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February 24, 2026

The People Behind the Projects: Caliber 1 Team Member Awards

Caliber 1 Construction celebrates office and field team members who bring core values to life through their work.

 

VILLA RICA, GA. — February 24, 2026 — In December, our entire company gathered to celebrate another year of growth and to recognize the team members who set the standard across our organization. 

Nominated and selected by their peers, these office and field leaders exemplify our core pillars of quality, integrity, and satisfaction — the values that drive every project we deliver. Their commitment and professionalism are what ensure consistent, dependable results for our clients.

Office Team Honors

Pillar Award – Quality

Niki Muse, Accounts Receivables

Niki is recognized for her exceptional attention to detail, efficiency, and pride in her work. Known for staying ahead of deadlines and continuously improving processes, she communicates clearly and takes full ownership of her responsibilities.

Pillar Award – Integrity

Timothy Hill, Safety Director

Timothy leads with consistency and conviction. He approaches safety, operations, and policy with a clear sense of responsibility and fairness, earning trust through his dependability and commitment to doing things the right way — every time.

Pillar Award – Satisfaction

Riley Ballard, Project Manager

Riley is known for her meticulous approach and relentless problem-solving. When challenges arise, she sees them through until the best solution is found, ensuring work is delivered at the highest level.

The ‘Brand New’ Award

Joe Barksdale, Project Engineer

This award recognizes an employee with less than one year of tenure who has made an outsized impact on the company. Joe quickly distinguished himself through a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.

Field Team Honors

Rob Hurd Award

Noah Burt, Superintendent

The Rob Hurd Award is presented to the superintendent who best represents excellence in safety and quality. This award honors the legacy of Rob Hurd, a former Caliber 1 superintendent whose dedication to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork left a lasting impact on our company.

Noah embodies those same principles through his disciplined approach, leadership on the jobsite, and unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

Field Pillar Award – Quality

Shawn Mock, Superintendent

Shawn is known for his responsiveness, attention to detail, and ownership of his projects. He builds strong relationships with clients, ensures work is done right, and asks the right questions to keep projects moving smoothly.

Field Pillar Award – Integrity

Allen Shockley, Superintendent

Allen is recognized for his commitment to continuous learning and his meticulous approach to the work. His consistency and professionalism reflect Caliber 1’s highest standards.

Field Pillar Award – Satisfaction

Carlton Hannah, Superintendent

With Carlton on a project, teams and clients alike know they are in good hands. His leadership helps ensure projects run efficiently, stay on schedule, and deliver outstanding results.

Additional Field Safety Achievements

  • 11 superintendents achieved safety scores above 92%
  • 4 superintendents completed projects with zero punch-list items

These results reflect the strength of Caliber 1’s superintendent-led execution model and our shared commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.

We’re proud to recognize the people whose work brings Caliber 1’s values to life every day. Meet our entire team.

About Caliber 1 Construction

Caliber 1 Construction, Inc. is a woman-owned, Georgia-based commercial general contractor with a 37-state footprint. Since 2005, clients across industries have trusted Caliber 1 to take ownership from day one—managing every detail from concept to completion. Known for proactive communication, expert project delivery, and long-term partnerships, Caliber 1 builds high-performance spaces with integrity, quality, and satisfaction at every step.

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