Awards

We are award-winning builders of high specification projects.

The MBA Building Excellence Awards are the most sought-after commercial construction industry distinction in Western Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1994, the Building Excellence Awards program has portrayed the positive impact of the construction industry in our region and has raised the standard of construction that many strive to achieve but only a few succeed.

A jury of highly regarded construction professionals select the winning projects in accordance with the awards program rules and criteria. Each project is scored in the following areas:

Design & Craftsmanship
Project Teamwork
Innovation
Meeting Difficult Challenges
Client Satisfaction
Integration of Green Building Practices

Volpatt’s commitment to innovation and quality service has helped us win many awards and respect across the industry. Just take a look for yourself.

2020

IRMC UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Renovation

2020 MBA Building Excellence Awards Finalist
Renovation Construction Between $5 and $10 Million

2018

The Forest Hills Municipal Building

PA-14, Municipal Building, Borough of Forest Hills (near Pittsbu

Slide 2A - Forest Hills Municipal Building

2018 MBA Building Excellence Awards Finalist
New Construction Under $10 Million

2018 AIA Pittsburgh Award Winner
Architecture: Certificate of Merit

2018 AIA Pittsburgh Award Winner
Sustainability + Resilience: Honor Award

AIA Jury Comments: “It is extremely impressive to achieve a Net Zero performance goal and this project has a fairly delicate appearing envelope for such high R-values. This has a building section that responds well to solar management and daylighting. We appreciate the exquisite hand-drawn sections. There is a good use of natural materials that reflect the sustainable aspects of the building. It is a very thoughtful siting of the building to take advantage of the roof configuration for the photovoltaic array. It has a nice linear parti organizing a variety of programs. It is a tremendous example for a municipal building in how sustainability can be achieved in tandem with strong design.”

Engineering & Science Building

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

2018 MBA Building Excellence Awards Finalist
Renovation Construction Over $10 Million

2015

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Beechview Branch

GBBN-3, Beechview Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Renova

2015 AIA Pittsburgh Award
Architecture: Certificate of Merit

AIA Jury Comments: “The renovation and addition to this library reinforce its position as part of the neighborhood and the fabric of the community. The addition blends very nicely with the context of its neighborhood while the interiors are light and airy, inviting the users to think of the library spaces as an extension of their homes.”

2013