David Allain, Technical Director, ACAF.

David Allain, Technical Director, ACAF.
Recognition & Awards
Excellence recognized.
Project after project.
For decades, General Asphalt has been recognized by industry affiliates and associations for the exceptional work performed on construction projects throughout South Florida. Quality isn’t something we pursue for recognition — but when the industry takes notice, it confirms what our clients already know.
The awards highlighted here represent the last decade of projects that received commendation and recognition for excellence in pavements — presented by three of the industry’s most respected organizations.
Recognizing Organizations

National Asphalt Pavement Association
The nation’s leading asphalt industry trade association, recognizing excellence in pavement construction across the United States.

Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida

Florida Transportation Builders Association
Every award represents a project delivered to the highest standard — and a team that took pride in the work.

2026
ACAF Excellence in Pavement
District 4
FDOT Roads and Streets Builder of the Year
State Road 5 (US1) from Baily Street to South of Eve Street – Palm Beach County
State Road 700 Connors Hwy from N of 1st St to W of SR 80 – Palm Beach County
Urban Road Builder of the Year
State Road 843 (Sample Rd) from SR817 to W of Belmonte Blvd.- Broward County
District 6
State Road AIA (S. Roosevelt Blvd) from Bertha Street to End of Smathers Beach – Monroe County – District 6
Special Project of the Year – 2026
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Runway 9-27 Rehabilitation – Broward County

Florida’s Best in Construction – MOT
Resurfacing SR-700 Connors Highway from North of 1st Street to West of SR-80, Palm Beach County

2025
ACAF Excellence in Pavement
FDOT Roads and. Streets Builder of the Year
State Road 994 (Quail Roost Dr.) from East of Krome Ave. to W of SW 137th Ave. – Miami Dade County – District 6
ACAF Excellence in Pavement
Florida Urban Road Builder of the Year
State Road 5 (US1) from State Road 870 (Commercial Boulevard) to Southeast 7th Street – District 4
State Road 817 (NW 27th Ave) from Burlington St to NW 168th Terrace – Miami-Dade County District 6
FDOT & ACAF – Smoothest Pavement of the Year -District 6 Primary Road
State Road 5 (Overseas Hwy) in Monroe County FIN# 443920-I-52-03 – Average Project IRI 79 – 2.3 Lane Miles – The Smoothest Pavement Award was designed to recognize the company and their staff that goes the extra mile to ensure the quality of the asphalt not only meets but exceeds Department standards for pavement smoothness.
2024
Excellence in Pavement
Urban Road Builder of the Year
State Road 924 (Gratiney Rd.) from W of NW 27th Ave to W of NW 7th Ave- Miami Dade County – District 6
FDOT Roads and Street Builder of the Year
State Road 5 (Dixie Hwy.) from North of SW 80th St to South of Riviera Dr. – Miami-Dade County – District 6
Rural Road Builder of the Year
State Road 5 (Overseas Hwy.) from MP 31.4 to 32.5 and 32.98 to 36.57 – Monroe County – District 6 – This project also recognized by FTBA Inc for Quality in Construction -Best in Construction & Special Significance
2023
Urban Road Builder of the Year
State Road 860 (Miami Gardens) from E of NW57th Ave to W of NW 27th Ave. – Miami-Dade County – District 6
State Road 882 (Forrest Hill Blvd) from US441 to Pinehurst Drive – Palm Beach County – District 4
2022
Florida Road Builder of the Year
State Road 9 (i-95) from S of SW 10th St. to S of Glades Road – Broward and Palm Beach County – District 4
FDOT Roads and Streets Builder of the Year
State Road 804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) from MP 1.012 to 2.204 – Palm Beach County – District 4
Rural Roads Builder of the Year US 441 from Atlantic Ave. to Boynton Beach Blvd. – Palm Beach County – District 4

2021
NAPA Quality in Construction Award
Excellence in Pavements
FDOT District 4 – SR-804 Boynton Beach Blvd. Palm Beach FL
FDOT District 4 – I-95 Express Lanes Phase 3B-1

2020
ACAF Excellence in Pavement
Roads & Street – FDOT Award District 6 Winner
SR/US1 Overseas Hwy from West of Kemp Channel to East of Niles Channel and West of N. Johnson Road to East of Bow Channel Bridge – Monroe County
A.P. Bolton Award – District 6 Winner
SR 836 from West of NW 57th Ave. to NW 17th Ave.
Special Project Award – District 6 Winner
Ocean Reef Club North Key Largo Runway – Monroe County

2019
NAPA Quality in Construction Award
District 4 – I-95 Express Phase 3A-2 from Commercial Blvd to SW 10th Street

2018
ACAF Excellence in Pavement
Roads and Streets – FDOT Award – District 6 Winner
SR997/Krome Ave/NW 177th Ave North to 8th Street from MP 0.657 to MP 5.121 – Miami Dade County

2018
FTBA Inc Award
Florida’s Best in Construction Partnering – Quality in Construction
Reconstruction of US-1 through Marathon in the Florida Keys- Monroe County
2017
A.P. Bolton Award District 6 Winner
SR05, US-1/Overseas Highway from South Roosevelt Blvd. to Big Coppit – Monroe County
Resurfacing – Urban Award Statewide Winner
SR 969/NW72nd Ave. from NW 25th Street to NW 74th Street – Miami Dade County
Florida’s Best in Construction Partnering– Quality in Construction
Sr 997/Krome Ave./NW 177th Ave. – Miami-Dade County

2016
ACAF – Excellence in Pavement
Resurfacing – Rural Award, District 6 Winner
Sr-5/US-1/Overseas Highway from Jerome Avenue to Smugglers Cove Entrance – Monroe County

FTBA Inc Award
Best in Construction Alternative Contracting – Quality in Construction
NW 27th Avenue and NW 79th Street – Miami Dade County
