March 2008, Orlando FL: Associated General Contractors of Greater Florida recently presented WELBRO Building Corporation with their annual Horizon Awards for Distinction. WELBRO was awarded the Award for the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Lobby Renovation, Orlando, FL on March 1st in Ponte Vedra Beach.

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Lobby Renovation included:
• First floor: Activities Area – access to the pool, gift store, spa, game room, restaurants, Disney store, shuttle bus, and internet lobby.
• Second floor – Guest Rooms
• Third floor: Public Lobby Area – Guest Services, Concierge, Bellman, Check in Desk, Bar, Media Room, and Hotel Staff Operation Offices.
• Fourth floor – Guest Rooms
• 14 story open balcony Atrium

Project entries were rated on the following criteria:
a. Challenges
b. Excellence in project management
c. Contractor’s state-of-the-art advances
d. Contractor’s sensitivity to environment and surroundings
e. Excellence in client service
f. Contractor’s contribution to the community
g. What safety initiatives were employed throughout the construction process

WELBRO Building Corporation is headquartered in Maitland, Florida and has been building continuously in the Florida commercial construction market for over 29 years and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). WELBRO is a dominant force in the hotel/hospitality and education markets. Other major project types include office buildings, retail/commercial and special use facilities.