For Hub City Times

MADISON — Altmann Construction Company Inc. was recognized as completing some of the most impressive and unique construction work in 2016. Altmann Construction received a Silver Projects of Distinction Award by Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin for the J.P. Adler Family Kodiak Bear Exhibit at Wildwood Park & Zoo.

“Altmann Construction is both proud and truly grateful to receive this award,” said Tom Altmann, vice president of operations at Altmann Construction. “We thank them for recognizing our work on this unique and challenging project. We are truly honored to receive such a distinguished award and be honored alongside so many quality companies and individuals in the construction industry who have such an impact on the building community.”

“The intensity of the evaluation process by judges is an indicator of how deserving the winners are,” said John Mielke, ABC of Wisconsin president. “There are many criteria used in the process with the biggest being onsite safety, unusual circumstances or challenges, and the overall quality of construction delivered to the customer.”

The Projects of Distinction Awards were presented Feb. 9 at the Glacial Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. Nearly 400 attendees were on hand to honor the many projects that ABC member contractors delivered for business and industry.