Contractor of the Year Saunders Construction doubles its revenue while achieving its lowest EMR in firm history.

Construction on this new recreation center began in February 2021 after an extensive public input process. The $41.9-million, 77,000-sq-ft facility features the first indoor fieldhouse in the city and spans 23,000 sq ft.

Located on the historic Stanley Hotel campus, this project renovated the former Caretaker’s Cottage, which celebrates both the hotel’s early 20th-century history and its role as inspiration for Stephen King’s novel “The Shining.”

After more than 20 years, this regional transportation hub was in need of an overhaul to keep up with the rapidly growing influx of travelers.

Dying malls are ripe for interventions that are recasting outdated space into innovative office development.

Safe Passage is a nonprofit focused on supporting children who have experienced abuse. The project team’s flexibility and collaboration were essential in keeping the organization’s 11,000-sq-ft renovation project on its accelerated schedule.

Built on what was originally the hospital’s second-floor roof, the 8,600-sq-ft neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) offers best-in-class care for the most fragile of new babies while giving their families a home away from home.

A 72-in.-dia sewer pipe called the Delgany Interceptor forms the backbone of the nation’s largest wastewater heat recovery (WHR) system, providing the National Western Center’s seven-building campus with 90% of its heating and cooling needs.

Saunders created one of the state’s most trusted contracting firms, based on his own history of integrity and giving back to the community.

The Legacy Awards are given annually by ENR regional editors to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service in design and construction.