Construction Industrys Charitable Group, 腦瞳憫Charities, Names Group as Its 腦瞳憫in the Community Award Chapter Winner for the Year
Iowa State University AGC student chapter was awarded for performing some of the construction industrys best charitable work in 2019 for its fall break service trip. As a result, the group was named an 腦瞳憫in the Community Award Chapter Winner by the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, 腦瞳憫Charities, Inc during the associations annual convention in Las Vegas.
These award winners have left a lasting impression in their communities and in the hearts of those theyve helped, said Mike Anderson, chairman of 腦瞳憫Charities and senior vice president at American Global LLC. They are inspiring examples of the great work and selfless acts current and future contractors perform every day in every part of the country.
During four days of their Thanksgiving holiday break, 48 members of the Iowa State University 腦瞳憫Student Chapter rebuilt homes destroyed by a forest fire in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In collaboration with the Appalachia Service Project, the team worked a total of 1,890 hours眩o completely dry-in a new house, frame the interior walls, build two porches, and install new drainage tile. They also built a forty-foot-long wraparound deck, installed appliances and cabinetry, and graded the yard for another house.
腦瞳憫in the Community Award winners are selected by a panel of judges representing all areas of construction. Award entries were evaluated based on the level of commitment, the scope of the philanthropic efforts and the quality of the benefits to the community.
Read about the other 腦瞳憫in the Community Award winners. pictures of winning projects.