EXCELLENCE IN Craftsmanship

 WINNER – EXTERIOR

Tuscarora Tunnel Renovation

CONTRACTOR: McKamish, Inc.

OWNER: PA Turnpike

ENGINEER: Gannett Fleming

McKamish, Inc. brought innovative design and fabrication solutions to complete NFPA mechanical upgrades to Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels built in the 1940's. The project demanded precise craftsmanship and field engineering. In collaboration with the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, they established new fire safety standards for tunnel ventilation across the state and country.

– William J. Bates, FAIA NOMA

Carnegie Mellon University — Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall and Hub

CONTRACTOR: Rycon Construction, Inc.

OWNER: Carnegie Mellon University

ARCHITECTS: LTL Architects

Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel

Carnegie Mellon University's 5th & Clyde

Residence Hall and Hub had many intricate, geometric design elements throughout the site. Rycon’s Casework and Millwork Division laid out complex pieces like a giant jigsaw puzzle to ensure a perfect fit in the field. The acoustic panels were cut and installed in a complicated hexagonal pattern, and the various-sized ceiling boards emulated a curve creating a 3-D effect. The seating areas and the large circular booth are both deserving of the Excellence in Craftsmanship Award themselves.

– Ray Vogel