Christman | Brinker Corktown Transformational Joint Venture Wins Associated General Contractors of America鈥檚 Baldwin Group Build America Grand Award as Nation鈥檚 Most Significant Construction Project
ORLANDO 鈥 The rehabilitation of Detroit鈥檚 Michigan Central Station was the most outstanding construction projects of 2025, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project鈥檚 contractor, Christman | Brinker Corktown Transformational Joint Venture, received the overall top prize in the Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The joint venture also won a Build America Award for the best construction management renovation project valued over $126 million.
鈥淐ompleting projects of this scale and complexity requires remarkable expertise, teamwork and determination,鈥 said Todd Roberts, the association鈥檚 national president and president of Jackson, Miss.-based ERS Inc. 鈥淭his award honors the construction professionals whose dedication and skill made this project a success.鈥
The Christman/Brinker joint venture restored one of Detroit鈥檚 most iconic landmarks after more than 30 years of abandonment. Originally opened in 1913, the 640,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts station had suffered severe structural damage, water infiltration, and extensive deterioration. Over 76 months, the team stabilized, restored and modernized the building while preserving its grand waiting room, historic concourse, and 18-story tower. Using advanced laser scanning, BIM coordination, and detailed preservation techniques, the team carefully integrated modern systems into the historic structure.
鈥淭he Baldwin Group is proud to partner with the 黑料老司机 in celebrating the 2026 Build America Award recipients and nominees,鈥 said Joe Charczenko, Partner & Construction Practice President. 鈥淭hese projects reflect the highest standard of craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration in our industry鈥攕trengthening communities, advancing infrastructure, and demonstrating what鈥檚 possible when excellence leads the way.鈥
The Baldwin Group Build America Awards highlight the nation鈥檚 most significant construction projects. A panel of judges, representing all areas of construction, evaluated an impressive number of submissions this year, assessing each project鈥檚 complexity, use of innovative construction techniques and client satisfaction, among other criteria. The awards, which were announced during the association鈥檚 annual convention in Orlando, Fla., are considered by many to be the most prestigious recognition of construction accomplishments in the U.S.
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