AWARDS
71 Wentworth, Charleston, SC
General Contractor: Trident Construction
71 Wentworth, designed by 19th-century architect John Henry Devereux and built in 1872 by The Freemasons of South Carolina, was a Charleston centerpiece for 100 years before falling into near disrepair.
North Carolina State Capitol Renovation, Raleigh, NC
General Contractor: Muter Construction
Pinnacle Partner: Watco Corporation
North Carolina’s 45,000-SF Capitol is the state’s most iconic structure. In March 2023, the Muter Design-Build Team was selected to renovate the historic building, which included replacing the copper roof, updating the HVAC system, and repairing the exterior.
Hurricane Florence MILCON Package 4 Bridges, Camp Lejeune, NC
General Contractor: Archer Western
Pinnacle Partners: Coastal Precast Systems and Civil Works Contracting
Archer Western’s contract with NAVFAC included replacement of two railroad trestles which move heavy military freight between Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. The project included demolition of the 60-year-old existing rail trestles and rail line improvements to better assist rail traffic critical to national security.
Harkers Island Bridge Replacement, Harkers Island, NC
General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Infrastructure
Pinnacle Partners:
Coastal Precast Systems
S&W Ready Mix Concrete
New South Construction Supply – A Colony Division
This critical $60 million bridge replacement project included the construction of a new 3,200-foot fixed-span bridge to replace the existing Earl C. Memorial Bridge (Bridge No. 73) and Bridge No. 96, which previously connected Harkers Island to mainland North Carolina.
CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
- UNC Roper Hall, Medical Education Building, Chapel Hill, NC – T. A. Loving Company
- Crabtree Creek West Greenway, Raleigh, NC – Crowder Construction Company
- New Bern City Hall Addition, New Bern, NC – Daniels & Daniels Construction Company, Inc.
- R-4467 – US 17 Business/NC 37 Bridge over Perquimans River, Hertford, NC – McLean Contracting Company
- I-40 / I-77 Interchange Project, Statesville, NC – The Lane Construction Corporation
- Gold Rock I-95 Interchange, Battleboro, NC – Barnhill Contracting Company
- NC-12 Shoreline and Resiliency Project – Duck, NC – Fred Smith Company
- Reedy Branch WWPS & Force Main, Smithfield, NC – T. A. Loving
- Summerville WWTP Biosolids Solar Dryer, Summerville, SC – Harper General Contractors
Congratulations to the 2024 CAGC Pinnacle Award winners and Construction Excellence winners! For more information and photos please visit www.cagc.org.
