American Concrete Institute Nebraska Chapter Recognizes Award-Winning Projects

OMAHA, NE — The Nebraska Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) acknowledged three projects at their Awards of Excellence banquet, held at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The purpose of this competition is to recognize outstanding work (completed in 2022 to 2023) in concrete construction and practices within the state of Nebraska.

The ACI Nebraska Chapter awarded four projects Outstanding Achievement and three projects the Award of Excellence, the highest honor.

2023 Outstanding Achievement Winners

American Concrete Products Office - Valley, Nebraska

Owner: Enterprise Properties, Inc.
Architect: Carson West Povondra
Structural Engineer: Infrastructure Engineering Inc.
General Contractor: Hawkins Construction
Concrete Supplier: Arps RED-E-Mix
Precast/Prestress Supplier: Enterprise Precast Concrete

Go Big Project - Lincoln, Nebraska

Owner: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Architect: BVH Architecture
Structural Engineer: Hatfield Group
General Contractor: Hausmann Construction
Concrete Supplier: Ready Mixed Concrete of Lincoln

Central Park Pavilion - La Vista, Nebraska

Owner: City of La Vista
Architect: RDG Planning and Design
Structural Engineer: Thompson Dreesen and Dorner, Inc.
General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
Concrete Supplier: Platte River Concrete Company

Steelhouse Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska

Owner: Omaha Performing Arts
Architect: Holland Basham Architects
Structural Engineer: Walter P Moore
General Contractor: Kiewit Construction
Concrete Supplier: Ready Mixed Concrete Company
Precast Supplier: Enterprise Precast Concrete

2023 Award of Excellence Winners

Schlabach Vinyards - Residence and Wine Cave - Lincoln, Nebraska

Owner: Brian and Meggan Schlabach
Structural Engineer: Structural Design Group
Concrete Supplier: Ready Mixed Concrete of Lincoln
Concrete Contractor: Stephens and Smith Construction

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Riverfront Revitalization - Omaha, Nebraska

Owner: Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority
Architect: HDR
General Contractor: Kiewit Construction
Concrete Contractor: Shawmark Concrete Company
Concrete Supplier: Platte River Concrete Company

Boys Town Education Center - Omaha, Nebraska

Owner: Boys Town
Architect: DLR Group
Structural Engineer: DLR Group
General Contractor: MCL Construction
Concrete Supplier: Concrete Supply Co.
Precast Supplier: Enterprise Precast Concrete

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