COVER STORY By Tracy Bennett
COORDINATION & COMMUN Award Winning Jobs Showcase Structural Steel and Rebar Erectors
T
he annual Project of the Year awards program for SEAA members includes two categories—Structural and Miscellaneous Metals. There are four classes by erection contract size in the Structural category and two classes in Miscellaneous. This year, there were no entries for Structural Class II.
Projects that were topped out in 2021 or 2022 were eligible and must have been completed without significant accident or injury. Submissions are reviewed by an independent panel of judges from an engineering firm not affiliated with the association. “SEAA appreciates the time and expertise these volunteers contribute, which
IN THIS ISSUE Brightline Station, Aventura, Fla. Structural Class I (Up to $500,000) Erector: Hodges Erectors, Inc. Fabricator: George’s Welding Services, Inc. Architect: Zyscovich Architects Structural Engineer: Desimone Corp. GC: Lemartec Corp. Tons of Steel: 98 tons Topped Out: October 2022
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makes it possible to fairly judge these projects and benefits our members,” said Drew Heron, Chairman of the Awards Committee. This article is Part One in a Two Part Series, featuring three of the five winning projects. Part Two will appear in the Fall 2023 issue.