Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards

Liberty Mutal Surety

Sponsored by Liberty Mutual

Named for AGC's 1991 President Marvin M. Black – an ardent supporter of the partnering process–the Liberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize the successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects. Contractors honored with this award stand out for their ability in the following areas:

  • Signing a formal partnering charter
  • Achieving a common goal
  • Honoring all stake holders
  • Resolving Conflict
  • Improving communication on the project with all audiences
  • Incorporating team-building activities

The Liberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize general and specialty contractors working as prime contractors for projects completed in a calendar year.

2011 Award Winners

Read more about the 2011 Liberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award Winners, the I-15 North Corridor Design-Build project in Las Vegas, completed by CH2M Hill/Las Vegas Paving Corporation Joint Venture, and Phoenix’s Red Mountain Freeway project, completed by Kiewit/Sundt Joint Venture.

View photos of the projects here

2010 Award Winners

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"Striving to build quality projects on time, within budget with an optimum safety record is the goal of every project team. Partnering is the greatest vehicle protecting stakeholders' interests, resolving conflicts and maintaining a highly motivated team throughout the project. The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards showcase not only the premier projects in the U.S., but the people and the leaders behind them."

—Sam Hassoun, Executive Director, Engineering Division
AGC of California
Partnering and Management Consultant
Global Leadership Alliance