ORLANDO - Austin Commercial has been recognized with two significant honors from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Central Florida for its work on the LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Galacticoaster project in Winter Haven, Florida.
The project earned an Eagle Award, the highest-scoring recognition in its category within ABC's Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards program. As an Eagle Award recipient, the project has also advanced as a finalist for General Contractor Project of the Year, the program's highest honor across all categories. The Project of the Year winner will be announced in October.
Delivering a First-of-Its-Kind Attraction
The LEGOLAND Galacticoaster project introduced the first indoor roller coaster attraction for both Merlin Entertainments and Austin Commercial, creating an entirely new experience for guests visiting LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
The project scope included the demolition of an existing attraction and the construction of a new 31,000-square-foot indoor coaster facility. The development features a 28,000-square-foot ride building that houses the coaster itself, along with a 3,000-square-foot interactive queue experience designed to immerse guests before they board the attraction.
The project required careful planning, coordination and execution to meet the unique demands of constructing a state-of-the-art indoor amusement attraction while maintaining the quality and safety standards expected by both LEGOLAND and Austin Commercial.
About the Awards
The ABC Excellence in Construction Awards recognize the nation's most outstanding construction projects and teams for achievement in quality, safety, craftsmanship, innovation and overall project excellence.
General Contractor Project of the Year is the highest honor awarded through ABC's Excellence in Construction program and is selected from among all Eagle Award-winning projects.
Eagle Awards are presented to the top-scoring projects in each category and recognize exceptional performance in craftsmanship, quality, safety, planning and project execution.
Austin Commercial congratulates the entire project team on these outstanding achievements and looks forward to the announcement of the General Contractor Project of the Year award later this fall.
