BANGOR – The Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC Maine) recognized exemplary construction companies and their employees with the 2025 Build Maine Awards for 5 major projects. Over 150 Maine contractors and guests gathered at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor for the awards ceremony held this past Wednesday, April 23rd.
Annual award winners are selected through a competitive, confidential process by representatives of design, engineering, construction, and owner perspectives. Criteria include safety, innovation and construction techniques/materials, contribution to the community, meeting the challenge of a difficult job, environmental sensitivity, and responsiveness to client needs and customer satisfaction.
“This award ceremony not only highlights the companies who completed the winning projects but is also a time to acknowledge and celebrate the level of skill, effort and professionalism that goes into completing one of these projects from start to finish. It is a highlight of the year to present these awards and see the project teams take the stage to be recognized. Maine has some very skilled and talented companies, and it is our absolute pleasure to recognize them though the Build Maine Awards,” said AGC Maine Executive Director, Kelly Flagg.
Building Division – The Malone Family Tower, Turner Construction Company
The Malone Family Tower project at Maine Medical Center, led by Turner Construction Company, is more than a testament to excellence in design & construction, enhancing healthcare services to Mainers and their families for generations to come, and earned them the 2025 Building Division Award. The project features a striking façade and a seven-story atrium to provide daylight throughout the facility. It showcases a commitment to environmental sensitivity and community wellness with its’ green roofs and urban plazas with native flora. Turner Construction worked to make a positive local impact beyond the build, with Maine residents being much of their workforce employed for the project and prioritizing worker health and safety initiatives such as a full-time wellness clinic staffed with a registered nurse, who provided a safe space for preventative care, education, injury management, and mental health support.
Building Renovation Division – The Thompson Block Project, Consigli Construction Co.
With the Thompson Block Project, Consigli Construction Co. sets a new standard for the adaptive reuse of landmark properties in Maine, demonstrating revitalization to meet modern needs while honoring historical significance. Designed by George M. Harding, the building is one of the state’s most high-style Victorian commercial structures and is on the National Historic Register. With its unique yet classical details, such as a slate roof and copper dormers, the project’s careful revival, including extensive structural repair and exterior restoration efforts, maintained the building’s historic integrity while introducing modern amenities and improved functionality. Throughout the project, Consigli’s responsiveness, high standards of craftsmanship, and ability to adapt to evolving needs, and secured them the 2025 Building Renovation Division award.
Specialty/Subcontractor Division – The Back Cove South Storage Facility, N.S. Giles
Exceptional partnership & teamwork was cornerstone to The Back Cove South Storage Facility project. Despite challenges, subcontractor N.S. Giles consistently delivered top-tier quality and maintained an unwavering commitment to safety, amassing over 60,000 safe man hours without a single injury, and won subcontractor, N.S. Giles the 2025 Specialty/Subcontractor Division Award. To complete this project, N.S. Giles placed over 1,200 tons of rebar and poured over 18,000 cubic yards of concrete – making this the largest contract, rebar, and poured concrete project in their company history. Designed to improve the City’s wastewater infrastructure and the environmental health of Back Cove and Casco Bay, the Storage Facility collects the first inch of stormwater in the watershed area and holds it for later treatment at the wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, the facility helps reduce costs for the City of Portland while also resulting in a cleaner bay. The Back Cove South Storage Facility will serve as a lasting testament to what can be accomplished through partnership, perseverance, and a steadfast commitment to safety.
Bridge Division – Madawaska International Bridge, Reed & Reed, Inc.
Reed & Reed, Inc.’s Madawaska International Bridge project is not just an engineering success; it is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, securing them the 2025 Bridge Division award. It will stand as a lasting symbol of Maine’s commitment to building critical infrastructure that connects people, economies, and cultures across borders. The project replaced an aging bridge that could no longer support commercial traffic with a new structure that not only facilitates trade, tourism, and transportation, but also plays a crucial role in regional growth and international cooperation. By serving as a critical link for both local and cross-border commerce, the bridge significantly impacts Maine’s economy – particularly the industries of agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism – while also fostering a deeper connection between the U.S. and Canada. The project’s success was a result of close partnership with a dedicated group of subcontractors and suppliers and innovative construction methods, including an optimized trestle system and advanced steel erection techniques, that ensured that all aspects of the project were completed safely, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Located within the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters (KWW) National Monument exemplifies excellence in sustainable construction, cultural significance, and community impact and won Wright-Ryan Construction the 2025 Overall Project of the Year award. With innovative mass timber construction techniques and bird-safe triple-pane curtain windows, the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station building sets a new standard for environmentally responsible construction. The project also fosters a deeper connection between visitors and Wabanaki culture through thoughtfully curated exhibits, etched granite designs, and woven copper ceilings, ensuring the site serves as a place of education, reflection, and relationship-building. From the site’s Eastern Lookout, a view of the Dawnland opens to encompass all Wabanaki homelands: Penobscot, Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseets, and Passamaquoddy Tribe. At the base of the Lookout there is a gathering circle with carved double-curve designs representing kinship and unity among the Wabanaki Nations. Beyond its architectural and environmental achievements, Tekαkαpimək has created substantial economic and social benefits for the area. The project generated an estimated $28 million in local economic impact, supporting Maine-based contractors, artisans, and Tribal members. Wright-Ryan worked with the owner, Elliotsville Foundation Inc (EFl) to facilitate their goal of transferring ownership to the National Park Service (NPS) as a gift while making an effort to recognize and maintain all Indigenous Cultural and Indigenous Property (ICIP).
The 2025 Build Maine Awards sponsors and supporters were Sargent Corporation, Landry/French Construction, United Insurance, United Surety, Cross Insurance, Cross Surety, Reed & Reed, Inc., Skillings-Shaw & Associates, CCB, Inc., Clark Insurance, N.S. Giles, Machias Savings Bank, Wright-Ryan Construction, Varney Agency, EJ Prescott, Auburn Concrete, Milton CAT, N.M. Curtis Earthworks, Ed Pelletier & Sons Co., Turner Construction, Gallagher Insurance, R.W. Gillespie & Associates, University of Maine of Orono, and Shaw Brothers Construction.
About AGC Maine
Chartered in 1951, AGC Maine is headquartered in Augusta and has members statewide that include contractors, subcontractors, service providers, suppliers, and developers. The Mission of AGC Maine is to advance and support Maine’s construction industry by promoting the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and sustainability, while empowering our members through advocacy, education, and collaborative partnerships.