Safety & Awards
Safety is a Core Value at Friede & Associates
Our Safety Program
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
As a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Friede & Associates regularly participates in ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program. Established in 1989 by ABC National, STEP was created to provide an organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs for the commercial construction industry.
Since 2004, Friede & Associates has maintained a silver or higher level of the STEP Safety Award, achieving gold level in seven of those years. Successful completion of STEP is a precursor to ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) accreditation.
Safety is our primary concern at Friede & Associates. Our goal is to achieve zero safety incidents on our job sites, and we have been very successful at reaching that goal. We have not had an OSHA citation since 1979. We have only had one lost time accident and went more than a dozen years between injuries since 2002. With the increase of OSHA citations nationwide, this is no small statement. We've managed this by having a sound safety plan for each project and by putting that plan into action, both for our own employees, as well as for all of our subcontractors. Friede & Associates and our leadership has been nationally recognized for our commitment to safety.
2023 Awards
Friede & Associates is proud to be the most awarded general contractor in Wisconsin over the last 5 years.*
*Source: ABC of Wisconsin
Carr Valley Cheese - Mauston, Wisconsin
2023 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Industrial Over $3 Million Category
Cottage Grove Retail - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
2023 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category
Horn Plastics, Inc. - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2023 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction & Built on Merit Awards
Pre-Engineered Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
2022 Awards
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Residential – Single Unit Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Buildings Over $2.5 Million Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Residential – Multi-Unit Category
2022 ABC of Wisconsin Project of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
2022 Design-Build Merit Award
Metallic Building Company
2022 Design-Build Excellence Award
Metallic Building Company
2021 Awards
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Institutional Under $5 Million Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Residential – Single Unit Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Residential — Multi-Unit Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Institutional Over $5 Million Category
2021 ABC of Wisconsin Project of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
WELSI - Madison, Wisconsin
2021 In Business: Greater Madison Commercial Design Awards
2020 Awards
Young Blood Beer Co. - Madison, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
WESLI - Madison, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. - Madison, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Walnut Street Flats - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Residential — Multi-Unit Category
RG Heating & Air Conditioning - Waunakee, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
Chula Vista Towers - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
S&L Companies Hangar - Baraboo, Wisconsin
Chula Vista Outdoor Rides - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Miscellaneous & Special Projects Category
2020 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Building $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
2019 Awards
Balanced Rock Winery - Baraboo, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - Madison, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
Kalahari Resort Convention Center - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Over $10 Million Category
White Mound Park Community Building - Hillpoint, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Public Works & Environmental Category
Choice Hotels Sleep Inn & Suites - Oregon, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category
Oakstone Recreational - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Metal Buildings Over $2.5 Million Category
Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Institutional Under $5 Million Category
Kalahari Resort Convention Center - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2018 Awards
Oakstone Recreational - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
2019 Design-Build Excellence Award
Metallic Building Company
RG Heating & Air Conditioning - Waunakee, Wisconsin
2019 Design-Build Merit Award
Metallic Building Company
White Mound Park Community Building - Hillpoint, Wisconsin
2019 Project of the Year - $500,000-$999,000
Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association
Vintage Brewing Company - Sauk City, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category
Sundara Woodland Retreats - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial $2 Million to $10 Million Category
Nelson Agri-Center True Value - Viroqua, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Chula Vista Fire Restoration - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Ochsner Park Zoo Otter Exhibit - Baraboo, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Community & Public Service Category
Chula Vista Employee Housing - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
New Residential & Multi-Unit Category
Vintage Brewing Company - Sauk City, Wisconsin
2018 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
2017 Awards
Therapy Without Walls - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2017 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Lodi Veterinary Clinic - Lodi, Wisconsin
2017 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
HuHot Mongolian Grill - Lake Delton, Wisconsin
2017 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
Lodi Veterinary Clinic - Lodi, Wisconsin
2017 ABC of Wisconsin Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
2016 Awards
B-Lux Bar & Grill - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Sanimax Fire Restoration - Deforest, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Nelson True Value - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Metal Buildings $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
The Wilderness Resort Water Slide - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Miscellaneous & Special Projects Category
Reedsburg Country Club - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
Casa de Oakes Assisted Living - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Healthcare Under $5 Million Category
Reedsburg Municipal Airport - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Silver Project of Distinction Award
Public Works & Infrastructure Category
Nelson True Value - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
2016 Design-Build Excellence Award
Metallic Building Company
Sanimax Fire Restoration - Deforest, Wisconsin
2016 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
2015 Awards
Ramaker Architecture + Engineering - Sauk City, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Glacier Valley Ford - Baraboo, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Metal Buildings $1 Million to $2.5 Million Category
Jay’s Power Center - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
Cold Water Canyon Clubhouse - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Commercial Under $2 Million Category
Kalahari Resort Water Slide - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Special Projects Category
Boy Scouts of America Bitton Family Range - Oxford, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Sitework Category
Woodside Sports Complex - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Sitework Category
Glacier Valley Ford - Baraboo, Wisconsin
2015 Design-Build Excellence Award
Metallic Building Company
2014 Awards
2013 Awards
Jay’s Power Center - Reedsburg, Wisconsin
2015 Design-Build Excellence Award
Metallic Building Company
Ramaker Architecture + Engineering - Sauk City, Wisconsin
2015 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
The Wilderness Resort Swim-Up Bar - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2014 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
The Wilderness Resort Go-Kart Track - Wisconsin Dells, WI
2014 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Restoration & Renovation Category
The Wilderness Resort Swim-Up Bar - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2014 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
Executive Residence - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2013 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Sitework Category
Executive Residence - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
2013 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
2012 Awards
Culver’s Restaurant - West Baraboo, Wisconsin
2012 ABC of Wisconsin Gold Project of Distinction Award
Culver’s Restaurant - West Baraboo, Wisconsin
2012 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award
Culver’s Restaurant - West Baraboo, Wisconsin
2012 LEED Silver Award
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
2019 ABC of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction Award
Built on Merit Award