January 2024

Sixty-Two: Ames News โ€” delivered.

Let's Celebrate!


Focus on the Field: BNSF Ono Lead Track Extension


Spreading Good Cheer


Meet Ames Veteran Rusty Hutchison


Retired: Jerry Volz


Meet New Ames Team Member Dayna Duffy


Retired: Gerald Openshaw


Environmental: Welcome Olivia Cramm


Diversity & Inclusion: 5 New Yearโ€™s Resolutions


Retired: Susan Carter


Safety: Keeping Safe in Winter Weather


Retired: Gerald Bartelt


Quality: Ames Fastenal Account


๐Ÿ† 2023 NRC Large Project of the Year Award

Ames Construction received the NRC Large Project of the Year Award for work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector Phase II project (pictured). This award from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) honors innovation, expertise, and quality project management.

๐Ÿ† 2023 Contractor of the Year

Ames Construction received the 2023 Contractor of the Year award from the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) for numerous contributions on critical transportation infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, including work to add express lanes on the I-15 in Riverside and major rail projects on the Perris Valley Line and Union Pacific Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal.

๐Ÿ† Industry Partnership Award

Ames Construction received the Industry Partnership Award from the Mining and Minerals Education Foundation (MMEF) in Arizona.

๐Ÿ† 2023 AGC/MNDOT Bridge Award

Ames Construction received the AGC/MnDOT Bridge Award for work on the Third Avenue Bridge. The award honors craftsmanship, technical skills, innovation, and dedication to quality bridge construction.

๐Ÿ† 2023 Recognition of Safety Excellence

Ames Construction received the 2023 Recognition of Excellence for achievements in safety this past year in the CHASE (Construction Health and Safety Excellence) cooperative compliance program sponsored by AGC of Minnesota and MNOSHA.

๐Ÿ† 2023 Jeffrey W. Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence

Ames Construction received the 2023 Jeffrey W. Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Award of Excellence, Category 3 (300,000+ hours worked in 2022) from AGC of Minnesota. The award is given in recognition of Amesโ€™ consistently low recordable incident rates and an outstanding EMR safety record, with a demonstrated ongoing commitment to the health and safety of its employees.


Retired: Tim Lyrek



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