Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards Winning Projects of 2012

Winning projects demonstrate quality concrete pavements constructed in the U.S. and Canada

December 10, 2012
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APAC-Tennessee, Inc. - Ballenger Paving Division won gold in the Industrial & Special Paving category for its Boeing expansion and site development program in North Charleston, S.C.
APAC-Tennessee, Inc. - Ballenger Paving Division won gold in the Industrial & Special Paving category for its Boeing expansion and site development program in North Charleston, S.C.
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The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) Annual Awards for Excellence in Concrete Pavement are designed to honor quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada each year. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in every concrete pavement project and serves as a forum for sharing information about highly successful projects.

The awards program recognizes contractors, engineers and project owners who completed outstanding projects. Winning an Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement provides the contractors, engineers and owners with a level of prestige that can assist them in the development of future projects.

Winners of the 23rd annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards" were formally recognized at the Association's 49th Annual Meeting Awards Banquet on Friday, November 30 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa located in Marco Island, Fla.

Complete list of 2012's winning projects

Boeing Expansion Wins Gold in Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards

Reconstructing Busy Road to Reduce Accidents, Spur Business Redevelopment

Concrete Works of Colorado Wins Award for Streetscape Reconstruction

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