The Montana Contractors Association awarded 16 Montana contractors for excellence in construction at its annual winter convention in Helena last week.
To be nominated for an award for each category, the MCA went over the complexity and quality of each project.
During the winter convention, three Bozeman area projects were acknowledged in three categories:
2022 Building Excellence Award
- “Best Custom Residence”
- General Contractor: Martel construction
- Whitefish Lake Residence, Whitefish
2022 MCA Education Foundation Award
- “Contractors in the Community”
- General Contractor: Martel Construction
- Gallatin College/Haven Partnership, Bozeman
2022 Building Excellence Award
- “Best Specialty Contractor Project”
- Specialty Contractor: TC Glass
- Billings Clinic Ambulatory Destination Center, Bozeman
The Montana Contractors Association released the following information:
The Montana Contractors Association (MCA) recognized 16 Montana contractors for excellence in construction during the annual winter convention last week in Helena.
“There is tremendous talent and ingenuity in the Montana construction workforce,” David Smith, MCA Executive Director, said. “We are pleased to recognize those in the industry who go above and beyond on projects across the state.”
With significant competition in each category, the complexity and quality of each project is proof that the construction industry in Montana is among the best in the nation. Through these awards the MCA is recognizing quality people and quality projects and promoting a strong Montana workforce.
Three Bozeman area projects were recognized in three categories.
2022 Building Excellence Award
“Best Custom Residence”
General Contractor: Martel construction
Whitefish Lake Residence, Whitefish
This modern and upscale home emerged on the steep shores of Whitefish Lake. Extensive site work gave way to a modern home with expansive concrete, steel, and glass that opens to nature in every room. Custom tilt-up windows, curtain wall glass, and concrete finishes that were poured at the beginning of construction, and custom wood and steel throughout exemplify the difficulties of simplicity. Massive decks bridge the gap between the home and extensive native landscaping, creating an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. The challenges started with the house having more than 700 yards of concrete, 100,000 pounds of structural steel, 25,000 board feet of structural timber, as well as almost 1,000 LF of custom fabricated decorative box beams and a very tight site. The building and site logistics required phased construction as the only access to the building area was from the side.
2022 MCA Education Foundation Award
“Contractors in the Community”
General Contractor: Martel Construction
Gallatin College/Haven Partnership, Bozeman
Working with Gallatin College, Martel and the college have created a partnership with Bozeman area non-profit Haven, an organization providing support and a safe place to stay for anyone impacted by domestic violence. Martel has supplied the outdoor space, a variety of equipment, miscellaneous tools, and a forklift & crane for hoisting tasks. Gallatin College has included the material purchased so far through the framing. Students have been supplying the labor portion, under the supervision and guidance of Martel crews. The partnership has built structures to be used as secure storage space for the belongings of families in transition. Haven will pay for some exterior finish material and they get the units when the semester is completed.
Among the recipients was TC Glass for their contribution to the Billings Ambulatory Destination Center project located in Bozeman.
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2022 Building Excellence Award
“Best Specialty Contractor Project”
Specialty Contractor: TC Glass
Billings Clinic Ambulatory Destination Center, Bozeman
The Billings Clinic Bozeman Ambulatory Destination Center was a multifaceted project for TC Glass that encompassed the completion of two buildings. The exterior scope contained over 30,000 square feet of glazing and utilized 3 different glazing systems. It also incorporated 340 lineal feet of sunshade devices, automatic entrances, and aluminum swing and sliding doors. On the interior of the building, the project covered six different scopes and installed over 5,300 square feet of glazing, including over 300 lineal feet of glass handrail and 48 sliding doors for provider offices.
MCA is entering the third decade of presenting construction awards. The first recipients were recognized in 2003 for concrete excellence. Additional categories were added in subsequent years. The MCA/MDT partnering award was presented for the first time in 2021. Contractors submit their own projects for consideration and winners are selected by a panel of out-of-state construction professionals.
The Montana Contractors Association, a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), is a trade organization representing commercial, industrial and public works construction firms. Our Mission is simple: Working together, we advocate for quality contractors, people, and projects by providing value and opportunity for our members. Learn more at www.mtagc.org, or contact David Smith, Executive Director david@mtagc.org, or 406-442-4162.