Texas Construction presents its thirteenth annual Best Of awards issue, which honors projects completed in our region between Sept. 1, 2008, and Sept. 1, 2009.
Featured Product December 2009 The Chem-Calk 1250 Series The Chem-Calk 1250 Series is a high-performance oxime/neutral silicone sealant with high UV resistance and rapid curing. The sealant features a non-corrosive, low-odor formulation that can be applied to a wide range of substrates without compromising them, including masonry, metal, plastic and wood. The sealant can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings, and is able to retain its elastomeric properties in temperatures ranging from -61°F to 348°F. The Chem-Calk 1250 Series meets many different industrial standards, including ASTM C920, TT-S00230C and TT-S-001543A, and is compliant with CARB and SCAQMD environmental regulations.
FERRELL Hanson Alaska LLC recently appointed Shane Ferrell as a civil designer. Ferrell holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University and while pursuing his education, served as a material coordinator and construction manager for a Class I Railroad. Ferrell currently is assisting with the conceptual design for the Port MacKenzie Rail Line Extension with the Alaska Railroad Corp. Four architects have been named associate principals in Mahlum’s Seattle and Portland offices – Mitch Kent , AIA and Todd Olson, AIA in Portland; Kirk Haapala , AIA, LEED AP and Erik Goodfriend , AIA, LEED AP,
The U.S. Congress is considering whether to enact a “cap and trade” program that would enable the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Policymakers are seeking to enact a comprehensive energy and climate change bill that aims to increase energy efficiency, address the risk of global warming, and transition the economy to the carbon-constrained future that many have come to expect. AGC is concerned that new federal legislation and/or regulations intended to control GHG emissions could deter new construction and directly affect contractors’ operations. Obstacles to Construction 1. Using the Clean Air Act (CAA) to regulate GHGs could
Submitted by ZGF Architects Photo: ZGF Architects Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards The 112-bed, 250,000 sq ft full-service community hospital in Gig Harbor, Wash. includes a 24-hour emergency department equipped to handle trauma cases and includes medical, surgical and critical care units; inpatient and outpatient surgery; a heart catheterization laboratory; diagnostic services (including MRI, CT scans, ultrasound and mammography); and physical, occupational and speech therapies. The main hospital is connected to the 93,000 sq ft Milgard Medical Pavilion which houses medical offices and the Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center, an integrated cancer center offering programs for
Submitted by Lease Crutcher Lewis Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards Lewis performed a major seismic upgrade at this historic Seattle church, including new concrete columns up the 150-ft steeple, a tension system, and structural shear walls. Lease removed and reinstalled stained glass after retrofitting with storm windows, constructed a new altar, restored the entire chapel floor, and renovated with new finishes, casework and flooring. Added scope included architectural floor grilles. The raised altar needed to be increased in size, but without exceeding the load capacity of the existing suspended slab. Lewis and the structural engineer collaborated to
Submitted by Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. Photo: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards The Sunnyside Road Improvement Project, Phase 3B was the final of three phases of work, improving Sunnyside Road from I-205 to SE 172nd Avenue. The $20.2 million project widened and improved Sunnyside Road to five lanes from SE 162nd Avenue to SE 172nd Avenue. This work included construction of a five-lane roadway with planted center medians, planter-separated sidewalks, bike lanes, street lights, and a newly signalized intersection at 172nd Avenue. To take advantage of a 45-day in-water-work period necessary
Submitted by Callison, Seattle Photo: BNBuilders Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards TCP Corp., a leading window manufacturer in Seattle, knows what it takes to ensure a green design. Designed by Callison, Seattle, the TCP Corporate Headquarters design was inspired by historic railroad and lumber industrial buildings in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the forms and materials native to the region. For example, the image of densely forested landscapes on the wall panels is copied in the textured concrete form liners that help mask the joinery of the panels. The design solution established team spaces, working islands,
Submitted by Andersen Construction Co. Photo: Anderson Construction Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards The Lovejoy is a one-of-a-kind mixed-use office building located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. The LEED Gold, 9-story 290,000 sq ft structure is highlighted with Class A office space on the top of three floors. Office tenants have access to a roof garden that overlooks the Pearl District. Four levels of parking are located under the office space and the ground floor is a Safeway grocery store. The $61 million Lovejoy features the Pacific Northwest’s first precast concrete hybrid moment frame building
Submitted by Walsh Construction Co./Washington Photo: SkyPix Related Links: Northwest Construction Best of 2009 Awards Thornton Place is an $80 million mixed-use development of 727,000 sq with housing, public space, commercial space and a garage. It includes eight separate residential buildings: two six-story apartments with 279 apartment units over the 900-car parking garage and six separate three-story buildings with 109 condos. Over 50,000 sq ft of retail space is included at ground level. The project also includes a 14-screen movie theater built by a separate contractor. Various public entities had a stake in what the project needed to accomplish. Seattle