“Our winning companies have demonstrated repeatedly they’re not content with mediocre. They want to be the best and they want to develop projects that have a lasting impact on our region. We’re proud of their hard work and proud to celebrate their achievements,” said Dewey Pearman, executive director of the CAF. Awards are given based on work completed the year prior (2019).
The Pangere Corp. – Commercial Contractor of the Year – The Pangere Corp. took home this award for its efforts on the $42.8 million Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point, the $4.1 million St. Catherine Hospital infusion center buildout in East Chicago, and the $1.5 million interior remodel of an Aldi’s store in Valparaiso.
Hasse Construction Company, Inc. – Industrial Contractor of the Year – Hasse Construction earned this award for its performance on several heavy industrial projects, including the $12 million walking beam furnace project at ArcelorMittal, Burns Harbor, a $2.2 million project involving a new building at Cargill Pacman, a $2.1 million project involving a specialty powder warehouse for Cargill, and a $1.8 million project to expand a NIPSCO substation in Munster.
Reith-Riley Construction Co., Inc. – Highway Contractor of the Year – Reith-Riley Construction earned this award for its performance on the $60 million Indiana Toll Road PUSH II project, the $2 million Lake County Community Crossings project, and the $2.3 million Willowcreek Road project in Portage.
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Project of the Year award winners and their projects were:
Hasse Construction Company, Inc. – Industrial-Capital Project of the Year – Hasse Construction earned this award for the $12 million walking beam furnace foundation
project performed at ArcelorMittal, Burns Harbor.
Tonn and Blank Construction LLC – Commercial Project of the Year – Tonn and Blank earned this award for its work on the $34 million Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA project.
Hasse Construction Company, Inc. – Public Works Project of the Year – Hasse Construction earned this award for the $11 million Bulldog Park project in Crown Point.
