C&S Projects Honored with ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Awards
C&S is proud to announce that three of its projects have been recognized in the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC NY) Engineering Excellence Awards, a prestigious program celebrating outstanding achievements in engineering design. The Yates County Shared Use Facility earned a Diamond Award, the highest level of recognition. The Cannabis Cultivation Facility was honored with a Gold Award, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Field Maintenance Facility Expansion received a Silver Award. Judging took place on October 24 in New York City, where a distinguished panel evaluated this year’s most innovative and impactful projects. The awards will be presented at the ACEC NY Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on April 18, 2026. These achievements demonstrate C&S’s role as a trusted partner in shaping resilient, sustainable infrastructure for the future.
Yates County Shared Use Facility – Diamond Award
The Yates County Shared Use Facility represents a transformative consolidation of critical county services into a modern, efficient campus. Spanning 7.6 acres, the project included the construction of a 50,000-square-foot shared-use building, a new salt storage facility, and a fuel farm, along with the renovation and demolition of outdated structures. The design integrates the Highway Department, Office of Emergency Services, and a remote Public Health Clinic, improving operational efficiency and service delivery. Key innovations included energy-efficient building envelope upgrades, a phased construction approach to maintain essential operations, and an advanced groundwater remediation program using activated carbon injection to address petroleum contamination. Completed on schedule and under budget, the facility enhances sustainability, safety, and preparedness for Yates County.
Cannabis Cultivation Facility – Gold Award
Located within a 47-acre South Buffalo Cannabis Campus, this project delivers a cutting-edge cultivation and processing facility to support New York’s Adult Use Cannabis industry. The first phase included a 68,000-square-foot cultivation building and a 7,000-square-foot processing building, designed with integrated HVAC, irrigation, lighting, and nutrient delivery systems for precise environmental control. The facility was constructed on a brownfield site under the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program, incorporating sustainable practices such as recycled water irrigation and on-site spoil management to minimize environmental impact. Advanced BIM modeling enabled efficient coordination and prefabrication, reducing construction conflicts and costs. Delivered on time and within the $43 million budget, the project sets a benchmark for secure, efficient, and sustainable cannabis facility design.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Field Maintenance Facility Expansion – Silver Award
C&S delivered a 61,615-square-foot expansion to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s Field Maintenance Facility, addressing the critical need for housing a growing fleet of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE). The project required innovative site planning within tight constraints and included fast-tracking a new fuel facility to enable construction. Sustainable features such as double-wall steel fuel tanks with advanced leak prevention, LED lighting, and durable materials enhance environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Completed under budget and ahead of schedule, the facility ensures safe, on-time air travel during severe winter conditions, supporting economic stability and community connectivity. Click here for more details on this project.
About ACEC New York and the Engineering Excellence Awards
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC NY) represents consulting engineering firms dedicated to advancing the profession and promoting the highest standards of design and service. The Engineering Excellence Awards program recognizes projects that demonstrate innovation, complexity, and societal impact, highlighting the vital role engineers play in shaping communities and improving quality of life.