ENR's Best of the Best 2022

The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages. Representing the pinnacle of U.S. design and construction achievements for work completed between May 2021 and May 2022, this year’s award winners show the industry at its best, with teams overcoming an array of challenges to deliver impactful community assets.

Responding to ENR’s initial call for entries in March 2022, nearly 700 project teams submitted entries. In each of ENR’s 10 regions, editors assembled judging teams to pick winners in 20 categories. Of those regional winners, almost 200 moved up to the national competition.

A new group of judges examined each to determine the Best of the Best nationally in terms of teamwork, safety, overcoming challenges, innovation and quality.

Join us to celebrate these project achievements at the Award of Excellence gala in New York City April 13 and April 14. For more information, visit ENRAwardofExcellence.com.

The Winners

Take a look at this years Best of the best.

Three projects were shortlisted as Project of the Year nominees, with the Regional Connector Transit Project in California selected for that top designation.

Airport/Transit - Regional Connector Transit Project
Cultural/Worship - Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Health Care - Children’s Hospital Hubbard Center
Sports/Entertainment - Climate Pledge Arena
Excellence in Sustainability - Dept. of General Services California Air Resources Board – Mary D. Nichols Campus
Excellence in Safety - Meow Wolf Convergence Station
K-12 Education - San Francisco Day School
Higher Education/Research - The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Landscape/Urban Development - Francisco Park
Renovation/Restoration - Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel and Residences
Office/Retail/Mixed-Use - 415 Natoma
Government/Public Building - Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Interior/Tenant Improvement - BART Headquarters
Small Project - Boundary Dam Spillway No. 1 TDG Modifications Removal
Manufacturing - Genentech Clinical Supply Center
Highway/Bridge - Chelsea Viaduct Rehabilitation
Water/Environment - Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Water Treatment Plant and Associated Items
Energy/Industrial - Riazzi Substation
Residential/Hospitality - Lone Rock Retreat
Specialty Construction - Port of Long Beach Fireboat Station No. 15 at Pier F

The Judges

A new group of judges examined each to determine the Best of the Best nationally in terms of teamwork, safety, overcoming challenges, innovation and quality.