John Casella, of Casella Construction Inc and president of AGC Vermont, with Director Gerry Otis from Pike Industries Inc. Casella was celebrated as the outgoing president of AGC/VT. Courtesy photo.
Vermont Business Magazine The Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT), Vermont’s preeminent trade organization representing the construction industry, recognized 13 exceptional projects and companies during its Annual Meeting on December 3, 2025, in Burlington.
The event marked the largest annual gathering of construction professionals from across Vermont, with approximately 300 in attendance. There, AGC/VT presented its prestigious Best Builders Awards honoring outstanding craftsmanship, innovation and commitment to quality in Vermont’s construction industry.
Award-winning projects ranged from rebuilt, disaster-stricken infrastructure, to major housing projects, to innovative highway and bridge construction and more. They were also geographically diverse, located as far north as Craftsbury and south as Windsor, and as far east as Barnet and west as Vergennes. Judges selected awardees based on construction practices, technical excellence and community impact.
“Every year we evaluate submissions to our Best Builder Awards, I’m more impressed by our members’ incredible work,” said Richard Wobby, Executive Vice President of AGC/VT. “Each winner represents the skill and integrity that define our industry and strengthen our state’s infrastructure, economy and way of life.”
“The Best Builders Awards are more than plaques. They’re a celebration of the people and companies shaping Vermont’s future,” said John Casella, Jr., outgoing president of AGC/VT. “From bridges and highways to sustainable housing and community spaces, these projects reflect the values of quality, safety and innovation for which our industry stands.”
Below is the full list of Best Builder Award recipients.
- J. Hutchins Inc.: New Highway Construction
Project: Stowe Street Bridge, Waterbury, VT - Vermont Frames: Academia, Specialty Construction
Project: Vermont Commons School Outdoor Classroom, Charlotte, VT - Poulin Companies, LLC: Highway, Emergency Recovery and Renovation
Project: Spear Street Culvert Replacement, Charlotte, VT - J. P. Sicard, Inc.: Rail Renovation, Heavy Construction
Project: Barnet Milepost 51.15, Barnet, VT - Kingsbury Companies, LLC: Heavy Industrial – New Construction
Project: Craftsbury Fire District #2 New Public Community Water Source, Craftsbury Common, VT - Lajeunesse Construction Inc.: Heavy Industrial – Renovation
Project: Swenson Granite, Barre, VT - Engineers Construction, Inc. – Heavy Highway – New Construction
Project: Richmond IM 089-2 (52) – US Route 2 over I-89 Bridge Replacement, Richmond, VT - Kubricky–Jointa Lime, LLC: Highway, Renovation – New Construction
Project: C03169 Colchester NH 028-1 (31), Colchester, VT - HP Cummings Construction Company: Innovation and Design – Specialty Construction
Project: Vergennes Grand Senior Living, Vergennes, VT - DEW Construction: Building, Innovation – New Construction
Project: One25 Cambrian Way Flats, Burlington, VT - S. D. Ireland Brothers Corporation: Green, Innovation, Sustainability – New Construction
Project: Burlington Square – South Tower, Burlington, VT - Bread Loaf Corporation: Innovation and Design – Building Specialty Construction
Project: Town Hall Theater Annex, Middlebury, VT - Neagley & Chase Construction Co.: Building, New Green Construction
Project: Central & Main Apartments, Windsor, VT
About AGC/VT
The Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT) is Vermont's leading trade association representing the construction industry throughout the state. AGC/VT is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in the industry. Through advocacy, education, and networking, AGC/VT supports its more than 200 members in achieving excellence in construction.
12.11.2025. BURLINGTON – The Associated General Contractors of Vermont