Western Specialty Contractors is pleased to share the accomplishments and awards we have received throughout our operational lifetime of over 100 years. These awards and commendations reflect Western Specialty Contractors’ unwavering commitment to superior service, quality, and safety in all aspects of our work.
2024 St. Louis’ Top 150 Privately Held Companies | STL Business Journal
Each year, the St. Louis Business Journal ranks the Top 150 privately held companies across St. Louis and the surrounding areas. Companies on this list are ranked by 2023 revenue volume. In 2024, Western Specialty Contractors ranked #62 overall.
Companies on this list can be based in St. Louis County, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin and Jefferson counties and the city of St. Louis in Missouri as well as St. Clair, Madison, Jersey, Clinton, Calhoun, Macoupin, Bond and Monroe counties in Illinois.
2024 Good Brick Awards | Houston Branch
In Houston, TX, efforts are being made by Preservation Houston to save many of the city’s historic structures. Western Specialty Contractors – Houston Branch was recently honored by the association with two Good Brick Awards in the Institutional Category for its exceptional efforts to restore the facades of Houston’s oldest fire station and a 1940s Gothic-style church in Woodland Heights.
2023 ICRI Award of Merit | Charlotte Branch
Western’s Charlotte, NC Branch was also honored on October 17 during the ICRI 2023 Fall Convention in St. Pete Beach, FL, with an Award of Merit in the Special Projects Category for its tower modernization work at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, SC.
2023 ICRI Award of Excellence | Dallas Branch
Western’s Dallas, TX Branch received a 2023 International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Award of Excellence in the Special Projects Category for its repair/restoration of historic silos in McKinney, TX, that would become the canvas for internationally-acclaimed Australian artist Guido van Helten’s US silo series, “Monuments.” Dallas branch representatives received the award on October 17 during the ICRI 2023 Fall Convention in St. Pete Beach, FL.
2023 Contractor Awards | Minneapolis Branch
CoatingsPro Magazine officially announced the winners of its 2023 Contractor Awards Program at the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. Each year, the program acknowledges deserving industrial and commercial crews working on concrete, steel, and roofing projects across the United States and globally. Western’s Minneapolis Branch took first place in the Industrial Concrete Category for “Waterproofing Practice Rowing Tank at University of Minnesota Boathouse.”
2023 Trinity Project Awards | Ft. Lauderdale Branch
Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI)
2023 Trinity Project Awards
All submitted projects must have been a collaborative effort between an SWR Institute contractor, manufacturer, and associate member, representing the ‘best in class’ for our industry.
2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards | Best Use of Technology
An award recognizing contractors that have leveraged technology solutions to create more data-driven, connected construction businesses.
2022 ICRI 40 Under 40 Award | Steve Genovese
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of its 40 Under 40 Award. Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that Steve Genovese, Senior Branch Manager of its Chicago Branch, was among the announced winners.
2021 St. Louis’ Biggest Corporate Philanthropists | Midsize Companies
St. Louis Business Journal
2021 40 under 40 Winner—ICRI—Derek Robertson
NYC Metro Branch & Tony Marchiafava | Minneapolis Branch
2021 40 under 40 Winner | ICRI
David Grandbois | Minneapolis Branch
2020 Excellence in Single-Ply Award
Carlisle SynTec Systems | Saint Louis Roofing Branch
2020 Stone Restoration Award
Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma (AGCOK) Building Chapter—TulsaBranch
2020 Historical Restoration Award
Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma (AGCOK) Building Chapter—TulsaBranch
2020 Excellence Award
ABAA—Springfield Branch
2019 Preservation Design Award for Craftsmanship—California Preservation Awards
Joint award with Fidler Preservation Technology, Inc. & Los Angeles Branch
2019 MN & SD Safety Driven Contractor Award of Excellence | Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust (LECET)
Springfield Branch
2018 St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Award
Honors companies for their longevity, entrepreneurship, perseverance, creativity and community involvement
2018 FPTA Awards of Excellence | 9500 Dadeland Garage | Parking Structure Renovation
Joint award with Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc. | Ft. Lauderdale Branch
2017 First Place in Specialty Project Category
CoatingsPro Magazine’s Contractor Awards Program | Maggie Daley Park | Chicago Concrete Branch
2016 Award of Excellence for Outstanding Concrete Repair
Awarded Outstanding Concrete Repair by the International Concrete Restoration Institute (ICRI) – Chicago Chapter for restoration of the aging Hilton Orrington Evanston Hotel parking garage.
2016 Growing Green Award
Awarded Restoration Champion by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – Missouri Gateway Chapter for its restoration work on the LEED-Platinum-Certified Clayton Police Headquarters and Municipal Facility in Downtown Clayton, MO
2015 SWR Institute Trinity Award
Sealant Category for facade sealant replacement work on the Aon Center in Chicago, IL, Chicago Masonry Branch 25
2015 Building Design + Construction – Bronze Award
Restoration and Waterproofing of the Millennium Lakeside Garage at Maggie Daley Park, Chicago Concrete Branch 109
2015 AGC of Missouri – First Place Specialty Contractor Award
Granted based on timeliness in regard to completion of projects(s), ability to stay within budget and their overall experience with the specialty contractor
2015 Trinity Award
Sealants, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWRI) for Waterproofing- 215 East 68th Street
2014 ICRI Organization
Masonry Category Award of Merit- 215 East 68th Street
2014 Landmarks Illinois Preservation Project of the Year Award
Illinois State Capitol-West Wing
2013 New York Landmarks Conservancy
Lucy G. Moses Award for Historic Preservation – The Historic Corbin Building at the Fulton Transit Center
2013 AIA of New York State
Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation – The Historic Corbin Building at the Fulton Transit Center
2013 Transformation Award
Friends of the Upper East Side – 215 East 68th Street Restoration and Recladding
2012 Catholic Facility Management Organization
10-year membership recognition presented at their annual conference in Kentucky
2012 The Builders’ Association 75-Year Diamond Membership Club Award
Presented to Western Waterproofing in Kansas City for our membership since 1937
2012 Sealants, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute
Recognition for Outstanding Collaborative Partnership between Members Western Construction Group on 1717 Rhode Island Avenue Building, Washington, DC
2011 ICRI Masonry Repair Project of the Years
906 Grand Building, Kansas City Branch 21
2011 AGC ZERO Recordable Accidents Safety Award
St. Louis Masonry Branch 12
2011 Masonry Award of Excellence – Concrete Repair Bulletin
906 Grand Building, Kansas City Branch 21
2011 First Place in Thermal & Moisture Protection
AGC – St. Louis – Inaugural Specialty Contractor of the Year
All St. Louis Operations Branches
2011 Platinum Level Step Award – Associated Builders and Contractors
For development of a quality safety program, Seattle Branch 114
2008 Award of Merit – Concrete Repair Bulletin
Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles Branch 53
2007 Award of Merit – Concrete Repair Bulletin
USAF Harmon Hall, Denver Branch 28
2007 Washington Contractor Award for Best Overall Renovation/Restoration Project – AGC of Metropolitan DC
Virginia Capitol Restoration and Expansion, Charlotte Branch 13 (participated in this project with Gilbane Christman)
2006 Preservation Award – Historic Savannah Foundation
Johnson Square Business Center, Atlanta Branch 09 2006
2006 Excellence in Masonry Award – Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Moolah Temple Apartments and St. Louis Post Dispatch Historic Restoration, St. Louis Branch 12 2006
2006 Top Specialty Contractors – Texas Construction Magazine
Houston Branch 49
2006 Merit Award – Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
Plummer Building, Mayo Clinic, Minneapolis Branch 26
2005 Top Specialty Contractors – Texas Construction Magazine
Houston Branch 49
2005 Excellence in Partnering Award – AGC
Lambert Airport Expansion, Lindbergh Tunnel, St. Louis Branch 01
2004 Tucker Architectural Award for Restoration and Renovation – Building Stone Institute
Tweed Courthouse, Ridgefield Branch 11
New York Landmarks Conservancy – Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
For outstanding contribution made in the field of architectural and historic preservation
Brooklyn Historical Society Building, Ridgefield Branch 11 2004
2003 Gilbane Subcontractor Award – Dedication to excellence, loyalty, integrity, and team work.
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital and NHMCCD District Services & Training Center at HARC, Houston Branch 49
2003 Good Brick Award – Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
Trinity Church, Houston Branch 49
2003 Subcontractor Excellence in Construction – AGC
Houston Emergency Center and U.T. Health Science Center, Houston Branch 49
2003 Craftsmanship Award from the Masonry Institute of St. Louis Excellence in Masonry Awards
Westin Hotel/Cupples Warehouse #5 and Continental Life Building, St. Louis Branch 12
2001 Craftsmanship Award in the Special Construction Category of Restoration – Washington Building Congress
Lincoln Square, Washington DC Branch
2000 Award of Merit for Outstanding Renovation/Restoration Project – F.W. Dodge/Texas Construction Magazine
San Jacinto Monument, Houston and Dallas Branches
2000 Award for ‘The Best of 1999’ Outstanding Private Building Project – Texas Construction Magazine and the Texas Building Branch-AGC
The Aquarium at Moody Gardens, Houston Branch
1999 Griffin Award for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation – Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
Biltmore Estate Conservatory, Charlotte Branch
1999 Excellence in Construction Award – Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC)
10 G Street, NE, HSP Maryland
1998 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco Branch
1998 Associated General Contractors Partnership of Excellence
Rice University, Houston Branch
1998 Award of Excellence-Longevity Category – International Concrete Repair Institute
Washburn Tunnel, Houston Branch
1997 Award for Outstanding Achievement and Workmanship – National Roofing Contractors Association Gold Circle
Guardian Life Building, Ridgefield, New Jersey Branch
1994 American Concrete Institute Award of Excellence
University of Maryland Byrd Stadium, Washington, DC Branch
1992 Honor Award – National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sheraton Palace Hotel, San Francisco Branch
1991 Construction Specifications Institute Craftsmanship Award
Atlanta City Hall, Atlanta Branch
1990 American Institute of Architects Merit Award for Historic Preservation
Freedom Tower, Ft. Lauderdale Branch
1989 Construction Specification Institute Craftsmanship Honor Award
Amoco Building, Tulsa Branch
1989 American Association of State and Local History and Florida Historical Confederation Awards of Merit
Key West Lighthouse, Ft. Lauderdale Branch
1989 Construction Specification Institute Craftsmanship Commendation
Field Museum, Chicago Branch
1987 Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Crafts Award
United States Capitol Restoration, Washington D.C. Branch