IBR gives kudos to top construction projects

Fred Bruning, CEO of CenterCal Properties, accepts the IBR Top Projects award for first place in the Private category at Big Als in Meridian July 31. Photo by Brad Talbutt

For eight years, Idaho Business Review has been showcasing groundbreaking commercial projects in government, office/retail and private sectors. This year 55 joined the IBR Top Project ranks. Read about them in the July 27 issue of IBR.

In addition, an exclusive event for all 55 honorees – including the project managers, architects, owners and engineers – was held at Big Al’s in Meridian. The event gave about 300 attendees a sneak peek at the adult playground slated to open Aug. 6.

The 2012 top three construction projects by category:

Government

1^st Place: BSU’s Micron Business and Economics Building, Boise

2^nd Place: Hugh Nichols Public Safety Building, Nampa

3^rd Place: Boise State University Lincoln Avenue Student Housing

Office/Retail

1^st Place: Fred Meyer No. 685, Eagle

2^nd Place: Rosauers Supermarket, Meridian

3^rd Place: Fast Eddy’s Locust Grove, Meridian

Private

1^st Place: The Village at Meridian, Meridian

2^nd Place: Big Al’s, Meridian

3^rd Place: Ventana Medical Plaza, Nampa