Downtown projects and future prospects were the focus of the 10^th annual Paradise in Progress (PIP) annual breakfast held in late April. Partners in Paradise awards were handed out to individuals who demonstrated remarkable commitment in communicating project timelines and known public impacts that would result from downtown construction. Their consistent communication enabled PIP to effectively communicate street and lane closures, changes in traffic patterns and alternative routes and recommendations to residents, visitors and workers of downtown.

Four Partners in Paradise were recognized, including Swinerton for their project Sapphire Tower.

In Colorado Construction's Developers of the Year issue, Swinerton Builders Colorado's One Lincoln Park received Downtown Denver Project of the Year.

The $100-million, 32-story One Lincoln Park residential development in downtown Denver features 186 luxury residential units and a unique design that has changed the skylone at the eastern edge of Denver's central business district.

Swinerton Builders was one of the few prestigous companies honored with a 2009 Safety Award of Excellence from the AGC of California.  Swinerton took home the award in the category "Building Division Over 1 million Worker Hours."

HMH Builders was also honored, and received an award in the category "Building Division 500,000 - 1 million worker hours." 

At the 2009 GCA Build Hawaii Awards, Swinerton Builders Hawaii was honored with three awards:

Award of Merit, in the category "Building Construction $1 million to $10 million" for the Hilton Hawaiin Dolphin Quest Interactive Mammal Learning Center

Award of Merit, in the categroy "Environmental" for University of Hawaii Manoa, Frear Student Housing

Honorable Mention, in thecategory "Building Construction More Than $25 million" for  Marriott's Maui Ocean Club, Phase 2

At the Annual CEA event, Swinerton Builders as honored with an Excellence in Safety and President's Safety Award.

Recipients of the prestigious President's Safety Award reported a total incident rate 50 percent below the industry average, a lost workday incident rate 50 percent below the industry average, an experience modification rate ≤ .70; and were either a recognized participant in a Cal/OSHA partnership program or demonstrated a comprehensive safety training program.

Swinerton Builders Orange County was the contractor on the project.

CHOC Children's Hospital is proud to announce that its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, an award given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). CHOC's PICU is the first pediatric unit in the nation to be recognized with the Beacon Award, representing extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards and dedication to the exceptional care of patients and their families. As a Beacon Award recipient, CHOC's PICU succeeded in the following areas, as measured against evidence-based national criteria:

• Recruitment and retention
• Education, training and mentoring
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Patient outcomes
• Leadership and organization ethics
• Healing environment

AACN applauds the efforts and success of the PICU at CHOC Children's Hospital, which will now serve as a beacon for other hospitals and healthcare facilities.  

On October 28th, The California Integrated Waste Management Board recognized Swinerton Builders as one of the top waste reducing companies in California as it awarded Swinerton with its ninth consecutive WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) award.

The WRAP award honors California businesses that reduce waste. Through construction debris recycling programs, green construction techniques and outreach efforts in educating employees, subcontractors and clients to the benefits of waste reduction, Swinerton has demonstrated for nine consecutive years that it is a leader in waste reduction.

Highlights of Swinerton's waste reduction efforts include:

• 80% average recovery rate of construction debris at all of its projects
• Approximately 24,000 tons of construction debris recycled

On October 28th, The California Integrated Waste Management Board recognized HMH Builders, a division of Swinerton, as one of the top waste reducing companies in California with a 2008 WRAP award.

Swinerton Builders San Diego was named a Precast California Winner by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Manufacturers Association of California (PCMAC) for the Pala Casino Spa and Resort North Parking Garage in Temecula, California.

The Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club won California Construction's Award of Merit, in the Restoration category, for Northern California! 

According to Robert Carlsen, the managing editor, "Our judges this year felt the Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club project excelled in its innovative design as well as facing some tough challenges in completing this restoration project.  Judges also pointed out its special benefits to the community at large."

The City of Burbank has been chosen to receive a 2008 Project of the Year Award from the Southern California Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA) for the new Green Community Services Building. Swinerton Builders Los Angeles was the general contractor.

Green features include includes a light-colored roof membrane to minimize heat-gain, abundant access to natural daylight, automated lighting-control systems, water-conserving fixtures and high-efficiency mechanical equipment. Second-floor changing rooms and showers, along with bicycle racks, were designed to encourage alternative transportation for employees.

Swinerton was one of only six firms to receive the prestigious CEA President's Safety Award. Receipients of this prestigious award reported a total incident rate of 50% below the industry average; a lost workday incident rate 50% below the industry average; an experience modification rate .70; and were either a recoginied participant in a Cal/OSHA partnership program or demonstrated a comprehensive safety training program.

The San Francisco Business Times has named Swinerton Incorporated "Green Builder of the Year" in their Green Business Awards. These awards recognize businesses that have integrated an exceptionally high degree of sustainability into their operations.

Every year, the LA Mart hosts NeoCon West, a trade show for interior designers and architects. At this year's event on March 27 & 28, six interior design firms were invited to participate in West Edge,

where they design and build out a 600-square-foot vignette.

Interior Architects invited Swinerton Builders to build out their Corporate Interiors space. The project limitations included a $15,000 allowance for construction and three weeks to coordinate subcontractors.

With the generous and remarkable help of our subcontractors, Swinerton was first to complete their exhibit space. NeoCon West attendees were invited to vote on the best space and Swinerton

Builders was awarded First Place in the People's Choice Award.

On January 25th, HMH Builders was inducted into the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Business Hall of Fame. This award recognizes local businesses for their longtime and significant contributions to the economic benefit, civic growth and well-being of our community, as well as excellence in business leadership and dedication to fostering a quality environment for others to work and live. All Business Hall of Fame award recipients are companies that have made the six-county Sacramento region their choice for business operations for more than 50 years.

"I was congratulated several times as if I had done all the work," stated Dave Higgins, Jr. as he accepted the award on behalf of HMH Builders. "I just accepted the award on behalf of everyone. Many people preceded us and worked hard to build up the small company that Bob Harbison and Don Mahony started, and all of our current employees work together to make our company thrive."

Using SewerGEMS and SewerCAD, Swinerton Management & Consulting used well-developed GIS data to identify problem areas. The hydraulic model created was used in presentations to both the Richmond city engineer and the Richmond Redevelopment Authority. In both cases, with the help of the model, it took only 10 minutes for the decision to be reached that the sanitary sewer line needed to be replaced.

To view more information on the honor click the link below:

2007 BE Award Finalist: Swinerton Management and Consulting

The New Belgium Brewery Packaging Hall was an ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter 2007 EIC Award Winner, honored with a Specialty Contractor Award of Excellence.

Please click on the link below to read about the CBE Livable Awards Program:

http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2007/10/23_livableawards.shtml