SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) held its sold-out 2026 Installation & Awards Gala, presented by Procore,\u00a0on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The black-tie event marked the installation of AGC of California’s 2026 State Board leadership, including Ryan Aukerman, president of Griffith Company, as the association’s incoming president, and recognized award-winning construction projects and industry leaders from across the state.<\/p>\n
More than 800 contractors, owners, service providers, and professional firms attended the annual event, which recognizes standout projects and leadership shaping California’s construction industry.<\/p>\n
“Our members are building the projects Californians rely on every day,” said Peter Tateishi, chief executive officer of AGC of California. “This night is about recognizing the teams and individuals behind that work and the partnerships that make complex projects possible.”<\/p>\n
The gala featured AGC of California’s Constructor Awards and Achievement Awards. The 2026 Constructor Awards program recognized 41 projects across 14 categories. Finalists were selected by the AGC of California Awards Committee, with winners chosen by a final judging panel made up of awards committee members, AGC of California division representatives, a specialty contractor representative, and a public or private sector expert appointed by the committee.<\/p>\n
Achievement Awards honored individuals who made significant contributions to the construction industry. Honors included the Construction Education Friend Achievement Award, recognizing leadership in construction education and workforce development, and the Owner of the Year Award, recognizing an organization for strong collaboration and partnership with contractors.<\/p>\n
The Installation & Awards Gala is AGC of California’s annual opportunity to recognize project excellence and industry leadership while bringing together the people delivering California’s infrastructure, public works, and community-serving projects.<\/p>\n
AGC of California congratulates the following award recipients:<\/p>\n
CONSTRUCTOR AWARD WINNERS:<\/p>\n
Community Service
Teichert Construction \u2013 Rebuilding Together Day<\/p>\n
Specialty $10 Million & Under
Caliagua \u2013 Disney’s Cotino Lagoon<\/p>\n
Specialty Over $10 Million
Royal Electric Company \u2013 LAX RWY 6L-24R North Airfield Exit Taxiway<\/p>\n
Utility Infrastructure
Walsh Group \u2013 Hyperion Advanced Water Purification Facility<\/p>\n
Builder $10 Million & Under
Oltmans Construction \u2013 Rancho Dominguez Electric Vehicle Charging Site<\/p>\n
Heavy Civil $15 Million & Under
Granite Construction Company \u2013 Bethany Curve Culvert – West Cliff Drive Storm Damage Repair<\/p>\n
Builder $10 Million to $50 Million
Turner Construction Company \u2013 The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors Project<\/p>\n
Heavy Civil $15 Million to $50 Million
Skanska\u2013 North First Avenue Bridge – Barstow<\/p>\n
Builder $50 Million to $100 Million
McCarthy Building Companies \u2013 University of California, Riverside School of Business<\/p>\n
Heavy Civil $50 Million to $100 Million
Shimmick Construction \u2013 301 Mission Perimeter Pile Upgrade<\/p>\n
Builder $100 Million to $300 Million
Hensel Phelps \u2013 Caltech Resnick Sustainability Center<\/p>\n
Heavy Civil $100 Million & Over
Balfour Beatty US \u2013 Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project<\/p>\n
Builder $300 Million & Over
Turner Construction Company \u2013 IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD)<\/p>\n
Excellence in Partnering
Balfour Beatty US \u2013 Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project<\/p>\n
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS:<\/p>\n
Harry Eckstein Safety Professional Achievement Award
Melvina Stacey, Director of Health & Safety, FlatironDragados<\/p>\n
S.I.R. (Skill, Integrity, Responsibility) Achievement Award
Tim Lindholm, Chief Program Management Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)<\/p>\n
Construction Education Friend Achievement Award
Bianca Flores Johnson, Community & Citizenship Senior Director, Turner Construction<\/p>\n
Specialty Contractor Achievement Award
David A. Jaeger, (Retired) CEO, Nor-Cal Pipeline Services<\/p>\n
Contractor Achievement Award
Ken Strosnider, President\/CEO, W. M. Lyles Co.<\/p>\n
Owner of the Year Award
Caltrain<\/p>\n
About the Associated General Contractors of California<\/p>\n
Since 1920, the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) has worked alongside members to provide advocacy, education, career development, and networking opportunities to experienced and next generation construction and contracting professionals. AGC of California advocates for contractors with state and local governments, while helping members connect with industry leaders through services, innovative programs, and events. Learn more at www.agc-ca.org.<\/p>\n
MEDIA CONTACT | Teresa Kent
kentt@agc-ca.org | 916.833.8751<\/p>\n
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