Awards
Our awards and certifications are more than just plaques on the wall. They show that we hold ourselves accountable to achieving, and continually improving, our high standards for safety, quality and employee well being.
Safety Awards
- ABC Diamond STEP Award: 2017
- ABC Platinum STEP Award: 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 1999
- ABC Gold STEP Award: 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1997
- ABC Silver STEP Award: 1996
- ABC Outstanding Safety Program: 2018, 2016, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998
- ABC Outstanding Safety Record: 2016, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998
- ABC Most Improved Safety Program: 1997
- ABC Tony Dietrich Safety Professional of the Year: Tom Alvarez, 2016
- ABC Outstanding Field Professional: Dan Locke, 2016
- Pinnacol Assurance Circle of Safety: 2009, 2008
- ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club
- Mortenson Star Awards: Ralph L. Carr Justice Center, 2012 zero safety incidents
Business Unit and Project Awards
- AGC Awards for Construction Excellence (Colorado):
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, 2019 ACE
The Coloradan, 2019 ACE
Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Bronze
CSU Aggie Village, 2017 ACE
250 Columbine, 2016 Bronze
Denver International Airport Westin Hotel, 2015 Bronze
Denver Union Station, 2014 Silver
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2013 Silver
History Colorado Center, 2012 Silver
St. Anthony’s Hospital, 2011 Bronze, also won Jack Michner’s People’s Choice Award - ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Excellence in Construction:
The Coloradan, 2019 Award of Excellence
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, 2019 Award of Merit
CSU Transitional Medicine Institute, 2018 Award of Excellence and Specialty Contractor Project of the Year, 2018 National EAGLE Award
Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Award of Excellence
CSU Aggie Village, Award of Excellence, 2017 National PYRAMID Award
UCCS Village at Alpine Valley, 2017 Award of Excellence, 2017 National PYRAMID Award
245 Columbine, Award of Merit
1201 Auraria, 2016 Award of Excellence
250 Columbine, 2016 Award of Excellence
Foothills Mall, 2016 Award of Merit and 2016 National Pyramid Award
Denver International Airport Westin Hotel, 2015 Award of Excellence and 2015 National PYRAMID Award
The Rooftop at Coors Field, 2014 Award of Excellence
Denver Union Station, 2014 Award of Merit
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2013 Award of Merit
History Colorado Center, 2012 Award of Excellence and 2012 National PYRAMID Award
St. Anthony’s Hospital, 2011 Award of Excellence - ENR Mountain State’s Colorado Project of the Year:
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, 2019
- CONTRACTOR Top 100 Mechanical Contractors:
- Denver Business Journal Top Mechanical Contractors: 2017, 2016, 2015
- ENR Top Specialty Contractor – Mountain States: 2017-2012, Colorado: 2011, 2010, 2009
- ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors / Top 50 Mechanical Firms: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011
- IECRM Annual Summit Award / Commercial Projects $500K-$1.5 Million / Coors Field Stadium Lights Retrofit: 2019
- Denver Business Journal Real Estate Champions, Catalyst Award: Denver Union Station Crawford Hotel Team, 2015
- Colorado Real Estate Journal Impact Awards, Category 1 – Innovation: Denver Union Station Crawford Hotel Team, 2015
- MFG Magazine’s Colorado Manufacturing Awards Best Built Environment: 2016
- Xcel Energy Top Trade Partners in Energy Efficiency: 2015
- Mortenson Star Award for Overall Top Subcontractor and Committed Business Partner: 2013, Innovation: 2011
Workplace and Corporate Awards
- ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Top 150 Performers: 2019
- American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year: 2017, Rick Kinning wins in Family Business category
- Denver Business Journal C-Suite Awards: 2018, Jon Kinning an Honoree in the COO category
- Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work: 2011 (4th Place), 2010 (6th Place)
- Denver Business Journal Healthiest Places to Work: 2014 (5th Place), 2012 (6th Place), 2011 (3rd Place)
- Denver Business Journal Fast 50, X-large category: 2019 (6th Place)
- Denver Business Journal Top 100 Private Companies: Past 10 years or more
- Denver Public Schools CareerConnect:
2016 CareerLaunch Partner of Year
2015 Work-based Learning Partner of the Year
2015 Gold Star Award - ColoradoBiz Top Company Awards:
2017 Winner in Construction + Engineering
2015 Nominee in Construction/Real Estate - ColoradoBiz Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, 2014 (4th Place), 2013 (4th Place), 2012, 2011
- ColoradoBiz Top 250 Private Companies: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011 (didn’t submit in 2014)
- Mortenson Star Awards:
2013, Overall Top Subcontractor and Committed Business Partner
2011, Innovation - SMPS Marketing Excellence Award
Internal Communications: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014
Recruitment & Retention: 2015
Website: 2014 - The Civic 50: Top 50 Most Community-Minded Companies: 2019
- Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School: Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 (Silver)
- Carson J. Spencer Foundation: Corporate Shooting Star Award: 2015, for RK’s suicide prevention efforts
Accreditations and Certifications
- OSHA VPP Star Mobile Workforce Accreditation: since 2012
- OSHA VPP Star Worksite Accreditation: 2014
- OSHA Chase Blue Level Partnership: 2012-2005
- ABC Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC): Since 2012
- AISC Certification and with Modular Buildings Manufactured in Compliance with Colorado Resolution 35 Standards
- ASME Stamps: R, S, U, and U2 – Class 1 and 2. U Stamp since 2012. U2 Stamp since 2015.
- USGBC LEED Program Member