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State and National Awards

Frank Cater was awarded the 2016 state ACEC Grand Award in the Small Projects Category for Camp McDowell Winston County “Off the Grid” an Analysis of Sustainable Energy Design and Application.

For the same project, the national ACEC, American Council of Engineering Companies,  recognized Franks work in 2016 with the ACEC “National Recognition Award”. Engineering firms in the U.S. have been entering their most innovative projects and studies since 1967 in the ACEC’s EEA program which honors the year’s most outstanding engineering accomplishments.

 

AGC Hall of Fame

In 2012, Frank was elected by the Associated General Contractors of America to the AGC Hall of Fame.  Alabama AGC desire is to honor and recognize an outstanding individual in the construction industry.  This prestigious award is given to an individual for their professionalism and active support of the industry through civic and community involvement.

The list of nominees for induction into the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame at the 2015 Alabama AGC BuildSouth Awards Banquet on Jan. 16 at The Club has been set. Inducted into the ACHOF in 2014 were Robert Paul Barnett, Barnett Associates; Patrick Davis, CMH Architects; Leroy McAbee, Sr., McAbee Construction; Earlon C. McWhorter, McWhorter and Co.; Sam Moore, Moore Corporation.

Other Hall of Fame Members are:

2013 – Jamie Aycock, Alain J. Gallet, the late Leon Goddard and William A. Hunt

2012 – Richard E. Barrow, Frank M. Cater, James S.M. French and W.S. “Billy Newell

2011 — Robert E. Almon, Jim Anthony, Daniel D. Bennett, the late

Norman Walton, Sr.

2010 — James Floyd Pate, Sr., Major L. Holland, Richard Saliba and Glenn Bishop

2009 — D. Riley Stuart, Joseph P. Giattina Jr. and Henry T. Hagood Jr.

2008 — The late Benjamin Hogan Craig, Jr.,William W. Herrin, the late J.V. Rives, Jr., Charles H. Sain and Norman Walton, Jr.

2007 — Bill Harbert, W.K. Upchurch, Jr., and the late Bill Caton, Sr.

2006 — Houston Brice, Sr., Hugh Daniel and John Harbert

2005 — John Caddell

2004 — M. Miller Gorrie

2003 — Winton “Red” Blount

2002 — George Edwards

2001 — The late D.W. “Bill” Ellard, Paul B. Krebs, Nicholas H. Holmes Jr.

The Alabama AGC established the ACHOF to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in the construction industry. These individuals are held in esteem by their peers and have demonstrated their professionalism through active support of the industry through their civic and community involvement. In short, only those who have literally changed the landscape of our state and nation will be enshrined in the ACHOF.

One must have served the Alabama or Florida construction industry – as a general contractor, a specialty contractor or supplier, an architect or an engineer – for at least 25 years to be eligible for the hall of fame.

The Founding

CCE was founded by Frank Cater, PE, and Wade Parker and opened its doors for business January 5, 2015, providing electrical consulting, engineering, and design.

Frank founded CRS Engineering, Inc. in 1975 and developed it into one of the largest consulting firms in Alabama offering electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection, engineering, and design services throughout the Southeast.

In 1999 Wade Parker joined Frank and CRS Engineering after spending 10 years at McMullen Engineering in Columbus, OH as a project manager and lead electrical designer.

Frank and Wade saw a need for more personalized electrical engineering services for owners and architects with a focus on being a team player with all involved in the design and construction process.

We work with our clients analyzing the building owners needs while working through the design process and construction.

We believe the team should consist of the owner, designer, and builder. All team members are important and have a critical role in successful project completion.

Our role is to provide complete, accurate and coordinated construction documents, on time. This requires knowledge of the client’s needs and cooperation and coordination with other design team members. During construction, we provide support to the client ensuring information required for construction is provided and contractor’s questions are answered in a timely manner to keep the construction process moving toward completion on schedule.