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2023 Construction Excellence Award Winners & Excellence in Safety Winners

Cytokinetics
The Guild Theater
UC Davis, Emerson Hall
Confidential Technology Client
Retail Exterior
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2023 Construction Excellence Award Winners & Excellence in Safety Winners

WACA honors Northern California’s top wall and ceiling construction projects.

The Wall And Ceiling Alliance has announced its anticipated arrival of the 13th Annual Construction Excellence Awards. This ceremony serves as a remarkable platform to recognize the exceptional achievements of contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers who have left an indelible mark on the construction industry in Northern California.

WACA unveiled a spectacular lineup of award-winning projects, representing the pinnacle of construction achievement across various categories. With utmost precision and unwavering commitment, these contractors and individuals have redefined craftsmanship, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. From inspiring architectural wonders to intricate designs that captivate the imagination, each project tells a unique story of excellence and dedication.

Embracing a culture of safety with the Excellence in Safety Awards, safety takes center stage as WACA shines a well-deserved spotlight on the leaders who have consistently prioritized safety in their organizations. With unwavering commitment and dedication, Component West, Giampolini Group, Anning-Johnson Co., and California Drywall Co. stood out as beacons of safety excellence. These esteemed recipients have not only excelled in multiple safety areas but have also maintained impressively low experience modification rates, setting a commendable example for the industry.

In the spirit of camaraderie and admiration, the CEA and ESA industry event shone a light on the industry’s finest. The celebrated contractors had an opportunity to rejoice in their accomplishments. The projects and companies listed represent the highest construction achievements in the respective categories.

PJR Atria Coterie
Category: Commercial Exterior
Project: Atria Coterie San Francisco
Architect: Handel Architects
General Contractor: GL Builders
Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems Inc.
Supplier: L&W Supply
Photographer: Dennis Lodes
Cal Drywall LUMA Hotel
Category: Residential/Lodging Interior
Project: LUMA Hotel
Architect: Hornberger + Worstell
General Contractor: Hathaway Dinwiddie
Manufacturers: ClarkDietrich Building Systems, Grabber Construction Products, USG
Supplier: L&W Supply
Photographer: Dylan Patrick

California Drywall Co.

Patrick J. Ruane Inc.

Interior design, Table, Furniture, Building, Chair, Lighting, Architecture, Desk, Floor, Flooring
Category: Institutional Interior
Project: Kathleen MacDonald High School
Architect: LPA Design Studios
General Contractor: Swinerton Builders
Manufacturers: CEMCO, ClarkDietrich Building Systems, Olmar Supply, USG, G-P Gypsum
Supplier: L&W Supply, Olmar Supply
Photographer: N/A
Cal Drywall Sutter Santa Rosa
Category: Institutional Exterior
Project: Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Phase 1
Architect: Stantec
General Contractor: HerreroBoldt
Manufacturers: Armstrong World Industries, ClarkDietrich Building Systems, Dryvit Systems Inc., G-P Gypsum, HILTI, PABCO Gypsum, Simpson Strong-Tie, USG
Supplier: L&W Supply
Photographer: Herb Real (Progress Photography), Kyle Jeffers (Finished Photography)

California Drywall Co.

Raymond-Northern California Inc.

Component West Sky River
Category: Ceilings
Project: Sky River Casino
Architect: Klai Juba Wald architecture + interiors, Friedmutter Group, Dezmotif Studios, Tandem
General Contractor: AECOM Tishman Yates, a Joint Venture
Manufacturer: ClarkDietrich Building Systems
Supplier: Foundation Building Materials
Photographer: N/A
J J Acoustics Tech CU
Category: Green Building
Project: TechCU Arena
Architect: Devcon Construction
General Contractor: Devcon Construction
Manufacturers: ClarkDietrich Building Systems, G-P Gypsum
Supplier: Foundation Building Materials
Photographer: TechCU/Devcon Construction

J&J Acoustics Inc.

Component West

ICBI Feather River
Category: Project of the Year – Interior Over $500K and Commercial Interior
Project: Feather River Temple
Architect: The Richardson Design Partnership
General Contractor: Oakland Construction
Manufacturers: SCAFCO Steel Stud Co., USG
Supplier: CWallA, Action Gypsum Supply
Photographer: Christopher Bushard
Cal Drywall Middle Plaza
Category: Innovation in Construction
Project: Middle Plaza
Architect: DES Architects + Engineers, Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners
General Contractor: Vance Brown Builders
Manufacturers: BMI, CEMCO, ClarkDietrich Building Systems, Henry Co., Grabber Construction Products, HILTI, Rivers Del Rey, Stockton Products, Structa-Wire, USG
Suppliers: Westside Building Material Corp., L&W Supply
Photographer: Herb Real

California Drywall Co.

Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc.

PJR 200 Linden
Category: Project of the Year – Exterior Over $500K, Residential/Lodging Exterior, and EIFS
Project: 200 Linden
Architect: BDE Architects
General Contractor: Suffolk Construction
Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems Inc.
Supplier: L&W Supply
Photographer: Dennis Lodes Photography

Patrick J. Ruane Inc.

Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc.
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2023 Excellence in Safety Award Winners

Giampolini Group

250 – 500K Annual Hours

Giampolini Group

Component West

125 – 250K Annual Hours

Component West

California Drywall Co.

Over 1 Million Annual Hours

California Drywall Co.

Anning-Johnson Company

500K – 1 Million Annual Hours

Anning-Johnson Company

Raymond-Northern California, Inc.

125 – 250K Annual Hours

Raymond

Anning-Johnson Company

250 – 500K Annual Hours

Anning-Johnson Company

California Drywall Co.

Over 1 Million Annual Hours

California Drywall Co.
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2022 Excellence in Safety Award Winners

July 2022  |  Volume 85  |  Issue 7

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