Portland, ME – Today, PC Construction accepted a 2025 Baldwin Group Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors of America. The award recognizes PC’s work on The Nest at Saddleback Mountain, a unique mid-mountain restaurant, which won a Merit Award for projects valued under $20 million.
The Nest is a 2,500-square-foot ski in/ski out restaurant at Saddleback Mountain in western Maine. Perched at 3,620 feet, it’s the highest-elevation dining experience in Maine, combining panoramic views and exceptional cuisine. Constructing this special venue presented significant challenges, from its remote, high-altitude location to the need for careful environmental stewardship.
The top of the building features a living roof, recreating the natural alpine meadow above the building, as if the ground had been lifted up for the building to be tucked into. Inside, guests discover a vibrant, modern restaurant with a full gourmet kitchen, 80-seat dining area and 14-seat bar that are designed to easily transform into an open-concept event space.
Environmental sensitivity was a top priority for this project. Careful planning protected the Bicknell’s Thrush, a rare bird species native to the region, ensuring their late-spring breeding season was not disturbed during construction. Innovative design features, including a removable bird screen for the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows and a post-built foundation that reduced watershed disruption, ensured the structure remained a friendly neighbor to surrounding ecosystems.
“We are incredibly proud to receive this award for our work on The Nest,” said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. “This project was truly unique, with its remote, high-altitude location and the need to balance innovative design and construction with environmental responsibility. I’m grateful to our partners at Saddleback Mountain, proud of our team for rising to the challenge and thankful to AGC for this recognition.”
Members of the PC Construction team accepted the award this morning at AGC’s Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio.
“PC’s partnership was essential in bringing this project to completion in time for the ski season,” said Jim Quimby, General Manager of Saddleback Mountain. “The Nest isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a centerpiece of the Saddleback experience, offering skiers and riders a combination of breathtaking views, exceptional dining, and the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access. This project stands as a testament to innovative design, eco-conscious practices, and the spirit of collaboration that define Saddleback as a truly special destination.”