Preservation Worcester
Compatible Construction Award, 2024
Architect: FieLDworkshop
Project: Worcester Art Museum Lancaster Plaza
“The projects being awarded in 2024 have not only brought new life to underutilized historic buildings, but have also developed new partnerships, created community engagement and storytelling opportunities, and helped foster vibrant neighborhoods in the city.”
Cambridge Historical Commission
Preservation Award, 2024
Architect: Torrey Architecture
Project: First Parish in Cambridge
“To honor projects and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to protect the city’s historic character and built environment.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (National)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2023
Architect: CBT Architects
Project: Trust Early Learners
“Trust Early Learners is an industry-leading construction project, showing how ABC members build projects safely, on time, and on budget. It is an honor to congratulate Kaplan for showcasing construction excellence.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Merit Award, 2023
Architect: CBT Architects
Project: Trust Early Learners
“To recognize the outstanding work of our member contractors through the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards; the winning contractors maintained a constant focus on meeting their clients’ needs and set a high bar for craftsmanship, quality and safety.”
Preservation Massachusetts
Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award, 2023
Architect: Boehm Architecture
Project: Pierce Building
“To celebrate preservation projects that are transformative, catalytic, embrace the community, create partnerships, and revitalize the best of the past to make something good for the future.”
Boston Preservation Alliance
Preservation Achievement Award, 2023
Architect: Boehm Architecture
Project: Pierce Building
“Upham’s Corner is experiencing a period of revival, and it’s crucial to the community that its history and character remain accessible in the landscape as new buildings emerge. Dorchester Bay itself is an anchor of the community, and the Pierce Building’s restoration maintains a tangible connection between people and place in this thriving neighborhood.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2022
Architect: StudioMLA Architects
Project: Edgerly Family Horizons Center
“To recognize the outstanding work of our member contractors through the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards; the winning contractors maintained a constant focus on meeting their clients’ needs and set a high bar for craftsmanship, quality and safety.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2021
Architect: Sebastian Mariscal Studio
Project: CALA
“To recognize the outstanding work of our member contractors through the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards; the winning contractors maintained a constant focus on meeting their clients’ needs and set a high bar for craftsmanship, quality and safety.”
Engineering News-Record
ENR New England Best Projects, Best Project Award, Renovation/Restoration, 2021
Architect: Sebastian Mariscal Studio
Project: CALA
“To honor the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them, using five criteria, including safety, innovation and teamwork.”
Boston Business Journal
25th Largest Family-owned Business in MA, 2021
“In recognition of the largest family-owned businesses in Massachusetts based on total 2020 revenue.”
Boston Business Journal
82nd Largest Private Company in MA, 2021
“In recognition of the largest private businesses in Massachusetts based on total 2020 revenue.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (National)
Excellence in Construction, Pyramid Award, 2021
Architect: StudioMLA Architects
Project: Boston University Children’s Center
“This world-class construction project is a vital part of our economic engine, built safely, on time and under budget, and it is an honor to congratulate Kaplan for its commitment to setting the standard for excellence in construction.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2020
Architect: StudioMLA Architects
Project: Boston University Children’s Center
“In recognition of high standards of craftsmanship, safety, and quality thanks to the talents of merit shop workers and the efficiency of the merit shop approach.”
Boston Business Journal
25th Largest Family-Owned Business in MA, 2020
“In recognition of the largest family-owned businesses in Massachusetts based on total 2019 revenue.”
Boston Preservation Alliance
Preservation Achievement Award, 2020
Architect: Prellwitz Chilinski & Associates
Project: Revolution Hotel
“To find creative new uses, to embrace existing materials and creatively transform their utility to meet today’s needs is a laudable goal, and The Revolution Hotel succeeds in all these counts.”
Boston Business Journal
84th Largest Private Company in MA, 2020
“In recognition of privately held companies headquartered in Massachusetts or locally based subsidiaries.”
Boston Business Journal
6th Largest Women-Owned Business in MA, 2020
“In recognition of Massachusetts-based businesses that are owned by at least 51 percent by a woman or women.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (National)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2019
Architect: Prellwitz Chilinski & Associates
Project: Revolution Hotel
“The craftsmanship of Kaplan Construction and its hardworking employees continues to raise the bar when it comes to how we define excellence in construction.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (National)
Excellence in Construction, Pyramid Award, 2019
Architect: Handlin, Garrahan & Associates
Project: Congregation Kehillath Israel
“For their commitment to building safely, on time and on budget, as well as contribute to the communities in which they work.”
Building Design + Construction
Reconstruction Awards, Bronze Award Winner, 2019
Architect: Prellwitz Chilinski & Associates
Project: Revolution Hotel
“The 36th annual Reconstruction Awards honored 22 projects for standing out as the best in renovation, preservation, and adaptive reuse work.”
Engineering News-Record
ENR New England Best Projects, Award of Merit Residential/Hospitality, 2019
Architect: Prellwitz Chilinski & Associates
Project: Revolution Hotel
“To honor the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them, using five criteria, including safety, innovation and teamwork.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2019
Architect: Handlin, Garrahan & Associates
Project: Congregation Kehillath Israel
“Excellent solutions to substantial challenges in an urban site, extreme attention to historic detail by owner and regulators. Kaplan brought innovative solutions to the project, while maintaining the history of the site.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2019
Architect: Prellwitz Chilinski & Associates
Project: Revolution Hotel
“To recognize the pinnacle of achievement and overall excellence regarding project execution, craftsmanship, safety, innovative elements and challenges, and client satisfaction.”
The Commonwealth Institute
Top 100 Women-Led Business, 2015-2021
“In honor of the most noteworthy companies and nonprofits helmed by women.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle Award, 2018
Architect: DHK Architects
Project: 9 Williams Street
“To recognize the pinnacle of achievement and overall excellence regarding project execution, craftsmanship, safety, innovative elements and challenges, and client satisfaction.”
Massachusetts Family Business Awards
Family Business of the Year Runner-up, 2017-2018
“To promote and highlight some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-held businesses and entrepreneurs.”
Boston Business Journal
Best Places to Work, 2015-2018
“In recognition of creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions, and company culture.”
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts
Finalist, Mid-size Family Business of the Year
“For strengthening the fabric of New England family business community – including more than 10,000 family businesses across various industries – through education and networking.”
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Merit Award,
Green Award & Safety Award, 2015
Architect: Schwartz/Silver Architects
Project: Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute
Associated Builders & Contractors (National)
Excellence in Construction, Pyramid Award, 2014
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Brookline Teen Center
Boston Society of Architects
Award for Design Excellence, 2014
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Brookline Teen Center
Brookline Preservation Commission
Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse, 2014
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Brookline Teen Center
The American Institute of Architects
People’s Choice Award, 2014
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Brookline Teen Center
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Eagle & Spirit Award, 2014
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Brookline Teen Center
Boston Society of Architects
William D. Smith Award, Accessible Design & Historic Preservation
Architect: Torrey Architecture, Inc.
Project: North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
Preservation Massachusetts
Paul E. Tsongas Award
Architect: Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels
Project: Washington Mill Lofts
Preservation Massachusetts
Paul E. Tsongas Award
Architect: Siemasko & Verbridge
Project: Residences at Riverwalk
Boston Preservation Alliance
Preservation Achievement Award, Rehabilitation of a Historic Industrial Space
Architect: studioMLA Architects
Project: Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Merit, Spirit & Green Award
Architect: Maryann Thompson Architects
Project: Temple Ahavat Achim
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Preservation Honor Award
Architect: Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels
Project: Washington Mill Lofts
MIX Magazine
Best in Class in Studio Design
Architect: EDMC/Douglas Okun & Associates
Project: The New England Institute of Art, Studio G
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Silver Hammer Award
Architect: Margolis & Fishman
Project: Technology Square at 306 Belmont
Architectural Woodwork Institute
Award of Excellence
Architect: Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype
Project: Temple Emanuel
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Merit Award
Architect: Developmental Resources, Inc.
Project: Stone Institute
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Vista Award
Architect: Steffian Bradley Architects
Project: Edward M. Kennedy CHC (formally Great Brook Valley Health Center)
Associated Builders & Contractors (MA)
Excellence in Construction, Merit Award
Architect: Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels
Project: Washington Mill Lofts