MARLTON, N.J. and IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE: HIL ), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that it has won two awards from the Western Council of Construction Consumers (WCCC). The awards were presented to Hill at the WCCC's recent Owners' Project Excellence Awards Banquet held on October 24, 2013 in Costa Mesa, California.
The two projects recognized were the Gold Line Bridge in Arcadia, California, which won a Distinguished Award for Infrastructure, and the Interstate 5/Gene Autry Way Interchange in Anaheim, California, which won a Significant Award for Infrastructure. Hill managed the construction of both projects.
"We are honored to have received these awards from WCCC," said Michael B. Smith, Senior Vice President and Western Regional Manager for Hill's Project Management Group. "We thank all of our professionals whose hard work and dedication made these projects successful and these awards possible," added Smith.
WCCC serves as a forum for those involved with commercial, institutional and industrial construction to discuss issues common to the design and construction industry in California, Arizona and Nevada. Their mission is to provide resources and support to assist their membership in professional development, improved company operations, safety and quality, cost-effective construction. For more information on WCCC, please visit their website at www.wccc.org .
Hill International, with 3,900 employees in 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services primarily to the buildings, transportation, environmental, energy and industrial markets. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 9th largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .
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