Safety Recognition
For 21 out of the past 22 years, O'Brien Construction has received the Associated General Contractors Outstanding Safety Performance Award.
Corporate Recognition
LARGEST GENERAL CONTRACTORS - 2013
PRIVATE 200 - 2012
FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES - 2011
PRIVATE 200 - 2011
20 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES - 2010
LARGEST HOME BUILDER - 2008
LARGEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR - 2008
FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES - 2008
Select Project Recognition
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GOVERNOR'S REINVENTING MICHIGAN AWARD 2011
AGC BUILD MICHIGAN AWARD 2011
DETROIT, MI - Originally designed by famed architect Albert Kahn, this 4-story, 100-year-old brick building, located at 5716 Michigan Avenue, initially served as the San Telmo Cigar Factory. An extensive historic renovation of this 50,000 square foot timber frame structure transformed it into a state-of-the-art modern wellness center. Energy efficient features were incorporated into the design with elements that preserve the building's heritage.
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AGC BUILD MICHIGAN AWARD 2013
DETROIT, MI - Once part of the massive Parke Davis pharmaceutical manufacturing campus, the dilapidated building stood as a shadow of the past and a looming eyesore to the future. Abandoned for over 20 years, this 105,293 square foot, 1940’s structure required an extensive full gut renovation, along with the addition of new space, in order to be transformed into Detroit’s first affordable assisted living facility. Located within walking distance of the international riverfront, this development brought hundreds of new jobs and a $20 Million investment in the neighborhood.
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AIA DETROIT DESIGN HONOR AWARD 25 YEAR HONOR AWARD 2008
ROYAL OAK, MI - In the Matilda Wilson Free-Flight Aviary, over 30 species of birds are free to fly, walk, or swim among the cover of lush tropical plants in a warm and inviting climate. This impressive glass-enclosed habitat allows visitors to view birds in a natural setting as they walk along a winding pathway. The project, built in 1975, earned the Twenty-Five Year Honor Award for a work of enduring quality. The building is owned by the Detroit Zoological Society and the City of Detroit.
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2019 Build Michigan Award Winner
The Build Michigan Award was established in 1995 by the Professional Service Provider Member Council of the AGC of Michigan as a way to recognize the excellence of an entire project team and outstanding Michigan construction projects that best represent what the AGC membership has to offer.
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NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK’S BUILDING AWARD
NATIONAL HOUSING & REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION’S 2013 AWARD FOR MOST ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF MICHIGAN’S MERIT AWARD
ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN AWARD
BRICK IN ARCHITECTURE AWARD PROGRAM
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CREW DETROIT IMPACT AWARD 2008
DETROIT, MI - This historic restoration of this once-abandoned architectural gem into affordable housing for aspiring artists and others was a significant accomplishment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restoration of the Whitdel was a major catalyst in revitalizing the struggling neighborhood. Today, it offers affordable housing in 32 beautifully renovated apartment units, an elegant lobby, art gallery space, ceramics rooms, a computer lab, a multi-purpose classroom, and many other features to foster an inviting and creative environment.
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Community Development Advocates of Detroit 2006 Affordable Housing
Award Developer: NorthStar CDC
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2023 AGC Build America Merit Award Winner (Building New Construction)
2023 AGC Build Michigan Award Winner (Construction Management)
2022 Detroit CREW Impact Award Winner (Special Impact)
DETROIT, MI – The Ruth Ellis Clairmont Center offers housing, support services and a feeling of safety and belonging to homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in Metro Detroit.
Designed for Enterprise Green Community Certification, the efficient 45,000-square-foot building includes 43 residential units and so much more.
The Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center is more than a building — it's a home for vulnerable and overlooked individuals, a place where they can be themselves and a gateway to a brighter future.
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AGC BUILD MICHIGAN AWARD 2013 - ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY
BEST OF TROY GREEN BUILDING AWARD 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION'S ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
TROY, MI - The scope of this adaptive reuse of a 1960’s office building challenged O'Brien Construction to investigate new solutions to traditional building systems. O'Brien Construction recycled 95% of all construction debris (by weight) and applied many innovative, leading edge, green construction techniques to the project yielding outstanding results.
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ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT'S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN AWARD
REDFORD, MI - Designed by the architectural firm of Sims-Varner, the Redford Branch houses approximately 150,000 volumes of books and other materials, and is the busiest of all the Detroit Public Library branches on the west side of Detroit. Special features of this branch include a children's storytelling corner, a children's garden and an Internet lab with 17 public-access computer workstations. The Engineering Society of Detroit’s Construction and Design Awards are among the premier recognitions awarded to members of the construction industry and their projects.
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AGC BUILD MICHIGAN AWARD 2007
LEED® GREEN BUILDING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION
DETROIT, MI - The renovation of Lithuanian Hall achieved recognition as the first building in Detroit to be certified by the prestigious LEED® Green Building Rating System for Core and Shell construction. The building, originally built in the 1920’s, underwent extensive gutting of the internal structure and complete restoration to historic requirements. Partially exposed brick brings interest to the renovated interior and energy efficient systems provide lower operating costs.
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PHOENIX AWARD FOR NATIONAL COMMUNITY IMPACT 2011
PHOENIX AWARD NATIONAL GRAND PRIZE RUNNER-UP
NAHB MULTI-FAMILY AWARDS - BEST GREEN BUILDING CONCEPTS FINALIST
DETROIT, MI - Built on the site of the former Studebaker Plant, extensive brownfield remediation was necessary in order to construct this 107,000 square foot, 150 unit apartment complex. With 11,000 square of feet of common area and commercial space, Piquette provides homeless veterans with permanent housing and a comprehensive offering of on-site supportive services.
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BIA DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR 2009
DETROIT, MI - Gardenview Estates is the redevelopment of the Detroit Housing Commission's former Herman Gardens public housing site. Constructed in several phases, this development features a variety of one, two, and three-level multi-family housing designs as well as a senior apartment building. Wood frame construction was used with brick facades over concrete basements. A community clubhouse, playgrounds, and other common areas were also added. In total, O'Brien Construction built 472 units of housing for this expansive development.
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2009 AGC of Michigan “Build Michigan Award”
2009 AGC of America “Build America Award” Nominee
Nat. Affordable Housing Managers Assoc.
2010 Vanguard Award
DETROIT, MI - This 3-story, 62-unit senior apartment building was built on a formerly dilapidated site which required extensive soil remediation including the removal of a number of underground basement demolitions. Inaccurate city records presented additional challenges with the unforeseen relocation of utilities. The building's cost-efficient, attractive design incorporated energy efficient features throughout while offering residents a safe, accessible place to live. The project further served as an anchor for the revitalization and rebirth of its neglected Detroit neighborhood.
