OGDEN, UT – May 20, 2009 – Big-D Construction was recently awarded nine awards by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Utah for the “2008 Excellence in Construction” awards competition.

Big-D was awarded a 2008 Utah Labor Commission Safety Award, recognizing the company’s commitment to safety in the workplace.

In addition, eight projects completed by Big-D in the past year received awards in the following categories:

• BYU Cannon Center – Phase 1 (Institutional Over $10 Million)
• Associated Food Stores (Industrial Over $5 Million)
• Swaner Eco Center (LEED® Platinum Anticipated/”Green”)
• Newpark Hotel/Condominiums (Honorable Mention, Commercial Over $5 Million)
• Noah’s Center (Honorable Mention, Commercial Over $5 Million)
• University of Utah College of Social Work (Honorable Mention, Institutional Under $5 Million)
• Center for Advanced Energy Studies (Honorable Mention, Institutional Over $5 Million)
• Freeport West Building #4 (Honorable Mention, Industrial Over $5 Million)

“We’re honored to receive these awards and to be recognized by our peers as being excellent builders,” said Rob Moore, president of Big-D Construction. “We’ve got a number of exciting projects we’re currently working on and are committed to, and look forward to contributing to the growth of Salt Lake City and all of Utah.”

In 2007, Big-D Construction received the following awards in ABC Utah’s Excellence in Construction awards competition:

• Treehouse Museum (Commercial Project Over $2 Million and Under $5 Million)
• Kennecott Giant Leap Project (Industrial Project)
• Westminster College Health, Wellness and Athletic Center and Elevated Playing Field (Government & Institutional Project)
• Westminster College Health, Wellness and Athletic Center and Elevated Playing Field (“Champion of ABC Utah” Award)

About Big-D Construction

Big-D Construction Corporation has more than 40 years of experience in providing Design-Build, General Contracting and Construction Management services to customers from a wide variety of industries. As one of the largest construction companies in the country, Big-D employs more than 600 associates throughout the western United States. The corporation’s headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in Ogden and Lindon, Utah; Pleasanton, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Jackson, Wyoming. For more information, please visit www.big-d.com.