Quality
Quality Policy
Ames is committed to ensuring that the design, construction, materials, and all elements of work performed by Ames, our subcontractors, and suppliers meet and exceed client expectations.
We achieve excellence through the power of our people driving a culture of continuous improvement.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2023 Excellence in Concrete Award
Ames Construction received the 2023 Excellence in Concrete Award from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Intermountain Chapter for work on the DMAD Dam Rehabilitation project.
2023 Honor Award
Ames Construction, Alliant Engineering, and MnDOT received a 2023 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota for work on the I-35W North MnPASS Design-Build project.
2023 Project of the Year, Small Cities/Rural Communities Award
Ames Construction received the 2023 Project of the Year, Small Cities/Rural Communities Award, Transportation category, from American Public Works Association (APWA), for work on the City of Moorhead SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project.
2023 Excellence in Partnering Award
Ames Construction with partnering facilitator Creative Alliance Group LLC received the 2023 Excellence in Partnering Award, $10-$50 million category, for the I-40 Median Regrade Project.
2022 People's Choice Award
Ames Construction and design partners Alliant Engineering, Parsons, American Engineering Testing, TKDA, numerous subcontractors and vendors, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) were honored with the 2022 People's Choice Award for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project from ACEC of Minnesota. The award was voted on by attendees of the ACEC of Minnesota Gala.
2022 Grand Award
Ames Construction and design partners Alliant Engineering, Parsons, American Engineering Testing, TKDA, numerous subcontractors and vendors, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) were honored with the 2022 Grand Award for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project from ACEC of Minnesota.
2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award
Ames Construction was awarded the 2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Highway & Transportation New category, from AGC of America for work performed on the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build Project.
2022 Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement
Ames Construction received the 2022 Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement, Divided Highways Urban category, from the Utah Ready Mixed Concrete Association, for work on the I-15 Northbound project.
2022 Outstanding Project Honor Award
Ames Construction received the Outstanding Project Honor Award from the America Society of Civil Engineers, for work on the I-15 Technology Corridor Design-Build. The award recognizes projects that demonstrate superior civil engineering skills and represent a significant contribution to civil engineering progress and society.
DBIA-UMR 2022 Design-Build Excellence Award
Ames Construction received the DBIA-UMR 2022 Design-Build Excellence Award for work on the I-35W North MnPASS Design-Build Project for exemplifying the principles of interdisciplinary teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving that characterize design-build delivery.
2022 Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2022 Freeway/Expressway Project of the Year award from the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) for work on the I-15 Express Lanes Design-Build project.
2022 National Award of Merit
Ames Construction received the National Award of Merit in the Transportation (other than Aviation) category from the Design-Build Institute of America for work on the I-15 Express Lanes Design-Build project.
2022 Best Project, Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Southwest for work on the I-10 Houghton Road Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
2022 Award of Merit, Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction received the 2022 Award of Merit in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Southwest for work on the US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge project.
2022 Best Project, Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Mountain States for work on the Lemay Avenue Realignment of Vine Drive and BNSF Railroad project.
2022 Best Project, Highway/Bridge
Ames Construction received the 2022 Best Project Award in the Highway/Bridge category from ENR Midwest for work on the I-35W North MnPASS project.
2022 APWA Colorado Award, Large Transportation
Ames Construction received the 2022 APWA Colorado Award in the Large Transportation category from American Public Works Association (APWA), Colorado chapter, for work on the West 8th Avenue over South Platte River Bridge Replacement Project.
2022 Partnering Success in Motion Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Caltrans Partnering Success in Motion Award for work on the I-40 Median Regrade.
2022 Top 10 Roads
The I-35W@94 Downtown to Crosstown project was ranked #3 in the Top 10 Roads of 2022 by Roads & Bridges magazine.
2022 Top 10 Roads
The I-35W North MnPASS project was ranked #9 in the Top 10 Roads of 2022 by Roads & Bridges magazine.
2022 Top 10 Bridges
The I-10 Houghton Road Diverging Diamond Interchange was ranked #2 in the Top 10 Bridges of 2022 by Roads & Bridges magazine.
2022 Top 10 Bridges
The Third Avenue Bridge was ranked #9 in the Top 10 Bridges of 2022 by Roads & Bridges magazine.
2022 Top 10 Bridges
The US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge was ranked #10 in the Top 10 Bridges of 2022 by Roads & Bridges magazine.
2022 Honor Award
With Architerra Group, Ames Construction received the 2022 Honor Award in the Urban Design category from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Colorado Chapter, for stormwater improvements at the Globeville Landing Park.
2022 Gold Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Gold Award, Bridge/Water Structure Category, from the North Dakota Ready-Mix & Concrete Products Association, for work on the Diversion Inlet Structure in Horace, North Dakota.
2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association, for work on the SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project in Moorhead, Minnesota.
2022 Best Large Project for a Public Agency
The Lemay Avenue Realignment over Vine Drive and BNSF Railroad project was named the Best Large Project for a Public Agency in 2022 by the Colorado Contractors Association. Ames was the general contractor for this project in Fort Collins, Colorado.
2022 Pinnacle Award
Ames Construction received the 2022 PINNACLE Award for Contractor’s Excellence–Public Sector Over $10 Million, from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nevada, for work on the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress project.
2022 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award
Ames Construction, Maricopa County DOT and Tristar Engineering and Management received the 2022 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award for the Deer Valley Road: El Mirage Road to 109th Avenue project. The award is sponsored by ADOT, AGC Arizona Chapter, APWA, ACEC, AMCA, ATB, FHA and Maricopa County DOT
2022 Project of the Year
Ames Construction received the 2022 Project of the Year Award from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) for work on the City of Moorhead SE Main Ave./20th/21st Street Railroad Grade Separation Project.