The Constructor Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has announced a new award honoring Stephen P. Byrne, a past AIC national president who passed away February 11, 2013. The Stephen P. Byrne Industry Achievement Award will be presented yearly to an individual who has supported the advancement of constructor certification at a high level. The inaugural award winner is Carol McMullen, who will be presented with the award on April 26 at the AIC Annual Forum in Scottsdale, Ariz. McCullen is currently the assistant executive director of the Arizona Builders Alliance.
In addition to the award, a plaque honoring Steve will be presented to the Texas A&M Construction Sciences Department by Commission chairman David Fleming on April 11 at the department’s Annual Spring Scholarship and Awards Banquet.
