ABC NH/VT Honors 31 Construction Projects
The chapter recognized award-winning projects and industry leaders at its Excellence in Construction Awards Gala in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Construction
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ABC NH/VT recognized 31 award-winning projects at its Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on October 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire. More than 360 members, partners and guests attended the event.
Why it matters
The awards program is designed to promote professionalism, gain recognition for contractors' capabilities and reward employees across member firms. The chapter represents nearly 300 firms in New Hampshire.
ABC NH/VT recognized 31 projects across Eagle Award and Merit Award categories, drawing more than 360 members, partners and guests to the gala. The chapter represents nearly 300 member firms in New Hampshire, a chapter of the national Associated Builders & Contractors.
The players
ABC NH/VT
The New Hampshire and Vermont chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors, a national trade association representing construction firms, which hosted the awards gala.
DEW Construction
A construction firm that received the Chairman's Award for its work on the Burlington CTE project.
The details
Mayor Jay Ruais opened the evening by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and Gregory Bairam and Ronald Ciotti hosted the program as ABC NH/VT chair and vice chair. DEW Construction received the Chairman's Award for the Burlington CTE project, while the chapter also honored Rusty Mosca for 40 years in the construction industry.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: ABC NH/VT Excellence in Construction Awards Gala held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Industry Landscape
The Excellence in Construction Awards program recognizes contractors across all categories, reflecting the national Associated Builders & Contractors network's emphasis on professionalism. The judges faced a difficult decision this year due to a particularly strong field of entries.
Contractors and industry professionals in the region can use the awards program's recognition as a benchmark for project quality. Members seeking to enter future competitions should review the program's category structure.
The takeaway
Recognition programs like this one give construction firms a visible way to demonstrate professionalism and reward their workforce. Builders in the Manchester area can track how member firms are setting the standard for regional projects.
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