The NRC’s Railroad Construction Project of the Year Award recognizes exemplary project executive in two categories:
The purpose of these awards are to honor innovation, expertise, and quality project management applied towards the successful execution of a rail construction project by NRC member companies. All types of rail construction projects are eligible for the awards, including freight rail, industrial track, rail transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, rail on port facilities, and rail on military facilities.
Large Construction Project of the Year
2023 - Sandpoint Junction Connector Project, Ames Construction - Learn more
2022 - Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis’ (TRAA) Merchants’ Bridge Reconstruction Project, Walsh Construction - Learn more
2021 - Mid-Coast Transit Constructors - Learn more
2020 - Long Island Rail Road's Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard Project, Railroad Construction Company - Learn more
2019 - BNSF Midwest Floods Project, R.J. Corman - Learn more
2018 - BNSF Alliance Intermodal Facility Expansion Phase II Project, SEMA Construction
2017 - KCS Mossville Yard Expansion Project, Ragnar Benson, LLC.
2016 - Exposition Light Rail Transit Phase 2 Design-Build (Expo 2) Project, Skanska-Rados Joint Venture (SRJV)
2015 - Port of Long Beach, Pier E Project, Herzog/Reyes, a Joint Venture
2014 - Port of Los Angeles Berth 200 Rail Yard, Herzog Contracting Corp.
Small Construction Project of the Year
2023 - MxV Rail’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST), R.J. Corman - Learn more
2022 - Watco’s South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) Bridge Upgrade Project, Bottom Line Co. - Learn more
2021 - CSX Florida Improvement Plan (FIP) Bridge Project, PCL Civil Constructors - Learn more
2020 - Union Pacific’s Mankato 90.5 Permanent Landslide Repair Project, GeoStabilization - Learn more
2019 - Grand River Response, Massman Construction Company - Learn more
2018 - The Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) Flat Rock Bridge Project, JB Fay Construction
2017 - Union Pacific Lakeside Sub Bridge Project in Box Elder County, Utah, Ames Construction
2016 - Walongto Marcel 2nd Track Project, Granite Construction
2015 - Port of Long Beach, Pier E Project, Herzog/Reyes,a Joint Venture
2014 - Crawfordsville Bridge Repair Project, Joseph B. Fay Company
Project of the Year
2013 - Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, Delta Railroad Construction
2012 - Utah Transit Authority Front Runner South Project, Stacy and Witbeck/Herzog Contracting Corp.
2011 - Utah Transit Authority West Valley TRAX Light Rail Project, Stacy and Witbeck/Kiewit Infrastructure West
Railroading is big business, for sure, but it’s also a family business. My railroad mentors, colleagues and connections are a key reason why I highly recommend the industry to young professionals. If you’re looking to grow your industry contacts, I recommend you attend the NRC annual conference. It’s a smart way to build valuable connections and realize the blessings of being part of a family industry.
Vice President, Business Development North America
Danella Companies
