Photo by Michael Walmsley Phase two of AMLI South Lake Union apartments, built by Rafn Co., won the top construction award from the ABC of Western Washington.

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ABC 2016 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

The discovery of a mammoth tusk during excavation of phase two of the AMLI South Lake Union apartments didn’t stop Rafn Co. from maintaining its fast track schedule and value engineering — and earning it the Eagle of Excellence at the 2016 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards. This is the fifth year in a row that Rafn has won the top award from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. The ABC on Wednesday presented 12 category awards to six firms during a banquet at the Renton Pavilion Event Center. Rafn and Donovan Brothers each took home three of those awards. The judges this year were John Schaufelberger of the University of Washington, Joe Workman of CollinsWoerman, J. Carter Woollen of Woollen|Studio and Benjamin Minnick of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.

Eagle of Excellence • Multifamily Construction AMLI South Lake Union phase two Rafn Co.

Commercial Construction ($1 million to $5 million) Cedar River Station Donovan Brothers

Community/Public Service Valley Cities Phoenix Rising Donovan Brothers

Historic Preservation/Restoration Plymouth Church sanctuary Rafn Co.

Industrial Construction Orion Industries finishing line Donovan Brothers

Mechanical Construction The Henry apartments Air Systems Engineering

Mixed-Use Construction Vibe Fremont apartments Redhawk Group

Tenant Improvement/Renovation Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church annex Rafn Co.

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