General Contractor of the Year (projects in excess of $2 million)
CORE Construction Services of Arizona
PHOTOS: KRIS HANNING
With LEED Platinum projects including UA Likins Hall and Arbol de Vida residential hall, and earlier the Integrated Learning Center set underground in the campus mall, this firm takes innovation in construction seriously, working with developers, design professionals, subcontractors and suppliers. The firm also values sustainable practices and construction, as a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and with 18 LEED-accredited staff. The company recently completed a remodel of the Arizona State University Student Union in 104 days. The building received LEED Gold certification. Fred Knapp is VP of CORE.
Donovan Kelly
Lynn Catalfamo
Eric Jacobson
General Contractor of the Year (projects under $2 million) Division II Construction Company
Since 1982, Division II Construction Company has remained committed to providing excellent service and innovative plans to clients. Led by General Manager and Senior VP Lynn Catalfamo, owners Dennis Cole and Robert Kline, and VPs Eric Jacobson and Debi McCarthy, some of the company’s recently completed works include Marana Marketplace, the UA McKale Center corridor graphics and the men’s basketball locker room, upgrades to the Bear Canyon Shopping Center and a remodel of the Arizona Health Science Center’s Department of Medicine.
Scott Rathbun
Design Consultant of the Year Kelly, Wright & Associates
Owner of the Year Tucson Electric Power/UNS Energy Corp.
Kelly, Wright & Associates, a consulting mechanical engineering firm, creates design solutions in the building process for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for commercial buildings such as the Marana Municipal Complex, UA Poetry Center, Tohono O’odham Museum and Mountain View High School. Projects range from fire sprinkler systems and retrofit plumbing to multisystem and multi-story plumbing. Principals Buzz Wright, Donovan Kelly and Burt Wright have worked on many sustainable strategies and designs, and several members of the firm are currently seeking to become LEED Accredited Professionals.
As a subsidiary of UNS Energy, TEP provides power to more than 402,000 customers in Arizona, while secondary subsidiary UniSource Energy Services provides power and natural gas to more than 237,000 others in 30 communities across the state. As part of their commitment to the areas they serve, employees donate tens of thousands of hours volunteering for the company’s Community Action Team. The companies promote clean, sustainable resources and focus on the efficient use of energy. Scott Rathbun is director of corporate facilities and security.
Susan Mulholland Professional Service of the Year Mulholland Art & Design Commercial Interiors
Principal interior designer Susan Mulholland began Mulholland Art & Design Commercial Interiors in 1999 with a commitment to transforming the work spaces of her clients. With strengths in design consultation, space planning, lighting, window coverings, color and finishes selection, as well as custom furniture design, she continues creating spaces that are equally strong in functionality and aesthetics. Previous projects include Cascades of Tucson, Sierra of Tucson, the Better Business Bureau and Sunflower Village Center.
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2012 Cornerstone Award Winners
PHOTOS: KRIS HANNING
Fred Knapp