Quality
Awards and Recognition
It’s not the reason we got into the construction business, but we’re always honored to receive awards for excellence—including prestigious safety awards. Industry recognition is a testament to our people who dedicate themselves to Ames projects every day.
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Build Arizona Award, New Construction, Public, Highway, Over $50 Million
Ames Construction was honored with a 2024 Build Arizona Award (New construction - Public, Highway - Over $50 million category) from the Arizona Chapter of Associated General Contractors for work on the SR 189: Nogales to Interstate 19 project.
2024 Minnesota Governor's Workplace Safety Award, Diamond Achievement
Ames Construction received the 2024 Minnesota Governor's Workplace Safety Award, Diamond Achievement, for an incident rate better than the 97th percentile of both the state and national average for the industry.
2023 Pink Diamond Membership Milestone Award
Ames Construction was honored as a 20-year member of Association of Women Contractors with the Pink Diamond Membership Milestone Award.
2023 Excellence in Concrete Award
Ames Construction received the 2023 Excellence in Concrete Award from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Intermountain Chapter for work on the DMAD Dam Rehabilitation project.
2023 Honor Award
Ames Construction, Alliant Engineering, and MnDOT received a 2023 Honor Award from American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota for work on the I-35W North MnPASS Design-Build project.
2023 Project of the Year, Small Cities/Rural Communities Award, Transportation
Ames Construction received the 2023 Project of the Year, Small Cities/Rural Communities Award, Transportation category, from American Public Works Association (APWA), for work on the City of Moorhead SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project.
2023 Excellence in Partnering Award – $10-50 Million
Ames Construction with partnering facilitator Creative Alliance Group LLC received the 2023 Excellence in Partnering Award, $10-$50 million category, for the I-40 Median Regrade Project.
2023 Best Project
Ames Construction received the Best Project Award, Landscape/Urban Development category, from ENR Mountain States for work on the National Western Center Campus Redevelopment Project.
2023 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the Award of Merit, Airport/Transit category, from ENR Mountain States for work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector Phase II Project.
2023 Award of Merit, Excellence in Safety
Ames Construction received the Award of Merit, Excellence in Safety, Colorado/Wyoming/Dakotas, from ENR Mountain States for work on the 64th Avenue South Overpass Project.
2023 Recognition of Special Achievement
The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Recognition of Special Achievement by the National Academy of Construction.
2023 Contractor of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2023 Contractor of the Year award from the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA).
2023 Recognition of Safety Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2023 Recognition of Excellence for achievements in safety this past year in the CHASE (Construction Health and Safety Excellence) program.
2023 Jeffrey W. Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2023 Jeffrey W. Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence, Category 3 (300,000+ hours worked in 2022). The award is given in recognition of Ames Construction’s consistently low recordable incident rates and an outstanding EMR safety record, with a demonstrated ongoing commitment to the health and safety of its employees.
2023 NRC Large Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction received the NRC Large Project of the Year Award from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for exemplifying innovation, expertise, and quality project management towards the successful execution of the Sandpoint Junction Connector Phase II project.
2023 NRC Safe Contractor of the Year Award – Platinum Winner
Ames Construction is a Platinum Winner of the 2023 Safety Award from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for distinguished safety performance. The NRC Platinum Safety Award is the highest award given for safety excellence in railroad work.
2023 Traveling Safety Award, Best Overall Safety Performance
Ames Construction received the 2023 Traveling Safety Award, Best Overall Safety Performance, from the Colorado Contractors Association, for exemplary safety, workforce development, and environmental competence.
2023 Gold Award, Bridge Category
Ames Construction received the Gold Award, Bridge Category, from the North Dakota Ready-Mix & Concrete Products Association for work on the SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project.
2023 America's Transportation Awards, Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Medium Project, Western Region
The U.S. 60 Pinto Creek Bridge project received the award for Best Use of Technology and Innovation in the Medium Project category for the Western Region in the 2023 America's Transportation Awards, sponsored by AASHTO, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2023 Award of Excellence
The Third Avenue Bridge project received the Award of Excellence for meeting and exceeding safety, quality, and production standards.
2023 Award of Excellence
The 56th Avenue Design-Build project received the Award of Excellence for meeting and exceeding safety, quality, and production standards.
2023 Award of Excellence
The Faraday Repower project received the Award of Excellence for meeting and exceeding safety, quality, and production standards.
2023 Award of Excellence
The FMI Phase III Silver Basin project received the Award of Excellence for meeting and exceeding safety, quality, and production standards.
2023 Award of Excellence
The UPRR Montclair project received the Award of Excellence for meeting and exceeding safety, quality, and production standards.
2023 Safety Award
Ames Construction was honored with the Safety Award by Utah Mining Association in recognition of outstanding safety performance in 2023.
2022 People’s Choice Award
Ames Construction and design partners Alliant Engineering, Parsons, American Engineering Testing, TKDA, numerous subcontractors and vendors, and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) were honored with the 2022 People's Choice Award for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project from ACEC of Minnesota. The award was voted on by attendees of the ACEC of Minnesota Gala.
2022 Grand Award
Ames Construction and design partners Alliant Engineering, Parsons, American Engineering Testing, TKDA, numerous subcontractors and vendors, and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) were honored with the 2022 Grand Award for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project from ACEC of Minnesota.
2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Highway & Transportation New category
Ames Construction was awarded the 2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Highway & Transportation New category, from AGC of America for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project.
2022 Excellence in Concrete Pavement, Divided Highways Urban
Ames Construction received the 2022 Award For Excellence In Concrete Pavement for the I-15 Northbound project in the Divided Highway Urban category. Presented by Utah Ready-Mixed Concrete Association.
2022 Outstanding Project Honor Award
Ames Construction received the Outstanding Project Honor Award from America Society of Civil Engineers, for work on the I-15 Technology Corridor Design-Build. The award recognizes projects that demonstrate superior civil engineering skills and represent a significant contribution to civil engineering progress and society.
2022 Design-Build Excellence Award
Ames Construction received the DBIA-UMR 2022 Design-Build Excellence Award for work on the I-35W North MnPASS Design-Build Project for exemplifying the principles of interdisciplinary teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving that characterize design-build delivery.
2022 1st Place, Mine Operator Safety Award, Aggregate Class
Ames Construction's backfill crusher received the 1st Place Operator Safety Award, Aggregate Class, from the Nevada Mining Association.
2022 Special Recognition Award - 10 Years of Zero Harm
Ames Construction's backfill crusher received a Special Recognition Award from the Nevada Mining Association for 10 Years of Zero Harm.
2022 Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2022 Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year award from the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) for work on the I-15 Express Lanes Design Build project.
2022 National Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the National Award of Merit in the Transportation (other than Aviation) category from the Design-Build Institute of America for work on the I-15 Express Lanes Design Build project.
2022 Best Project
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Southwest for work on the I-10 Houghton Road Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
2022 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2022 Award of Merit in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Southwest for work on the US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge project.
2022 Best Project
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Mountain States for work on the Lemay Avenue Realignment of Vine Drive and BNSF Railroad project.
2022 Best Project
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Midwest for work on the I-35W North MnPASS project.
2022 APWA Colorado Award, Large Transportation Category
Ames Construction received the 2022 APWA Colorado Award in the Large Transportation category from American Public Works Association (APWA), Colorado chapter, for work on the West 8th Avenue over South Platte River Bridge Replacement Project.
2022 Safety Excellence Award - Highway Division
Ames Construction received the 2022 Safety Excellence Award, Highway Division, for zero lost work day incidents, from AGC of North Dakota.
2022 Utah Mining Association Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Safety Award from the Utah Mining Association in recognition of outstanding safety performance in 2021.
2022 Honor Award
With Architerra Group, Ames Construction received the 2022 Honor Award in the Urban Design category from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Colorado Chapter, for stormwater improvements at the Globeville Landing Park.
2022 AGC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 AGC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award in Highway/Heavy category from the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.
2022 Caltrans Partnering Success in Motion Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Caltrans Partnering Success in Motion Award for work on the I-40 Median Regrade project in California.
2022 NRC Safe Contractor of the Year Award – Platinum Winner
Ames Construction is a Platinum Winner of the 2022 Safety Award from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for distinguished safety performance. The NRC Platinum Safety Award is the highest award given for safety excellence in railroad work.
2022 Gold Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Gold Award, Bridge/Water Structure Category, from the North Dakota Ready-Mix & Concrete Products Association, for work on the Diversion Inlet Structure in Horace, North Dakota.
2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association, for work on the SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project in Moorhead, Minnesota.
2022 Zero Incidence Rate Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Zero Incidence Rate Award from the Colorado Contractors Association in recognition of an exemplary accident prevention record and 12 months without a lost-time injury or illness.
2022 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Minnesota Safety Council Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for outstanding achievement in workplace safety.
2022 Safety Excellence Diamond Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Diamond Award for Achievement of Safety Excellence from the Associated General Contractors of Utah for an incident rate a minimum of 50 percent below the national average, in the category of 700,000 to 1 million hours worked.
2022 Best Safety Record Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Safety Record Award, General Contractor–Engineering Division, “Best Safety Record over 250,000 Hours” category, from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nevada.
2022 PINNACLE Award for Contractor’s Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2022 PINNACLE Award for Contractor’s Excellence–Public Sector Over $10 Million, from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nevada, for work on the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress project.
2022 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award
Ames Construction, Maricopa County DOT, and Tristar Engineering and Management received the 2022 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award for the Deer Valley Road: El Mirage Road to 109th Avenue project. The award is sponsored by ADOT, AGC Arizona Chapter, APWA, ACEC, AMCA, ATB, FHA and Maricopa County DOT
2022 Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Project of the Year Award from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) for work on the City of Moorhead SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project.
2021 Excellence in Accident Prevention Award
Ames Construction received the 2021 Excellence in Accident Prevention Award from the Southern California Contractors Association for a minimal safety incidence rate. The association recognizes companies that implement outstanding safety practices to keep their employees safe on an annual basis. Ames has received this award for zero or minimal incidents for three consecutive years.
2021 Best Project, Airport/Transit, Project of the Year
ENR recognized the Salt Lake City International Airport Redevelopment with the 2021 Best Project, Airport/Transit, Project of the Year Award. For six years, Ames Construction was a key contributor to the redevelopment as a subcontractor to the first-time joint venture contracting team of HDJV.
2021 National Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2021 National Award of Merit from DBIA in the Transportation (Non-Aviation) category for work done on the I-15, Lehi Main to S.R. 92, Technology Corridor. The DBIA recognizes extraordinary projects that showcase how the project team went well above and beyond achieving cost, schedule, and quality goals, demonstrating unique design-build best practices to raise the bar.
2021 Best Projects Award of Merit – Energy/Industrial
Ames Construction received the 2021 Best Project, Award of Merit in the Energy/Industrial category from ENR for work completed on the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project near Pella Iowa. As the general contractor, Ames overcame a confined work area, large reservoir level and spillway release fluctuations, unbalanced soil loading from the dam’s slopes, and the requirement that all work be carried out with no impact to water control operations.
2021 Public Works Project of the Year - Environment
Ames Construction received the 2021 Public Works Project of the Year Award in the Environment category, greater than $75 million, for work done on the Globeville Landing Outfall project. The APWA award promotes excellence in the management and administration of public works projects, recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, the contractor, the consultant, and their cooperative achievements.
2021 DPI Outstanding Project Award
The team including Ames Construction (general contractor) was recognized by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) for the ingenuity of their design in modifying Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River in Iowa into a hydroelectric facility.
2021 First Place Safety Award - Highway Division
Ames Construction received the 2021 First Place Safety Award, from The Associated General Contractors (ACG) of North Dakota, in the Highway Division, more than 500,000 hours category.
2021 Regional Best Projects Award of Merit – Excellence in Safety
Ames Construction was recognized with the Award of Merit: Excellence in Safety Award for the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Replacement Design-Build project. Approximately 300,000 staff hours were recorded during the 28-month project with no recordable incidents or lost-time injuries.
2021 Contractor Safety Award – Platinum Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2021 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level, based on criteria established by the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance. The NRC Platinum Safety Award is the highest award given for safety excellence in railroad work.
2021 Construction Work Zone Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2021 Construction Work Zone Safety Award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota (CPAM) for work performed on the 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Improvement Project in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2021 Dan W. Renfro Partnering Award
Ames Construction and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District were honored with the Dan W. Renfro Partnering Award by the Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors (AGC) for work performed on the Fargo-Moorhead (FM) Area Diversion Project. This annual award recognizes partnering success between the contractor, community and the USACE. The Mississippi Valley AGC branch has developed a unique relationship with the six USACE Districts that comprise the Mississippi Valley Division.
2021 Safety Excellence Diamond Award
Ames Construction received the 2021 Achievement of Safety Excellence Award, Diamond Level, Five-Star Rated, from the Associated General Contractors of Utah for an incident rate a minimum of 50% below the national average, in the “700,000-1 Million Hours Worked” category.
2021 Best Safety Record Award
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nevada honored Ames Construction with the 2021 Best Safety Record award in the General Contractor Engineering Division, Best Safety Record Over 250,000 hours category.
2021 Merit Award for Outstanding Performance
Ames Construction received the Merit Award for Outstanding Performance from MnDOT and Concrete Paving Association in recognition of the high-quality concrete pavement construction performed on the I-35W North MnPASS project, which has been rated the best project of its type completed in Minnesota during 2021.
2020 Contractor Mining Safety Award, First Place Nevada Mining Operations
Ames Construction has been awarded 1st in Safety for Contractor Operations by the Nevada Mining Association. Operations in Nevada achieved “Zero Reportable Injuries”, “Zero Restricted Day Injures” and “Zero Lost Time Injuries.”
2020 Best Safety Record Award
The Associated General Contractors of Nevada awarded Ames Construction Nevada Operations the 2020 Best Safety Record award in the General Contractor Engineering Division, Best Safety Record Over 100,000 hours category.
2020 Top Project, Class 1: New Construction (Rail)
Ames Construction received the 2020 Top Project Award from RT&S Magazine for work performed on the CSXIT, Fairburn Intermodal Capacity Expansion Project.
2020 Top Project, Class 1: Maintenance (Bridges)
Ames Construction received the 2020 Top Project Award from RT&S Magazine for emergency work on the BNSF Platte River Bridge near La Platte, Nebraska.
2020 Excellence in Concrete - Structures/Industrial
Ames Construction received the 2020 Excellence in Concrete in the category of Structures/Industrial from the American Concrete Institute for work completed on the Olmsted Hydro project near Orem, Utah.
2020 Build Arizona Award - Projects Over 10 Million
Ames Construction received the 2020 Build Arizona Award from the AGC of Arizona for work completed on SR 347 at Union Pacific Railroad.
2020 Construction Risk Partners, Build America Award – Highway and Transportation Category
Ames Construction received the 2020 Construction Risk Partners, Build America Award in the category of Highway and Transportation for work performed on TH43 Winona Bridge.
2020 Prize Bridge Award
Ames Construction received the 2020 Prize Bridge Award from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance for work performed on TH43 Winona Bridge.
2020 Build Arizona Award – Silver Basin
Ames Construction received the 2020 Build Arizona Award from the AGC of Arizona for work completed on the West Silver Basin Dam and Reservoir.
2020 Best Project, Award of Merit – Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2020 Best Project Award of Merit by ENR Midwest for the Winona Bridge CMGC project in Winona, Minnesota.
2020 Best Project, Award of Merit – Water/Environment
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2020 Best Project Award of Merit by ENR Mountain States for the Globeville Landing Outfall, Phases 1A, 1B, 2 and 4, and Brighton Boulevard Segment 2 project in Denver, Colorado.
2020 Project of the Year – Highway
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2020 Project of the Year, Highway, by Utah Construction and Design Magazine for work performed on the I-15 Technology Corridor, Lehi Main to SR 92, Near Lehi, Utah.
2020 Project of the Year – Overall Highway/Transportation Project
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2020 Project of the Year, Overall Highway/Transportation, by the AGC of Utah for work performed on the I-15 Technology Corridor near Lehi, Utah.
2020 Excellence in Concrete – Sustainable Practices
Ames Construction received the 2020 Excellence in Concrete in the category of Sustainable Practices from the Iowa Ready Mix Concrete Association and American Concrete Institute, Iowa Chapter, for work completed on the Red Rock Hydro Project near Pella, Iowa.
2020 Excellence in Concrete – Infrastructure-Structures
Ames Construction received the 2020 Excellence in Concrete in the category of Infrastructure-Structures from the Iowa Ready Mix Concrete Association and American Concrete Institute, Iowa Chapter, for work completed on the Red Rock Hydro Project near Pella, Iowa.
2020 Award of Merit – Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2020 Award of Merit by ENR Midwest for work performed on the Winona CMGC Project in Winona, Minnesota.
2020 Contractor Safety Award – Platinum Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2020 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level, based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2020 NDRM & CPA Gold Star Award – Bridge Category
Ames Construction received the 2020 NDRM & CPA Gold Star Award from North Dakota Ready Mix and the Concrete Products Association for excellence in concrete and masonry for work on the Long X Bridge project.
2020 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2020 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award from the Minnesota Safety Council for safety excellence.
2020 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2020 Safety Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding achievement in safety and health.
2020 Safety Diamond Award
Ames Construction received the 2020 Safety Diamond Award from the Association of General Contractors in the “Over 1 Million Man Hours Worked” group, with incident rates at a minimum of 50% below the national average.
2020 Traveling Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2020 Traveling Safety Award for best overall safety performance by the Colorado Contractors Association.
2020 Award For Excellence In Concrete Pavement
Ames-Wadsworth Joint Venture was awarded the 2020 Award For Excellence In Concrete Pavement in recognition of Outstanding Design and Construction for the I-15 Technology Corridor project in the Divided Highway Urban category. Presented by Utah Ready-Mixed Concrete Association.
2020 Employer And Supervisor Of The Year Award
Ames Construction received the 2020 Employer of the Year award from the Utah Operating Engineers Local 3, Joint Apprenticeship Committee, and Ames Project Supervisor Wes Young received its Supervisor of the Year award.
2019 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2019 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level, based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2019 Partnered Project of the Year Award – Civil Construction Projects: $25M - $250M
Ames Construction received the 2019 Partnered Project of the Year Award in the category ofCivil Construction Projects from $25 – $250 Million for exhibiting the highest levels of collaboration on the NDOT I-15 US 93 Garnet Interchange Design Build Project near North Las Vegas, Nevada.
2019 Best Project, Energy – ENR Mountain States
Ames Construction received the 2019 Best project in the Energy category from ENR Mountain States for work performed on the Olmsted Hydroelectric project.
2019 Excellence in Safety Award – ENR Mountain States
Ames Construction received the 2019 Excellence in Safety Award from ENR Mountain States recognizing them for their continued excellence in Safety while working on the Olmsted Hydroelectric project.
2019 Intermountain Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2019 Intermountain Project of the Year Award in the Energy category for work performed on the Olmsted Hydroelectric project, as part of the ENR annual awards program dedicated to honoring the best construction projects in the United States.
2019 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2019 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding achievements in corporate safety programs, having achieved an incident rate that is lower than the national average and demonstrating continuous improvement and sustained levels of excellence in safety for 2018.
2019 Recognition of Safety Excellence (ROSE Award) - First Place
Ames Construction received the 2019 ROSE Award - Recognition of Safety Excellence, First Place in the specialty division of 100,000 to 400,000 work hours from the AGC of Iowa for an outstanding safety record during 2019.
2019 Outstanding Flood Management Award
Ames Construction received the 2019 Outstanding Flood Management Project Award from the ASCE for work completed on the San Juan Creek Levee project in Orange County, California.
2019 Excellence in Partnering Award - Projects Over $50 Million
Ames Construction received the 2019 Excellence in Partnering Award from Caltrans for applying fundamentals of partnering and demonstrating successful outcomes on the SR76 East Segment.
2019 Grand Award
Ames Construction received the 2019 Grand Award from the ACEC of Minnesota for work completed on the TH 169 Nine Mile Creek Design-Build in Minnesota.
2019 MnDOT/MnDOT State Aid - AGC Bridge Construction Award
Ames Construction received the 2019 MnDOT/MnDOT State Aid - AGC Bridge Construction Award, Bridge Category Over $5 Million, for construction of the Winona Bridge CMGC project.
2018 Arizona Transportation Partner Excellence Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award from the Arizona Department of Transportation for work performed on the I-19/Ajo Way project.
2018 Caltrans Success in Motion Partnering Gold Award
Ames Construction received the Success in Motion Partnering Gold Award Best in Class Project Award from Caltrans for work performed on the SR 76 Fallbrook East Segment.
2018 Partnered Project of the Year Award – Civil Construction Projects: $25M - $250M
Ames Construction received the 2019 Partnered Project of the Year Award in the category ofCivil Construction Projects from $25 – $250 Million for exhibiting the highest levels of collaboration on the USA Parkway (SR439) Design Build Project near North Las Vegas, Nevada.
2018 Unique Safety Application Award – Quality of life/Community Development
Ames Construction received the 2018 Unique Safety Application Award from the AGC of Southern California for use of Mijack Cranes for erecting girders on the I-15 Express Lanes Design-Build project near Riverside California.
2018 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, First Place
Ames Construction has received the 2018 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, First Place Nevada Mining Operations from the Nevada Mining Association. It is in recognition for having achieved the lowest total safety rate during the calendar year of 2018.
2018 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2018 Award of Merit – from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding achievements in corporate safety programs, having achieved an incident rate that is lower than the national average and demonstrating continuous improvement and sustained levels of excellence in safety for 2017.
2018 Platinum Level Award - National Railroad Construction Maintenance Association
Ames Construction received the Platinum Level Award from the National Railroad Construction Maintenance Association in recognition of its extensive efforts to promote and improve safety in the rail contracting industry, and for subjecting the company’s full safety program and range of practices to an exhaustive outside review.
2018 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award) – First Place
Ames Construction received a first place award for the 2018 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award) from the AGC of Iowa for work performed on the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project near Pella, Iowa.
2018 Perfect Record Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Perfect Record Award from the Utah Safety Council for achieving zero OSHA recordable injuries, illnesses, days away from work or deaths in 2018.
2018 Award of Honor
Ames Construction received the 2018 Award of Honor from the Utah Safety Council for meeting all the safety award criteria and exceeding the performance of all other entries for awards in 2017.
2018 LECET Safety Driven Contractor Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Safety Driven Contractor Award from the Minnesota Laborers - Employer Cooperation & Education Trust (LECET) in 2018
2018 Meritorious Achievement Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Meritorious Achievement Award in Occupational Safety from the Minnesota Safety Council for exemplary workplace safety efforts in 2018.
2018 Zero Lost Time Incidents
Ames Construction received the 2018 Zero Lost Incidents from the AGC of Nevada recognizing Ames for continued excellence in Safety.
2018 Best in Safety Award - AGC of Nevada
Ames Construction received the Best in Safety Award for 2018 from the AGC of Nevada recognizing Ames for continued excellence in Safety.
2018 Safety Excellence, Diamond Award
Ames Construction received the Safety Excellence achievement, Diamond Award Winner from AGC of Utah. For over 1 million man hours worked, Ames was 50% below the national average.
2018 Best Overall Safety Performance
Ames Construction received the 2018 Traveling Safety Trophy for Best Overall Safety Performance in Group 4 Division from the Colorado Contractors Association, Inc.
2018 Nevada Department of Transportation Recognition Award
Ames Construction was recognized for their work on the I-15/US 93 Garnet Interchange, Design-Build project by the Nevada Department of Transportation.
2018 Warming Center Community Outreach Award
Ames Construction received the Warming Center Community Outreach Award from Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota in their 3rd season of operation recognizing Ames for their volunteer work helping to plan and construct the expansion of the Warming Center in the Winona Community.
2018 Pinnacle Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Pinnacle Award, Meeting a Difficult Challenge of a Difficult of Job – Over $5 Million from the AGC of Nevada for work performed on the Virginia City Wastewater Improvement Project.
2018 Award of Excellence
Ames Construction was presented the Award of Excellence from Iowa DOT and Iowa Concrete Paving Association, recognized as Iowa’s “Best” Divided Highway (Rural) PCC Paving Project for their outstanding design and construction on Woodbury/Ida County, US 20: E. of Correctionville to Jct US 59.
2018 ACEC Grand Award
Ames Construction received the 2018 Grand Award from the ACEC for work Performed on the I-90 Dresbach Bridge Project.
2018 Energy/Industrial Projects of the Year - AGC of Utah
Ames Construction has received the 2018 Energy/Industrial Project of the Year from the AGC of Utah. The Award was received for work on the Olmsted Hydroelectric project.
2018 Best Project, Highway/Bridge – ENR California
Ames Construction received the 2018 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR California for work performed on the SR76 East Segment project.
2018 Excellence in Masonry Design
Ames Construction received the Excellence in Masonry Design Award from the Utah Masonry Council for its work on the Olmsted Hydroelectric project.
2018 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award) – First Place
Ames Construction received a first place award for the 2018 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award) from the AGC of Iowa for work performed on the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project near Pella, Iowa.
2018 ACEC Grand Award
Ames Construction has received the Grand Award for its work on the TH 169 Nine Mile Creek project. This award allows Ames to submit for a National ACEC Award.
2018 America's Transportation Award - Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project
Ames Construction received America's Transportation Award in the category of Quality of Life/ Community Development for medium projects for work performed on the USA Parkway (SR 439) Design-Build project, located north of Las Vegas, Nevada.
2018 Build Arizona Award - Projects Over $10 Million
Ames Construction received the 2018 Arizona Chapter Build Arizona Award from the AGC for work performed on the Hell Canyon Bridge.
2018 Best Regional Project - ENR Mountain States
Ames Construction received Best Regional Project from ENR Mountain States for work performed on the Olmsted Hydro Electric Power Plant Replacement Project.
2018 Midwest Best Project, Highway/Bridge - ENR Midwest
Ames Construction received the 2018 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Midwest for work performed on the St. Croix Crossing project near Stillwater, Minnesota.
2018 Build Arizona Award - Projects Over $10 Million
Ames Construction received the 2018 Arizona Chapter Build Arizona Award from the AGC for work performed on the Interstate 19/Ajo Way Traffic Interchange.
2018 Top 10 Bridges Award
The St. Croix Crossing built by Ames Construction was ranked number 7 in the Top 10 Bridges of 2018 from Roads and Bridges Magazine.
2017 Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence.
Ames Construction received the AGC of Minnesota 2017 Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence, Category III (Large Construction Companies). The award is given in recognition of Ames Construction’s consistently low recordable incident rates and an outstanding EMR safety record, with a demonstrated ongoing commitment to the health and safety of its employees.
2017 AGC of Nevada Pinnacle Award
Ames Construction received the 2017 Pinnacle Award, Meeting a Difficult Challenge of a Difficult of Job – Over $5 Million from the AGC of Nevada for work performed on the USA Parkway Design-Build Project.
2017 Merit Award
Ames Construction received the 2017 Merit Award from the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association for outstanding performance on the TH169 Reconstruction project.
2017 Arizona Transportation Partner Excellence Award
Ames Construction received the 2017 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award from the Arizona Department of Transportation for work performed on the SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge Replacement project.
2017 Employer of the year
Ames Construction was awarded the "Employer of the Year" by the Operating Engineers Local #3 for work done on the USA Parkway Project near Sparks Nevada.
2017 Recognition of Safety Excellence Award (Rose) – First Place
Ames Construction has been awarded the 2017 Rose award, First Place, in the category of Specialty Division (300,001 – 700,000 Man hours) from the AGC of IOWA.Winners have innovative safety programs and strive towards zero work site fatalities and multi-catastrophic injuries. Top safety programs also have active employee participation, safety training, and work site hazard identification and control.
2017 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2017 Contractor Safety Award, Platinum Level, based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2017 NRCMA Small Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the Small Project of the Year award from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRCMA) for work performed on the Lakeside Bridge Project. This project exemplified innovation, expertise, and quality project management applied towards the successful execution of a rail construction project.
2017 AASHTO National Grand Prize
The US 36 Express Lanes project has won the grand prize from the American Associate of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), in the category of projects costing more than $200 Million, for technology and innovation to move traffic safely and more reliably. The award was received under the Best Use of Technology and Innovation.
2017 APWA Outstanding Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the Outstanding Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the SR76 Fallbrook East Segment.
2017 APWA Public Works Project of the Year for Disaster or Emergency Construction Repair- Less than$5 Million Award
This prestigious award is given to project teams that promote excellence in the management and administration of public works projects by recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, the consultant, and the contractor.
2017 Arizona AGC Build Arizona Award for Outstanding Municipal/Utilities Project under $5 million
The Build Arizona Award is given to project teams that demonstrate excellence in safety, project management, innovation in construction technique or materials and sensitivity to environment and surroundings.
2017 NCPPP Service Project Award
Ames Construction received the 2017 Service Project Award from the National Council on Public-Private Partnerships for work completed on the US 36 Express Lance Project in the Denver Metro.
2017 Top Bridges
The Dresbach Bridge built by Ames Construction was ranked number 9 in the Top 10 Bridges of 2017 from Roads and Bridges Magazine.
2017 Associated General Contractors, AZ Chapter Build Arizona Award +10 Million
Ames Construction received the AZ Chapter Build Arizona Award from the AGC for work performed on the Hell Canyon Ridge.
2017 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2017 Bridge Award of Excellence from the American Segmental Bridge Institute, in the category of Long Span and Cable Stayed Bridges, for work completed on the I-90 Dresbach Bridge between Minnesota and Wisconsin near La Crosse Wisconsin.
2017 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2017 Bridge Award of Excellence from the American Segmental Bridge Institute, in the category of Bridges Over Water, for work completed on the Winona Bridge in Winona Minnesota.
2017 California Transportation Foundation Finalist
Ames Construction was named one of the finalists for the 2017 California Transportation Foundation for the work done on the SR76 Fallbrook East Segment.
2017 Caltrans Success in Motion Partnering Silver Award
Ames Construction received the Success in Motion Partnering Silver Award Best in Class Project Award from Caltrans for work performed on the I-15 Victorville Traffic Interchange.
2017 Excellence in Concrete
Ames Construction received the 2017 Excellence in Concrete award in the category of Infrastructure from the American Concrete Institute for work completed on the Winona Bridge in Winona Minnesota.
2017 AGC of Minnesota Honors
Ames Construction was honored by the AGC of Minnesota for 50 years of continuous membership, April 2017.
2016 Bridge Construction Award
Ames Construction has received the Bridge Construction Award from MnDOT for exceptional bridge construction work on the I-90 WB Bridge #85801, Across the Mississippi River, near Dresbach, MN.
2016 Excellence in Accident Prevention Award
Ames Construction has received the Excellence in Accident Prevention Award, from the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA).
2016 Build Arizona Award
Ames Construction has received the Build Arizona Award from the AGC of Arizona for work performed on the 27th Avenue / South Mountain Basin Project.
2016 APWA Project of the Year – Disaster/Emergency under $5 Million
Ames Construction has received the Project of the Year, Disaster/Emergency under $5 Million, from the APWA for work performed on the 27th Avenue / South Mountain Basin Project.
2016 AGC of Arizona Build America Award – Projects over $50 million
Ames Construction has received the Build America Award, Projects over $50 million, from the AGC of Arizona for work performed on the Southwest Mine for Leach project.
2016 ADOT BECO Prime Construction Champion Award
Ames Construction has received the 2016 BECO Prime Construction Award from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
2016 ARTBA National P3 “Project of the Year” Award
The US 36 Express Lanes project has won the National P3 “Project of the Year” Award from the American Road and Transportation Builders (ARTBA) for Excellence in innovative transportation financing.
2016 Gold Star Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Gold Star Project Award from North Dakota Ready Mix and the Concrete Products Association for work completed on the State Highway project near Dickinson North Dakota.
2016 Large Contractor of the Year
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Large Contractor of the Year from the Utah Department of for work done on the US 189, State Park to Rock Cut, Passing Lanes Project.
2016 Award of Excellence, Highway/Municipal Utilities Division Project of the Year, Rural Highway
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Award of Excellence, Highway/Municipal Utilities Division Project of the Year, Rural Highway, from the Utah Department of Transportation for work done on the US 189, State Park to Rock Cut, Passing Lanes Project.
2016 Award of Excellence, Highway/Municipal Utilities Division Project of the Year, over 10 Million
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Award of Excellence, Highway/Municipal Utilities Division Project of the Year, over 10 Million, from the Utah Department of Transportation for work done on the SR232 & I-15 Hill Field Road Interchange Modification Project.
2016 Best Partnering Award, Large Project
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Best Partnering Award from the Utah Department of Transportation for work done on the SR232 & I-15 Hill Field Road Interchange Modification Project.
2016 Keeping Utah Moving Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Keeping Utah Moving Award from the Utah Department of Transportation for work done on the SR232 & I-15 Hill Field Road Interchange Modification Project.
2016 Outstanding Project Award, over 10 Million
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Project over 10 Million from Utah Construction and Design for work on the Provo Westside Connector near Provo Utah.
2016 Contractor Safety Award, Gold Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2016 Contractor Safety Award, Gold Level, based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2016 NDRM & CPA Gold Star Award
Ames Construction received the 2016 NDRM&CPA Gold Star Award from North Dakota Ready Mix and the Concrete Products Association for excellence in concrete and masonry for work on the State Avenue Railroad Bridge in Dickinson North Dakota.
2016 Aggregate Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2016 Aggregate Safety Award from the Nevada Mining Association in recognition for having achieved the lowest total safety rate at the Ames Backfill Portable Crusher during the Calendar year of 2015
2016 Contractor Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2016 Contractor Safety Award from the Nevada Mining Association in recognition for having achieved the lowest total safety rate during the Calendar year of 2015.
2016 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2016 Award of Merit – from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding achievements in corporate safety programs, having achieved an incident rate that is lower than the national average and demonstrating continuous improvement and sustained levels of excellence in safety for 2015.
2016 Million Hours Award
Ames Construction received the 2016 Million Hours Award – from the Utah Safety Council in recognition of accomplishing one million consecutive employee-hours during 2015 without incurring an OSHA Recordable injury, illness, days away from work or death.
2016 Award of Honor
Ames Construction received the 2016 Award of Honor – from the Utah Safety Council for meeting all the criteria of their safety awards and exceeding the performance of others considered for awards in 2015.
2016 Perfect Record Award
Ames Construction received the 2016 Perfect Record Award – from the Utah Safety Council for achieving zero OSHA recordable injuries, illnesses, days away from work or deaths in 2015.
2016 Caltrans Best in Class, Gold Award – Excellence in Partnering
Ames Construction received the 2016 Best in Class, Gold Award – Excellence in Partnering, projects greater than $50 Million, from Caltrans for work performed on the I-215 Bi-County High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Project in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California.
2016 CTF Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year.
Ames Construction received the 2016 Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year from the California Transportation Foundation for work performed on the I-215 Bi-County High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Project in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California.
2016 Meritorious Achievement Award in Occupational Safety
Ames Construction received the 2016 Meritorious Achievement Award in Occupational Safety from the Minnesota Safety Council for a superior safety record.
2015 APWA Outstanding Project of the Year – Projects less than $5 Million
Ames Construction received the Outstanding Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association (APWA), Arizona Chapter, for work performed and the completed Galveston pedestrian bridge on the SR 101L project.
2015 Caltrans Best in Class Project Award
Ames Construction received Best in Class Project Award from Caltrans for work performed on the I-215 Bi-County HOV Gap Closure project.
2015 ENR Southwest Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the ENR Project of the Year Award for work performed on the I-215 Bi-County HOV Gap Closure project.
2015 Metro Vision Award
Ames Construction received the 2015 Metro Vision Award from Denver Regional Council of Governments for work performed on the US 36 Managed Lanes Project.
2015 Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2015 Award of Merit – from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding achievements in corporate safety programs, having achieved an incident rate that is lower than the national average and demonstrating continuous improvement and sustained levels of excellence in safety for 2014.
2015 Million Hours Award
Ames Construction received the 2015 Million Hours Award – from the Utah Safety Council in recognition of accomplishing one million consecutive employee-hours during 2014 without incurring an OSHA Recordable injury, illness, days away from work or death.
2015 Award of Honor
Ames Construction received the 2015 Award of Honor – from the Utah Safety Council for meeting all the criteria of their safety awards and exceeding the performance of others considered for awards in 2014.
2015 Perfect Record Award
Ames Construction received the 2015 Perfect Record Award – from the Utah Safety Council for achieving zero OSHA recordable injuries, illnesses, days away from work or deaths in 2014.
2015 Platinum Award for Safety
Ames Construction received the 2015 Platinum Award for Safety from the AGC of Utah for its record in safety during 2014.
2015 Globe Award
Ames Construction received the 2015 Globe Award from the ARTBA for work performed on the SR90 San Pedro river bridge replacement project.
2015 Success in Motion Partnering Gold Award
Ames Construction received the 2015 Success in Motion Partnering Gold Award from Caltrans for work performed on the I-215 HOV Gap Closure Project.
2015 AGC Rural Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2015 AGC Rural Project of the Year from the AGC of Utah for work performed on the I-15 Pine Creek Climbing Lanes Project in Beaver County Utah.
2015 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award), Second Place.
Ames Construction received the 2015 Recognition of Safety Excellence (Rose Award) Second Place from the AGC of Iowa for work performed on the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project near Pella Iowa.
2014 Gold Partner Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2014 Gold Partnering award from the American Red Cross for Humanitarian Services, Preparedness Health and Safety in connection to the annual blood drive.
2014 AGC Bridge Construction Award
Ames Construction was the recipient fo the 2014 AGC Bridge Construction Award from MnDOT for exceptional bridge construction work completed on Bridge #626646 the 35E Larpenteur bridge in St. Paul.
2014 Arizona AGC Build Arizona Award
The Build Arizona Award is given to project teams that demonstrate excellence in safety, projectmanagement, innovation in construction technique or materials and sensitivity to environment andsurroundings. Ames Construction received this award for work performed on SR 260 Doubtful Canyon.
2014 Safety Award of Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2014 Safety award of Excellence from the Intermountain Section of the American Waterworks Association.
2014 Large Contractor of the Year
Ames Construction, as part of a joint venture, received the 2014 Large Contractor of the Year Award from UDOT and the AGC of Utah for work on the SR-193 Extension; 2000 West to I-15.
2014 Best Partnering Award, Large Projects
Ames Construction, as part of a joint venture, received the 2014 Best Partnering Award, Large Projects, from UDOT and the AGC of Utah for work on the SR-193 Extension; 2000 West to I-15.
2014 Partnered Project of the Year, Diamond Level
Ames Construction, as part of a joint venture, received 2014 Partnered Project of the Year, Diamond Level, from the International Partnering Institute (IPI) for work on the SR-193 Extension; 2000 West to I-15.
2014 Mine Safety Award
Ames Construction has received the 2014 Mine Safety Award from the Utah Mining Association for Outstanding safety performance.
2014 OSHA’s VPP Award recipient – Denver LRT
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognizes individual companies and worksites that implement comprehensive, effective workplace safety and health programs for their employees that go beyond required OSHA standards. This esteemed recognition has been awarded to only 0.03% of America's workplaces.
2014 Award of Merit
The Utah Safety Council awarded Ames Construction its 2014 Award of Merit and Perfect Record Award. The Award of Merit recognizes companies with incident rates below the national average, sustained or continually improving statistics, and essential elements of safety and health programs. This is the ninth consecutive year that Ames has received this award.
2014 Platinum Safety Award
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Utah recognized Ames Construction with the Platinum Safety Award for outstanding safety performance and incident rates 25% below the national average.
2014 Perfect Record Award
The Utah Safety Council awarded Ames Construction its 2014 The Perfect Record award which recognizes companies that had no injuries for the prior twelve months. Ames is one of a select few to receive this award and the only large construction company to receive it.
2014 Outstanding Safety Recognition
For outstanding safety performance, the Utah Mining Association awarded Ames for no injuries in the workplace for the previous year.
2014 First Place Safety Award - Contractor Division
Ames Construction was awarded first place by the Nevada Mining Association in the contractor group for best safety rating. This award is evaluated based on injury statistics and violation history. Ames received a 2nd Place award in 2013, and 1st in 2012 and 2011.
2014 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence
Ames Construction was the 2014 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence, in the Category of jobs from $5 Million to $25 Million, for work done on the SR90 San Pedro Bridge Replacement Project.
2104 Contractor Safety Award, Category 4, Gold Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2014 Contractor Safety Ward, Category 4, Gold Level based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2014 Globe Award, SR 260 Doubtful Canyon
Ames Construction received the 2014 Globe Award from the ARTBA Development Foundation for work done on SR260 Doubtful Canyon in Arizona.
2014 Project of the Year, Caltrans I-215 HOV Gap Closure Project
Ames Construction received Project of the Year, from the Island Empire Chapter of the WTS for work on the Caltrans I-215 HOV Gap Closure Project.
2014 Gold Award – Success in Motion
Ames Construction received Gold Award, Success in Motion, from the California District 8 Division of Construction for work on the Caltrans I-215 HOV Gap Closure Project.
2014 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition, TH13/101 Design Build
Ames Construction received 2014 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for work on the TH 13/101 Design Build.
2013 Excellence in Reclamation
Ames Construction received the 2013 Excellence in Reclamation award from New Mexico Energy, Mineral and natural resources Department – Mining and Minerals Division for work performed on the La Plata Transportation Corridor.
2013 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence
Ames Construction received the 2013 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence, for work done on the SR 260 Doubtful Canyon.
2013 Contractor Safety Award, Category 4, Gold Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2013 Contractor Safety Ward, Category 4, Gold Level based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2013 Award of Excellence, Municipal Utilities Division – Project of the Year
Ames Construction, as part of a joint venture, received the 2013 Award of Excellence, Municipal Utilities Division – Project of the Year from the AGC of Utah for work on the SR-193 Extension; 2000 West to I-15.
2013 Project of the Year, Roadway and Structures Design
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Project of the Year Award, Roadway and Structures Design Category from the Institute of Transportation Engineers Utah Chapter for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 AGC of Utah Project Manager of the Year
Steve McPherson, of Ames Construction, was named 2013 AGC of Utah Project Manager of the Year for his work on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 AGC of Utah Superintendent of the Year
Wes Young, of Ames Construction, was named 2013 AGC of Utah Superintendent of the Year for his work on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Urban Divided Highway Project of the Year
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Urban Divided Highway Project of the Year from the American Concrete Paving Association, Utah Chapter, for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 American Concrete Pipe Association Project Achievement Award
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 American Concrete Pipe Association Project Achievement Award for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award, Training Local/Municipal
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award, Training Local/Municipal Category from ARTBA for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Award Finalist
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, was named one of five finalists for the 2013 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Award for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 American Concrete Paving Association Gold Winner, Divided Highways (Urban)
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, was named the 2013 American Concrete Paving Association Gold Winner, Divided Highways (Urban) Category for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
IRWA's Top 10 Projects of the 2013
The I-15 Corridor Expansion Project was named #2 on IRWA's Top 10 Projects of 2013.
2013 ACEC Utah Chapter Honor Award, Transportation
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 ACEC Utah Chapter Honor Award, Transportation Category-Roadway and Structures Design, for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Excellence in Concrete Award, Structures Design
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Excellence in Concrete Award, Structure Designs Category from the Intermountain Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Excellence in Concrete Award, Pavement Design
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Excellence in Concrete Award, Pavement Design Category from the Intermountain Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 National Design-Build Project Award, Transportation
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 National Design-Build Project Award, Transportation Category from the Design Build Institute of America, for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 America's Transportation Awards, Grand Prize
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the America's Transportation Awards Grand Prize for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project. This award recognizes outstanding transportation projects in three categories: Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget, and Best Use of Innovation.
2013 ENR Mountain States Best Projects, Highways/Bridges
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, was a winner of the 2013 ENR Mountain States Best Projects Award, Highways/Bridges Category for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award, Training: Local/Municipal Category
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received the 2013 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award, Training: Local/Municipal Category from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2013 Training Programs / Local Level - Second Place
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors and the I-15 CORE project has received second place in the 2013 Training Programs / Local Level Awards. UDOT awarded the "Provo River Constructors Joint Venture Company:I-15 Corridor Expansion Project" for superior project safety. As a result 7.3 Million man-hours were performed with zero fatalities and One million man-hours were achieved with zero lost-time incidents.
2013 Outreach Campaign / Local Level - First place
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors and the I-15 CORE project has received first place in the 2013 Outreach Campaign / Local Level Awards. UDOT awarded the project for the "I-15 CORE Lane Split Education Campaign" carried out by the project team. An effort that increased traffic safety and reduced congestion during construction
2013 Grand Award
Ames Construction received the 2013 Grand Award from the ACEC of Minnesota for work performed on the Washington Avenue Bridge Retrofit and Rehabilitation project in St. Paul MN.
2013 Special Recognition Award - Zero Recordable Incidents
Ames Construction has received the 2013 Special Recognition Award - Zero Recordable Incidents, from Barrick Goldstrike mine, for work done on the TCM Leach Pad Project. For the project, Ames poured over 15,200 cubic yards of concrete and handled over 5 Million pounds of rebar.
2013 Award of Merit
Ames Construction has received the 2013 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council in recognition of outstanding safety performance in the field.
2013 Occupant Protection Award
Ames Construction has received the 2013 Occupant Protection award from the Utah Safety Council and the Department of Public Safety, Highway Safety Office. The award was in recognition of State Wide, 100% seat belt usage by Ames Construction.
2013 National Design-Build Award
The I-15 Corridor expansion has received the 2013 National Design-build Award as the fastest one-billion dollar public highway project in US history. The Provo River Constructors joint venture team was sited for keeping existing lanes open and maintaining high levels of public support throughout the project. Ames Construction is listed as the second partner in the Provo River Constructors joint venture.
2013 WASHTO - Best Use of Innovation, Large Project
WASHTO has awarded the I-15 Corridor Expansion project 2013 Best Use of Innovation Award, Large Project.
2013 Excellence In Concrete Award
The Ames Joint Venture, Provo River Constructors, received the 2013 Excellence in Concrete award in the category of Public Works for work performed on the I-15 Corridor in Utah.
2013 Excellence In Concrete Award
The Ames Joint Venture, Provo River Constructors, received the 2013 Excellence in Concrete award in the category of Highways for work performed on the I-15 Corridor in Utah.
2013 John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year
The Ames Joint Venture, Provo River has received the 2013 John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year, Diamond Award, from the International Partnering Institute for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project (I-15 CORE).
2012 Roads and Bridges Magazine #4 of the top 10 Projects of the Year
Ames Construction, as part of the Provo River Constructors Joint Venture, received #4 of the top 10 Projects of the Year in Roads and Bridges Magazine for work done on the I-15 Corridor Expansion Project.
2012 Prize Bridge Award, Movable Span Category
Ames Construction received the 2012 Prize Bridge Award, Movable Span Category from the National Steel Bridge Alliance for work performed on the BNSF Burlington Bridge project.
2012 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, 1st Place, Nevada Mining Operations
The Nevada Mining Association has awarded Ames Construction, the "2012 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, 1st Place, Nevada Mining Operations" for achieving the best total safety rating during the Calendar Year of 2012.
2012 Achievement of Safety Excellence
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Achievement of Safety Excellence, Platinum Award, by the AGC Utah Chapter for a safety record with an incident rate 25% below the national average.
2012 Minnesota Occupational Safety Award
Ames Construction received the 2012 Meritorious Achievement Award in Occupational Safety from the Minnesota Safety Council.
2012 National Award of Merit
Ames joint venture, A & W Highway Contractors, received the 2012 National Award of Merit from the DBIA for work done on 11400 South in Utah.
2012 Build Arizona Award
Ames Construction has won the 2012 Build Arizona Award, in the category of Public Renovation – Highway Construction projects Over $10 million. This award, given by the AGC of Arizona was for work done on the Hohokam Expressway project.
2012 ADOT Construction Champion
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 ADOT Construction Champion
2012 Transportation Project of the Year
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Transportation Project of the Year from the AGC of Utah for work on performed on the I-15 Corridor Expansion in Utah.
2012 Utility Project of the Year
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Utility Project of the Year from the AGC of Utah for work on performed on the Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project.
2012 Contractor Safety Award, Category 4, Gold Level
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Contractor Safety Ward, Category 4, Gold Level based on criteria established by the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association.) Safety Committee for distinguished safety performance.
2012 T.O.P.S. Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 T.O.P. S. award from the Minnesota Subcontractors Association.
2012 Plant Safety Award - Tailings
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Plant Safety Award, Tailings by Kennecott Utah Copper for a superior safety record.
2012 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction Received the 2012 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2012 Project of the Year
Ames Construction was awarded Project of the Year by the City Engineers Association of Minnesota for work on the Bass Lake Road (CSAH 101 to Vicksburg Lance) reconstruction project in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
2012 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2012 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award for Partnering with ADOT State Engineer, Jennifer Toth, on work performed on SR260 Little Greeen Valley
2012 Concrete Excellence Award
The Montana Contractors' Association recognized Ames Construction with the "2012 Concrete Excellence Award" for work on the Lower Yellowstone Fish Diversion Dam. The project has won first prize in the "Bridges and Agricultural Concrete" category.
2012 Project of the Year
Ames Construction won the 2012 " Project of the Year" from the APWA for work on the Milton E. Proby Parkway, Phase 1.
2012 Engineering News Record – Award of Merit
Ames Construction won the 2012 " Award of Merit" from the Engineering News Record for the Provo River Water Users Association – Murdock Canal Project in Utah.
2011 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality - Milton E. Proby
Ames Construction and the PPRTA received the 2011 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality from the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association for work done on the Milton E. Proby Parkway project.
2011 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality - Teller
Ames Construction and Teller County received the 2011 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality from the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association for work done on the Highway 82 Improvements project project.
2011 Mine Safety Award
Ames Construction has received the Mine Safety Award from the Utah Mining Association for Outstanding safety performance in 2011
2011 Occupant Protection Award
Ames earned this award for 100% seat belt usage rate. To attain this award, over 100 vehicles, commercial and light duty, maintained 100% compliance.
2011 Award of Merit – Utah Safety Council
Ames Construction has been honored with the 2011 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2011 Excellence in Concrete
Ames Construction was awarded the 2011 Excellence in Concrete by the New Mexico Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for double tracking work done on Abo Canyon.
2011 Appreciation and Extraordinary Service
Ames Construction was awarded the 2011 Appreciation for Extraordinary service by the Sandy Club “A safe place for Boys and Girls”
2011 Top 30 Supplier Award
Ames Construction was awarded the Top 30 Supplier Award, by RioTinto for work done at Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Utah Copper Mine.
2011 Best Safety Performance - Tailings
Ames Construction was awarded the 2011 Best Safety Performance by the RioTinto for work at the Kennecott Copper Tailings Dam in Utah.
2011 DBIA RMR Design-Build Transportation Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2011 DBIA Transportation Award for work on 11400 South, State Street to Bangerter on the New I-15 Interchange in Utah.
2011 DBIA RMR Design-Build Project of the Year
Ames Construction was awarded the 2011 DBIA Project of the Year for work on 11400 South, State Street to Bangerter on the New I-15 Interchange in Utah.
2011 Award of Excellence for Water Resources and Outstanding Project of the Year
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Concrete Institute has Awarded Ames Construction with the 2011 Award of Excellence for Water Resources and Outstanding Project of the year for work done on the Reuter Hess Dam and Reservoir enlargement project.
2011 “Best Overall Safety Rating"
The Nevada Mining Association awarded Ames Construction with a, second place, best overall safety rating in the Contractors division.
2011 Top 10 Roads Award
I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons project was awarded one of the Top 10 Roads (#4) projects by Roads & Bridges Magazine
2011 ACEC of Minnesota Engineering Excellence Grand Award
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project.
2011 ACEC Engineering Excellence National Recognition Award
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project.
2011 MSPE Seven Wonders of Engineering Award
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project.
2011 MSPE Project of the Year
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project.
2011 NPHQ Gold Level Award
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project.
2010 Zero Incident Rate Safety Award, Heavy Highway.
Ames Construction has received the 2010 Zero Incident Rate, Heavy Highway Safety Award from the Wyoming Contractors Association. The award is in recognition of 100,001-200,000 man-hours worked with a zero incident rate.
2010 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, First Place Nevada Mining Operations
Ames Construction has received the 2010 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, First Place Nevada Mining Operations from the Nevada Mining Association. It is in recognition for having achieved the lowest total safety rate during the calendar year of 2010.
2010 Achievement of Safety Excellence, Platinum
Ames Construction received the 2010 Achievement of Safety Excellence Award, Platinum from the AGC of Utah for a record of recordable incidents that was 25% below the national average.
2010 Annual Mine Safety Award
Ames Construction has received the 2010 Annual Mine Safety Award from the Utah Mining Association for outstanding safety performance in the year of 2010.
2010 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction Received the 2010 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2010 Construction Safety Excellence Award
Ames Construction received the 2010 Construction Safety Excellence Award from the Minnesota AGC and the Duluth Builders Exchange.
2010 TOP CLOD Award for Partnering Excellence
Ames Construction was awarded the 2010 TOP CLOD award for grading work done on the 106 Thedford Viaduct by the Nebraska Department of Roads.
2010 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence
Ames Construction was awarded the 2010 Arizona Transportation Award for Partnering Excellence for the Happy Valley Road - 67th Avenue to Lake Pleasant Parkway construction project. The Ames Southwest Region office accepted the award.
2010 APWA Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2010 APWA Project of the Year Award (environmental projects over $75 million) for the All American Canal project. The Southwest Region office accepted the award.
2010 ARTBA-TBF Annual Globe Award Winner
Ames Construction was awarded a 2009 Globe Award, Highway Category, for the Happy Valley Road project. The Southwest Region office accepted the award.
2010 American Public Works Association (APWA) - Arizona Chapter Project of the Year in the Transportation ($25 million - $75 million) award category
Awarded to Ames Construction for the Happy Valley Road: 67th Avenue to Lake Pleasant Parkway project.
2010 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Merit Award for Distinguished Engineering Achievement - Seven Wonders of Engineering Awards Competition
Awarded to Ames Construction for the Inver Grove Heights Northwest Area Trunk Utility Improvements. Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
2010 Employer of the Year
Ames Construction was presented Employer of the Year by the Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship for Utah.
2010 Top Project
Awarded to the I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Project by Finance and Commerce.
2009 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, Second Place Nevada Mining Operations
Ames Construction has received the 2009 Contractor Mining Mine Safety Award, Second Place Nevada Mining Operations from the Nevada Mining Association. It is in recognition for having achieved the lowest total safety rate during the calendar year of 2009.
2009 Mn/DOT - AGC Bridge Construction Award
Awarded to Ames Construction for exceptional bridge construction work on the TH 60 bridge reconstruction project spanning the Straight River in Faribault, MN
2009 ACEC Honor Award
Presented to HDR and Zumbro River Constructors (Ames Construction) for the TH212 Design-Build Project
2009 Public Works Project of the Year
The Olathe, KS Grade Separation Project was selected as the APWA - Kansas City Metro Chapter - 2009 Public Works Project of the Year.
2009 Industry Achievement Award: The Harry H. Edwards Award for Best Sustainable Design and Best Design Using a Total-Precast System
The Harry H. Edwards Award for Best Sustainable Design and Best Design Using a Total-Precast System: The State Highway 58 Ramp A Flyover Bridge in Golden, CO. The component was designed by Summit Engineering in Littleton, CO. and CH2M Hill in Englewood, CO. Ames Construction was the general contractor with precast concrete components supplied by Encon Bridge Co. LLC in Denver, CO.
2009 Federal Highway Administration Environmental Excellence Award
FHWA environmental excellence awards honor partners, projects and processes that excel in meeting growing transportation needs while protecting and enhancing the environment. The award honors the Ames Construction built Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a Midtown Greenway cable-stayed bridge in Minneapolis.
2009 Best Transportation Project Award
The US-6 Milepost 200 Bridge Replacement project in Utah County, Utah was awarded Best Transportation Project of 2009 by Intermountain Contractor Magazine (a McGraw-Hill publication)
2009 Best Partnered Project Award - UDOT
Awarded to Ames Construction for the US-6, Milepost 218.7 to Emma Park Road project.
2009 Award of Merit - Utah Safety Council
Awarded to Ames Construction, Western Region, in recognition and appreciation in Safety as measured by outstanding safety performance.
2009 ACEC Honor Award
Awarded to the Zumbro River Constructors (Ames Construction) team for the TH212/CR110 Design-Build Project - Bridge Foundation Study and Monitoring.
2009 First Place Safety Award - Wyoming Contractors Association
Ames Construction was awarded First Place in the Heavy Highway Category - Over 200,000 man-hours worked with no recorded injury.
2009 AGC of Utah Achievement of Safety Excellence
Platinum Award presented to Ames Construction on achieving 25% below the National Average for our Experience Modification Rate (EMR).
2009 Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors (AZAGC) Safety Award Winner
Ames Construction was chosen the winner of the AZAGC 2009 Safety Award for Over 1 Million man hours worked.
2009 ARTBA-TBF Annual Globe Award Winner
Ames Construction was awarded a 2009 Globe Award, Railroad Category, for the BNSF Cajon Pass: Third Main Track / Keenbrook to Summit project. The Southwest Region office accepted the award.
2009 Transportation Award of Merit
Awarded to Ames Construction, Inc. by McGraw-Hill's Intermountain Contractor – Mountain States Construction magazine for the Bull Mountain Rail Sput project.
2009 Project of the Year ($25 million - $75 million)
Ames Construction won the 2009 "Project of the Year" from the APWA – Arizona Chapter for work on Happy Valley Road; 67th Ave to Lake Pleasant Parkway.
2009 DBIA – Midwest Region Best Project
Ames Construction won the 2009 Best Project award for civil infrastructure over $50 million on the TH 212 project.
2008 ACEC of Minnesota Grand Award
The award was presented to Ames Construction, Inc. for the Midtown Greenway Bridge in Hennepin County
2008 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Seven Wonders of Engineering Award (#1)
The Martin Olav Sabo cable-stayed bridge project was named one of the seven wonders awards. In addition, it was voted as the Grand Champion project of the 7 wonders. Ames Construction was the only company to have 2 projects in the top 7 field.
2008 ACEC Engineering Excellence Honor Award
Award presented to Ames Construction, Inc. for Engineering Excellence for The Colony at White Pine, Phase 4A
2008 ACEC Colorado Engineering Excellence Award
Category G: Water Resources - Elkhead Reservoir Expansion project, Craig, Colorado
2008 Construction Safety Excellence Award, Associated General Contractors of America
Prestigious award for safety excellence and outstanding safety performance in 2007.
2008 Governor's Meritorious Safety Award Minnesota Safety Council
Award for safety excellence and outstanding safety performance.
2008 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Seven Wonders of Engineering Award (#2)
The Sauk Rapids Regional Bridge construction was voted as one of the 7 best projects in the advancement of engineering. This award was open to any type of facility (much broader than just transportation projects).
2008 United States Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health administration Certificate of Achievement in Safety
Awarded to Ames Construction Western Region for the Small Bank or Pit Group Sentinels of Safety Program for its outstanding safety record in 2008 - 8,374 employee-hours worked without a lost workday injury.
2008 UDOT Transportation Project of the Year - Legacy Highway Segment 2
Awarded by UDOT to Ames Construction. This was the middle 5.2 miles of the Green field new parkway with trail system.
2008 Platinum Award Winner - Achievement of Safety Excellence - AGC Utah
Ames Construction was presented the Platinum Award for being 25% below the national average for the company's "Total Recordable Incident Rate" in the State of Utah for 2008.
2008 UDOT Transportation Project of the Year - Legacy Highway Segment 1
Awarded by UDOT to A&W Highway Contractor (JV of Ames Construction and Wadsworth Brothers.) This was the southern 5.2 miles of the Green field new parkway project tying into I-215.
2008 Best Transportation Project of the Year
Awarded to A&W Highway Contractor (JV of Ames and Wadsworth Brothers) by McGraw-Hill's Intermountain Contractor magazine for the Legacy Highway Segment 1.
2008 Top 10 Roads Award
Legacy Parkway - Segment 1 was awarded one of the Top 10 Roads (#7) projects by Roads & Bridges Magazine.
2008 Best Partnered Project Award
Ames Construction has received the 2008 Best Partnered Project Award from the AGC of Utah and Utah Department of Transportation for work done on the I-15, Farmington to Gordon Ave Project.
2008 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction Received the 2008 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2007 MNSHARP Construction Recognition to Midwest Region
To achieve this award, Zumbro River Constructors (Ames Construction) worked to assemble a comprehensive safety and health program
2007 Excellence in Ready Mix Concrete Use
Hiawatha Cable Stayed Bridge - First Place in recognition of the use of concrete in a community-municipal project in Minnesota
2007 Bridge Construction Award Mn/DOT - AGC
For exceptional bridge construction work completed on Bridge #02567 - Hanson Blvd over TH 10 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
2007 UDOT Rural Project of the Year
The award was presented to Ames for the outstanding performance and work on SR-189, Provo Canyon, Utah
2007 ACEC Colorado Engineering Excellence Award
Elkhead Reservoir Expansion, Craig, CO was recognized for the Engineering Excellence Award
2007 Newmont Mining Company's North American Operations "0" All Injury Frequency Rate Achievement
The Newmont Mining Company's North American Operations is pleased to recognize Ames Construction and its employees for their role in keeping the projects they worked on for the Nevada Operations Projects team accident free in 2007.
2007 National Value Engineering Award
Presented by the AASHTO Value Engineering Technical Committee for the TH212 Design-Build Project
2007 Operating Engineers, Employer of the Year
Operating Engineers for Utah presented Ames Construction with this award for Employer of the Year award.
2007 Top 10 Roads Award
TH212 Design-Build Project awarded one of the Top 10 Roads projects by Roads & Bridges Magazine
2007 UDOT Contractor of the Year - Large Project
UDOT award for the reconstruction of SR-89 Provo Canyon, Provo, Utah
2007 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award – Special Projects
The Colony at White Pine Canyon – Phase 4A was recognized for the Engineering Excellence Award
2007 FHWA Utility Outstanding Achievement Award for Exceptional Accomplishment
Ames, in conjunction with MnDOT, received this Utility Leadership Award from FHWA for projects over $100 million.
2007 Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Box Culvert Project of the Year
Ames Construction, Inc. was presented with this award for work on the Legacy Parkway Project.
2007 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction Received the 2007 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2006 Biennial Awards - Excellence in Highway Design
Honorable Mention Award from the Federal Highway Administration, presented for the Piedmont Avenue project in Duluth, MN
2006 AGC Over 10 Million, Build Arizona Award
San Manuel Mine ClosurePrivate Heavy Industrial Project
2006 DBIA Award
National Design-Build Awards Competition Merit Award ROC-52 Design-Build Project
2006 MSHA Sentinels of Safety Achievment
Crusher plant at Provo and Browns Canyon
2006 ARTBA Globe Award for Environmental Excellence
SR188 Resort Road to Devore Wash, ADOT Ames Construction, FHWA – USFS
2006 Award of Honor Utah Safety Council
Prestigious Award for Safety Excellence and Outstanding Safety Performance
2006 MSHA Safe Mine Achievement Award Portable Crusher Crew
Award presented to Ames Construction, Inc. (Ames PU 42-02321) in recognition of the company's efforts to reduce violaions, accidents and juries in the Rocky Mountain District.
2006 Grand Award ACEC of Minnesota
Transportation Projects over $100 Million ROC 52 Highway Construction Project Rochester, MN
2006 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2006 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2005 UDOT Engineering Challenge Award
Provo Canyon Slide UDOT Region 3
2005 Public Works Project of the Year Minnesota Chapter - American Public Works Association (APWA)
ROC 52 Highway Construction Project - Rochester, MN
2005 Bridge Construction Award Minnesota Department of Transportation
For exceptional Bridge Construction Work on Bridge No. 69123 Skyline Parkway over TH53
2005 Safety Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the 2005 Award of Merit from the Utah Safety Council for outstanding safety performance.
2005 President's Safety Award
Kennecott Utah Copper
2004 AGC Over $10 Million, Build Arizona Award
State Route 51 Design-Build Public Highway Construction Project Arizona
2004 Engineering Excellence Award
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Somerby Golf Community Design sensibility and development of 400-plus acre planned community
2004 Richard J. Ames Award of Excellence
SH 82 Snowmass Canyon Top project of the year award for Ames Construction
2004 Project Management Award - Region 3
Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado Contractors Association SH 82 - Snowmass Canyon NHB 0821-052
2004 Merit Award - State of Minnesota
Outstanding Performance in recognition of the high quality concrete pavement construction on CSAH 20/48th Street in Rochester, Minnesota
2004 Merit Award - State of Minnesota
Outstanding Performance Recognition of the High Quality Concrete Pavement Construction TH 53, Duluth, Minnesota
2004 Project Management Award - Region 1
Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado Contractors Association US 85 Improvements - Sedalia, CO NH 0852-088
2004 Best Transportation Project Award
State Route 51 Design-Build Public Highway Construction Project
2003 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award
Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) US 60/SR 79 Florence Junction Traffic Interchange Project Award honors excellence of the cooperative process of partnering in business
2003 Development of the Year Award
Projects over $5 million - golf, Inc. The Pete Dye Canyon Golf Course Project achieved mission, course routing, aesthetics and course amenities
2003 Concrete Excellence Award Montana Contractors' Association
Washington Grizzly Stadium Expansion Industrial Commercial Projects $1 to $5 million
2003 Governor's Award -Arizona Department of Transportation
US 60 Florence Junction T.I. Project For quality and construction excellence
2003 American Public Works Project of the Year - AGCA
US 60/SR 79 Florence Junction Traffic Interchange Project, Project of the Year Award from the Arizona Chapter
2003 Best Civil/Infrastructure Project Award
Southwest Contractor Sky Harbor Center Runway Reconstruction Project Phoenix, AZ Fast track reconstruction project
2003 Richard J. Ames Award of Excellence
Tailings Embankment Construction Project Magna, UT Top project of the year award for Ames Construction
2002 Dynamic High Volume Award - Minnesota Department of Transportation
TH 169, Anoka, Minnesota Safest project of a multi-tasked operation with no accidents or injuries
2002 Certificate of Honor
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association 50,076 work hours without incurring a lost time injury
2002 Richard J. Ames Award of Excellence
Copper In-Pit Crusher Relocation Project Top project of the year and completed 30 days ahead of schedule
2001 Richard J. Ames Award of Excellence
Sky Harbor International North Runway Best project of the year award for Ames Construction
2001 Presidential Project Award
Wyoming Engineering Society I-80 Laramie Marginal - Third Street Section
2001 Award for Excellence
Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the ACPA Best Portand Cement Concrete Rural Divided Highway Constructed in Wyoming in 2001
2001 Tri-State Safety Award Duke-Fluor Daniel
Arlington Valley Energy Facility Project 100,000 hours without a lost time incident
2001 Public Works Project of the Year Arizona Chapter American Public Works Association (APWA)
US 93 Kaiser Springs Bridge and Roadway Construction Transportation Project over $10 Million
2001 Outstanding Transportation Project Award
Southwest Contractor Pima Freeway- Shea Blvd to Princess Drive Scottsdale, AZ
2001 Ready Mix Award Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota
Ames Sculpture Garden Best use of Concrete Structure - Community-Municipal Category
2000 Concrete Bridge Award of Excellence Portland Cement Association
Arizona State Route 87, Lower Screwtail Bridge
1999 Region 6 Project of the Year (Nominated)
Colorado Department of Transportation I-76th at 104th Avenue Improvements
1999 Largest Project in History
Arizona Department of Transportation Pima Freeway - Shea Boulevard to Princess
1998 Safety Excellence Award
Arizona Department of Transportation
1998 Workplace Safety Award
Minnesota Department of Transportation
1998 Merit Award
Project of Complex Nature Minnesota Department of Transportation
1997 Contractor of the Year
Utah Associated General Contractors
1997 Safety Award
Associated General Contractors of America
1997 Contractor of the Year
Colorado Associated General Contractors
1996 Certificate of Honor Mine Safety Excellence Award
Holmes Safety Association
1996 Sentinels of Safety
Mine Safety and Health Administration Flambeau Mine Project
1996 Certificate of Achievement
Safety Excellence United States Department of Labor
1996 Certificate of Commendation
State of Wisconsin
1995 Certificate of Honor Mine Safety Excellence Award
Holmes Safety Association
1995 Certificate of Achievement Safety Excellence
United States Department of Labor
1995 Directors Award Safety Excellence
Flambeau Mine, Wisconsin
1995 Zero Accident Award Safety Excellence
Flambeau Mine, Wisconsin
1994 Outstanding Reclamation Award
Babbitt Exploration Site Babbitt, Minnesota
1994 Safety Achievement Award
Uranium Mill Tailing Remediation ProjectGunnison, Colorado
AGC 1990 Contractor of the Year
Ames received the AGC 1990 Contractor of the year.
1989 Work Zone Safety Award
Minnesota Department of Transportation