Safety & Awards

Safety is a Core Value at Friede & Associates

Our Safety Program

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
As a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Friede & Associates regularly participates in ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program. Established in 1989 by ABC National, STEP was created to provide an organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs for the commercial construction industry.

2020 Acuity Outstanding Safety Performance Award | Friede & Associates | Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Since 2004, Friede & Associates has maintained a silver or higher level of the STEP Safety Award, achieving gold level in seven of those years. Successful completion of STEP is a precursor to ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) accreditation.

Safety is our primary concern at Friede & Associates. Our goal is to achieve zero safety incidents on our job sites, and we have been very successful at reaching that goal. We have not had an OSHA citation since 1979. We have only had one lost time accident and went more than a dozen years between injuries since 2002. With the increase of OSHA citations nationwide, this is no small statement. We've managed this by having a sound safety plan for each project and by putting that plan into action, both for our own employees, as well as for all of our subcontractors. Friede & Associates and our leadership has been nationally recognized for our commitment to safety.

Friede & Associates is proud to be the most awarded general contractor in Wisconsin over the last 5 years.*

*Source: ABC of Wisconsin

2023 Awards

**Carr Valley Cheese - Mauston, Wisconsin**

2023 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Industrial Over $3 Million Category*

**Cottage Grove Retail - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin**

2023 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category*

**Horn Plastics, Inc. - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**

2023 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction & Built on Merit Awards
*Pre-Engineered Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

Additional Awards

Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Lawyer International
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards
Best Executive Home Builder - USA — M&A Today Global Awards
Best Commercial Design-Build Services Provider - USA — M&A Today Global Awards
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Global 100
Executive Homebuilder of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate Live Wire
Most Innovative Construction Firm - Wisconsin — BUILD Architecture Awards
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate America Today
Leading Providers of Pre-Engineered Metal Building Solutions - USA — BUILD Architectural Awards
Best Commercial Contracting Company - Wisconsin — Acquisition International
Best Commercial Design & Build Services Provider — Corporate America Today
Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — International Elite 100

2022 Awards

**Redstone Ridge Residence - La Valle, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Residential – Single Unit Category*

**Nelson Family Holdings Hangar - Baraboo, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

**David’s Certified Auto Repair (DCAR)**
**- Waunakee, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

**Topel’s Service Center - Lake Mills, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Buildings Over $2.5 Million Category*

**Redd’s Piano Bar & Double Cut Charcoal Grill - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Restoration & Renovation Category*

**River Oaks Apartments - La Crosse, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Residential – Multi-Unit Category*

**Topel’s Service Center - Lake Mills, Wisconsin**

2022 ABC of Wisconsin Project of Distinction Award
*Built on Merit Award*

**David’s Certified Auto Repair (DCAR)**
**- Waunakee, Wisconsin**

2022 Design-Build Merit Award
Metallic Building Company

**Topel’s Service Center - Lake Mills, Wisconsin**

2022 Design-Build Excellence Award
*Metallic Building Company*

Additional Awards

Best End-To-End Construction Management Firm - Wisconsin — New World Report
Leading Providers of Pre-Engineered Metal Building Solutions - USA — BUILD Architectural Awards
Most Outstanding Construction Contractor - Wisconsin — Corporate Excellence Awards
Most Trusted Design-Build Contractor - Wisconsin — LUXlife Magazine
Best Executive Home Builder - USA — Legal 100
Best Executive Home Builder - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate America Today
Best Commercial Design & Build Services Provider — Acquisition International
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Global 100
20 Most Inspiring Business Leaders to Watch in 2022 — Executive Headlines
Best Commercial Contractor of the Year - USA — M&A Today Global Awards
Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Legal 100
10 Best Companies to Watch in 2022 - USA — Mirror Review
Top Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2022 - USA — The CEO Views

2021 Awards

**Genisa Wine Bar & Event Space - Janesville, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Restoration & Renovation Category*

**Richland Center Airport - Richland Center, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Institutional Under $5 Million Category*

**The Smith Residence - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Residential – Single Unit Category*

**Kalahari Resort Conversion - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Residential — Multi-Unit Category*

**Trending Now Promotions - Waunakee, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Commercial Under $2 Million Category*

**Reedsburg Public Works - Reedsburg, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Institutional Over $5 Million Category*

**Genisa Wine Bar & Event Space - Janesville, Wisconsin**

2021 ABC of Wisconsin Project of Distinction Award
*Built on Merit Award*

**WELSI - Madison, Wisconsin**

2021 In Business: Greater Madison Commercial Design Awards

Additional Awards

Best Executive Homebuilder - Wisconsin — BUILD Home Builder Awards
Most Trusted Design-Build Contractor - Wisconsin — LUXlife Magazine
In Business: Madison Commercial Design Awards
Best Pre-Engineered Metal Building Construction Specialists - Midwest — BUILD Construction & Engineering Awards
Most Outstanding Construction Contractor - Wisconsin — Corporate Excellence Awards
Full-Service Construction Company of the Year - USA — Corporate Live Wire
Best Commercial Design/Build Contractor - Wisconsin — BUILD Architecture Awards
Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Legal 100
Dedication Excellence Award for Pre-Construction & Design/Build Services — BUILD Architecture Awards
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Global 100
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards
Executive Homebuilder of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate Live Wire Innovation & Excellence Awards

2020 Awards

Young Blood Beer Company | Madison, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Young Blood Beer Co. - Madison, Wisconsin**
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Restoration & Renovation Category*

WESLI | Madison, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **WESLI - Madison, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Restoration & Renovation Category*

Plain Spoke Cocktail Company | Madison, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. - Madison, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
*Restoration & Renovation Category*

Walnut Street Flats | Reedsburg, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Walnut Street Flats - Reedsburg, Wisconsin**
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Residential — Multi-Unit Category*

RG Heating & Air Conditioning | Waunakee, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **RG Heating & Air Conditioning - Waunakee, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

Chula Vista Resort North & South Tower Renovation - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin — **Chula Vista Towers - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Restoration & Renovation Category*

S&L Hangar | Baraboo, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **S&L Companies Hangar - Baraboo, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

Chula Vista Resort Zip Line & Vertical Accelerator Rides | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Chula Vista Outdoor Rides - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Miscellaneous & Special Projects Category*

Bardo Custom Blending, Inc. | Elroy, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Bardo Custom Blending, Inc. Expansion - Elroy, Wisconsin**

2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
*Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category*

Additional Awards

Most Outstanding Design-Build Contractor - Wisconsin — Acquisition International
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Global 100
Best Commercial Design-Build Contractor - Wisconsin — BUILD Architecture Awards
10 Straight Years No Loss Time Accidents — Acuity Outstanding Safety Performance Award
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate America Today
Business Hall of Fame: Commercial General Contractor — Madison 2020
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards

2019 Awards

Balanced Rock Winery | Baraboo, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Balanced Rock Winery - Baraboo, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Commercial Under $2 Million Category*

Vintage Brewing Company Capitol East | Madison, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - Madison, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Commercial Under $2 Million Category*

Kalahari Resort Convention Center | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Kalahari Resort Convention Center - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Commercial Over $10 Million Category*

White Mound Park Community Building | Hillpoint, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **White Mound Park Community Building - Hillpoint, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Public Works & Environmental Category*

Choice Hotels Sleep Inn & Suites | Oregon, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Choice Hotels Sleep Inn & Suites - Oregon, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award

*Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category*

Oakstone Recreational | Cottage Grove, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Oakstone Recreational - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award

*Metal Buildings Over $2.5 Million Category*

Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Reedsburg, Wisconsin | Friede & Associates — **Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Reedsburg, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award

*Institutional Under $5 Million Category*

**Kalahari Resort Convention Center - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin**
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award

*Built on Merit Award*

Additional Awards

Best Design-Build Construction Company - Wisconsin — BUILD Architecture Awards
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — Corporate America Today
Best Construction Contractor of the Year - Wisconsin — M&A Today Global Awards