AGC of Alaska Honors 2017 Award Winners at Annual Convention: Winners include congressman, contractors, engineers, and construction projects.

• Author: Mackenzie, Kathryn
• Position: Building Alaska

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Alaska is the state's largest construction trade association representing more than 650 general and specialty contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and businesses participating in one of Alaska's largest economic sectors. The organization honored the individuals, construction contractors, projects, and safety programs that help make this industry one of the most important in the state. The following awards were given out at AGC's annual convention in November.

Hard Hat Award

* Congressman Don Young is AGC of Alaska's 2017 Hard Hat Award winner. Now known as "Hard Hat Don," Young is the Dean of the House Republicans and second longest serving member of the US House of Representatives, according to AGC "Young proudly serves as the 'Congressman for All Alaska,' and after nearly forty-five years in office his vision remains 'to provide citizens with the opportunity for a better life, not just for today, but the future'"

Stan Smith Volunteer of the Year

* Xavier Schlee, Alaska Basic Industries

Parker, Smith & Feek Excellence in Construction Awards:

Under $3 million--Vertical Construction

Roger Hickel Contracting-Asplund WWTF Screens Rehabilitation and Hot Water Upgrades The scope of the project consisted of upgrades to Anchorage's Asplund Sewage Treatment Plant and work involved removing and refurbishing the existing influent screens, relining the influent channels, and process upgrades to modernize the plant and make It more energy efficient. This project was particularly complex due to the need to maintain the plant in operation at all times.

Between $3 million and $8 million--Vertical Construction

* Cornerstone General Contractors--Alaska Airlines Kodiak Airport Upgrades Cornerstone completed a major renewal of Alaska Airlines' Kodiak Airport Terminal, a 12,500-sguare-foot facility and the first of nineteen stations to be upgraded through the airline's Alaska Facilities Reinvestment program. Work included demolition, systems upgrades, and reconfiguration of interior and spaces (ticketing; TSA passenger and baggage screening; restrooms; lobby; and administrative offices) and exterior improvements.

Over $8 million-Vertical Construction

* Davis Constructors & Engineers-Anchorage Museum Expansion

The Anchorage Museum is the cultural cornerstone of Anchorage providing the foundation of Alaska's cultural heritage, community identity, education, and outreach. This expansion project provided 30,000 square...