Contractor of the Year

In 2000, the NCA started its "Contractor of the Year" awards program to recognize excellence and leadership in construction based on safety record, professionalism, project challenges and industry contribution.  This is the construction community's most celebrated event.  It is also the highest honor a Nevada contractor can receive.  Open to all NCA members in good standing, firms have an opportunity to compete in a number of categories.  The winners are announced at the annual awards luncheon event.

2011 Nevada 'Contractor of the Year'

Aggregate Industries - SWC Inc.

The Southwest Region of Aggregate Industries consists of Southern Nevada Paving, Frehner Construction, Bardon Materials and Southern Nevada Readymix. Founded in 1858, Aggregate Industries is a U.K.-based global aggregates, construction and building materials firm. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange until Swiss-based rival Holcim purchased the firm in 2005 for $3.4 billion. Aggregate acquired Southern Nevada Paving and Frehner in 2003 and 2004, respectively. The duo co-owned the 530-acre Sloan Mountain quarry with 650 million tons of limestone reserves. Aggregate, as a result, has become a major player with several projects underway, including a $34.4 million, 12-mile-long Sahara Avenue upgrade between Hualapai Way and Boulder Highway. The project will create dedicated bus transit lanes, while adding new shade shelters and landscaping. Work will finish in early 2012.

NCA Awards $64,500 in College Scholarships

The Nevada Contractors Association’s David Papadopulo Memorial Scholarship program has awarded over $64,500 to junior and senior-level college students pursuing a construction related career.

The program was created in 2007 to honor David “Pappy” Papadopulo, a construction executive and industry leader, who died on November 6, 2006. He was 38. Papadopulo, a former vice president with Olson Precast Co., served on the NCA Board of Directors. He believed education was critical to industry’s future. It’s a belief that NCA and its members share.

Scholarship recipients must be enrolled in either the civil engineering or construction management departments, and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade-point-average or higher. Scholarship awards will pay for student tuition, books and living expenses.

The program awarded $14,000 to four students majoring in construction management and civil engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010. Jonathan Allen, Arnaldo Levya, Erick Mata and Francell Rodriguez each received $3,500 to apply toward tuition and school expenses. The students are all upperclassmen with a combined 3.38 grade point average. The scholarship program has awarded $64,500 to 17 students since 2007.

For more information or if you wish to donate to the UNLV David Papadopulo Scholarship Fund, please contact:

1st Annual Jack Schaefer "Big Swing" 2011 Golf Tournament

NCA’s Inaugural Jack Schaefer “Big Swing” Golf Tournament Huge Success

The Nevada Contractors Association held its 1st annual Jack Schaefer “Big Swing” Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 14, at the Palm Valley Golf Course in Sun City Summerlin. Nearly 200 people turned out to enjoy the festivities, which included raffle prizes, contests and a barbecue awards luncheon. Money raised from the event will go to Safe Nest, among other charities. The event is named after Jack Schaefer who helped launch the association in 1995; Schaefer recently died from pancreatic cancer at age 64.

“This was a special event recognizing the passing of our friend while also raising money for worthy causes,” said Nevada Contractor Association Executive Director Sean Stewart. “At the same time, it gave everyone a chance to visit and have fun with friends, family and colleagues.”

The Ritchie Bros Auctioneers team of Jim Rotlisberger, Warwick Mackrell, Bruce Jordon and Sam Myers took home top honors with a combined score of 54 followed closely by runner-up Perini Building Co. and Werdco BC in third place. The tournament additionally featured hole-in-one competitions sponsored by Gaudin Ford, Findlay Honda and Chapman Dodge; golfers consequently had three opportunities to drive home with either a new Ford F-150 crew-cab truck, a Honda Civic or a Dodge Charger.

Meanwhile, Aggregate Industries-SWR sponsored the first place prize while Ritchie Bros Auctioneers and the Southern Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractors Association sponsored the second and third place prizes, respectively. The closest-to-the-pin competition was sponsored by M.J. Dean Construction, while BeneSys Administrators underwrote the longest drive challenge.

Door prizes sponsors included: APCO Equipment, Dona Maria Family Restaurants, Par 4 Golf Management. Closest to the Pin was sponsored by M.J. Dean Construction, Inc. and Longest Drive-BeneSys Administrators.

Breakfast and lunch was provided courtesy of Health Plan of Nevada, Cashman Equipment, Chevron of America, Pro Petroleum, Inc., Ferrari Public Affairs, Sinclair Oil, APCO Equipment, L.E.C.E.T. of Southern Nevada, Stewart Environmental.

Tee sponsors consisted of Berry & Co., CPA’s, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Werdco BC, Wells Cargo, PAR Electrical Contractors, Las Vegas Paving, Thomas Petroleum, Nevada Ready Mix, Yokohoma Tire Co., BeneSys Administrators, L.E.C.E.T. of Southern Nevada, Kenworth Sales Co., Construction Notebook, Southern Tire Mart, Peterbilt of Las Vegas, Emergency Roadside Assistance, and Silver State Truck & Trailer.

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