The Utah Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors has raised more than $16,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) through donations by members and non-members alike. Donations where raised through an ABC Utah-specific WWP website created by chapter staff. Image courtesy of ABC Utah U.S. Army Veteran (Ret.) Travis Vendela told the audience about his experience in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb struck his Hummer while on patrol. “The convenience of making an online contribution directly to WWP allowed us to accept donations from non-members that resulted in an overwhelming response from our community to support our wounded soldiers,” said
The American Institute of Architects Colorado Chapter has merged its state chapter and four local chapters into a single entity, AIA Colorado. The move is part of the national AIA Repositioning Initiative, and the Colorado Chapter is a proving ground for the innovative approach. “This restructuring will cut administrative red tape and free up human capital,” said Cathy Rosset, executive vice president and CEO of AIA Colorado. “It allows us to focus more robust resources on outreach, advocacy and knowledge—both locally and statewide.” Through a newly established Programs Evaluation Committee, more than 200 AIA programs and services are also undergoing a
Founded in 1989, Hadco Construction has grown from a small family irrigation company to become one of the largest privately owned construction companies in Utah. Now in its 25th year, the company is based in Lehi, Utah, and specializes in residential, commercial and heavy highway construction. The business has 350 employees, 50 trucks and operates four sand and gravel pit locations.Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Hadco Construction focused mostly on residential construction projects. However, company owner John David Hadfield made sure 20% of the projects that Hadco undertook were commercial construction. That strategy proved crucial during the financial crisis
Honnen Equipment Co. is building a new facility at 1380 S. Distribution Drive near the corner of Bangerter Highway and California Avenue in Salt Lake City. Honnen Equipment is the authorized dealership for sales, parts, service and rentals for John Deere Construction equipment, Hitachi construction equipment, Wirtgen milling machines, Hamm rollers and compactors, Vogele pavers, Kleemann crushers and more. “We are excited about the increased space in our parts warehouse and the new service offerings this larger facility will provide for our customers,” says Mark Honnen, president of Honnen Equipment. “We are currently on track for opening the new facility
Layton Construction Co Inc. was recently named 2013 Contractor of the Year by the State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM). The award was based upon the successful completion of construction projects awarded to Layton by DFCM, including the Veterans Administration Nursing Homes in Payson and Ivins and the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center at the University of Utah. Photo courtesy of Layton Construction Each VA community includes its own kitchen, living room, den, outdoor patio, nurses station and 12 single-occupancy bedrooms. The Utah Dept. of Veterans Affairs added two 108-bed nursing homes to meet the
Hispanic Contractors of Colorado presented its major awards to two Latina leaders at the association’s 24th Annual Banquet on March 8 at the Denver Grand Hyatt. Photo courtesy of HCC Judy Montero (right), Denver City Council, District 9, is presented with the Public Achievement Award by HCC 2014 President Lloyd Herrera, HCL Engineering & Surveying; and Maja Rosenquist, vice president and general manager of Denvers Mortenson Construction. Photo courtesy of HCC Angie Rivera-Malpiede (right), RTD director, District C, was presented with the Community Advocate Award by HCC 2014 President Lloyd Herrera, HCL Engineering & Surveying; and Maja Rosenquist, vice president
Gains in the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index (CCI) indicate that contractor confidence expanded as 2013 wound to a close, particularly with respect to near-term industry profit margins and staffing levels. The CCI measures construction prospects along three dimensions—revenues, profit margins and hiring. All three indices remained above the threshold value of 50, which indicates growth, and each is up on a year-over-year basis, as follows:• Sales expectations rose from 63 to 63.2.• Profit margin expectations surged from 55.3 to 57.5.• Staffing level intentions grew from 60 to 62.2.“Brutal winter has wrought havoc upon many major markets and
Nearly 2,800 people attended the Associated General Contractors of America convention in Las Vegas in early March. Here are some of the highlights. Photo by The HorvathGroup, courtesy of AGC AGC of Americas 2014 president is Alan Landes, president/CEO of rail and heavy/highway firm Herzog Contracting Corp., St. Joseph, Mo. Photo by The HorvathGroup, courtesy of AGC AGCs annual community project, Horses 4 Heroes, offers riding and animal care programs to veterans, first responders and their families. New Leadership, InitiativesBoosting infrastructure spending will be part of the agenda for incoming AGC President Alan Landes, president/CEO of rail and heavy/highway firm
The Associated General Contractors of America awarded Littleton-based LONG Building Technologies Inc. a national community service award at the association’s 2014 national convention in early March. LONG was honored for donating time and money to a Denver homeless shelter. As a result, the construction firm was one of 10 organizations nationwide to win the AGC in the Community Award from Charities Inc., the charitable arm of AGC. LONG’s employees have been donating time and money for years to the Denver Rescue Mission, which provides meals, rehabilitation, mentoring and housing to thousands of people each year.In 2013 the company provided $10,000