ESMpr Partners on Award Winning Project

In early 2007, EnviroSystems Public Relations (ESMpr), Sundt Construction, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) were awarded the Marvin Black National Excellence in Partnering Award for their work on the high-profile Rio de Flag Bridges Project along I40 in Flagstaff.

On a construction project, partnering is a process of identifying parties with stake in the project and working with them to ensure the project benefits them, not just at the end of construction, but throughout the project. In the case of the Rio de Flag Bridges Project, major stakeholders were ADOT, the City of Flagstaff, Sundt Construction, and the general public. ADOT’s interest in the project was to bring a quality project to a major interstate, a critical component to commerce in the state. The City of Flagstaff took considerable interest in this project, as the work was to be performed above the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) and a Flagstaff Wastewater Pumping Facility. Sundt took interest in completing the project on time and under budget. The general public’s concerns were brought to the table through an extensive public outreach program implemented by ESMpr. Safety in the project zone and up-to-date information were identified as principle needs of the community affected by the project. ESMpr teamed up with Sundt and the City of Flagstaff to ensure these involvement goals were met. Solid partnering practices put into place at the beginning of the project not only defined project goals, but also became the mechanism through which these goals were accomplished.

ESMpr has extensive history bringing high-quality improvement projects to growing Arizona communities and looks forward to continuing this tradition of excellence. ESMpr is proud to add the Marvin Black Excellence in Partnering Award to their growing list of professional accolades.

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