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TRAYLOR BROS., INC. AWARDS

JOB #

JOB NAME GRANTING ORGANIZATION AWARD/RECOGNITION DATE
         
0307 

US 93 Burro Creek Bridge and Roadway Project

 
American Public Works Association  Transportation Project of the Year Award   09/10/07 

0001

Emerson Memorial Bridge
Cape Girardeau, MO

Deep Foundations Institute

2006 Special Recognition Award

10/05/06
0003

Thornton Transitional Reservoir
Chicago, IL

Illinois Engineering Council

2006 Engineering Achievement Award for inter-disciplinary engineering accomplishment and creativity, and social benefit

06/17/06
0401

Howard Hanson Dam

Army Corps of Engineers

Safety Award

04/03/06
0202

North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS)
Los Angeles, CA

NEIS OCIP Safety Team-Aon

Commendation letter to Andy Nordquist masterfully utilizing State of California Tunnel Safety Orders for the safe completion of project in hazardous environment.

10/27/05
0202

North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS)
Los Angeles, CA

NEIS OCIP Safety Team-Aon

Congrats to John McDonald on successful completion of dangerous and difficult project.

10/27/05
0202

North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS)
Los Angeles, CA

California OSHA – Mining and Tunneling Unit

Commendation in recognition of successfully completing the NEIS project with a very low accident frequency on the “most dangerous tunnel job in the history of the State of California.”

07/21/05
9902

Braddock Dam
Duquesne, PA

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

2005 American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Achievement Award

02/08/05
0001

Emerson Memorial Bridge
Cape Girardeau, MO

MoDOT

Contractor Performance: Recognition and appreciation for achievement of top ratings for prosecution and progress on the 2003 Contractor Performance Rating System for Specialty Contractors.

11/24/04
0207

West Mission Bay Bridge
San Diego, CA

The City of San Diego

Construction Management Team of the Year 2004

07/26/04
0205

Rocky Reach Juvenile Fish Bypass 
Chelan County, WA

Associated General Contractors (AGC) and Aon Risk Services at AGC's 2004 Annual Convention

Build America Award for "best of the best"  construction project completed in 2003

03/12/04
9505

Neuse River Bridge
New Bern, NC

NC DOT

2002 Federal Highway Administration Biennial Award for Excellence in Highway Design

01/30/04
9706

William Natcher Bridge
Owensboro, KY

Civil Engineering ASCE Magazine

Selected as finalist for 2004 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Competition

01/13/04
9902

Braddock Dam
Duquesne, PA

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Finalist, 2004 National ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award

2004
0202

North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS)
Los Angeles, CA

City of Los Angeles

Letter of Appreciation recognizing tunnel workers for their perseverance, hard work under arduous conditions, and overcoming challenges.

12/18/03
9706

William Natcher Bridge
Owensboro, KY

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

2003 Prize Bridge Competition, Merit Award, in recognition of outstanding design in structural steel, Major Span Category, presented for General Contracting and Steel Erection

12/03
9704

17th Street Bridge
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

American Institute of Steel(Construction (AISC)

2003 Prize Bridge Competition in recognition of outstanding design in structural steel, Movable Span Category

12/03
9706

William Natcher Bridge
Owensboro, KY

National Steel Bridge Alliance

2003 NSBA Prize Bridge Merit Award for General Contractor and Steel Erector

07/30/03
9705

Sailboat Bridge
Grove, OK

Portland Cement Association American Concrete Institute

Award of Excellence. Jury Comments: Commendable use of existing deep foundations to save cost; a great example of the aesthetic success achieved by the repetition of simple but well designed elements.  The constant depth makes the vertical curve of the bridge flow more readily, producing a graceful structure.

03/03
9705

Sailboat Bridge
Grove, OK

Portland Cement Association

2002 Eighth Biennial Bridge Awards Competition Award of Excellence

03/30/03
9902

Braddock Dam
Duquesne, PA

The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania

Project of the Year Award Heavy Construction Category

02/19/03
9801

Conway Bypass
Conway, SC

National Partnership for Highway Quality

National Achievement Award 2001 State Winner for Partnerships for Quality Highway Work.

03/28/02
9902

Braddock Dam
Duquesne, PA

Engineering News Record

Top Newsmaker in 2002

2002
9505

Neuse River Bridge
New Bern, NC

National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ)

2001 Special Recognition Award for Structure Project

09/18/01
9701

William H. Harsha Bridge
Maysville, KY

Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Recognition on job well done and many awards received. Expertise and conscientious work appreciated.

05/03/01
9705

Sailboat Bridge
Grove, OK

American Segmental Bridge Institute 

The ASBI Leadership Award 2000 for Excellence in Construction Management of Major Segmental Concrete Bridge Projects

08/25/00
9704

17th Street Bridge
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

American Segmental Bridge Institute 

The ASBI Leadership Award 2000 for Excellence in Construction Management of Major Segmental Concrete Bridge Projects

08/25/00 
8924

Mid-Bay Bridge
Destin, FL

American Segmental Bridge Institute 

The ASBI Leadership Award 2000 for Excellence in Construction Management of Major Segmental Concrete Bridge Projects

08/25/00
9503

Blue Water Bridge
(Long Span)

The National Steel Bridge Alliance

2000 Prize Bridge Competition, Prize Bridge Award, in recognition of outstanding design in structural steel

04/11/00
9701

William H. Harsha Bridge
Maysville, KY

Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways District Nine

Letter of appreciation for help and cooperation provided by Traylor Bros.’ personnel for guided tours to varied groups, media, engineering professionals, and school children.

12/13/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

City of San Diego, Mega-Construction Project Oversight Committee

Award of Recognition for commitment to employment of people of color

06/10/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

American Society of Civil Engineers

State Council Outstanding Civil Engineering Project

05/22/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

American Society of Civil Engineers

San Diego Section Outstanding Civil Engineering Project

05/22/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

California Water Environment Assoc.

State Section Engineering Achievement

04/30/99
9503

Blue Water Bridge
(Long Span)

Industrial Steel Construction, Inc.

1998 Prize Bridge Competition, Prize Bridge Award in recognition of outstanding design in structural steel

04/26/99
9502

Mud Fork Bridge
(Medium Span)
Logan Co., WV

Industrial Steel Construction, Inc.

1998 Prize Bridge Competition Award recognition of outstanding design in structural steel

04/26/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

American Public Works Association

San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter Public Works Project of the Year 1999 & 2000

04/09/99
04/06/00
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

San Diego Intl. Chapter of the American Concrete Institute

Marine and Waterfront Concrete Structure of the Year Award

04/01/99
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego, CA

American Society of Civil Engineers

1998 Most Outstanding Project in California

01/12/99
9605

Patton Island Bridge Superstructure
Florence, AL

AL DOT

Contractors Performance Report.

10/26/98
9604

IH-45 Pierce Elevated
Houston, TX

TxDOT

Contractors Performance Report.

10/26/98
9409

Patton Island Bridge Substructure
Florence, AL

AL DOT 

Contractors Performance Report.

10/26/98
9406

US 59 Eastex Freeway
Houston, TX

TxDOT Houston District

Contractors Performance Report.

10/26/98
9504

South Bay Ocean Outfall
San Diego

American Public Works Association

San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter Public Works Project of the Year

10/09/98
9604

IH-45 Pierce Elevated
Houston, TX

TxDOT Association for General Contractors

Award to Project Manager for his contribution to the success and early completion of the Pierce Elevated Bridge In Harris County

10/2/98
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Southern Ready Mix, Inc.
Florence, AL

Reference letter from supplier stating TBI highly qualified and very knowledgeable in bridge building.

02/20/98
9604

IH-45 Pierce Elevated
Houston, TX

TxDOT

Largest early-completion bonus ever offered by TXDOT: $1.6 Million

06/13/97
9706

William Natcher Bridge
Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, Inc.

TBI named as company obtaining record single project award.

1997
9406

US 59 Eastex Freeway
Houston, TX

TxDOT Houston District

Recognition for exceptional work performed during the complete closure of US 59 (Eastex Freeway). Despite rain and long hours, The Eastex Freeway was opened up over 12 hours ahead of schedule

08/13/96
9208

St. Clair River Tunnel
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

St. Clair Tunnel Construction Company

Commendation for quality of work, timeliness of completion and excellent supervision

03/05/96
8810

James Island Expressway Bridge
Charleston, SC

SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control

Letter from SC Ofc. of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management expressing pleasure of TBI's use of elevated trestle.

10/31/95
9207

Buckman Bridge

Parsons Brinckerhoff

Recommendation letter for quality construction, public interest, engineering staff and one of most highly qualified bridge contractor in country.

10/27/95
9207

Buckman Bridge

US Dept. of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Recognition letter from regional administrator for commitment to quality of work.

08/29/95
9302

Highway bridge approach spans, Emmett Sanders Lock & Dam
Pine Bluff, AR

US Army Engineer District
Little Rock, AR

Performance evaluation.

08/10/95
9207

Buckman Bridge

FL DOT

Recognition for Buckman lane closings in keeping confusion and delays to a minimum during complex traffic transition.

05/22/95
9101

49th Street Bridge and Approaches

Board of County Commissioners
Pinellas Co., FL

Letter stating quality of work as excellent, bridges completed early, on budget, and opened to traffic on time.

11/28/94
8924

Mid-Bay Bridge
Destin, FL

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority

Opened to traffic 5 months ahead of contract schedule, a direct result of the experienced and professional management that Traylor Bros., Inc. employs

06/26/93
9101

49th Street Bridge and Approaches
(Bayside Bridge)

Pinellas Co. Dept. of Public Works

Award for construction excellence and on schedule completion of the Bayside Bridge.

05/22/93
8803

Staley Viaduct
Decatur, IL

IL DOT 

Contractor of the year award in new bridge construction category.

1993
8924

Mid-Bay Bay Bridge
Destin, FL

 

World Record Holder in Segmental Bridge Erection Mid-Bay Bridge (Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge), Destin, FL Record Set - 7 spans 7 days 952 ft. of bridge

09/14/92-09/20/92
8802

Digital Computer Laboratory Addition
Urbana, IL

Holabird & Root
 

1991 Chicago Chapter AIA Distinguished Building Award.

03/16/92
9101

49th Street Bridge and Approaches

American Public Works Assoc. FL Chapter West Coast Branch

Contractor of year award for quality and excellence in the construction of public works projects.

1992
9101

49th Street Bridge and Approaches
(Bayside Bridge)

Pinellas Co., FL Dept. of Public Works Construction Division

Contractor of year award for quality and excellence in the construction of Bayside Bridge project.

1992
8924

Mid-Bay Bridge
Destin, FL

Florida Transportation Builders Association

1992 Bridge Project Award for “Outstanding FDOT Bridge Project presented for Quality Construction, high quality and excellent cooperation.

1992
8920

Northshore Interceptor Phase 1A
Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Underground Contractors Assoc., Inc.

WUCA’s First Annual Safety Award for 201,000 and over man-hours in 1991

12/24/91
9007

Hanging Lake Joint Venture

Hawaii Dept. of Safety & Health

Excellent job of performing work in a safe and healthful manner by entire project team.

11/06/91
8803

Staley Viaduct
Decatur, IL

IL DOT
 

Letter finding TBI to be resourceful and cooperative in resolving complex problems, and professional in response to revised procedures and costs.

06/19/91
8802

Digital Computer Laboratory Addition
Urbana, IL

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Computing Services Office

Letter commending TBI for excellent building job and praising superintendent and engineer.

04/23/90
8908

Addison & Itasca (Lake St.)

IL DOT 

Award to Traylor Bros., Inc. & Harry W. Kuhn, Inc. (JV).  Outstanding Performance for the rehabilitation of Illinois Route 53 from South of US 20 in Addison to North of Irving Park Road in Itasca

1990
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NC Licensing Board for General Contractors

Reference form completed by Evansville-Vanderburgh Co. Building Commission.

10/09/89
8709

Muck Valley
Nubieber, CA

Malacha Hydro Limited Partnership

Traylor designed and had fabricated a state of the art tunnel boring machine and successfully bored a 22,000 foot tunnel through soft and hard ground in 12 months. Entire construction work was accomplished in a tight 24 months which reflected a well organized contracting effort.

10/05/89
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Vincennes Steel

Reference letter to NC Licensing Board on behalf of TBI's payment history.

09/27/89
8613

Bridges 111th & 115th over Calumet Expressway
Chicago, IL

IL DOT

"Excellent" rating on 1988 Annual Contractor's Performance Evaluation.

04/26/89
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IL DOT, Div. Hwys/Dist. 1

Letter of appreciation from district engineer for providing quality construction.

04/24/89
8801

Butterfield/Highland Intersection Improvement

IL DOT

Outstanding intersection improvement. The end product is outstanding.  Riding quality exceptionally good.  Project completed ahead of schedule.

11/21/88
8508

Natchez Superstructure
Natchez, MS and Vidalia, LA

Mississippi State Highway Department

Letter format certificate of performance.

03/21/86
8405

Natchez Superstructure
Natchez, MS and Vidalia, LA

Mississippi State Highway Department

Letter format certificate of performance.

03/21/86
8502

Gramercy Superstructure
St. John and St. James Co., LA

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Letter format certificate of performance

03/10/86
8103

Gramercy Substructure
St. John and St. James Co., LA

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Letter format certificate of performance

03/10/86
8517

Bridges over Ohio River overflow US 41
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8516

Division Street improvements
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8515

Twin steel bridges over Olmstead and Oak Grove Roads
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8509

Bridge over SR 62
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8507

Bridge over Pigeon Creek
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8506

Overpass
Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8415

Bridge over Southern Railway
Gibson Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8413

Division Street Overpass
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8408

Bridge over Walbash River
Vigo Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8309

Main and Seventh Street Overpass
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8308

First Avenue Overpass
Vanderburgh Co., IN

Indiana Department of Highways

Letter format certificate of performance

03/03/86
8409

Evansville Museum of Arts & Science addition and expansion of Koch Science Center

Evansville Museum of Arts and Science

Certificate of performance

02/26/86
8512

Newton Buying Distribution Facility,
Lynch Rd., Evansville, IN

Zayre Corp
Framingham, MA 

Exceptionally outstanding assessment performance.

02/25/86
8503

Rock boring for storm drain pipe

KY Transportation Cabinet

Letter format certificate of performance

02/24/86
6909

Reconstruction of Dam # 1
Green River, KY

Department of the Army Louisville District Corps of Engineers

Commended for outstanding timeliness of completion, quality of work and excellence of supervision.  Project Manager especially commended for technical competence, cooperative attitude, ingenuity and total job awareness.  His ability to cope with complex construction problems contributed to total job success.

12/02/70