Awards

2010

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction LLC, has recieved the Excellence in Paving for I-80 State Street to 1300 East award from UDOT!

2009 AGC of Utah Large Contractor of the Year Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter

2009 AGC of Utah Transportation Project Manager of the Year: Wayne Bowden

Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter

2009 AGC of Utah Transportation Superintendent of the Year: Alan Kirton

Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter

2009 AGC of Utah Committee Chairperson of the Year: Mike Durham

Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter

2009 AGC of Utah $10M+ Transportation Project of the Year I-80 State Street to 1300 East Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter 2009 AGC of Utah $0 to $10M Transportation Project of the YearSR66 Over Weber River Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter 2009 ACEC-UTAH Grand Concept or Award

4500 South Over I-215

American Council of Engineering Companies

2009

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction has been recognized as a Top 100 Utah Company.

The 100 fastest growing companies in Utah are selected from thousands of eligible applicants throughout the state and represent a cross-section from all industries including those in information technology, biomedical, biotechnical, healthcare, retail, construction, financial services and others.

The Utah 100 is determined by the percentage of revenue increase from 2004 through 2008. Top Revenue Growth winners have the largest dollar amount of revenue growth over the same five-year period. The Emerging Elite are selected from among companies with less than two, years of operation that show significant promise for future success.

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction Receives 2009 Best of Draper Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Ralph L Wadsworth Construction has been selected for the 2009 Best of Draper Award in the General Contractors category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

Best of State Most Outstanding Overall Winner Award

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company Wins 2009 Best of State Medal and Statue

On Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Best of State Awards Gala held at the Salt Palace Convention Center Ballroom, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company was honored to receive not only a Best of State Medal in the “Construction – Heavy” category, but the Company also received the Best of State Statue as the top company in the Business Services category.

The Company had previously received two Best of State medals in the “Construction-Commercial” category. Tod Wadsworth, a Vice-President of the company, also received a medal in the “Arts – Sculpture” category and had received four previous awards since 2005.

Over twenty-eight of the top companies in Utah were named as 2009 medal winners and competed for the top spot in the Business Services category. Winners in each category receive a 2 inch Best of State medal. From each of ten general categories, a single winner receives the Best of State Statue (the BOSS). The BOSS is a 22-pound solid bronze sculpture standing atop a black granite pedestal on a bronze base. All bronze is plated with 24 karat gold.

The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Former Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. recently said, “The Best of State recognizes those who are excelling and surpassing all else and who are the best of the best in their respective fields.”

Wadsworth was independently judged on its (a) achievement in its field of endeavor, (b) its innovation, creativity in approaches, techniques, methods and processes and (c) its contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

Best of State Heavy Contractor Division Award
Best of State Sculpture Award-Tod Wadsworth (4th consecutive year!)
UTRAC Trailblazer Award (Utah Transportation Research Advisory Council) For contributions towards Advancement of Innovative Accelerated Bridge Construction -Presented by UDOT Research Division

The UDOT Research Division Awards the Trailblazer Award to the Wadsworth Team

On April 7th, the Research Division of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) awarded the Trailblazer Award to three local bridge contractors, Ralph Wadsworth, Guy Wadsworth, and Kip Wadsworth, for their pioneering work in Accelerated Bridge Construction.

The Trailblazer Award is given annually to a person who has fostered, advanced and advocated research in transportation in Utah over a substantial period of time. The Award was first given in 1994. This is the first time the award has gone to multiple people in a given year, or to a contractor.

Over the past several years, the UDOT has pursued various methods to shorten construction time and reduce the impact of construction on the traveling public. One of the most innovative approaches has been Accelerated Bridge Construction, or "ABC". Two of the companies who have been integrally involved in this ABC innovation are Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction and Wadsworth Brothers Construction, companies owned by a father and two sons.

In the fall of 2007, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction constructed a 173-foot, single span bridge at a location off to the side of the road. The bridge was designed by Michael Baker Jr. Then, over a single weekend, aided by their subcontractor, Mammoet, using self-propelled modular transports (SPMT), Wadsworth removed the existing 4500 South bridge over I-215 in Salt Lake County, and moved the new bridge into place. The new bridge weighed 1750 tons, had a final grade of 12 percent, and was moved from the side of the road to its final location in a matter of hours. The minimized road closure saved the traveling public an estimated 4 million dollars in delay costs. Ralph Wadsworth came out of retirement to be involved with this exciting project, a first in Utah.

During the summer of 2008, Wadsworth Brothers Construction constructed seven mainline interstate highway bridges in one location for the I-80 reconstruction project in Salt Lake City. These bridges were constructed side-by-side at a location in the 1300 East interchange, and then individually moved into place along the I-80 corridor, again using the SPMT method. In a nationally unprecedented event, four of these massive bridges were moved into place over the span of just two weekends.

For their enthusiastic and successful involvement in these ABC projects, UDOT Research awarded the three principals of these two companies the Trailblazer Award, recognizing their essential support in implementing this significant new technique. In presenting the awards, Jim McMinimee, the UDOT Project Development Director, referred to our "world-class transportation industry here in Utah" that has "captured our industry over the last couple of years" with the ABC methods. He indicated that "these guys represent great companies" and are some of the "incredible, outstanding, world-class contractors" that UDOT is privileged to partner with on an on-going basis to accomplish these amazing feats. Shana Lindsey, the Director of Research and Bridge Operations, commented to the Wadsworths, "I don’t know how much I can say to thank you all for all that you have done."

Upon receiving the award, Kip Wadsworth thanked UDOT for "allowing us the opportunity to participate in such a trailblazing program . . . when other people in the country aren’t as fortunate as us to be on the cutting edge".

The Trailblazer award consists of a traveling trophy bearing the names of all the recipients, and individual trophies for each winner. Prior to 2009, each of the winners has been a UDOT employee or someone from academia. The 2009 Trailblazer award was presented during the lunch session of the annual UTRAC Research Workshop, an event held annually to evaluate UDOT’s research needs and prioritize research efforts for the coming year.

AGC Safety Award 2008 Achievement of Safety Excellence. Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter - Platinum Award Winner - 25% Below National Average - April 2008

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company was recognized and given the 2009 Heroes Award given by The Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge. Ralph L. Wadsworth and their business partners have donated over $500,000 to help Utah families cope with the strain of a family member serving to protect our freedom. Thank you to everyone who has contributed the past four years. February 18, 2009.

Please see the newsletter: http://www.freedomsfoundation.org/pdf/FFVFWinterSpring09newsletter.pdf

AON Build America Award - Design-Build Renovation I-15 NOW Design/Build Reconstruction Project -AGC of America (National Award)
Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award I-15 NOW Design/Build Reconstruction Project -AGC of America (National Award)

2008

Congratulations to our very own, Kevan Blair, CFO of the year!
The owners of Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction nominated Kevan Blair for the CFO of the year award in early March. Last week Utah Business Magazine announced the winners at a ceremony hosted at the Grand America. Although the competition was tough, it was no surprise that Kevan brought home the award. Congratulations and thanks for being an integral part of the Ralph L. Wadsworth team.
AGC Safety Award 2007 Achievement of Safety Excellence. Associated General Contractors – Utah Chapter - Platinum Award Winner - 25% Below National Average - April 2008
Engineering Conference AwardUrban Project of the Year I-15 NOW Design/Build Reconstruction Project -Utah Department of Transportation
$150+ Million Highway Project of the Year I-15 NOW Design/Build Reconstruction Project AGC of Utah
Excellence in Concrete Awards Frederick Albert Sutton Geology and Geophysics Building -- University of Utah American Concrete Institute – Intermountain Chapter
Best Alternative Delivery – Highway Project Merit Award 33rd South I-215 Bridge Replacement- Intermountain Contractor
Best Alternative Delivery – Highway Project Merit Award I-15 NOW Design/Build Reconstruction Project -Intermountain Contractor
Portland Cement Association’s Eleventh Biennial Bridge Awards Competition For Big Cottonwood Canyon Bridge noting creativity, functionality and economy -Portland Cement Association
Top Contractors - 1998 through 2005
Listed in Top Contractors editions of F.W. Dodge Intermountain Contractor magazine from 1998 through 2005
Guardian Donor Award For Support of The Youth of America-Boy Scouts of America
MAP Presidential Award For Achieving Exemplary Business Excellence & embracing the MAP Management System -Management Action Programs, Inc.

2007

Best Concrete Project UTA Weber Co. to SLC Commuter Rail Structures -Intermountain Contractor
Best Alternative Delivery Project I-215 East 45th South Bridge Intermountain Contractor
Best Private Project Under $5 Million Wadsworth Corporate Center -Intermountain Contractor
Utah One Hundred Top 100 Utah Companies -Mountain West Capital Network
Engineering Excellence Award National Finalist – ACEC SR-201 Design Build American Council of Engineering Companies
Utah Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor – ACEC American Council of Engineering Companies
Utah Engineering Excellence Grand Award -ACEC Transportation Category American Council of Engineering Companies
Salt Lake Chamber Patriot Award Military Affairs Committee – Salt Lake Chamber
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year - 2007 Regional Award, Construction Kip Wadsworth, President & CEO -Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year - 2007 Finalist, Construction Kip Wadsworth, President & CEO Ernst & Young
Best of State Sculpture Category Tod Wadsworth -Best of State Inc.
Utah National Guard Minuteman Award Kip Wadsworth on behalf of Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction – for devoted service and leadership among the citizens of Utah -Honorary Colonels Corps of Utah
XO Award For Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Demonstrating Extraordinary Acts of Kindness -Kirton & McConkie

2006

AGC Superintendent of the Year Gaylen Stewart -Associated General Contractors
AGC $0-$10 Million Highway Project of the Year Big Cottonwood Loop Road Bridges
AGC Transportation Project of The Year SR-201 Design Build-Associated General Contractors
Best of State 2006 – Business Services Commercial Construction
Excellence in Concrete 2100 South Reconstruction -ACI Intermountain Chapter: Pavements – Street Category
Safety Person of the Year Award – Robert Byrne

2005

2005 Best Infrastructure Renovation Ward
Intermountain Contractor Magazine

Best For Infrastructure Rehabilitation - 2005
Wanship Bridge Rehabilitation
Intermountain Contractor

Engineering Challenge Award - 2005
Allen's Wash - Escalante, Utah
UDOT

Excellence in Paving - 2005
2100 South 900 West to Redwood Road
ACPA

BEST OF STATE 2005
Tod Wadsworth for Arts & Entertainment: Sculpture Category

BEST OF STATE 2005
Business Services Commercial Construction Category

Top Construction Management Ranked #5-Intermountain Contractor
Top 10 Roads 12300 South Design Build -Roads & Bridges

2004

Transportation Project of the Year 2004
12300 South Design Build
AGC Utah Chapter

Excellence in Paving 2004
Historic South Temple Reconstruction
ACPA and UDOT

Excellence in Paving 2004
12300 South Design Build
ACPA and UDOT

Public Works Project of the Year 2004
Historical South Temple Reconstruction
American Public Works Association Utah Chapter

Best of 2004 Outstanding Heavy Highway Project
12300 South Design Build
Intermountain Contractor

Best of 2004 Outstanding Design Build Project Silver Award
12300 South Design Build
Intermountain Contractor

UDOT Engineering Challenge Award 2004
Wanship Bridge Rehab
UDOT

2003

Highway Project of the Year 2003, $0 to 5 Million 2003
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta Bypass Road
AGC Utah Chapter

Engineer Excellence Award in Context Sensitive Solutions 2003
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta Bypass
UDOT

Engineering Excellence Award in Construction Projects Under $1.5 Million 2003
I-80 East Silver Creek Junction Underpass
UDOT

Engineer Excellence Award in Context Sensitive Solutions 2003
12300 South Design Build
UDOT

2002

Chairman of the Year 2002
Kip Wadsworth
AGC Utah Chapter

Highway Project of the Year 2002
US 89 Cornia Drive and I 84 Interchange
AGC Utah Chapter

2001

Excellence Award for Construction Contractor 2001
University Parkway Interchange and Kimball Junction Interchange
UDOT

Highway Project of the Year 2001
University Parkway Interchange
AGC Utah Chapter

Superintendent of the Year 2001
Ty Wadsworth
UDOT

1999

Award for Excellence 1999
Bangerter Highway Extension
American Concrete Institute

Achievement of Safety Excellence 1999
Zero Time Lost and 25% Below National
AGC Utah Chapter

1998

Excellence in Construction 1998
Bangerter Highway Extension Project
UDOT

Highway Project of the Year More than $10 Million 1998
AGC Utah Chapter