Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Receives CID Award

Words: Kevin CamarataCamarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. received the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Award in the Commercial Stone category for its work on Energy Center III in Houston, Texas. The award was presented on April 6th at the Coverings Convention in Orlando, FL.

The CID Award program is an annual international award honoring outstanding design and installation of tile and stone in residential, commercial, sustainable and international projects. An esteemed panel of notable editors and leading designers evaluate submissions based on execution, original usage, and overall design and purpose, and gave special recognition to those projects exemplifying spectacular tile and stone applications.

In addition to the CID Award, the project garnered other recognition placing it at the top of the notable interiors from around the world:
  • Marble Institute of America Pinnacle Award of Excellence
  • Associated Builders and Contractors Houston Chapter EIC Merit Award
  • Associated Builders and Contractors National EIC Pyramid Award
  • Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Award (Silver)
For more information, visit www.camaratamasonry.com.
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