AGC Houston Honors Houston's Top Commercial Contractors with Prestigious APEX Awards

HOUSTON, TEXAS - On September 24, 2022, Houston’s commercial construction industry celebrated the most outstanding projects built by AGC Houston members at the “Saturday Night Fever” Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) Gala at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. The biennial event recognizes member companies for their consistent excellence in construction, their valuable contributions to the community, and their demonstrated commitment to skill, integrity, and responsibility. Twenty general and specialty contractors took home 41 Gold, Silver, and Bronze APEX Awards for outstanding building projects.

At the event, the late Steve Dishman was honored with the 2022 AGC Houston Master Builder Award. The AGC Houston Master Builder award is presented biennially at the APEX gala. The honor recognizes an individual or organization for their contributions and commitment to advance the commercial built environment in the greater Houston area. The term "Master Builder" comes from early construction history. It was a title of the highest respect, reserved for individuals involved in the design and construction of structures that enhance the community. During his 45-year career with Brookstone, Steve was actively involved in promoting and improving the construction industry through his years of commitment and service in the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Houston Chapter, serving as Chapter President in 1999. In addition, he served as Texas Building Branch President in 2007, and was honored with Life Governorship status on the AGC of America Board. Steve was a founding member and chair of the AGC/AIA (American Institute of Architects) Joint Committee, as well as a board member of the Construction Career Collaborative.

“We are very proud to recognize so many outstanding projects with these APEX Awards and enjoyed getting to celebrate at such a wonderful event,” said Kyle Holland, President/CEO of AGC Houston. “It is a true testament to the resilience of our AGC Members to see these projects completed, all while dealing with the numerous challenges presented in the world today. It was also wonderful to get to honor the late Steve Dishman as our AGC Houston Master Builder for 2022. Steve’s longtime dedication and commitment to the AGC and the Houston construction industry was unmatched, and he certainly fits the definition of a Master Builder.”

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Thank You to Our Sponsors: 

Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. - Valet Sponsor 

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - Valet Sponsor 

AGC Southwest Chapters 401K Plan - Beverage Sponsor

Construction Career Collaborative - Photo Booth Sponsor 

Waste Transfer Partners LLC - Photo Booth Sponsor 

Cokinos | Young - Friend Sponsor

Alliance Reprographics, LLC - Print Sponsor

Congrats to the Winners: 

Gold - Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. - Rice University Sid Richardson Residential College
Gold - Brookstone, LP - Office Building and Town Center Park 
Gold - Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. - Granite Cladding Repairs at Chase Tower
Gold - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - Heritage Plaza
Gold - Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. - Houston Botanic Garden 
Gold - Letsos Company - Rice University Music and Performing Arts Center 
Gold - Tellepsen - Houston Zoo - South America's Pantanal Exhibit 
Gold - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - Jones Lang LaSalle 
Gold - Gilbane Building Co. - Texas Tower
Gold - Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing - Post Houston
Gold - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - HCA Kingwood Hybrid OR and Cath Lab
Gold - Linbeck Group, LLC - Rothko Chapel, Phase I Renovation and Restoration
Gold - Tellepsen - San Jacinto College - Anderson - Ball Classroom Building 
Gold - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - Nancy and Rich Kinder Building 
Silver - Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. - The Revere at River Oaks
Silver - O'Donnell/Snider Construction Lamar State College Port Arthur Ruby Fuller Education Annex (Renovation) 
Silver -O'Donnell/Snider Construction - The Woodlands United Methodist Church New Recreation Center + Renovation and Expansion of Existing Building
Silver - W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation - Houston Methodist Walter Tower Level 12 Renovation 
Silver - Harvey Builders - Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Silver - Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. - Jordan High School 
Silver - Linbeck Group, LLC - Rice University, Brockman Hall for Opera
Silver - Linbeck Group, LLC - Rothko Chapel, Phase I Renovation and Restoration
Silver - Tellepsen - St. Martin's Episcopal Church 
Silver - Axis Builders, LLC - Faith bridge Church "FSM Building"
Silver - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - The Clinic for Plastic Surgery
Silver - Mission Constructors, Inc. - Mann Eye Institute
Silver - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - Lamar State College Port Arthur Ruby Fuller Education Annex 
Silver - Austin Commercial LP - College of the Mainland STEAM/Administration Building 
Silver - Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. - Rice University Music and Performing Arts Center 
Silver - Tellepsen - Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Global Headquarters
Bronze - ANDRES Construction - Bowen River Oaks
Bronze - Austin Commercial LP - University of Houston Quadrangle Replacement Housing 
Bronze - Barlett Cocke General Contractors - TAMUS Peterson Building Renovation
Bronze - Brookstone, LP - Walter P. Jett Teacher Training Center 
Bronze - Durotech, Inc. - Landrum Middle School 
Bronze - Durotech, Inc. - Lone Star College Montgomery Student and Conference Center 
Bronze - O'Donnell/Snider Construction - West Law Firm 
Bronze - Linbeck Group, LLC - Rice University, Brockman Hall for Opera
Bronze - Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. - Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Kinder Exhibition Building 
Bronze - Joeris General Contractors - Katy ISD Welch Outdoor Learning Center 
Bronze - Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. - City of Houston Flores Library Renovation