For the City Times

Altmann Construction Company Inc. was recognized as completing some of the most impressive and unique construction work in 2016 by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin. (ABC)

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Altmann Construction Company Inc. received a Silver Projects of Distinction Award for the Grizzly Bear Exhibit Expansion at the Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield.

“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.”

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“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, which recognizes projects built on merit, were presented Feb. 9 at the Glacial Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. Nearly 400 attendees were on hand to experience the many high-quality projects that ABC member contractors delivered for business and industry including Steve Burns and Ben Steinbach, City of Marshfield and Russ Drewery, HGA.

Altmann Construction, is a general contractor employing over 50 people and is located at 5921 Plover Road in Wisconsin Rapids.

For more information contact Tammy Meyers at tmeyers@altmannconstruction.com or 715-421-2550.