The Arkansas team at Crossland Construction recently traveled to Hot Springs for the 2026 ABC Arkansas State Convention, where several of our projects were recognized with Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards.
ABC Arkansas represents merit shop construction professionals across the state and recognizes projects each year that demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, safety, innovation, and teamwork. Being recognized by peers and industry leaders makes these awards especially meaningful to the people who helped bring these projects to life.
This year, Crossland was honored with four Eagle Awards across hospitality, historical restoration, community/public service, and mega-project categories. Three of the projects were led by our Arkansas Division, while Hotel Avail was managed out of our Midwest Division.
These awards represent more than buildings. They represent the owners, architects, trade partners, field crews, self-perform teams, and project managers who worked through challenges together to deliver something special.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine | Mega-Projects Award
Located next to Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is one of the most technically complex projects our team has ever delivered. The facility includes a 154,000-square-foot medical education building and adjacent parking structure designed to blend into the Ozark landscape with cascading green roofs, exposed structural systems, and wellness-focused architecture.
The project demanded intense coordination between designers, engineers, and field teams. From the 87-foot cantilever structure to the building’s complex curtain wall system with virtually no right angles, every phase required precision and trust between partners. Crossland self-performed earthwork, concrete, and steel erection, helping maintain schedule and quality control throughout the build.
Walmart Museum (Walton’s 5 & 10) | Historical Restoration/Renovation Award
The Walmart Museum project on Bentonville Square was originally planned as a renovation, but quickly evolved into a full demolition and reconstruction after major structural deficiencies were uncovered during demolition.
What makes this project remarkable is the level of craftsmanship and care that went into preserving the history of Walton’s original 5 & 10 store. Historic brick was salvaged and rebuilt brick-by-brick, custom materials were sourced to match the original structure, and crews worked through tight downtown conditions, often performing major work at night to minimize disruption to the square.
Today, the museum stands as both a modern interactive experience and a faithful recreation of one of the most recognizable retail landmarks in the country.
Opera in the Ozarks | Community/Public Service Award
Built into the side of a mountain overlooking Beaver Lake near Eureka Springs, the new Opera in the Ozarks theater presented challenges unlike a traditional construction project. The performing arts venue descends nearly ten stories down the hillside and was carefully designed to preserve the surrounding landscape and natural beauty of Inspiration Point.
Limited site access, environmental restrictions, and even the discovery of a subsurface cave beneath the structure required constant collaboration and problem-solving between the project team and design partners. A tower crane, detailed logistics planning, and extensive self-perform work helped keep the project moving safely and efficiently.
The finished theater has already received praise for its acoustics and provides a world-class venue for performers and guests while staying true to the surrounding Ozark environment.
Hotel Avail – Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Commercial Award
Managed by Crossland’s Midwest Division, Hotel Avail brought Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand to Rogers, Arkansas with a six-story boutique hotel in the heart of the Pinnacle Hills district. The project includes 168 guest rooms, a rooftop steakhouse and terrace bar, and more than 8,200 square feet of event space.
Tight site conditions, weather delays, and ongoing alterations required flexibility and constant communication throughout construction. Crossland self-performed major structural scopes including demolition, earthwork, concrete, steel, and precast work, helping maintain momentum on a fast-paced schedule.
The success of the project led to the client partnering with Crossland again on another hotel development shortly after completion.
Proud of the Teams Behind the Work
Awards like these are never the result of one person or one company. They are built through collaboration between owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and dedicated craft professionals working toward the same goal.
We’re grateful to ABC Arkansas for the recognition and proud of every person who played a role in these projects. From preconstruction to closeout, these teams represented what construction is really about, solving problems together, taking pride in the work, and building something that lasts.
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