2024 | 28th Annual Project Team Awards

The Connecticut Building Congress recognizes outstanding building projects that exemplify project team excellence and represent the best practices in teamwork by project owners, architects, engineers, constructors and trades. Each year, CBC recognizes projects whose team members have met or surpassed goals and achieved higher project quality through this close collaboration.

Congratulations to all the winning team members, including Owners, Architects, Engineers, Subconsultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Service Providers, Suppliers and more! It’s through mutual respect and team work that these teams and projects stand out from the rest. 

PTA & Scholarship Awards Event Photos can be viewed here.

Scroll below to view the complete project team winners, a brief description of the project and the team’s approach to the challenges it faced as well as project photos.

Special thanks to the PTA Judges:

Doug Hague, CEO at Architectural Woodwork Institute

Allen Herring, Retired Building Executive, CT DAS

Namhun Lee, PhD, CM-BIM, Professor, Central Connecticut State University

Dan Peruzzi, Principal, Margulies Perruzzi Architects

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Senior Living

First Place

Bradley Home Renovations | Meriden, CT

Established in 1938, The Bradley Home & Pavilion is a senior living community with a 65-bed Residential Home and 30-bed Skilled Nursing Pavilion in Meriden.

A local legacy located in LaRosa’s hometown, the Home needed a cosmetic update and physical renovation of the units, providing private showers instead of communal ones. While an occupied senior-facility renovation is always challenging, the pandemic restricted access, creating major unforeseen renovations that exponentially increased the budget and schedule. Through extraordinary collaborative efforts between the creative architects, dedicated LaRosa team, talented subs, and supportive CEO/Board, the updated Home can now offer supportive independence and privacy.

LaRosa Building Group, LLC
(Submitting Firm)
Lazarus and Sargeant
RZ Design AssociatesCentral Connecticut Acoustics
The Bradley Home and PavilionF.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc.
E.Haberli Electric, LLCJaques Consulting
Magna Steel Sales IncBurrell Associates LLC
Mick Jensen MasonryInternational Marble & Granite
Everlast Industrial FlooringEncore Fire Protection
American Spray Foam InsulationCheshire Woodcraft LLC
Country Lumber Inc.CT Department of Public Health
Elite Construction Resources ,LLCEngineered Coatings, Inc.
G.C. Signs LLCGE Construction LLC
Orissa, LLCSilvestri Construction LLC
UL LLCFerraro’s Painting
Nayelie Drywall Construction

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Civic

First Place

Dixwell Community House (Q House) | New Haven, CT

The beloved Dixwell “Q House” Community Center, est. 1924, closed in 2003 due to lack of funding. The new building offers a variety of city-based organizations for all, from PreK to Seniors. A “Team Project” from the outset, Kenneth Boroson Architects and Zared Enterprises collaborated with a diverse mix of community stakeholders including Alders, Advisory Boards, and Steering/Building Committees. Construction, led by A. Secondino & Son, continued throughout the pandemic and utilized atypical methodologies, with fewer large meetings and more frequent small groups. Supply shortages and various other challenges were solved by creative thinking among all team members.

Kenneth Boroson Architects
(Submitting Firm)
City of New Haven
Synergy Fire Systems, LLCZared Enterprises
A. Secondino and Son, Inc.Diversified Technology Consultants
Steeltech Building Products, Inc.Alvarez Industries, LLC
Earthworks ExcavatingAcentech
Alliance All TradesAME Plumbing & Heating, LLC
WC McBride Electrical Contractors, LLCRobert H. Lord Co.
Cantos Carpentry, LLCCherry Hill Glass Co., Inc.
Barrco American Wood Products, Inc.Dalene Flooring
MacKenzie Painting Co

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Civic

Award of Merit

Bristol City Hall | Bristol, CT

The 60,000 square foot Bristol City Hall renovation project has revitalized Bristol’s Downtown creating a community-based City portal for access to civic services. A multi-faceted team was formulated with both a joint-venture design team, and a two-firm construction team. Supported by additional expertise team members, the holistic team worked to bring diverse skillsets and offered a broad local understanding of Bristol, its residents, and the goals of the client. Close interaction through meetings in both an intimate and full team settings, resolved budget, schedule, and complicated renovation challenges quickly and effectively for a highly successful project.

QA+M Architecture
(Submitting Firm)
Quisenberry Arcari & Malik
City of BristolEagle Environmental, Inc.
Studio Q ArchitectureD’Amato + Downes Joint Venture
FF&E DealerLong Consulting
Whitestone AssociatesSustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC
FHI StudioBenesch
PES Structural EngineersD’Agostino & Associates
M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Civil

First Place

Innis Arden Golf Club | Greenwich, CT

Constructing Innis Arden Golf Club’s new main clubhouse within the confines of an active golf course and club facilities was a challenging project that was only possible with the high level of cooperation, teamwork, and dedication from Innis Arden, Turner, Rogers McCagg’s design team and Turner’s trade partners.

Throughout the project, the team celebrated milestones and fostered a positive atmosphere of camaraderie. This collaborative effort resulted in the construction of a building that will serve the club for decades to come.

This project team truly takes great pride in the collective effort required to complete this successful project.

Turner Construction Company
(Submitting Firm)
Rocco V. D’Andrea, Inc.
Rogers McCagg ArchitectsWC Rutherford, LLA, LLC
DEDC, LLCWilliam S Dunster Landscape Contractor
e2 engineersEnvironmental Land Solutions, LLC
Clevenger Frable LavalleeRealm
United SteelConstruction Solutions Group
L&R Plumbing & Heating LLCCamsan, Inc.
Skylands Testing, LLCBlackwater Services Group, LLC
Centerline InteriorsNorwalk Glass Co., Inc.
Scanga Innovative WoodworkL&P Gate Company, Inc.
TreeformsRings End, Inc.
Dalene FlooringCebulski Construction, Inc.
Santos Foundations, Inc.The Spectrum Services Co.
Sound Beach Services DBA White ContractorsArmani Restoration, Inc.
American Floor CoveringConnecticut Materials Testing
Kittredge Equipment CompanyMFA Stone Masonry
Tull Brothers, Inc.EcoLogic Energy Solutions
FabconLogically
Otis ElevatorSchumacher Planning & Design

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Small Healthcare

First Place


Gaylord Specialty Healthcare – Institute of Advanced Rehabilitation | Wallingford, CT

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare engaged Wohlsen Construction Company in preconstruction and construction services for the remarkable renovation of their Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation. The renovations consisted of over 10,000 square feet in the heart of Gaylord’s main campus in Wallingford. The project was delivered in partnership with Gaylord staff, Pomarico Design, CAMA, and Loring Engineering. Their collaboration produced unmatched efficiency in planning, procuring, and installing customized features such as Rulon slat walls and a 2-story atrium chandelier. Expert project management in an occupied hospital environment yielded capacity for the additional scope, which was successfully delivered within Gaylord’s existing budget and schedule.

Wohlsen Construction Company
(Submitting Firm)
Pomarico Design Studio
Architecture PLLC
Gaylord HospitalAir Temp Mechanical Services, Inc.
C&H Electric, Inc.Generation Drywall, Inc.
The Eugene Steinberg Co.Petrunti Design & Woodworking
SWI Glass & MetalDirector Door Industries
Apex Tile LLCRoberge Painting Company Inc.
Nouveau Connecticut LLCSelective Service, LLC
Frank Novak & Sons, Inc.Encore Fire Protection
TradeSource, Inc.AMICO
Security 101A & B Concrete LLC
Depp Glass Inc. Tull Brothers, Inc.
Benco Inc.All American Waste, LLC
W.B.Mason Co., Inc.Hat City Maintenance, Inc.
Raintech Sound & Communications, Inc.Draperies Inc.
The Eagle Leasing CompanyCAMA
Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc.

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Higher Education

First Place

College Street Renovations | New Haven, CT

With a mission to create a hub for neuroscience and cognition on campus, Yale University set its sights on 100 College Street – an existing 13-story building located on the University’s southern end as the future location of a collaborative space designed to encourage and unify Yale’s community of researchers. Working with multiple designers and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Yale underwent the renovation across seven empty floors and transformed hundreds of thousands of square feet into a modern research building across seven floors of 100 College Street to serve as an incubator of research innovation for future generations.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
(Submitting Firm)
Ellenzweig
Smith GroupVanderweil Engineers
LemessurierMcNamara Salvia
Babich AcousticsGreen Engineer
Yale UniversityWalter D. Sullivan
Tucker MechanicalDucci Electrical Contractors
ComNet CommunicationsConn Acoustics
Dinto Electrical ContractorsEncore Fire Protection
Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC)Environmental Testing & Balancing
Ernest Peterson, Inc.ETS-Lindgren
Giordano Construction Co., Inc.H.H.S. Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
FST Technical ServicesHorizon Services Corporation
James T. Kay Co. Inc.K. Morgan Associates, LLC
KaloutasKleeberg
Lehrer CummingMacKenzie Painting Co.
Massey’s Plate Glass & AluminumNew England Lab
New England Yankee Construction, LLCOrchard Painting
OrissaPolybois
Red- ThreadSteeltech Building Products, Inc.
Strong CohenSystemOne
Tomlinson Hawley PattersonWilco Sales
DICIN Electric Co.M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.
Central Connecticut AcousticsNew England Scaffolding & Services

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Pre-K-12 Schools

First Place

Cranbury Elementary School |
Norwalk, CT

The success achieved by Cranbury Elementary was the culmination of a mutual respect and support shared by the Design and Construction teams as well as the Owner’s program managers. A multitude of talented design professionals and dedicated tradespeople came together to create this beautiful new facility. Everyone worked together with a common goal of building a thoughtful, well-functioning structure constructed to serve the community for decades to come, and we think it shows in the finished product. Thanks to the efforts of full team, this project is on target to come in on time and well under budget.

Antinozzi Associates PC
(Submitting Firm)*
Newfield Construction
CESe2 engineers
United Steel Inc.Stantec 
EDI landscapingJaffe Holden 
Langan Raymond & Raymond Associates
D’Agostino & AssociatesCSG
Enterprise Plumbing & HeatingPaul Dinto Electricial Contractors
American Environmental Connecticut Acoustics Inc
Acorn GlassRFJ Associates 
RFJ  AssociatesM. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.
Professional Painting J. Iapaluccio Inc
Marguerite Concrete, Inc Conn Acoustics 
Special Testing Labatories INC IES Services 
Young Developers LLCNet Services LLC
Blackwater Services Group, LLCKittredge Restaurant Equipment
Automated Building Systems, Inc.Kone
Barber Firstop Systems LLCNortheast Interior Systems of New England
Ram Drafting Ltd.Atlantic Masonry Products

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Pre-K-12 Schools

Award of Merit

West Haven High School | West Haven, CT

The West Haven High School renovation, a $130 million transformative endeavor, was the largest school project of its time as it revolutionized the City’s only public high school. Collaboratively executed by Gilbane Building Company, Antinozzi Associates, the City of West Haven, and the School District, the project was completed on time and within budget. The 270,000 SF “renovate as-new” initiative modernized the 1963 facility into a state-of-the-art educational space with advanced STEM classrooms, a media center, and community spaces. Managed in four phases, it allowed continuous operation for over 1500 students, integrating new science and athletic facilities. The design emphasizes security, community engagement, and offers after-hours public access, positioning the school as a vital community hub.

Gilbane Building Company
(Submitting Firm)
Proiron LLC
Antinozzi Associates PCGlen Terrace
Altieri Sebor WeberSilktown Roofing
DeCarlo & DollH. Carr
StantecCherry Hill Glass
WC McBrideConn Acoustics
Jaffe HoldenBuilders Hardware
HygenixM. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.
RJ KennyProfessional Painting
Colliers EngineeringKenvo Floor
Southern Middlesex IndustriesMackenzie
Universal FoundationsTomlinson Hawley Patterson
Connecticut Mason Constractors, Inc.The Coe & Brown Company
Shepard SteelConnecticut Carpentry
Warehouse Store FixtureConstruction Specialties of New England
Walker SpecialtiesRH Lord
Northeast Interior Systems of NEConnecticut Carpentry
KONEMJ Daly, LLC
WD SullivanPaul Dinto
Net ServicesK & W Construction, LLC

*Indicates CT CBC Member

2024 CBC Project Team Awards

Large Transportation

Award of Merit

Rehabilitation of Devon Bridge, Housatonic River | Milford, CT

We believe that the power of collaboration surpasses that of individual effort when it comes to achieving significant accomplishments. M&J Engineering, in proud partnership with collaborators, showcased exemplary teamwork in rehabilitating the century-old Devon Bridge. Overcoming challenges like structural deterioration and logistics, the team ensured success. The bridge, vital for connecting Stratford and Milford, underwent extensive rehabilitation to enhance safety and structural integrity. Innovative use of Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) and addressing balance issues demonstrated a commitment to excellence, even when unexpected issues arose. The team’s proactive mindset ensured successful project completion, reflecting their shared drive for quality and resilience.

M&J Engineering P.C.
(Submitting Firm)
Connecticut Department
of Transportation
Suzio (Structural Concrete)Close, Jensen and Miller P.C. (CJM)
Mohawk Northeast Inc.CT Paving
Lafarge-Holcim (UHPC)TRC Inc.
Special Testing Laboratories (UHPC)CTDOT District 3 Lab /Central Lab
Connecticut Advanced Pavement Lab (UHPC)M&J Engineering P.C. / STV Inc.
Hardesty and Hanover

*Indicates CT CBC Member