Excellence In Construction

Celebrating Excellence in Construction

EIC Awards Gala, November 5 – Charlotte – Hilton Charlotte Uptown

The ABC Carolinas Chapter Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards is a yearly competition in which general contractors and specialty contractors submit their projects for recognition. The EIC program is the premier competition within the Carolinas construction community that recognizes outstanding projects ABC members have built.

Each year, ABC Carolinas Chapter members nominate their best projects via an online application describing the unique characteristics and quality of their projects. Applications are judged by impartial members of the construction industry, including prominent engineers and architects, according to the criteria for each award. Awards given in any category may be an Honorable Mention, an Award of Merit, or a first-place Eagle Award. The ABC Carolinas Chapter also recognizes two specialty awards: ABC Carolinas Design-Build Award and ABC Carolinas Best in BIM Award.

The annual 2026 EIC Awards Gala held November 5 in Charlotte is an opportunity for entire project teams—including owners, design and engineering partners—to be recognized and collectively celebrate all award-winning projects. At the Gala, Project of the Year Award winners are announced for a general contractor and for a specialty contractor.

Note: The city of Charlotte will be hosting a city-wide convention during the week of the ABC Carolinas EIC Awards Gala (11.5.26). Hotels are expected to book quickly. We strongly recommend making reservations at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown as soon as possible (or hotel of your choice,) even if attendee details are not yet confirmed, and adhering to the hotel’s cancellation policy. Click here to book the Hilton Charlotte Uptown hotel.

Click Here For More Information on Best Practices When Submitting an EIC Award

ABC National Excellence in Construction Awards Program

A project awarded an ABC Carolinas Chapter Eagle or Merit Award is eligible to submit to the ABC National EIC Awards competition. To learn more about eligibility requirements and important dates and deadlines, visit their website. To learn best practices for your application, check out this video.

General Contractor Project of The Year

SouthCon Building Group, LLC

Boone Hall Plantation 1850s Cotton Gin House Renovation/Addition

Specialty Contractor Project of The Year

Baker Construction

Saint Albans Residential

“Not only is ABC the leader in our industry as it relates to Safety, Workforce Development, and the protection of the Merit Shop. It is also where I have found the highest quality subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to help us deliver the best projects to our clients. ABC Carolinas and its Members continue to lead the construction industry in every way.”

"The networking opportunities and professional relationships I’ve developed would have never happened without ABC Carolinas. I am proud to be a member of a trade organization that fights for its members. I am constantly amazed at the pool of knowledge that surrounds me when I attend an ABCC function. If you care about the construction industry, you should be a member of ABC Carolinas."

"The events that ABC of the Carolinas puts on are second to none! Lots of networking opportunities and great training programs to boot!"

"ABC Carolinas provide the perfect environment to network and connect with subcontractors, vendors and suppliers in the industry. Their focus on safety, workforce development and government affairs adds significant value to the construction industry in North Carolina and South Carolina. For Graycor, our investment and participation in ABC Carolinas continues to pay dividends and a solid return on investment."