Who and what will you be watching across the industry this year? In this, the first 2014 issue of ENR Mountain States, we are launching a new feature called "Things to Watch." The use of the generic word "thing" is intentional because we are not limiting our choices to projects or companies or people—although those certainly will be included. We will also highlight trends, issues, industry milestones and even some cautionary tales. Related Links: CDOT Opens New I-70 Eastbound Twin Tunnel AIA Colorado Presents Young Architects Awards We're looking across the industry to see who is making an impact—an above-and-beyond
Associated Builders and Contractors recently appointed Dave Hill, H&H Group, as 2014 chairman of the board for the Utah Chapter. As chairman, Hill will be responsible for oversight of the chapter, including the board of directors and executive committee, as well as policy development for the chapter and industry. He will also serve on ABC’s national board of directors representing Utah’s nonresidential construction industry at the national level. Photo courtesy of ABC Utah 2014 ABC Utah Chairman Dave Hill In addition to his term as chairman of the ABC Utah Chapter, Hill currently serves as a member of the Woods
W.W. Clyde & Co., Springville, Utah, was recently awarded the Victory Pipeline Phase I project, a $12-million water transportation job that will serve seven water districts in Duchesne County, Utah; and the I-15, South Davis Operational Improvements Project from the Utah Dept. of Transportation. The Victory project consists of building a new water pipeline from Starvation Reservoir to Roosevelt City and, according to the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, will provide increased capacity for Duchesne County’s economic and population growth.The project will directly benefit the populations of Duchesne City, Roosevelt City, Myton City, Johnson Water District, East Duchesne Water
Structural engineering firm Studio NYL is marking its 10-year anniversary in business. The Boulder-based firm, launched by co-founders Christopher O’Hara and Julian Lineham on February 4, 2004, continues to expand on its portfolio of regional and international work. Photo by Rogne Photography Studio NYL co-founders Julian Lineham and Chris OHara stand atop a three-story structural glass stairway in an Aspen-area residence. The faade and structural-glass features were designed by the firm. Photo by Torres Cineteca Nacional, site of the National Film Center in Mexico City, is the largest and busiest film center in the world. The project architect was Rojkind
The team renovating the emergency department at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs has won a major national health care award. Photo by Fred J. Fuhrmeister/Time Frame Images Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, RTA Architects and GE Johnson Construction were awarded the American Society of Healthcare Engineering 2014 Vista Award for the teams renovation of the emergency department at Penrose Hospital. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, RTA Architects and GE Johnson Construction Co. were recently awarded the American Society of Healthcare Engineering’s 2014 Vista Award.The award, which recognizes teamwork in optimizing the physical health care environment, will be presented at the International Summit
The 92nd annual meeting of the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America opened in Salt Lake City Jan. 23 with the theme of “Building Knowledge.” Photo by Brian Fryer Jeff Edwards, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp. of Utah, presents his economic forecast for AGC of Utah members at the 2014 convention in late January. Photo by Brian Fryer Barbara Taylor of R&O Construction accepts an AGC of Utah award for the company's work on the Station Park retail development in Farmington, Utah. But “building optimism” could have been just as appropriate, with a positive
Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising broke ground Jan. 27 on a key remodel and addition that will enhance the facility’s educational and research capabilities. Museum rendering by klipp architecture, a division of gkkworks, courtesy of CSU The expansion will allow for more galleries, classroom and seminar space, a conservation laboratory and additional collection storage. Photo courtesy of CSU Groundbreaking for the expansion of Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, part of the universitys Dept. of Design and Merchandising, took place in Fort Collins on Jan. 27. The project, located at 216 E. Lake St. in Fort
The roadside scenery along U.S. Interstate 15 through Draper, Utah, about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, is not unlike that in other metropolitan areas of the West—filled with signs for fast food restaurants and motels. But the owner and builder of the new Living Planet Aquarium, slated to open in December, are hoping the new facility west of the interstate among the strip malls and low-profile office parks will stand out like a fish out of water. Related Links: Natural History Museum of Utah Blends Natural Elements Into the Design Clyfford Still Museum Shines as a Concrete Jewel
Replacing the Pecos Street Bridge over Interstate 70 in central Denver this year encompassed several firsts for the project owner—the Colorado Dept. of Transportation—the project team and the industrial neighborhoods on either side of the interstate that depend heavily upon the busy interchange. Related Links: CDOT Completes Pecos Bridge Replacement in One Weekend I-15 CORE Project The project began "as just a standard bridge replacement," says Tamara Hunter-Maurer, the design and construction engineer for CDOT. The 1965 bridge had outlived its functional life and needed to go, but replacing it would be difficult because the interchange is just west of
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