2026 Best Buildings Winners

Building Excellence Together: AGC New Mexico's Best Buildings 2026

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the announcement of the Best Buildings Winners, including the coveted Grand Prize of Show award. These accolades recognize the quality of construction and the positive impact these projects have on our communities and the state.

Construction leaders, project teams, industry partners, and supporters gathered for an unforgettable evening at AGC New Mexico's Best Buildings 2026 celebration, recognizing the outstanding projects and professionals shaping communities across our state. The event highlighted the innovation, craftsmanship, collaboration, and dedication that continue to elevate New Mexico's construction industry. From healthcare and education facilities to renewable energy, public safety, infrastructure, and community-focused developments, this year's honorees showcased the remarkable impact construction has on the places where we live, work, and thrive.

"Every project we celebrate represents far more than steel, concrete, and design. They represent the people behind the work—the builders, partners, and problem-solvers who turn challenges into opportunities and visions into reality. The achievements recognized this year remind us of the extraordinary impact our industry has on the communities we serve and the future we are building together."
— Patrick Thomas, President, AGC New Mexico & Summit Construction

Among the evening's top project winners were:

Building $20 Million and Over Jaynes Corporation Carlsbad High School Performing Arts Center	Building $10 Million to $20 Million Summit Construction SNL Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Tower
Building $5 Million to $10 Million B&D Industries, Inc. SNL Building 872 West Upgrades	Building Under $2.5 Million Franken Construction Company ABQ BioPark Snapping Turtle Exhibit
Federal & Heavy Hensel Phelps Dangerous Cargo Pad (DCP) + Cargo Arms Training and Maintenance Facility	Municipal & Utilities Spear D Construction SJCWTP Settled Water Storage Basins Sediment Removal
Environmental Enhancement Bradbury Stamm Construction Arrive Albuquerque Renovation	Design-Build B&D Industries, Inc. SunZia HVDC Converter Station East
LEED Certifiable Project Pavilion Construction Calle Cuarta	Outstanding Specialty Work JB Henderson Construction Transuranic Liquid Waste Facility
Construction Management/CMAR Jaynes Corporation Southwest Public Safety Center	Community Impact Bradbury Stamm Construction City of Albuquerque Gateway Center
Excellence in Customer Service HB Construction LCPS Columbia Elementary School	Student Choice Award Franken Construction Company CNM Applied Technology & Trades Facility

Industry Choice Award Winners

The evening also celebrated AGC Industry Choice Award recipients, selected by AGC members for their commitment to excellence, professionalism, and service.

The evening was made possible through the support of generous sponsors, industry partners, volunteers, judges, and attendees who continue to champion construction excellence across New Mexico. Proceeds from the event support the New Mexico Building Education Foundation, helping develop the next generation of construction professionals through workforce development, education, apprenticeships, and scholarships.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the people and projects building a stronger future for New Mexico.

Photo Album

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Relive the evening's award presentations, networking, entertainment, and celebration by browsing the full event photo gallery.