Sixteen companies were honored with 19 awards at Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts' (ABCMA) 22nd annual Excellence in Construction Awards dinner, which honors the best work done by the more than 400 members of the construction trade group. About 200 people attended the awards dinner, which was held on November 19 in the Granite Links Ballroom. The event was emceed by WHDH television political reporter Andy Hiller. "These projects represent state-of-the-art in construction," said ABC Mass. president Greg Beeman. "The companies should be justifiably proud of their achievements. Work of this caliber is helping to raise the standards of excellence throughout the construction industry." Awards were given in four categories. Award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges, each a leader in the A/E/C industry.