For Immediate Release
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Stefan Petrella, SPetrella@starshep.com
Starkweather & Shepley Celebrates Excellence in Rhode Island Construction
WARWICK, RI OCTOBER 2026 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. is proud to once again partner with Associated Builders & Contractors Rhode Island (ABCRI) to present the annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Banquet. The event brings together contractors, industry leaders, and business partners to recognize the outstanding projects, skilled professionals, and innovative work shaping Rhode Island’s construction industry.
The longstanding partnership between Starkweather & Shepley and ABCRI reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the construction industry and supporting the merit shop philosophy, which promotes open competition, individual achievement, and free enterprise.
The EIC Awards recognize ABCRI members for their achievements in construction excellence, innovation, craftsmanship, and jobsite safety. The awards also highlight the dedication and expertise of the contractors and tradespeople who help build and strengthen communities throughout Rhode Island.
“Rhode Island’s construction industry is built on the skill, dedication, and ingenuity of the people who bring these projects to life,” said Peter Jacavone III, Senior Vice President and Construction Practice Group Leader at Starkweather & Shepley. “The Excellence in Construction Awards give us an opportunity to recognize the contractors and tradespeople who take pride in their work, embrace innovation, and prioritize safety. We’re proud to continue our partnership with ABCRI and support the professionals who are helping shape the future of our industry.”
Beyond recognizing outstanding projects, the EIC Awards foster collaboration and camaraderie among construction professionals committed to quality, safety, and continued advancement across the industry. Starkweather & Shepley is honored to support an event that celebrates these achievements and reinforces the importance of a strong, skilled construction community in Rhode Island.
Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence in Construction Award Winners:
- Interstate Electrical Services Corp. – Endicott College – College Hall (ELECTRICAL – UNDER $2MM – Institutional)
- RALCO Electric, Inc. – Whitestar – FAA (ELECTRICAL – UNDER $2MM – Commercial)
- Interstate Electrical Services Corp. – EMD Serono AIDD Lab & Visitor Experience Center (ELECTRICAL – $2MM to $10MM – Commercial)
- Bentley Companies – Foster Parrots (SPECIALTY PROJECTS – $2mm TO $100mm)
- Dynamic Interiors – Foster Parrots (SPECIALTY PROJECTS – Under $2MM)
- Bentley Companies – Greenwood Credit Union Plaza City Hall Plaza (INSTITUTIONAL – $5MM to $10MM
- Bentley Companies – Lonsdale Memorial Apartment (HISTORICAL RESTORATION/RENOVATION – Less than $25MM)
- Metro Walls, Inc. – The Franklin at Hancock Village (INTERIORS: Acoustical, Drywall, Millwork, Plaster)
- Dynamic Interiors – Warwick Ice Rink – (COMMERCIAL – LESS THAN $5MM)
- Coletta Contracting Company, Inc. – Rogers Free Library Interior Modifications (INSTITUTIONAL – Under $5MM)
- Fernandes Masonry, Inc. – Summer Street Apartments (EXTERIOR MASONRY/PRECAST/STONE – All Contract Amounts)
- Atlantis Comfort Systems – Dexter Street Commons, Pawtucket, RI (RESIDENTIAL – Multifamily and Condominium up to $100MM)
For more information on Starkweather & Shepley, please contact Stefan Petrella at spetrella@starshep.com.
About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is the 57th largest insurance brokerage firm in the U.S. and a recognized Top 10 Best Places to Work in Insurance, mid-sized company by Business Insurance. Privately held in trust since 1935, S&S specializes in commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance, as well as risk management services. Through its partnership with Assurex Global, S&S also offers national and international expertise. The firm is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, with additional locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
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