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OBCI Finisher Superintendent Matt Wallis recently completed OSHA 30 training and received his certification. Matt completed this training online utilizing Click Safety’s web-based training program. Matt has been assigned to be the Superintendent for contract work OBCI has with Turner Construction regarding Hamilton Blvd Improvements with Methodist Hospital. We congratulate Matt on this achievement and his commitment to safety.

Otto Baum Company received an IDOT Award of Excellence for Urban Improvement. The awarded project was the revitalization of West Main, North Fairview and Fairview Park in Decatur.

Secretary of Transportation, Milton Sees presented the award December 9, 2008 at the 102nd Annual Convention for Associated General Contractors of Illinois.

The Award was replicated at the March 16 Decatur City Council meeting, with Roger Driscoll of Region 4 IDOT presenting and Don Allen of Otto Baum Company Inc. accepting.

The American Public Works Association has recognized Otto Baum Company Inc. with two awards:

Public Works Project of the Year in the category of Structures (less than $2 million) for the Village of Forsyth new Public Works Building.

Public Works Project of the Year in the category of Transportation ($2–$10 million) for the West Main Street Streetscape Improvements for the city of Decatur.