Inside AGC Awards

May/June 2009

Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards

Recognizing contractors for successful project partnerships

The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards, sponsored by Liberty Mutual Surety, recognize the successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects. The program is named for AGC’s 1991 president, Marvin M. Black, who was an ardent supporter of the partnering process.

Contractors honored with the award stand out for their ability in the following areas:

> Signing a formal partnering charter

> Achieving a common goal

> Honoring all stakeholders

> Resolving conflict

> Improving communication on the project with all audiences

> Incorporating team-building activities

Winners of the 2009 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards:
	I-15 NOW Design-Build Reconstruction Project Greater Ogden Area of Weber County, Utah Granite Construction Inc., Sponsoring Partner of Weber County Constructors
	Edward R. Roybal Learning Center - LAUSD Central High School No. 11 Los Angeles, Calif. Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
	Virginia Approach Spans for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Alexandria, Va. Granite Construction Co., Sponsoring Partner of Virginia Approach Constructors
	Milwaukee City Hall Historic Restoration Milwaukee, Wis. J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc.