EMCOR Services New England Mechanical Honored by Associated Builders and Contractors for Hartford 21 Project

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EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (NEMSI) has been awarded both a local Excellence in Construction (EIC) and a national Pyramid Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for their Hartford 21 project. The project involved constructing a new state-of-the-art central plant for a 34-story apartment building in downtown Hartford, CT.

The innovative system is projected to deliver significant efficiency improvements with an expected seven-to-eight-year project payback and will offset approximately 2,000 metric tons of CO2. The project utilized a design/build delivery approach for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems to reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.

NEMSI was also recognized among ABC's 2025 Top Performers for achievements in health and safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence. The EIC awards acknowledged 96 outstanding construction projects from 2024.

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• Project expected to generate significant energy savings with 7-8 year payback period
• Environmental impact reduction of 2,000 metric tons of CO2
• Recognition as ABC's 2025 Top Performer for safety, quality, and excellence
• Received multiple prestigious industry awards (EIC and Pyramid Award)

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• Long payback period of 7-8 years for energy efficiency investments

 

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (NEMSI) received both a local Excellence in Construction (EIC) and a national Pyramid Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for work on the Hartford 21 project in downtown Hartford, CT. The Pyramid Award was presented during the ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas, NV.

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (NEMSI) received the national Pyramid Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors for their work on the Hartford 21 project in downtown Hartford, CT. The award ceremony was held in Las Vegas, NV at the ABC Convention. Shown from left to right: Mike Handfield, NEMSI Senior Vice President, Mechanical & Automation, David Pugh, 2025 Chair of the ABC National Board of Directors, and Russ Stevens, NEMSI President & CEO. (Photo: Business Wire)

NEMSI constructed a new, state-of-the-art central plant for Hartford 21, a 34-story apartment building, to significantly improve efficiency. The system is expected to generate sufficient energy savings for a seven-to-eight-year project payback and to offset the equivalent of nearly 2,000 metrics tons of C02.

“The Hartford 21 project combined a design/build delivery approach for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems in an effort to reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs for the customer,” said Russ Stevens, President & CEO of NEMSI. “We are honored to receive the Pyramid Award for this project, which reflects the collaboration and dedication of our team members and their unwavering commitment to excellence.”

“This project is the epitome of excellence, demonstrating quality, health, safety, and innovation in our industry,” said David Pugh, the 2025 Chair of the ABC National Board of Directors and partner at Bradley, Birmingham, Alabama. “The teams at NEMSI are the best of the best in merit shop construction.”

The EIC awards recognized 96 of the nation’s most outstanding construction projects from 2024. Additionally, NEMSI was named one of ABC’s 2025 Top Performers for its achievements in health and safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence ranked by work hours.

About EMCOR Services New England Mechanical

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical is one of the region’s leading providers of mechanical and electrical, building automation, and maintenance services, as well as energy systems integration. Their market expertise includes commercial, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, industrial, institutional, health care, and higher education. NEMSI is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services.

About Associated Builders and Contractors

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association that represents more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit-shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters help members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of their communities.

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FAQ

What energy savings will NEMSI's Hartford 21 project generate?

The project is expected to achieve payback within 7-8 years and offset approximately 2,000 metric tons of CO2.

What awards did EMCOR Services New England Mechanical receive for the Hartford 21 project?

NEMSI received both a local Excellence in Construction (EIC) award and a national Pyramid Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

What was the scope of NEMSI's Hartford 21 construction project?

NEMSI constructed a new state-of-the-art central plant for the 34-story apartment building, implementing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

What additional recognition did NEMSI receive from ABC in 2025?

NEMSI was named one of ABC's 2025 Top Performers for achievements in health and safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence.