2021 proved to be quite a year for Friede & Associates. While we constructed more projects than in recent history, dealt with labor and material shortages, and endeavored to meet demanding schedules despite challenging weather and the normal issues that arise on any job site, we also managed to amass quite a few new trophies!

At its 29th Annual Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet in January, Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-Wisconsin) honored the Friede Team with seven new awards. Nearly 70 projects from across the state were evaluated by ABC-Wisconsin’s judges who put their industry knowledge to work with a tough set of criteria. The judges awarded projects based upon safety, craftsmanship, execution, and coordination; budgeting; scheduling; difficult and unusual challenges; owner satisfaction; and overall distinctiveness. Of the 55 projects recognized by ABC-Wisconsin, the Friede Team won six of them—two gold awards and four silver awards—across six different categories. 

“We are honored to have been recognized once again for our work,” says Scott Truehl, Executive Vice President and Partner of Friede & Associates. “This once again solidifies our standing as the most awarded contractor in Wisconsin and illustrates how our team takes pride in every single project we perform.”

Friede & Associates was also awarded the Built On Merit Award for using the most ABC members on a project. Friede employed 25 contractor and supplier members on the Genisa Wine Bar & Event Space project in Janesville, Wisconsin. When associate members were added to this list, nearly 50 ABC members had a hand in the renovation project. Friede & Associates has received the award every year since its inception 10 years ago.

“Working with other ABC member companies is essential to our ability to complete projects on time and within budget,” notes Roger Friede, President of Friede & Associates. “ABC members are in it for the long haul. They recognize the importance of safety on the job site, customer satisfaction, and providing top-notch services because repeat business is important in this industry.”

The following six projects were recognized at the 29th Annual ABC-Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet:

• Richland Center Airport Terminal, Richland Center, Wisconsin - Gold Award: Institutional Under $5 Million

• Genisa Wine Bar & Event Space, Janesville, Wisconsin - Gold Award: Restoration/Renovation

• The Smith Residence, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin - Silver Award: Residential, Single Unit

• Kalahari Resort Meeting Room Conversion, Lake Delton, Wisconsin - Silver Award: Residential, Multi-Unit

• Trending Now Promotions, Waunakee, Wisconsin - Silver Award: Commercial Under $2 Million

• Reedsburg Public Works Facility, Reedsburg, Wisconsin - Silver Award: Institutional Over $5 Million 

Other Local, Regional and National Awards

In addition to these awards, Friede & Associates was recognized locally, regionally and nationally with several other awards, and featured in many local and national publications:

• Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate America Today

• 30 Innovators to Watch — The Silicon Review

• Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Legal 100

• Best Executive Home Builder - Wisconsin — Build Home Builder Awards

• Best Family-Owned Construction & Design Firm — North America Business Elite

• Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards

• Most Trusted Design-Build Contractor - Wisconsin —Lux Life

• Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Global 100

• Most Outstanding Construction Contractor - Wisconsin — Corporate Vision

• Best Executive Home Builder - Wisconsin — Corporate Live Wire

• Best Family-Owned Contractor - Wisconsin — Build Architecture Awards

• Best Commercial Construction Company - Wisconsin —BUILD Magazine

• Best Pre-Construction & CM Firm - Wisconsin — Build Real Estate & Property