FDOT & FTBA Announce 2025 Best in Construction Award Recipients

Best in Construction Awards Recognize Impactful Contributions to Communities, Safety & Innovation Throughout Florida’s Transportation & Infrastructure System

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Best in Construction awards. These awards are selected in partnership with FDOT and presented annually to FTBA’s contractor members in recognition of their impactful contributions to Florida’s transportation and infrastructure system.

“These award-winning projects reflect the high standards, collaboration, and innovation that define transportation in Florida,” said FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “FDOT is proud to work alongside industry partners who are deeply committed to delivering infrastructure that enhances safety, strengthens communities, and supports our state’s continued growth. Congratulations to this year’s recipients for their exceptional contributions and dedication.” 

“Florida’s roads and bridges are among the best in the world and are built by exemplary professionals who take tremendous pride in their work,” said FTBA President Dan Hurtado. “FTBA is grateful to partner with FDOT in recognizing some of these outstanding people for their commitment, innovation, and hard work. Their efforts will contribute to Florida’s prosperity for many years to come.”

FDOT plays a significant role in these annual awards highlighting projects and industry partners that embody the values of FDOT, including a focus on communities, safety, and innovation. FDOT District Offices nominate FTBA contractor members for Best in Construction awards in different categories ranging from major bridge to interchange and interstate. The FDOT State Construction Office reviews the project nominations each year and grades them on a rigorous set of criteria to determine top-tier projects and contractors exceed the high standards FDOT expects.

 Award recipients were recognized at FTBA’s 2025 Annual Convention on August 1, 2025. 

 The following companies received Best in Construction awards in the following categories:  

• Alternative Contracting: Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc., for their work on State Road (S.R.) 7/U.S. 441 at Oakes Road Widening 

• Bridge: Southern Road & Bridge, LLC, for their work on U.S. 1 Overseas Highway Bridge Repairs 

• Community Awareness: de Moya Highway Infrastructure, LLC, for their work on the Emerson Street Expressway 

• Design-Build: The Lane Construction Corporation for their work on Wekiva Parkway Section 8 

• Interchange: Skanska USA Civil Southeast for their work on I-75 at Big Bend Road Interchange 

• Interstate: Hubbard Construction Company for their work on I-4 resurfacing from McIntosh Road to County Line Road 

• ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems): Traffic Control Devices, LLC, for their work on Traffic Signal Upgrades to enhance connectivity throughout the City of Tampa 

• LAP (Local Agency Program): Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc., for their work on Fort Lauderdale Beach Park Entrance to S.R. 838 

• Major Bridge: MasTec Civil, LLC, for their work on U.S. 1 & Dixie Highway 

• MOT (Maintenance of Traffic): OHLA USA, Inc., for their work on Boynton Beach Boulevard Safety Improvements 

• Partnering: Orion Marine Construction, Inc., for their work on the NASA Causeway Bridge 

• Rural: M of Tallahassee, Inc., for their work on U.S. 98 from the Wakulla River Bridge to S.R. 267 

• Special Significance: Watson Civil Construction, Inc., for their work on U.S. 41 Widening from S.R. 44 to Withlacoochee Trail Bridge 

• Urban: Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, for their work on S.R. 78 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements  

• Utility Coordination/Damage Prevention: Florida Engineering and Development Corp. for their work on S.R. A1A (Collins Ave) Resurfacing