FORT WORTH, TX Sundt Construction, Inc. announces that Dave Fleming, Sundt's Vice President and Corporate Director of dispute resolution and Corporate Director of ethics and compliance, was awarded the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) 2016 Stephen P. Byrne Award for supporting the advancement of the construction industry and the AIC's Constructor Certification at a high level.

Fleming, Past President of the AIC was instrumental in transforming the organization's Associate Constructor (AC) and Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) certification programs. These programs recognize individuals for the skills, knowledge and professionalism needed to manage the construction process. In 2014, under Fleming's leadership, the rigorous AC and CPC programs were granted accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, further elevating them to among the highest professional achievements in the construction industry. 

Fleming, an industry veteran of 40 years, joined Sundt in 1991, first as a consultant before becoming an employee-owner in 2003. He has assumed various key leadership roles at Sundt, including Vice President and Operations Manager of the Texas district and Vice President and Operations Manager with respect to the company's federal government work. Prior to joining Sundt, Fleming was an Executive for two other commercial contractors. In 2014, he was named among the Outstanding Alumni of the Texas A&M College of Architecture, the highest honor bestowed by the college on its former students. The award is intended to recognize achievements of A&M graduates from the College of Architecture for contributions to the industry and excellence in professional leadership.