When complex challenges meet shared vision, true collaboration can reshape both landscapes and relationships. That spirit of partnership defined the award-winning project at Vigor Shipyards, where owner and contractor Orion Marine worked hand-in-hand to rebuild essential waterfront infrastructure, while creating a thriving new aquatic habitat for migrating salmon.
The team dedicated roughly 10% of the shipyard area to the creation of a 2.5-acre estuary, a bold move that required demolishing piers, extracting creosote pilings, and restoring the shoreline. Rather than sending dredged materials offsite, the project team innovated by reusing them on location an environmentally conscious approach that demanded careful planning, coordination, and precision.
In recognition of this achievement, the project was honored with a 2025 AGC Build America Award, celebrating construction excellence, innovation, and teamwork at its finest.
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