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28 K-12 Trends Market activity brisk state-wide, especially within 32 five primary school districts who are in the midst of spending $740 million on new and renovated K-12 projects. 32 Envision Hits 25 Years Salt Lake-based electrical engineering firm reflects on a quarter century of success, while transitioning to the future with the promotion of four new Principals. 36 UDOT’s Top 10 Buckle Up! The Utah Department of Transportation recently announced another busy season of construction activity with $2.1 billion of projects in the works. 42 Shining Star UVU’s new $59 million Center for the Performing 42 Arts offers world-class design in a highly functional and flexible space that will serve UVU’s School of Arts program for the next 50 years. 50 Come Together Design and construction teams were challenged often on The Kimball on Main, a complex marriage of the 90-year-old Kimball Arts Center with a modern new 33,000 SF building in Old Town Park City. 56 CMA Celebrates No. 20 Principals from Curtis Miner Architecture reflect on a strong past two decades of work, an optimistic outlook on future prosperity. 62 ABC Utah 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards Big-D captures ‘Champion of the Year’ award for Salt Lake City & 50 UVU Noorda Center for the Performing Arts County Building Renovation. OREM, UT 64 Amped Up! Spirits are high in the electrical industry with the completion of the new $6.5 million Utah Electrical Training Alliance Center in West Jordan. i n n o vat i v e | st r u ct u r a l | s o lu t i o n s 68 Flexible Furniture Modern-day office environments are being defined by ‘touchdown spaces’ and ‘jump spaces’, requiring furniture that is fun, flexible and adaptable to myriad layouts.

76 Construction Law 78 2019 Top Utah Architectural Firms 56

On the cover: The stunning beauty of Utah Valley University’s new $59 million Noorda Center for the Performing Arts is matched by its high level of functionality on the sprawling Orem www.reaveley.com | 801.486.3883 campus. (courtesy method studio) May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 11

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The Value of Entertainment Utah Construction & Design Magazine 3047 W Parkway Blvd. STE A, With the lights out, it’s less dangerous Salt Lake City UT 84119 Here we are now, entertain us O: (801) 747-9202 I feel stupid and contagious M: (801) 433-7541 Here we are now, entertain us – Kurt Cobain, Smells Like Teen Spirit www.utahcdmag.com

Entertainment – or the need for people to be entertained – is a fascinating aspect of our Bradley H. Fullmer society, one we spend billions of dollars on annually, chasing the next awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping Publisher/Managing Editor performance that allows us to ‘check out’ from our mundane day-to-day grind, whether it’s a concert, [email protected] athletic event, play or movie. So it’s particularly gratifying to see the completion of projects like the $59 million Noorda Center for the Performing Arts at Utah Valley University in Orem, a truly magnificent building that Ladd J. Marshall will serve as the preeminent PAC (performing arts center) in Utah County, bringing countless hours Advertising Sales Director of entertainment – and subsequently smiles – to the faces of millions of people over the next 50-plus [email protected] years. The debut performer for the March 25 grand opening was none other than Jason Alexander, who Jay Hartwell has visited UVU four times since 2012 and developed a unique relationship with faculty and students Art Director within the School of the Arts program. Alexander is best known for his role as George Constanza in [email protected] Seinfeld, the 90s TV sitcom classic that spawned dozens of hilarious lines and phrases over its nine- year run (The Contest, Puffy Shirt, Fat Wallet, Soup Nazi, Shrinkage – I could fill this column if my toast wasn’t burning). Constanza famously pretended to be an architect named Art Vandelay in several episodes (including literally the second episode ever titled ‘The Stake Out’), so it was fun to talk with the real architects of the project, and having them chuckle about the Seinfeld references to their profession. One of the driving factors for designers in approaching unique cultural projects like a theater, concert hall or performing arts center is their desire to have the building connect with its end users on myriad levels. So when they get feedback from staff and faculty as to how a building is positively impacting the people who use it – in this case students, singers, actors, performers, entertainers, etc. – it resonates, and offers a level of gratification beyond the actual nature of the building itself. This issue of UC&D also includes our annual Top Utah Architects Rankings, which shows 2018 to be another outstanding year revenue-wise, as Utah’s record-setting 10-year growth cycle keeps churning. The majority of the firms have shown remarkable consistency over the past three years (2016-18), and the consensus among people I talk to regularly is that business remains brisk as firms drive to stay profitable and keep pipelines filled. We also look at two firms who recently celebrated significant milestones Curtis– Miner Architecture (CMA) of Pleasant Grove continues to celebrate its 20th Anniversary (November ’18) this year, while Salt Lake-based Envision Engineering marked its 25th Anniversary with an open house celebration in May. I’ve said before in the past how much I enjoy writing anniversary profiles, as it gives me an opportunity to delve into the past of people working in trades I admire and respect, not only for their Utah Construction & Design is published eight (8) times a year. Postage paid individual talents and abilities, but also for their entrepreneurial drive – it takes a lot of intestinal in Salt Lake City, UT. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part fortitude (guts) to start your own gig. Congrats to CMA founder Curtis Miner and Envision founder Jeff without written permission is prohibited. Subscriptions: $64.00 per year. Subscribers: If Postal Service alerts us that magazine is undeliverable to Owen for the success of their respective firms, and the great projects they help bring to life through present address, we need to receive corrected address. Postmaster: Send their design expertise. address changes to 3047 W Parkway Blvd. STE A, Salt Lake City UT 84119. To 2019 is…halfway done! That’s just crazy! Keep it rolling…we’ve got a lot more great projects and subscribe or contribute editorial content, or for reprints, please call (801) 433-7541 or email [email protected]. For Advertising rates/Media people to cover in subsequent issues this year. Kit, please call (801) 872-3531 or [email protected]. Vol. 7 No. 3 Peace Out, Coming in July issue of UC&D: 2019 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings The Future of Utah Aggregate Pits Bradley Fullmer Industry Safety Trends

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challenging narrative. LEED is about people. of the world (excluding China). Steel Shipping Manager for Utah/Arizona before USGBC CEO Ramanujam Makes Debut Visit to SLC, As I travel the world I see people pushing prices peaked in June 2018, and Olmstead his latest promotion in May. “The goal of the for LEED and wanting LEED. It’s become a predicted they’d be lower than pre-2017 steel tariffs is to reduce imports by 37%, so Discusses LEED v4.1 and Future of Sustainability standard language for how we think about numbers by the end of this year. the U.S. steel Industry can achieve an 80% green building.” “The U.S. is sending a strong message U.S. capacity utilization rate.” According to USGBC statistics, that dumping artificially cheap steel The sanctions will “level the playing Nucor’s Olmstead Addresses USFA on Tariffs, State of Industry; there are 46,000 commercial projects products will no longer be tolerated,” said field,” he added, by allowing steel prices to that have attained LEED certification in Olmstead, a 20-year veteran of the company return to fair market levels that are based ACI Hosts Utelite Tour; Jacketta Marks 50 Years. the world, and another 52,000 projects who most recently served as Sales and on supply and demand. are awaiting certification. There are 76 chapters nationwide; Utah is part of Northern Rockies region, which includes Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, and is led Executives from the U.S. Green Building by Charlie Woodruff, a Director in the Council (USGBC) visited Salt Lake City May Community in Boise. 30 as part of a nationwide tour rolling In addition to the breakfast and a out LEED v4.1, the latest version of the LEED v4.1 technical workshop Mahesh well-known rating system designed participated in the UT Governor’s Energy to measure building performance and Summit lunch panel titled “Unlocking sustainability. The event was held at Tower Energy Success Through Innovation”. His 250 downtown, a property owned by Unico primary message was the importance that was purchased and renovated in the of addressing energy consumption in past year, earning LEED Silver certification existing buildings and how USGBC is in the process. working to make LEED for Existing Buildings “We need to do a better job connecting Operations and Maintenance much more TURNKEY green buildings to people and take in day- accessible and user friendly - to-day considerations of people,” said Ramanujam said to visit www. DESIGN BUILD Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of USGBC since livingstandard.org for more information on August 2016, when he replaced co-founder LEED v4.1. TECHNOLOGY and long-time CEO Rick Fedrizzi. “It’s why we launched the Living Standard initiative. Steel Tariffs Helping U.S. Steel Producers SOLUTIONS Executives from USGBC visiting Salt Lake City May 30 included (left to right): Charlie Woodruff, Director of People need to better understand the value Community for Utah & Northern Rockies; Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO; Lisa Stanley, Director, Technical Solutions. It’s been more than 15 months since of green building.” The visit was part of a nationwide tour educating A/E/C professionals on LEED v4.1, the latest iteration of the President Donald Trump’s March 1, 2018 Lisa Stanley, Director, Technical widely-known green building rating system designed to make certain credits more attainable, and to gauge how past announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and LEED certified buildings are performing. • Structured Cabling Solutions for USGBC, said v4.1 is “an 10% tariffs on aluminum, under authority incremental update to our rating system,” and how it helps with long-term health and Ramanujam is aware that LEED – of Section 232, and the results have been • Audio Video, Shades & and something to help firms earn certain quality of life. Another factor is protecting for all of the value it has brought to the favorable for U.S. steel manufacturers, Lighting Control credits that simply hadn’t been getting used the investment of new buildings, and A/E/C industry in terms of promoting said Dave Olmstead, recently promoted very often, in part because they were too quantifying the actual impact of that sustainability – is sometimes seen as an to General Manager for Nucor Tubular • Security, Access Control, difficult to obtain. building. It is essential that once a building unnecessary expense by some owners, an Products of Birmingham, Alabama. Video & More “We have raised the bar on our is LEED certified, that it performs as well added expense that doesn’t conveniently fit Olmstead was the keynote speaker performance of LEED,” said Stanley. “When ten years into its life cycle as it did the first into pro-forma ratings and ROIs. at the Spring Luncheon for the Utah Steel • Wireless Access Points we saw certain credits – like some of the month after it opened. “It’s like everything else in life,” he says Fabricators Association (USFA) May 1 at the material credits – not being used, we “LEED has transformed 100,000 of critics who decry the idea of having to Zion Bank Building in Salt Lake. He admits the • Distributed Antenna Systems thought about ways they could be more buildings worldwide,” said Ramanujam, pay for a ‘plaque on the wall’ to show that tariffs aren’t popular with all steel-related easily achieved.” “the question is are they still performing their building is sustainable. “What does firms in the country, but something had to be Ramanujam, who said this was his first to the LEED standard? We’re on the fifth that plaque actually signify?” he asks. “It is a done to combat the international dumping of visit to the Beehive State and the 20th city iteration of LEED and it’s about managing quantification of your best practice, or your cheap steel into the U.S. market by primarily he’s visited on this tour, identified several performance. What gets measured gets next practice. We’ve been able to articulate China, Russia, South Korea and Brazil. key steps for the next generation of LEED. done, what gets done gets improved and what a green building means and give He said the tariffs have helped The first is educating people on the gets replicated, what gets replicated owners a clear view of sustainability. We decrease steel imports by more than 4 benefits of sustainability – the actual transforms the market. Right now we are should talk about comfort of buildings, of million tons in 2018, while U.S. production reasons LEED certification is important obsessed about performance.” the impact of carbon on personal lives. It’s a increased by twice as much as the rest

As a company, Nucor began producing in U.S. facilities (2017-2019), which will allow it SLC Installing Jordan Management System, enhancing safety steel in 1966 and built a ‘mini-mill’ plant to remain a global leader in steel production. River Trail Markers and winter mobility through avalanche in Plymouth (Utah) in 1981. The company Other Nucor stats: Crews are installing 164 new safety mitigation, and consider roadway claims to be the global leader in sustainable • 27 million tons of steel produced trail markers as part of the Jordan improvements to SR-210 on Wasatch Blvd., steel production, using Electric Arc Furnace in 2018 River Trail 911 Marker Program design including the option of adding a third lane (EAF) technology to produce steel; this • $25 billion in total sales in 2018 to enhance public safety and allow in Little Cottonwood Canyon. environmentally-friendly production method • Accounts for 33% of all U.S. steel for a rapid, precise response by first uses 97% recycled scrap metal. Nucor is production responders. State to Buy AMEX Buildings for $56 M investing $3.4 billion in capital investments • 25,000 U.S. employees Makers will be placed 250 feet apart In a move widely hailed as a victory for between 2100 South and the Davis County the State of Utah, the Legislature in mid- line (about 2400 North), along nine miles May voted to spend $56 million to purchase of the Jordan River Parkway within City the American Express campus at 4315 S. limits. Each of the reflective markers will 2700 W. and renovate it as a new state office have a number and letter, identifying a complex for 1,500 employees. specific location entered into Salt Lake According to Jim Russell, Director of City 911’s database. the State Division of Facilities Construction Salt Lake City will be the first Management (DFCM), the $56 million total municipality to introduce trail markers includes $30 million for two buildings with this kind of frequency and specificity, totaling 400,000 SF on 31 acres, and $26 according to the Mayor’s office. The first million for design and renovation costs. marker was installed at the historic Fisher The building will house the Department Mansion, which hopes to undergo a future of Agriculture and Food and the $1 million restoration into a space for a Department of Technology, and will cost nature center and recreation outpost. approximately half of what a new facility would be today (about $120 million). ACI Intermountain Hosts Utelite Tour Historic Salt Lake Temple to The Intermountain Chapter of Close for Four-Year Renovation the American Concrete Institute (ACI Perhaps the most iconic building in the Intermountain) hosted a June 5 tour of entire state of Utah – the majestic Salt Lake Wanship-based Utelite, a multi-service, Temple, originally completed in 1893 – will family-owned company since 1962 completely shut down and undergo a major known for its unique lightweight shale four-year renovation beginning December aggregates, mined from a site with 30 of this year, it was announced in April. unusually high contents of shell deposits According to Brent Roberts, Director from the Frontier Formation created of Special Projects for the Church of Jesus during the Cretaceous period. Christ of Latter-day Saints, construction About 50 people attended the tour, will include a mass excavation operation to broken down into three groups that place hundreds of seismic ‘shock absorbers’ saw the firm’s quarry, raw aggregate in a complex base isolation system processing, and kiln operations up close. designed to allow the building to move in General Manager Jeff Barrick ran one Members of ACI Intermountain Chapter toured Utelite’s operations in Wanship June 5, getting up close views and the event of seismic activity. Base isolation of the tours, and said the company is a information about its aggregate pit known for its unique lightweight material, and its massive kiln, which fires raw systems have been retrofitted on previous leading supplier of lightweight aggregates material at 2,000 degrees. local projects like the Salt Lake City and and one of only three LWA plants in the It’s utilized on building and highway UDOT Revises Canyon EIS Study County Building and the Utah State Capitol. Western U.S (16 total nationwide). projects, and offers excellent performance The Utah Department of The project will also include the Once the raw shale is mined and on concrete mixes for large span structures Transportation (UDOT) recently revised the demolition of two buildings, construction fired through the kiln at 2000 degrees (F), with limited reinforcement, such as an study approach of the Little Cottonwood of four new buildings, and a renovation/ it becomes incredibly hard and durable, elevated stadium concourse. Barrick said Canyon Environmental Impact Statement rebuild of the center square of Salt Lake while maintaining a weight approximately Utelite aggregate is being used on the (LCC EIS) to focus on the immediate needs City. Salt Lake-based FFKR Architects is half of other aggregates (48 lbs. per construction of the Las Vegas Raiders of avalanche mitigation, trailhead parking, the architect on the project; Jacobsen cubic ft. vs. 100 lbs. per cubic ft., post stadium, along with dozens of high-profile and Wasatch Boulevard. Construction of Salt Lake City is the general processing). projects throughout the state and region. The scope will include a Transportation contractor. >>

Jacketta Sweeping Looks Ahead to Next 50 Years It’s been more than half a century since Neil Jacketta founded Salt Lake- based Jacketta Sweeping Service in late 1968, having entered the business part- time as a way to earn some extra money for his young family. His daughter, Debbie Jacketta, has been running point as company President the past 20 years, since Neil passed away unexpectedly at age 63 in December 1999, and is responsible for steering the firm through the ups and downs of Utah’s challenging construction cycles through two decades. She has nearly 40 years of experience at the firm (she started as a part-time bookkeeper in 1980) and has learned every facet of the commercial Innovation One at Innovation Pointe sweeping industry through trial, error and a ton of research. INNOVATIVE SPACES for the WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE Jacketta Sweeping is led by (left to right) Craig Dunham, Jarred Moore, Debbie Jacketta, Kara Moore, and Rhett Olsen. The firm hit its 50-year milestone last November. www.mhtn.com Debbie Jacketta says her with the company since 2012, is the other groups and trade associations,” added father, Neil, was a no- executive in charge of managing field Kara. “If she doesn’t know something, nonsense guy who would service. she takes time to develop that skill. She’s work ‘round the clock to “The market is good because it’s embraced technology, and that’s been a not like everyone has a sweeper in the key.” meet client expectations; backyard,” said Dunham, who has been Olsen added of Jacketta, “She has his work ethic remains the with the firm 14 years. “We’re in a situation extensive knowledge of the industry but Reaching New Heights hallmark of the company. where we don’t necessarily stand out, she’s also approachable and open to but there are so few good (sweeping different suggestions to see if something Electrical contracting is the core of our business. contractors), right now there is no problem else will work. I like the family atmosphere Whether it is a multi-million dollar industrial contract getting work.” and working in an environment where I or a smaller scale commercial job, we have what it “I learned the value of hard work and The firm’s core clients include highway know I make a difference.” takes to complete the project on time and on budget. doing whatever it takes to make a client contractors, roto-milling contractors, Jacketta said having Kara and Jarred happy,” said Jacketta, when asked about and commercial office owners who need come to work for the firm in the past her father’s characteristics and some of constant parking lot maintenance. couple of years, and get their feet wet with the lessons she learned from him. “We’ve Jacketta said even though the all aspects of the business, is a conscious earned a reputation for our reliability. construction market has been really good effort towards building a long-term People call us around the clock and we in recent years, it doesn’t change the succession plan and into a third generation do everything we can to respond quickly dynamics of day-to-day operations and the of family leaders. to what they need. That was something demand from clients for quick response. “My mom has done this her whole instilled in us.” Jarred Moore said his mother’s life, so she knows a lot,” said Kara. Jacketta’s business is a true family networking abilities and dedication to stay “Grandfather was a hard worker and his affair: husband Craig Dunham serves as ahead of new technologies have served the work ethic is what got it going, and it’s her right-hand man overseeing the shop company well over the years. the mentality of our company in general. and all truck maintenance; daughter Kara “She’s reached out to firms all over (Succession) is something that will take Moore manages the office; son Jarred the country for advice on best business time and planning.” n 801-972-3656 | http://skyline.us Moore manages the fleet of sweepers practices and is always looking at how to email: [email protected] (12 total, including Elgin, Nighthawk and improve our operations,” he said. Tymco brands). Rhett Olsen, who has been “She’s very involved in business

community be experienced? What are Investors Remain Bullish on the key elements of design that will entice renters and keep them in my Utah’s Multi-family Market project? What are the latest amenity enhancements that draw tenants to utilize By Patrick Bodnar common space? How will the property interface with the service providers of my tenants, from transportation to delivery services? Contemplating these kinds of questions will increase the likelihood of an Multi-family investment product in the and per square foot. apartment community’s success. Beehive State continues to outperform These examples validate the robust Meaningful, functional design and all other commercial investments in growth story demonstrated in the greater dramatic interior spaces capture the total sales volume, rent growth and new Salt Lake area. It is fueling investors interest of tenants and compel them to development. 2018 year-end stats posted searching for yield in untapped, secondary walk in and sign leases on the spot, rather the highest apartment sales volume in the markets. Investors flock to markets like than tour another property. Owners know history of Utah, crushing 2017’s previous Utah when they experience 6.1% rent that sizzle sells, and they’re willing to push record setting year by 38%. A total of growth, 3.1% job growth, and adding the design envelope on high-end/high-tech $1,437,000,000 in apartment transactions nearly 50,000 jobs in 2018. Transportation amenities and world-class features. occurred. This is a staggering number infrastructure in Utah – including high- Patrick Bodnar As the leader of the top five states for and shows incredible growth when speed commuter rail, light rail, and the $4 employment expansion, the rental market compared to just three years ago when billion rebuild of Salt Lake Int’l Airport – is in 2018. Although new product continues in Utah has nowhere to go but up. There is sales barely breached $703 million. Total another key indicator of future growth for to come on line, a healthy development a resiliency and security in the market that sales are likely to be consistently above multi-family market investors. climate still exists with current absorption is attracting investors and developers alike $1 billion in coming years. This type of rates at 62%. This absorption is driven by to be a part of the multi-family community sales volume puts Utah on the map as Strong Growth Fuels Quick Absorption net migration: 33,920 in 2018, and 31,469 in Utah. n large capacity institutional, private equity Development of multi-family product in 2019. Add that to 39,000 annual college and family offices seek to build scale has continued at a consistent pace. graduates, and housing demands will Patrick Bodnar serves as Vice and maintain liquidity in high growth, Each month, CBRE tracks the absorption remain strong, particularly downtown, President, Capital Markets, Multi-family for secondary markets. Utah leads the pack in of every multi-family property along along mass transit lines, and in trendy Salt Lake-based CBRE. He has 18+ years real establishing such a market. the Wasatch Front. There are 10,281 Sugar House neighborhoods. to successfully compete in the multi- construction project, developers will need estate experience in the greater Salt Lake Multi-family has a commanding units presently under construction; Well thought-out design is a principal family market in coming years. Whether to explore the concept of “community” area, specializing in the sale of multi-family presence in the market. Investment approximately 7,467 units were delivered differentiating factor for firms looking it is enhancing an older property sold being “the new amenity”. This is where developments. firms from across the nation and several as a value-add opportunity, or a new design becomes critical. How will the international markets continue to be very active in Utah. A leading institutional firm, Invesco, purchased its second asset in Salt Lake City in 2018. Other firms are making similar plays and will continue to bombard the market to “get in early” and acquire assets. Kennedy Wilson, a long- standing player in the Salt Lake market, purchased 714 units across a two-property portfolio when it purchased Fairstone at Riverwoods and Alpine Meadows. This was the largest transaction in 2018 orchestrated by Salt Lake’s CBRE multi- family team. Additionally, last month Oakmont Properties acquired 4th West Apartments, Salt Lake’s premier resort community. This is the largest transaction The Wasatch Front – and downtown Salt Lake City particularly – are seeing the development of high-end multi- family projects with top-flight amenities, as market demands continue to dictate this type of product. Projects like of any single asset in state history. It has 4th West (above), The Zeller (middle) and Sugarmont are recent projects that fit this high-end market type. also set records for highest price per unit (photos courtesy CBRE)

20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 21 > Employee Relations Curtis MinerExcellence Architecture is our standard. boxed up their belongings and left in the Passion is our morning, returning at the end of the day Food, Fun and Flexibility: Creating a Dynamic to find their residences freshly painted promise. with new flooring, window coverings, Company Culture Essential to Employee Retention electrical upgrades and plumbing, along with other much-needed maintenance upgrades. Wadman employees worked in Having a vibrant ‘culture’ in the workplace is an absolute designated project teams side-by-side with necessity for A/E/C firms looking to retain workers and ensure subcontractors and suppliers. (YouTube: 2017 Leadership Conference: YCC Extreme future economic success. Makeover)

By Sydne Jacques Future – Millennials are now the largest group of professionals in the workforce and tend to job-hop more Increasingly tight labor markets are forcing Each Friday, the sisters visit one of their than previous generations. Consistent construction executives throughout Utah crews during lunch – they’re affectionately mentoring and training shows true to be more proactive in retaining the dubbed ‘Meals on Wheels’ – bringing tacos, investment in an individual worker and employees they already have. It is essential pizza or sandwiches. It’s become a social paints a picture of having a place in 380 West 800 South, Suite 100 for firms to intentionally create cultures by staple of the company – a simple gesture the company long-term. The very best Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 (801) 575-8877 design, not default. their workers greatly appreciate and look employees will demand opportunities for www.dunn-se.com forward to. promotions and advancements consistent with their investment. 2018 Associated General Contractors of Utah Consultant/Engineer of the Year Enabling Great DesignTM Financial – In addition to offering competitive wages, does your organization Fun – We all like to have fun at work! offer bonuses or other incentives? Sydne Jacques Every year at my company we host ‘Jacques These financial rewards could be & Associates Fun Day(s)’ – and since we based on company profitability, length variations on flextime and, for some, only have 10 employees, we have a lot of of employment or by accomplishing introduced compressed hours over the options. We’ve done company cruises, trips outstanding work. Provide a clear and working week. Roberts believes the to Disneyland, and boating excursions at concise formula so that employees know business case for flexible working has been Lake Powell. This year, we took our team how they can become eligible for such proven. “We have realized operational to Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic incentives. improvements in efficiency, and health and Mountain in California for a couple of days Flexibility – Workplace flexibility is safety cover has increased – not decreased of extreme thrills. Upon returning to Utah, one of the biggest challenges faced by – with more flexibility,” he said. “Now we’re we dropped our newest employee off at the construction industry. International hoping to build on this and develop even home, and he exclaimed, “that did not feel Here are six key areas in which construction giant Balfour Beatty recently smarter ways of working.” at all like a corporate event, it felt like a organizations can build elements of their surveyed its employees and found that really fun family vacation!” cultures to mitigate employee turnover. while an overwhelming majority of Fulfillment – Many Utah companies employees liked working for the company, help their employees be more fulfilled by Construction companies today face Food – Who doesn’t like to eat! Food 62% of those surveyed said that work/life providing opportunities for community a lot of challenges, but recruiting and is an essential part of our culture, and an balance was a problem. Company brass involvement. Wadman Corporation places retaining quality employees will be easier effective way to bring people together decided to address the concern head on an emphasis on service and like charitable by actively creating a dynamic company and reward them for their hard work. One and implemented significant changes. events; part of its annual Leadership culture based on these six areas. How is of my clients has an annual employee “We had to be clear that the business Conference includes a day of community your organization doing? n Dutch oven cookout/fishing day in the case for this significant culture change service, which fosters team building and mountains. Others consistently provide was sound,” said Commercial Manager social engagement. Sydne Jacques is an engineer turned snacks/beverages in break rooms, or host Nigel Roberts. “But we were also hoping Two years ago I witnessed the professional speaker and consultant. Her monthly potluck luncheons or cooking that this would have a positive impact firm’s commitment in action. YCC (Your firm, Jacques & Associates, focuses on the competitions. on recruitment and retention, in an Community Connection) Family Crisis ‘people side’ of the A/E/C industry, and is But it’s two sisters who own a increasingly competitive market for highly- Center in Ogden received a one-day total celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019. construction company in South Dakota skilled employees.” makeover for all residential units. The See www.workforceshortage.com for more that provide my favorite food incentive. The firm was able to devise new women and children staying at the facility information.

UC&D: Sustainability is always a hot How many students are currently in the education I have seen; one that reflects the Q&A w/ Keith Diaz-Moore topic, and the ‘green building’ market is program? How many graduates in 2019? deep values and sense of place intrinsic ever evolving. LEED is more than 20 years to Utah. This vision has seen us grow old, and there are several other ‘green’ Diaz-Moore: I have been incredibly from 265 majors and graduate students 2019 AIA Utah President and U’s Dean of CA+P dishes on a organizations in the A/E/C realm promoting fortunate to serve as Dean for a simply in 2014 when I arrived, to an anticipated sustainable design and living. What are amazing group of students, faculty 570 this fall. We continue our award- number of topics relevant to Utah architecture in the 21st Century. some new trends to look for? and professional community. We have winning Design-Build BLUFF, but have shaped the most progressive vision also created a sister program Design-Build Keith Diaz-Moore is a busy man, April. This is a good indicator of the national Diaz-Moore: With LEED getting long for architecture, design and planning Salt Lake, focused on high per formance, >> considering his primary role as Dean of trajectory expected in the construction in the tooth, some emergent areas include the College of Architecture and Planning industry over the next 12 months. Given the LEED’s newest sister program, WELL at the University of Utah, and also as characteristics of the Utah economy, while I (wellcertified.com) which emphasizes 2019 President of the Utah Chapter of think there is reason for cautious optimism the health and wellness outcomes the American Institute of Architects (AIA nationally, I believe any potential recession associated with architectural design and Utah). He is also serving as Interim Chief will likely not be as harsh here in Utah. construction, and the Living Building Sustainability Officer at the U, after Challenge (living-future.org) which focuses serving as interim Senior Vice President UC&D: What sectors/markets seem to on regenerative design. However, beyond for Academic Affairs (iSVPAA) upon the be robust right now? How do you view the such credentialing mechanisms, I really appointment of Dr. Ruth Watkins as balance of public and private work in Utah think an emerging area is in the realm of President. currently? social equity. When there is or is going Diaz-Moore is a registered architect, to be a negative, differential impact on having earned a BS in Architectural Studies Diaz-Moore: It is hard to think of communities of need, this is where our from the University of Illinois-Urbana/ a sector that is not performing well industry must more fervently stand up and Champaign, a Master of Architecture here in Utah. The Kem Gardner Policy bring our expertise to bear. from the University of Minnesota, and a Institute’s Economic Report to the Keith Diaz-Moore Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin Governor does suggest that non-residential UC&D: What is new with Building (Milwaukee). Prior to serving as Dean at construction may slow a tick in 2019, and UC&D: Affordable housing is a primary Information Modeling and 3D virtual the U, Diaz-Moore was Associate Dean that the mix in housing (single family toward concern along the Wasatch Front, and could reality? of Graduate Studies and Chair of the multi-family) may shift ever so slightly. constrict growth, which in turn negatively Architecture Program at the University of impacts the design and construction Diaz-Moore: We are just at the tip Kansas, where he championed the creation UC&D: What design trends are industry. How do we effectively combat this of the iceberg in terms of how BIM, but of a unique “professional options” model particularly hot right now? Is there a issue? particularly 3D virtual reality will impact for graduate education, creating options particular market where you’re seeing our design and construction worlds. As including Studio 804 (sustainable design- significant changes in terms of form and/or Diaz-Moore: Affordable Housing is much as we have hoped that BIM could build), a Health & Wellness Internship function? a fundamental issue for our industry, but provide a digital “dress rehearsal” option, and a Globalized Practice the issue goes beyond our industry to of buildings under construction and option. He began his academic career at Diaz-Moore: I actually think public policy, finance, and the like. We also need to thereby reduce conflicts, I am not sure Washington State University and before institutional work is exhibiting some real question the manner in which affordable we have seen that full benefit. I hope that worked professionally in New York creativity recently. The new Salt Lake housing is defined as affordability is not that BIM also is greatly enhancing facility and Chicago. City Fire Stations are a case in point. Also, just about purchase or rent, but also management, but I am not sure we have Preservation and Adaptive Reuse efforts associated living costs such as utilities and seen the full benefit there either. But it UC&D: It seems like work is still plentiful are increasingly compelling, such as the transportation. Design needs to provide the is with virtual and augmented reality in Utah, but perhaps you’re hearing of a Crocker Science Center and the Weber user greater control and predictability and that I think we will see participatory potential ‘flattening’ of the A/E/C market County Library. Finally, I am really intrigued so in my mind, providing high performance design processes and clarity in design in general. How would you characterize by the risk-taking increasingly exhibited buildings in more livable/walk-able intent greatly enhanced. This is why our the outlook of Utah architectural firms/ AIA in more rural and small town work, such neighborhoods seems essential. To do this, College joined with Fine Arts, Humanities members over the next 18 months (thru end as the Summit County Services Center and our industry simply must be more vocal and and the Marriott Library to create the of 2020)? Kamas Branch Library. In short, I think the present in the policy debates. We must get Digital Matters Lab and provide access Utah architecture community is exhibiting the financial industry to break out of pro to these technologies to our students Diaz-Moore: Kermit Baker, Chief remarkable ecological and community forma mindsets and look toward community (digitalmatters.utah.edu). Economist for AIA National, noted in March responsiveness and I hope we see this benefit. There is a whole ecosystem that a blip in architectural billings, but that trend becoming even more bold and place- needs to pull together if we really want to UC&D: What is new and exciting with seemed to return to positive territory in inspired in the coming years. develop a Utah way to addressing this issue. the College of Architecture + Planning?

24 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 25 > AIA Utah deeply affordable housing models. Together, we have extended our BS in Urban Ecology engaged in an amazingly sensitive acoustic we might call these efforts, Design-Build degree to the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, renovation of our beloved Bailey Gallery that UTAH. We have hosted seven national South Korea. Both Planning and Design are reduced reverberation time from 2.5 seconds conferences since 2014, and this increased doing incredible work with our National to 1.1 seconds! Lastly, we partnered with national profile has certainly resulted in Parks and “gateway communities.” Together AIA Utah to create the first-in-nation shared growth in our undergraduate numbers, with our friends and donors, the College community outreach center at Pioneer Park. but for Fall 2019 we also saw a spike in now has a Digital Fabrication Lab, a state- applications of 90 percent! We have created of-the-art, digitally-enabled collaborative UC&D: How is the shared space with an interdisciplinary semester abroad in space, a Student Success Center, an open AIA Utah working out and how has it made Volterra, Italy that has proven popular, and collaborative work space and a café. We a difference in your program thus far?

Diaz-Moore: The Wadman Center, which hosts AIA Utah and the MHTN CA+P Graduate Studio, has been an amazing blessing, one with which we have only begun to scratch the surface. The space provides this wonderful common ground for our students to meet with professionals to discuss the student work, what is going on in the profession and conversations of public interest. To see firms such as VCBO, FFKR, CCG and of course Wadman Construction provide such support for this leading edge idea was deeply, deeply touching. This deep connection between the College of Architecture + Planning and AIA Utah is now expressed physically in a Kiln Lehi Tech Legacy Village of Sugar House wonderfully daylit, flexible space designed by Blaylock and Partners with the hope of serving as a catalyst for the Pioneer Park neighborhood. This is where we hope the critical conversations about our designed world will occur and we look forward to having your readers stop by for a visit.

UC&D: What other goals do you have for 2019 as AIA Utah President?

Diaz-Moore: You know, I walked into the role at an amazing time, after Peggy McDonough-Jan (MHTN) and Jim Losee (FFKR) provided the leadership to create this new shared space and led an inspiring strategic planning effort for the organization, respectively. In many ways, my role is simply to keep this incredible momentum moving forward. Look for AIA Utah to host more community conversations on the built environment as the programming of the new space unfolds. And I hope after you see the Jazz play, you walk by and see what is going on in the Wadman Center and take pride that 20 years of creating imaginative spaces that truly work. TM this kind of collaboration could only happen Now that’s Real. Imagination. 801.438.9500 www.beecherwalker.com in Utah. n AGC Architectural Firm of the Year

26 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 > K-12 Trends

and renovations at four elementary K-12 Market Brisk in Beehive State schools, along with the construction of an innovation center at the District’s Mound Fort Jr. High School. Voter-approved bonds from past two years are having significant impacts Ken Crawford, Director of Support Services for Ogden SD, said it will get on five Utah school districts, each of which aims to keep pace with started on the replacement of Horace Mann demands from strong population growth the past decade. Elementary and T.O. Smith Elementary sometime this year, followed by Wasatch Elementary and Polk Elementary. Polk is the By Harrison Wright oldest school in the district, originally built in 1926. “We looked at replacing it, but the Aerial of Cedar Valley High in Eagle Mountain is an example of growth trends pushing developments further west. community wanted to preserve some of (courtesy Hogan & Assoc.) The fruits from nearly $740 million in the historic sections of the school,” said voter-approved bonding the past two work in the field, we have great people that The new $25 million Silver Ridge Crawford, with the project including seismic years for K-12 funding in five Utah school step up constantly to get these projects Elementary in Farr West is a new prototype upgrades and new additions. districts are emerging, in the form of done within Districts’ tough timelines and school for the District. Designed by MHTN dozens of innovative projects, from simple expectations.” Architects of Salt Lake City and built by Granite Eyes Four New Schools maintenance and systems upgrades to full- Ogden-based R&O Construction, it is Officials with Granite School District in fledged high school replacements pushing Weber County Responding slated to open in August. The $21 million Salt Lake are thrilled with the $238 million the once-unheard-of $100 million mark for to Strong Growth Orchard Springs Elementary in Pleasant bond money and will direct the majority a single project. The $97 million approved by voters View, designed by MHTN and built by DWA of it to four new schools – South Kearns Districts that passed bonds in in Weber School District has allowed the Construction Inc. of Logan, is also slated Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Skyline November 2017 included Canyons ($283 District to “hit the ground running”, said for completion in August. Other projects High and Cyprus High, according to Don million), Granite ($238 million), Weber ($97 Canyons School District has three major high school projects underway simultaneously, including Hillcrest High Scott Zellmer, Director of Facilities and include a $4.8 million addition to Fremont Adams, Assistant Superintendent for Granite. million) and Morgan ($49 million), while School (above) in Midvale and Brighton High School (opposite, bottom) in Cottonwood Heights. Both schools Operations. Like many districts in the state, High, and a rebuild of Roy Jr. High. Zellmer In an effort to keep costs down, voters in Ogden School District approved are slated for completion in time for the start of the 2020-21 school year. (Hillcrest rendering courtesy FFKR Weber had seen major growth at the edges. said the District is now evaluating another the District is pursuing its first CM/GC an $87 million bond last November – funds Architects; Brighton rendering courtesy Hogan & Assoc.) Rural areas like Farr West and Pleasant bond proposal for 2021. high school – it’s hired Hughes General that will disperse over the next five years. “Now that we are seeing better contractors that specialize in building View are swelling with new residential “We are still feeling some real pressure Contractors of North Salt Lake for the Canyons School District is among the weather, work is progressing well and K-12 schools. “Each client and project has neighborhoods built this past decade. in places,” said Zellmer. “We are going to project – and has CM/GC contracts with busiest districts in the state with five major it is great to see (schools) come out of different issues, and the effort provided “We knew we had some critical needs need a new high school and another junior Salt Lake-based Jacobsen Construction to school projects, daylighting upgrades at the ground,” said Conger, who added his by the A/E/C firms that focus on the K-12 and we were pretty sure the bond would high, and at least another new elementary build the two elementary schools. Another eight elementary schools, and three office District is experiencing strong growth in industry has been a factor in our recent pass, so we did some prior planning and were along with some rebuilds and remodels.” notable project is the remodel of Hunter improvements, according to Rick Conger, Draper and Midvale, particularly. He’s also success as a contractor. Plus it’s been a fluid able to break ground on two new elementary Ogden SD’s approval of a $87 million High School by Salt Lake-based Bud Mahas Director of Facilities Services. impressed with the level of thoughtfulness response to the current climate, not forced schools in early 2018,” said Zellmer. bond gave the green light to replacements Construction (design-bid-build). >> The two most expensive projects on and creativity going into the design of these out of necessity.” Conger’s list are replacements of Brighton important community facilities, with local Metcalfe said success in the K-12 High in Cottonwood Heights and Hillcrest A/E/C firms responding to requests from market boils down to the ability of firms to High in Midvale – each with price tags District officials for highly sustainable, improve internal processes and efficiencies, likely to eclipse $100 million, in part due to functional and flexible spaces for learning. and to remain razor sharp with their escalating material costs and tight labor The ability of designers and contractors estimating skills. Historically, design-bid- markets demanding higher wages for to work together in the K-12 market has build has ruled the K-12 market; in the past field workers. Canyons also has a major never been stronger. decade some districts have moved to a renovation at Alta High, the new Midvalley “I’ve been impressed by how local CM/GC delivery method, drawing from a Elementary, and a classroom addition at K-12 architects have become partners with prequalified pool of general contractors. Corner Canyon High in Draper slated to us, and other K-12 contractors, to solve “There is no magic formula – it comes finish this fall. the challenges that today’s construction down to extra effort,” said Metcalfe. “Our Conger said wet weather conditions environment has with schools,” said Aaron people are not just great ambassadors for have caused minor delays with the high Metcalfe, Chief Marketing Officer for Hogan, but of the industry, by constantly school projects, with construction crews Centerville-based Hogan and Associates, doing what it takes to get the job done right challenged by limited space on existing which is constructing Brighton High and for our clients, and, ultimately, the students. sites and working next to operating schools. is one of a half dozen Utah-based general From pre-construction services to our

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“We’re very grateful to the voting “Who knows what education will be public for the ability to place the bond,” said like in 30 to 40 years,” said Naegle. “We Adams. “Our greatest challenge is keeping “We want to make sure want a building with flexibility, and one up with construction cost escalations. Since any facility we build is of that meets the future needs of students. we set the bond amounts (2016), escalations quality and represents Maybe it’s not a traditional (8:00 a.m. to (in costs) are making it a challenge. When we 3:00 p.m.) schedule. We have a goal and started to formulate the bond, high schools the community it’s in. An vision that it can be all encompassing.” were well below $100 million in the state. elementary school is a “Granite as a school district has On the design side, Granite is working been very frugal – frugality doesn’t mean central component – some with NWL Architects of Salt Lake, along call it the heart – of a cheap, it means getting the best bang with Fanning Howey of Indianapolis, for the for the buck,” Adams added. “We want design of Skyline and Cyprus High Schools, neighborhood.” to make sure any facility we build is of and hoping to incorporate some repetitive – Don Adams, quality and represents the community features as a way to maximize design value. Granite School District it’s in. An elementary school is a central “We’re trying to save money with a component – some call it the heart – of cookie-cutter approach,” said Justin Naegle, a neighborhood. We want to make sure Director of Architecture, Engineering and Naegle said new school designs will aesthetics have elements of timelessness, Construction for Granite SD. “(The design focus on space flexibility, with the ability to and are not out of place. Using repeat team) bring in some good ideas we haven’t break down and move walls and furniture clients is a good way for us to control thought about, and it broadens our thinking. into diverse learning environments. District those costs. We have to have a pleasant Sustainability is something we’re very officials were in Kansas City in January environment that students respect, and much aware of. We’re not seeking LEED touring a new school that is delivering (ensure that) aesthetics contribute to

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30 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 Envision Engineering 25th Anniversary

Envision Engineering has a diverse portfolio of project experience. Recent projects include (clockwise from top left): USU USTAR Building, Overstock.com Peace Coliseum, Farmington High School, The New SLC Airport (photos courtesy Envision).

Envision Engineering executives include (left to right): Trevor Spencer, Wes Albrecht, Dave Whitton, Jeff Owen (founder), Aleksandar Rankovic, Scott Hardy, Kit Farley.

eflecting on a quarter-century of COO and the firm’s only other Principal mile and provide great customer service, Starting Out; Key Influences Owen Reflects on success as the founder and President/ until May, when four others were promoted whether it’s same-day, next-day, whatever Owen identified two primary individuals CEO of Salt Lake-based Envision from Sr. Project Managers to Principals – it takes. We try to provide unique solutions as mentors – Larry Reaveley and Bob Engineering, Jeff Owen marvels at Aleksandar Rankovic, Trevor Spencer, Wes and think outside the box. We do just about Becherer. Reaveley, a structural engineer 25 Years for Envision Rhow quickly the years have passed, leaving Albrecht and Scott Hardy. Kit Farley is a everything.” and long-time professor in the Department behind vivid memories of designing dozens 10-year veteran of the firm and serves as By everything, he means Envision’s of Civil and Environmental Engineering at of challenging projects, while establishing Associate Principal. The recent promotions wide reach and depth of expertise in a the University of Utah, was a young men’s Salt Lake-based engineering firm has established itself as a top many dynamic, long-time interpersonal coincide with the firm’s establishment of a number of electrical markets, and on a advisor in his local church and offered sage electrical consultant in the state with an enviable resume of relationships. transition plan, something Owen knows is variety of diverse project types, something advice to Owen early in his career. “The time has absolutely flown by,” said crucial to its long-term success after he calls Owen has considered crucial since the firm’s “After I graduated from BYU, Larry said, projects, including two of Utah’s largest current projects – Owen, 56, who founded his firm in 1994 after it a career in a decade or so. inception. ‘Jeff, you need two things; you need to know the Salt Lake Airport and the Utah State Prison. putting in seven years at BNA Consulting “We eventually want to become an MEP “That’s a fundamental key to success in what you’re doing – you need the education in Salt Lake. “I think the accomplishment firm, bringing on mechanical engineers – this business – don’t put all your eggs in one – and you need your clients.’ Don’t forget is building this really great team of people, that’s our next step,” said Owen. “Once we industry basket,” Owen emphasized. “It’s the client piece of things,” Owen said. By Brad Fullmer and building trust in clients. I value those get through this ownership transition, we’ll like a mutual fund; you want to be invested Owen called Becherer, co-founder and relationships with clients and employees, be moving in that direction.” in each of these markets. I saw great value former President of Salt Lake-based BNA more so than the buildings I’ve designed.” Whitton, who joined Owen in 1998 in trying to be diverse. The (broader) you are, Consulting, a “borderline genius”, someone Owen oversees an executive leadership after six years as an electrician at Allstate the better project manager you can be. I like at the top of his profession who knew the team of six others, including Dave Whitton, Electric, says the firm “tries to go the extra a broad stroke approach.” keys to success. Owen recalled something >>

2012-19 as Business Development Director, Notable Projects and remains a consultant to the firm. “The NAME LOCATION COMPLETION “Whenever I design culture is unique – there’s accountability Salt Lake Airport TRP Salt Lake City Current something, I build every in that nobody slides by. Jeff’s door is completely open – he’s willing to serve Utah State Prison Salt Lake City Current piece of it in my mind. everyone in the office.” U of U Gardner Commons Bldg. Salt Lake City 2018 It’s that visualization Owen says his ability to work on U of U Crocker Science Center Salt Lake City 2017 myriad project types – anything from Legacy Village Sugar House Salt Lake City 2017 that helps any engineer burly power generation to aesthetically- U of U Lassonde Living Studios Salt Lake City 2016 move through what he’s pleasing lighting systems – serves the firm Overstock.com HQ Midvale 2016 particularly well during summer months WCF Tower Sandy 2016 thinking about. Unless when co-workers take longer vacations. Odyssey Elementary Woods Cross 2014 you get it all on paper, He can seamlessly fill-in and keep project City Creek Center Parking Garages Salt Lake City 2012 the contractor can’t build schedules on track, while enjoying the diversity of different jobs. USU USTAR Life Science Center Logan 2010 your vision.” He’s excited about the firm’s new Principals and optimistic that Envision will Executives – Jeff Owen remain a key player in the A/E/C industry for NAME AGE TITLE decades to come. Jeff Owen 56 President/CEO “I’m just grateful for the opportunities Dave Whitton 52 Principal/COO set of documents. that people have given us,” he said. “I feel “We’re not profit-center based, we work Kit Farley 63 Associate Principal blessed to be part of this community and together as a team,” he said. “In order to Aleksandar Rankovic 42 Principal to be trusted. The payoff for me is not overcome the last-minute rush (completing Scott Hardy 39 Principal write-ups or awards, it’s the next job we get plans) we’ll divvy things up, split up the A/V, Trevor Spencer 38 Principal because of the trust people place in you. the lighting, power…sometimes I’ll draw the Wes Albrecht 38 Principal That means everything.” n one-lines or specifications. We look out for each other.” Becherer said about visualizing a that I wanted my own company,” said Owen, “We have our smaller teams, but we project before starting the design process. “and there were so many people ahead of also team together on larger tasks, and help “I can honestly say I learned from the me in the game (at BNA), I thought, ‘I could each other on deadlines,” said Rankovic. “As best – he’s an amazing guy, very talented,” play this out for 10 years and not get to long as tasks and projects are done on time, said Owen. “He was not just a great where I want to be’. I felt like I had put in you can leave anytime and come in anytime. engineer, he was a great businessman. enough time to do my own thing, so why Work-family balance is very good here.” He told me one time, ‘Jeff, build the job in not do it?” “We care very much about the work your mind’; that stuck. Whenever I design The MBA also gave Owen an added we put out, but we’re not killing ourselves something, I build every piece of it in my boost of confidence, that he could go out in the office to make that happen,” said mind. It’s that visualization that helps any and “at least understand the makings of Albrecht. “That’s part of the reason why the engineer move through what he’s thinking how to run a company. I would have felt buy-in has been enticing. Jeff and Dave have about. Unless you get it all on paper, the unprepared had I not done it.” been good to work for the past five years.” contractor can’t build your vision. Your Armed with seven years of design “We cultivate a team atmosphere by documents are more complete; you’re less experience and two-dozen solid client determining who needs help this week, and apt to have change orders on a project.” relationships, Owen started Envision in 1994, move resources to accommodate the needs A couple years into his career at BNA, initially renting space in a local mechanical of the team,” added Spencer. Owen quickly realized he wanted ‘more’, firm’s office in Salt Lake, before settling into “I like to interface with the other as in, a bona fide long-term opportunity the same building as Colvin Engineering engineers as a sounding board, and the for real success – essentially having an from 2001-14. In 2014, after surviving the mingling of ideas,” added Farley. “Jeff is ownership stake in a firm. And like most recession and subsequent solid growth, the certainly willing to do that. I get along with entrepreneurial types who find themselves firm moved to its present location at 240 East Jeff more as a co-worker than as a boss; not moving up the corporate ladder as Morris Avenue in South Salt Lake. the same holds true for Dave Whitton. In a quickly as they’d like, it meant striking company this size, (engineers are) largely out on his own – after gaining requisite Team First Approach profit centers…with a teamwork aspect of experience, building key client relationships, Owen is praised for fostering a culture of using the resources of a larger firm.” and going back to school to earn an MBA self-accountability, but also an environment “Jeff is conscious of promoting a from the University of Utah in 1993. with a strong ‘team-first’ system, which helps family-first atmosphere,” said Gabe Kramer, “I always knew in the back of my mind ease the burdens associated with finishing a who spent six-plus years at the firm from

34 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 35 UDOT Top 10 Projects UDOT’S TOP 10 PROJECTS OF 2019 UDOT Announces ‘Top 10’ Projects of 2019 PROJECT COST LOCATION 1 Mountain View Corridor $335 M Salt Lake County Impressive list of critical highway infrastructure projects tops $2 billion in volume, including 2 I-15 Express Lanes $169 M Davis, Weber Counties the highly anticipated next phase of Mountain View Corridor from 41st South to SR-201. 3 I-15 Northbound $165 M Salt Lake County By Brad Fullmer 4 I-15 Technology Corridor* $415 M Utah County 5 I-15 Southbound* $180 M Salt Lake County 6 U.S. 40 Passing Lanes $37 M Wasatch County 7 I-80/SR-36 Bridge Replacements $37M Tooele County 8 Southern Parkway (SR-7) $75 M Washington County 9 I-15 Exit 16 $29 M Washington County 10 I-80 Joint Repairs $3 M Salt Lake County

*continued from 2018

DESIGN TEAM work includes: Lead Engineer: Parsons and KIE • New bridges over I-15 at Church Street Geotech: Shannon and Wilson and 200 South Consultants: CRS Engineers • Extended on-ramp from Layton Surveying: MVCC Parkway to Hill Field Road CONSTRUCTION TEAM • Bridge widening and deck General Contractor: Mountain View replacements at seven locations As Deputy Director of Engineering for two large existing projects carry over Corridor Connectors (MVCC): Kiewit • New ramp meters installed at the on- the Utah Department of Transportation from 2018: the $415 million I-15 Technology and W.W. Clyde Joint Venture ramps from Riverdale Road, 650 North, (UDOT), Jason Davis won’t be mistaken for Corridor in Utah County (No. 4) and the Excavation/Grading: MVCC and 700 South David Letterman anytime soon (despite $180 million I-15 Southbound project that Shoring/Piling: Desert Deep • Improved northbound on-and-off- having perhaps the ‘best hair’ at the adds a lane and reconfigures the I-215/I-15 Foundations ramps at 5600 South 1,600-employee Department), but at a Interchange. Pipelines: MVCC • Concrete panel replacement May 1 press conference he did his best Davis said the Department is well Electrical: Cache Valley Electric andpavement grinding from Hill Field impersonation of the former late-night talk aware of the importance of these projects Asphalt Paving: Geneva Rock Road to I-84 show host legend by delivering UDOT’s very and determined to continue delivering top- Concrete Paving: MVCC own annual ‘Top 10’ list of key construction quality projects on time and on budget. Concrete Cutting: A-Core PROJECT TEAM projects for 2019. “They’re all important projects – it’s Striping: IMS Owner: UDOT It’s an impressive list totaling over $2 good to have a product people both want 1 Mountain View Corridor; DESIGN TEAM billion, Davis said at the site of an existing and need,” Davis said. “We don’t look at 4100 South to SR-201 Lead Engineer: AECOM UDOT maintenance shed near SR-201 and just the roadway system, we look at all Location: 4100 South to SR-201 (with Geotech: AECOM 5600 West – which will ultimately be the transportation choices people have. Many connecting ramps to California Ave.) Consultants: AECOM Northbound lane of the ‘No. 1’ project, of our projects will have parallel trail Cost: $335 million Surveying: CRS Engineers Mountain View Corridor from 4100 South systems (pedestrian and bike), and we work ($219 million construction cost) CONSTRUCTION TEAM to SR-201. The $335 million, four-mile stretch closely with our transit partners so our Delivery Method: Design-Build General Contractor: Ralph L. is the next critical link in MVC, which will connections make sense, whether it’s to Bus Start/Completion: May 2019/Summer 2021 Wadsworth Construction connect SR-73 in Saratoga Springs to I-80. Rapid Transit, Front Runner or Light Rail.” This four-mile stretch is No. 1 on UDOT’s Excavation/Grading: Whitaker Jason Davis “Typically, what we’re looking for is He also mentioned the importance list because of how critical this project is Construction impact to the traveling public as well as of two Washington County projects – the to Salt Lake Valley’s growing west side. Shoring/Piling: Ralph L. Wadsworth financial impact,” said Davis in explaining final phase of Southern Parkway from Sand “This segment is the one we’ve really been 2 I-15 Davis/Weber Express Lanes Construction how UDOT ranks a project’s importance. In Hollow to SR-9, and a rebuild of the I-15 Exit waiting for on (MVC), since it’s finally getting Location: I-15; Layton Parkway Pipelines: Whitaker Construction all, UDOT has 169 projects worth $2.1 billion 16 Interchange, which is the exit to Zion connected to SR-201,” said John Gleason, to I-84 in Riverdale Electrical: Hunt Electric currently in progress or scheduled to start National Park. UDOT Spokesman. Cost: $169 million Asphalt Paving: Geneva Rock this year. “It’s a lot of money being put into “When (Southern Parkway) is Construction of this segment includes ($95 million construction cost) Concrete Panel Replacement: Dry Creek our transportation system. We won’t spend completed, it’s (impact is) going to be similar two lanes in each direction with signalized Delivery Method: DBB (Design-Bid-Build) Structures all $2 billion just this year; some of these are to I-215 – people will have another choice to intersections and biking/walking trails. Start/Completion: May 2019/Summer 2020 Striping: RW Striping over multiple years.” travel around St. George,” said Davis. “That’s PROJECT TEAM The 1-15 Express Lanes will be extended by Signage: Beltran Fence and Eight of the 10 projects are new, while a big deal.” Owner: UDOT 10 miles (MP 331-340). Other scope of Construction

4 I-15 Technology Corridor Location: Lehi, UT Cost: $415 million Delivery Method: Design-Build Project Description/Scope: Start/Completion: May 2018/Fall 2020 This approximately five-mile stretch addresses massive growth in Lehi with the reconstruction of I-15 between Lehi Main Street and SR-92; it closes the ‘gap’ between 3 I-15 Northbound; Bangerter prior I-15 CORE and I-15 POINT projects. It 5 I-15 Southbound Highway to I-215 also includes: Location: SR- 201 to 12300 South 6 U.S. 40 Strawberry Valley Passing Location: Salt Lake County • Widening I-15 with two new lanes in Cost: $180 million Lane & Preservation Cost: $165 million each direction from Lehi Main Street to Delivery Method: Design-Build Location: Wasatch County ($96 million construction cost) S.R. 92 Start/Completion: June 2018/ Cost: $37 million ($27 million Delivery Method: Design-Build • One-way frontage roads system from December 2020 construction cost) Start/Completion: Spring 2019 to Fall 2020 2100 North to S.R. 92 This 14-mile project includes the Delivery Method: DBB This project will build a 9-mile-long • Interchange reconstruction at S.R. 92 addition of a 12-foot southbound lane to Start/Completion: May 2019/ collector-distributor (C-D) system from 9400 and 2100 North I-15 between SR-201 and 12300 South, in November 2019 South to I-215, and a new general purpose lane • Reconstruct 17 structures (bridge and addition to: This 17-mile project will improve safety from Bangerter Highway to 9400 South. Three box culverts) • Expansion of 7200 South to three lanes and mobility by constructing a westbound new bridges will be constructed as part of • New Triumph Boulevard bridge over I-15 in each direction (from I-15 to Bingham passing lane on U.S. 40 west of Strawberry the C-D at the following locations: 9000 South, to connect with 2300 West Junction Boulevard in the city of Midvale) Reservoir between MP 35-40. The new >> 8000 South (Wasatch Street) and 7720 South • Bike and pedestrian improvements • Modification of the I-15/I-215 passing lane will connect to the existing (Center Street). This project will improve traffic provide key connections with local and interchange to improve traffic flows westbound passing lane near Daniels flow and safety on northbound I-15 in this regional trails from eastbound and westbound I-215 Summit. Other safety improvements include area as a C-D system parallels the mainline to southbound I-15 a wildlife crossing and deer fencing to freeway and connects to more than one PROJECT TEAM reduce wildlife collisions. entrance/exit to the freeway. Owner: UDOT PROJECT TEAM DESIGN TEAM Owner: UDOT PROJECT TEAM PROJECT TEAM Lead Engineer: Ames-Wadsworth DESIGN TEAM Owner: UDOT Owner: UDOT Joint Venture Lead Engineer: Michael Baker DESIGN TEAM DESIGN TEAM Geotech: Gerhardt Cole International Lead Engineer: AECOM Lead Engineer: WSP Consultants: Wilson & Company, WSP Geotech: Terracon Rehab Section: Geotech: Kleinfelder Surveying: Cobb Fendley Surveying: Ralph L Wadsworth UDOT Region 3 Consultants: CRS, Bowen Collins CONSTRUCTION TEAM CONSTRUCTION TEAM Geotech: AECOM Surveying: Ames General Contractor: Ames Construction General Contractor: Ralph L. Consultants: UMS CONSTRUCTION TEAM and Wadsworth Brothers Joint Wadsworth Construction Surveying: ESI (subs being determined) Venture Excavation/Grading: Ralph L CONSTRUCTION TEAM General Contractor: Ames Construction Excavation/Grading: Ames-Wadsworth Wadsworth, Staker Parson General Contractor: Knife River Electrical: Hunt Shoring/Piling: Ames-Wadsworth Shoring/Piling: Ralph L Wadsworth Excavation/Grading: Knife River Concrete Paving: Ames Pipelines: Ames-Wadsworth Pipelines: Ralph L Wadsworth, BH Inc, Shoring/Piling: Knife River Electrical: Cache Valley Electric Noland & Sons Pipelines: Dennis Lierd Asphalt Paving: Geneva Rock Electrical: Cache Valley Electric Construction Concrete Paving: Ames-Wadsworth Asphalt Paving: Staker Parson Electrical: Fibertel Concrete Cutting: A-Core Concrete Paving: Ralph L. Wadsworth Asphalt Paving: Knife River Striping: Ames-Wadsworth & Concrete Cutting: A-Core Striping: Peck Striping Innovative Marking Systems Striping: Innovative Marking Signage: B&K Construction Signage: Innovative Marking Systems Systems, Inc (Ground Mount) and Ames Signage: Beltran Fence & Wadsworth (Overhead) Construction Co. Structures: Ralph L Wadsworth Walls: Ralph L Wadsworth, Harper Precast

Start/Completion: April 2018 – expressway will be finished with pavement • Reconstruction of new, wider and December 2020 providing a “single barrel” of a future longer bridges on I-15 over SR-9 median divided “double barrel” expressway. • Extension of northbound I-15 truck PROJECT TEAM UDOT will operate one “barrel” of the lane through the interchange Owner: UDOT parkway as a two-lane highway with one- DESIGN TEAM lane in each direction until traffic demand PROJECT TEAM UC&D Lead Engineer: Michael Baker, HDR requires the full parkway build-out. Owner: UDOT Utah Construction Geotech: Terracon DESIGN TEAM CONSTRUCTION TEAM PROJECT TEAM Lead Engineer: Horrocks Engineers & Design General Contractor: Granite Owner: UDOT Geotech: IGES Construction DESIGN TEAM Consultants: Lochner Excavation/Grading: Granite 8 Southern Parkway (SR-7); Sand Lead Engineer: WSP Surveying: Horrocks Engineers Construction Hollow to SR-9 CONSULTANTS: CONSTRUCTION TEAM Shoring/Piling: Advanced Shoring & Location: Washington County Horrocks Engineers Inc. General Contractor: Ralph L. 7 I-80 Black Rock and S.R. 36 Bridges Underpinning (Shoring); DDF Inc. Cost: $74.9 million Rosenburg Associates Wadsworth Location: SR-36 flyover bridge over I-80 (Piling) Delivery Method: DBB Gerhart Cole Inc. Excavation/Grading: Sunroc eastbound/westbound; I-80 eastbound/ Pipelines: Granite Construction Start/Completion: Summer 2019 Stantec Construction & Materials westbound over Union Pacific tracks at Electrical: Cache Valley Electric December 2020 Bighorn Archaeological Consultants Shoring/Piling: Ralph L. Wadsworth Blackrock Asphalt Paving: Granite Construction The fifth segment of Southern Parkway CONSTRUCTION TEAM Electrical: Tri-State Electric Cost: $36.5 million Concrete Paving: Comers Concrete (SR-7) is an 8-mile long section starting at TBD Asphalt Paving: Sunroc Construction &\ Delivery Method: CMGC Striping: Innovative Marking Systems 4300 West in Hurricane and extending north Materials Project Description/Scope: to State Route 9, completing a connection Concrete Cutting: n/a This project will reconstruct three to I-15 to the south and SR-9 to the north. Striping: Straight Stripe aging bridges along I-80 as part of UDOT’s Scope includes roadway, drainage and commitment to provide safe and efficient ATMs features for the full parkway, but Reach 7,000 plus travel for Tooele County. only one side of the future median-divided Industry Decision-Makers!

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9 I-15 Exit 16 Interchange Improvements Location: Washington County Cost: $28.9 million Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build Start/Completion: Feb. 2019/Nov. 2019 This is one of a series of projects in 10 I-80 Bridge Joint Repairs; State Southern Utah Street to 1300 East Project features include: Location: I-80; 300 East to 1300 East • Addition of a second lane to the I-15 Cost: $3.5 million northbound exit ramp to eastbound Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build SR-9 Start/Completion: June 1/ • Addition of a second lane to the Mid-August 2019 SR-9 westbound entrance ramp to This maintenance project along a 1.5- southbound I-15 mile stretch of I-80 will repair and replace • Addition of another lane on bridge joints at several locations of the westbound SR-9 between Coral Canyon most previous reconstruction a decade ago. interchange and General Contractor: Granite I-15 entrance ramp Construction n The only publication • Addition of a third southbound lane on I-15 between SR-9 and Exit 13 dedicated exclusively to • Improvement of curves and speeds on Utah’s A/E/C industry! all ramps

By Brad Fullmer

A complex glass curtain wall system presents dramatic evening views of the 131,000 SF building, which will serve Utah County’s performing arts community for the next half century. (all photos courtesy method studio)

Rich wood paneling adorns both sides of a large digital display board outside the Scott and Karen Smith Theatre, with a unique hanging glass aesthetic complimenting the lobby space.

t was appropriate – perhaps a little Lake-based method studio who served flexibility…was one of the overarching ironic even – for actor/comedian Jason as Project Designer and was involved design goals. We have five new performance Alexander to be the debut performer at with programming through design venues and one existing one that we were Utah Valley University’s (UVU) delightful development, chuckled when asked tying into, so it was unique in that there are Inew $59 million Noorda Center for the about the architect references in Seinfeld, not many facilities in the country that have Performing Arts, a true gem of a facility for recalling a handful of memorable story this many venues in one building.” the bustling 524-acre campus in Orem that lines. He said Alexander met with several The building includes a 900-seat boasts some 37,000 students. members of the project team and “talked Concert Hall, a 500-seat Proscenium Alexander is best-known for his role as to us in a group setting; it was fun to get a Theatre, a Dance Hall, an Instrument George Costanza in the legendary 90s TV little window into what makes him tick.” Ensemble room, a Choral Ensemble room, sitcom Seinfeld, playing a short, balding, Harb said the project offered a Dance Studio, and various musical and neurotic, middle-age man who sometimes numerous design challenges, with the final theatrical education spaces. Each space pretended to be an architect named Art product a veritable masterpiece that will was designed to be adaptable/flexible Vandelay, a reference made in over a half serve as a hallmark for the university for for different uses; there is an adjustable dozen shows over its nine seasons (’89-’98). the next 50 years. reflector in the concert hall that can be At the March 25 grand opening of the “It was intended to be the premier, moved up and down to meet different two-story, 131,608 SF building, Alexander multi-use arts venue in Utah County,” said acoustic needs, a full fly tower in the performed a one-man Broadway act Harb. “This one offers the most levels of proscenium, and retractable seating risers singing a variety of show tunes in the 500- diversity. Someone can experience all in the dance hall. seat proscenium theatre, his fourth visit levels of art in one space, so from that Other amenities include a large plaza to UVU since 2012, where he has become a standpoint it’s unique in that it has many that will host live performances and other favorite of performing arts students and different arts (programs) under one roof.” social events, recording and production faculty alike. Stephen Pullen, Dean of the “One of the hot button items was studios, practice rooms, and a remodeled School of Arts at UVU, went so far as to creating a space that showcased the Black Box Theatre. praise Alexander for his influence in three existing talent of the faculty and students,” Design elements include a judicious fundraising events, as roughly $27 million added Todd Kelsey, Principal-in-Charge use of glass on the exterior, zinc metal of the cost was from outside donations. and Project Manager for method studio. panels, ACM rain screen paneling, masonry, Basil Harb, a Principal for Salt “Creating performance venues that give and an expansive clerestory system in >>

The building’s concert hall offers state-of-the-art acoustical and lighting design, part of its intimate performance setting.

the main lobby. The structural system is a “ and were irregular with their placements that a year later they probably couldn’t combination of block, concrete, and a post- to capture the spirit of the dance and have afforded,” said Adamson. “The and-beam metal super structure. performance that takes place within.” owner many times through the process “One of the biggest design challenges The use of concrete is prominent, with commented that this was one of the best was to adhere to their campus aesthetic, polished concrete floors on both levels run projects at the school; we take a lot of which for us was finding some kind of challenging crews from Sandy-based pride in how it turned out. It was really a transition from a Brutalist (architecture) Layton Construction in keeping them great team effort by everyone involved.” concrete campus,” said Harb, “to not only perfectly flat, said Jared Adamson, Project Harb said he’s heard uplifting stories soften some of the rigidity, but also look Manager over the final six months of the from faculty members who are simply towards a more progressive building.” job. A laser was used on concrete pours to enamored with what the facility is doing A higher percentage of glass was ensure flatness, particularly in areas with a for School of Arts students. He relayed utilized on the façade (still under the glass balcony railing structures. one story from a faculty member who mandated 30% of the total envelope), Another interesting aspect was the overheard one particular student sing in and focused on the spine of the two- installation of vertical aluminum fins on the facility for the first time, quite possibly story lobby, running the length of the curtain wall system, a design element the first time this student sang without any the performance venue areas and that adds to the “wow factor” of the feelings of inhibition or concerns about the offering dramatic views to the exterior building. Adamson praised subcontractors sound bothering people in other parts of throughout. Metal paneling and warm for adhering to a tight schedule, while the building. wood elements add to the exterior flair, delivering top-notch quality in all phases. “The teacher was just blown away,” with articulated openings at windows A competitive bid market meant that UVU said Harb, who also praised K. Newell helping extend transitions of brick and officials got an excellent final product for Dayley, former Dean of the School of glass to the top of the wall to create the overall cost. Arts who came out of retirement to help visual slots. “It was an aggressive bid market; they facilitate the process, for his vision and “We refrained from being too regular certainly got a lot of bang for their buck, influence on design. “It’s been really with window opening locations,” said Harb, with the use of a lot of high-end materials moving for everybody in the program.” n

46 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 Know These Warning Signs Did you know these signs mark high-pressure underground natural gas pipelines in your area?

UVU School of Arts executives credit outside donations - $27 million of the $59 million cost – for bringing this landmark project to life.

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Water blowing Bubbling action Vegetation Rotten into the air at a on outside dead or egg-like pond, creek or water surface brown odor river UVU Noorda Center Mechanical: Colvin Engineering for the Performing Arts Structural: Reaveley Engineers Landscape: Loft Six Four Immediately report a problem by calling one of the emergency numbers below. Location: Orem Cost: $59 million CONSTRUCTION TEAM 24-Hour Emergency Numbers ($49.4 million construction cost) GC: Layton Construction Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build Plumbing: KOH Dominion Energy Utah, Dominion Energy Wyoming, Dominion Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline: Square Feet: 131,608 HVAC: KOH; United Team Energy Idaho: 1-800-300-2025 Levels/Stories: 2 Mechanical 1-800-767-1689 Painting: Stauffer Painting PROJECT TEAM Electrical: Wasatch Electric Owner: State of Utah DFCM Masonry: IMS Masonry Owner Rep: Frank Young Glass/Curtain Wall: Mountain Valley Drywall/Acoustics: Muddy Boys DESIGN TEAM Tile/Stone: Millcreek Tile & Stone Architect: method studio Carpentry: Boswell Wasatch Civil: Ensign Engineering Flooring: Wall to Wall Electrical: Spectrum Engineers Roofing: Noorda BEC DominionEnergy.com

May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 49 UAPA 2019 Conference The Kimball on Main

ew buildings are as historically important to Park City’s community than the former home of the Kimball Arts Center (1976-2016), which also Fserved as Kimball’s Garage and was home to a livery during its 90-year existence on the bustling corner of Heber and Main streets. So the transformation of this entire site into The Kimball on Main – which included the renovation and seismic upgrade of the original 15,000 SF KAC building, and the construction of a new, adjacent three-story (two stories above grade), 33,000 SF building – has been no small feat over a taxing 28-month schedule, one that spanned two winters and endured the social crush of several high-brow celebrity events (Sundance Film Festival, Park City Arts Festival, etc.), and even included the replacement of a major transformer for Rocky Mountain Power directly under the building. shoring contractor Advanced Shoring. building, said Travis Brackus, Associate Bryce Jensen, Project Manager for The original building was badly Project Manager for Salt Lake-based Ogden-based R&O Construction, said the deteriorated in several areas, forcing crews BHB Engineers. Interestingly enough, the process of saving and seismically upgrading to tear out existing structural steel along original building did not even have concrete the original structure, while simultaneously with the original suspended concrete footings, making the seismic upgrade even figuring out a temporary system to hold the floor, and drill concrete micro-piles up to more impressive. old transformer in place before the new one 60 ft. deep for stability. They also installed The existing barrel roof was also could be installed, was “a nightmare” and new 8-in. reinforced concrete walls and removed during construction and replaced one that required a technically innovative a composite steel system around all with a code-compliant seismic diaphragm, solution with input from R&O’s team, unreinforced masonry, so the old structure while maintaining the original shape. structural engineer BHB Engineers, and essentially acts as the new ‘veneer’ of the Crews had to determine how to >> COME TOGETHER The dynamic new Kimball on Main project – in the heart of Old Town Park City at one of its busiest intersections – combines the delicate restoration of the historic Kimball Arts Center with a new contemporary 33,000 SF retail building.

By Brad Fullmer

Marrying a historic 90-year-old building like the Kimball Arts Center (right) with a modern, contemporary new building (above) offered numerous challenges to the design and construction team on this ambitious mixed-use retail project at the intersection of Heber and Main streets in Park City. The board-formed concrete exterior offers a unique rustic look to the project. (photos courtesy R&O Construction)

Evening view of the project along its Main Street side; (below) R&O support the old transformer while these spared local residents (and Rocky Mountain you’ and ‘congratulations’ from neighbors Project Manager Bryce Jensen talks with a manager from L.L. Bean. upgrades were ongoing, and put the new Power) the hassle of a lengthy shutdown instead of complaints. No one could structural system in place so the new with temporary power systems running off believe how fast and smooth it went.” transformer could be quickly installed. noisy diesel generators. “We couldn’t be happier in how the Jensen said two power poles were installed “What would have been a six- building turned out,” said Tony Tyler, Partner approximately 15 ft. below the transformer, week shutdown…turned into an 8-hour with Columbus Pacific Development, which with T-brackets placed on both poles to shutdown,” said Jensen. It was basically purchased the property in 2016. “From a support the structure as it was welded to plug-and-play – a full transformer (historic) renovation standpoint, you never six micro-piles, with the structure then filled replacement! For the first time in my career know what you’re going to get, least of in around it. It was a Herculean effort, and (27-plus years) we had letters of ‘thank which is they didn’t do (concrete) footings underneath the building. It was a big “I can leave my repairs in “What a refreshing expe- “I was very pleased with challenge to bring it up to current seismic such good hands and not rience to work with people the quality of their work codes.” worry that short cuts are who were serious about on our project – They do it Tyler also mentioned the unique being made. Thanks for the keeping their promises and right the first time” bowstring truss roof structure, which didn’t great work you do” care about quality” meet seismic loads and required an adaptive re-use of the trusses by moving both sets to one side and replacing the additional bay with a traditional flat steel composite structure. “By doubling up the bowstring THE RIGHT CHOICE trusses, it allowed us to meet code, while Eye-Popping Concrete Aesthetic FROM SATISFIED CUSTOMERS EVERYWHERE maintaining the historic nature of the A prominent aesthetic treatment building,” he said. turning heads is the board formed concrete “Your crew was extremely “I appreciate your tech’s “We realize that you are Tyler said the owners are extremely columns, which have a rough hewn wood accommodating and skilled professionalism and quality more than just another pleased with the unique aesthetics of the façade appearance. Jensen said it’s the at completing the project of work they do. This is the contractor and that you entire project, considering that they were first time he or anyone from R&O had ever on time. Americom is an kind of work we ‘d like to are truly a partner in our able to not only preserve a 90-year-old, seen this technique, which he said is a exceptional resource” see from all contractors” success here at BYU” modest brick building, but transform it fully-insulated, board formed, cast-in-place, into part of a world-class retail and event 3.5-inch veneer concrete column…a mix of destination (it houses the first L.L. Bean retail post-tensioned concrete and composite store in the Western U.S.) in the epicenter steel structure with a layer of insulation and Over 35-Years of industry leading, award winning projects of old town Park City. He credits architects water barrier. Education - Medical - Commercial - Municipal - Transportation - Telecom from Park City-based Elliott Workgroup “It’s never been done before,” said (EWG) with creating a design that seamlessly Jensen, who credited Cedar City-based melded old and new together. Phaze Concrete and its owner, President were utilized to keep the forms together Logan Swney, Project Architect for EWG. IN THE GROUND: IN THE BUILDING: “It’s a super unique project that frankly Paul Beagley, for making it happen. “We without corroding or staining the concrete. “If you overuse the same wood it loses its doesn’t come around that often,” said Tyler. had four meetings just to talk them into “It’s certainly one of the more grain, so we had to change the roughness • Directional Drilling • Structured Cabling “To find a signature location that you can doing it – this was a prototype job. Rather challenging jobs we’ve done,” said Beagley, of the board. We tried to be honest with • Microtrenching • Distributed Antenna (DAS) physically and economically contribute to than bolt on precast, they had to figure whose firm specializes in myriad types of our use of materials.” • Plowing • Security Systems the character of a historic town like Park out how to form the system, get a special concrete projects. Swney credited Elliott, along with • Hydro Excavation • Data Centers City is really a unique opportunity. For us, mix and pressure pump the concrete from “It’s something we spent an inordinate architects Dallas Davis and Caleb Menge, • Fast Fusion • Systems Design it was a passion project and a business the bottom up in order to get the pattern. amount of time with our architect on,” for their design contributions. project. That’s why we build it and hold it We had to order special wood with a lot added Tyler. “We wanted it to stand alone “It’s a very recognized site – a lot • Utility Construction • Wireless Technology long term.” of blade chatter – the architect wanted in terms of aesthetics and blend in with the of eyes on that site,” said Swney. “The “The biggest issue was the design,” it to look rough and barn-like. It was an historic building. It required us to effectively challenge is, how do you highlight what is “The Right Choice for Utility and I.T. Construction” Tyler said. “How do you take a 1929 vintage extremely complicated installation.” carve out an insulation layer between the old and what is new, and be respectful of it. building, that effectively hasn’t been Beagley said his team used self- board formed concrete and the outer layer. (Heber and Main) is an interesting corner, maintained over the years, renovate it, consolidating concrete and a stopper to Phaze took it head on and did a spectacular and the way the (Southeast) corner rotates 801-892-0500 and attach a significant addition to it in keep concrete from flowing out of the job with the end result. It looks great and is an important part of the building. It was americomtech.com the busiest intersection in town? Craig forms, and experimented with a couple peforms well. We couldn’t be happier with also important that the building connect [email protected] Elliott did a spectacular job navigating city of patterns before settling on one with how the building turned out.” the lower portion of Main to the upper ordinances and coming up with a design alternating 1 ft. x 6 ft. and 1 ft. x 8 ft. pieces “We went through several iterations portion of Main. Everybody in our office had that is contemporary and timeless.” of the rough sawn timber. Fiberglass rods on the (board formed) concrete,” added a hand in the success of this project.” >>

The Kimball on Main

Location: Park City Cost: $13 million Delivery Method: CM/GC Square Feet: 33,000 Levels/Stories: 3 (2 + basement) Interior finishes: Italian porcelain tile, Accoya siding, masonry, board formed concrete Exterior finishes: Restored pressed brick, Hale Centre Theatre Dixie College Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center board formed concrete, glazing Eccles Theater Westminster College Emma Eccles Curtain wall/glazing system: Custom Snow College George S. & Dolores Dore Jones Conservatory eplications of historic windows Eccles Performing Arts Center Tuacahn Tenants: Culinary Crafts, L.L. Bean, We Brigham Young University Museum of Art Utah Cultural Celebration Center Norwegians, Summit Gallery University of Utah Museum of Fine Arts The Conference Center Theater Utah State University Morgan Theater PROJECT TEAM Owner: Columbus Pacific Properties Owner’s Rep: Tony Tyler

DESIGN TEAM Architect: Elliott Workgroup Civil: Alliance Engineers Electrical: Spectrum Engineers Mechanical: Spectrum Engineers Structural: BHB Engineers

CONSTRUCTION TEAM GC: R&O Construction Plumbing: CCI Mechanical HVAC: CCI Mechanical Painting: Bruin Painting Electrical: Hunt Electric Masonry: Allen’s Mason Drywall/Acoustics: Wallboard Specialties Roofing: Noorda Concrete: Phaze Concrete Steel Erection: SRP Steel Erectors Steel Fabrication: JT Steel Glass/Curtain Wall: Contractors Window Design; Mollerup Glass Excavation: Reynolds Excavation Demolition: TID Waterproofing: Western States Waterproofing n

54 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 Curtis Miner Architecture 20th Anniversary

Curtis Miner Architecture CURTIS MINER ARCHITECTURE Location: Pleasant Grove Founded: November 1998 CELEBRATES 20 YEARS 2018 Revenues: $4.56 Million Principals: Curtis Miner; Gerrit Timmerman; Two decades in, Utah County-based architectural firm is Jay Taggart; Kurt Mather thriving with a diverse portfolio, and is poised to hit $5 Employees: 30 Key Markets: K-12 (28%); Multi-Family (15%); million in annual revenues in 2019. Higher Education (14%); Civic Institutional (14%); Office (12%); By Brad Fullmer Retail (10%); Industrial (2%). “We’re at 30 people right hortly after earning his license to mark in 2019, after posting similar numbers the firm, led by four Principals – Miner, Kurt practice architecture in Utah and of $4.49 million and $4.56 million in 2017-18, Mather, Gerrit Timmerman and Jay Taggart. now, and we’re comfortable armed with less than three years of respectively. Mather was one of two original drafters there. If we come across S professional experience, Curtis Miner Miner is proud of his firm’s history, Miner hired during his first year in business somebody that is a really made the bold decision to strike out on his and highly optimistic about its long-term in 1999, while Timmerman joined the firm own toward the end of 1998 and has never success and ability to grow. in April 2007 and Taggart came on board good fit for our company looked back. “What we’re working on right now two months later. culturally, we’ll add them. During the past 20-plus years, Pleasant is increasing efficiency, so we can earn “For this first 10 years when we hired Grove-based Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) more revenue without adding people,” people, I would find somebody who was We’re all about culture.” has designed many unique and impactful said Miner, who turns 51 in August. “As far technically really good, but I didn’t worry projects – including several award-winning as growth is concerned, (it) tends to move much about the culture of that person,” said – Curtis Miner buildings – while establishing itself as a slowly and in a sustainable way. We’re at 30 Miner. “What we ended up with was a group diversely talented firm capable of working people right now, and we’re comfortable of people that was technically competent, CMA is led by four Principals (left to right): Gerrit across a half dozen primary markets. there. If we come across somebody that is but were kind of grumpy and didn’t get Timmerman, Curtis Miner, Kurt Mather, and Jay The firm has also experienced a really good fit for our company culturally, along. Ten years ago we figured out that we Taggert. Miner launched his firm in November 1998 consistent growth since rebounding in we’ll add them. We’re all about culture.” needed to get the culture right first. I can’t when he landed the American Heritage School (top left) less than three years into his professional career. UVU’s 2011-12 from the great recession, and is It’s that focus on a strong internal change your personality, but I can teach you School of Autism (above) is one of the firm’s recent poised to hit the $5 million annual revenue culture that creates great chemistry within how to use the programs we use and the >> higher education projects. (photos courtesy CMA)

CMA consistently pursues work in a half-dozen primary markets. Past projects include American Heritage School (top left), Parkway Lofts (top), Ken Garff Automotive, and Deseret First Credit Union Operations Center (bottom).

industry of architecture. We’re looking for drafting at Payson High School (he credits It wouldn’t take long for Miner to catch own company,” he said. “One of the best people who approach architecture the way teacher George Cheever for recognizing the career break he was looking for. In things we had going for us at the time is we do.” his early talent, particularly with lettering) November he got a call from Tom Bankhead that we had no idea what that meant. How Taggart agreed culture is critical to any and took courses at Utah Technical College, (former employer at L&T Construction) who hard can it be? So I quit my job and started office environment and credited monthly before taking an aptitude test at BYU that had a friend looking to hire an architect working out of the basement.” training sessions and annual activities said he should pursue architecture. to design a new $10 million, 90,0000 SF Miner trained his brother Craig on like the Cinco de Mayo ‘Pinewood Derby’ He transferred to the University of private school. The friend – Gaylord Swim how to use AutoCAD for basic drafting, car race (which Taggart said is extremely Utah’s College of Architecture and worked – was Chairman of the Board of American Janine (a registered nurse by trade) helped competitive) and a family Lagoon Day with as a drafter for L&T Construction of Orem Heritage Schools, which had acquired with admin duties, and Miner landed creating natural camaraderie. designing custom homes. Miner graduated property across from the LDS Mount enough work to open an office in Orem in “We do three types of training each with a Master of Architecture in ’96 and Timpanogos Temple in American Fork. November ’99. month – technical, design, and something landed a job at Sandstrom Architects in Swim offered a $2,000 stipend to three we call ‘Tips and Tricks’, said Taggart. Orem, gaining valuable design experience architects as part of a design competition Key Additions; Staying Diverse “Everyone brings a tip on the programs we the next 2.5 years working on projects in and Miner figured he’d take a crack at it, The firm made solid progress during use, and whoever has the best tip wins $50, K-12, office, retail, multi-family and light despite his relative inexperience. its first half dozen years, and in 2007 both so it’s a good way to share knowledge with industrial. “In my mind, I’m thinking there is no Timmerman and Taggert left gigs at Salt each other.” Earning his professional license in way I’m going to win this job,” he admitted. Lake-based Architectural Nexus to join “We are family centric,” added Mather. October ’98 led Miner to “start questioning “I was competing against two experienced CMA, bringing with them great chemistry “Our goal is to have an environment to if I wanted to invest my career into a firm architects, but I told him I would love an and a combined 15 years experience. provide well for our families. Some firms and be a part of something somebody else opportunity to be part of the process.” “We’ve been two peas in a pod,” said are kind of cutthroat, which is not a great has built, or do I go out of state and try They day before the big presentation, Timmerman of he and Taggert. “We were way to do business. We’re conscientious of something entirely different?” Miner was asked if he was representing in school together, he was at TPH and I was who we hire and we’re committed to them. Married with two children, Miner and his his current firm, or pursuing it as an at Jensen-Haslem when they merged (into Our people are by far our greatest asset.” wife Janine even flew to Boston to consider independent architect. He chose the latter, Nexus). He and I were both itching to make working back east, but decided to stay in won the job, and launched CMA. a move, so it was a good transition.” Early Career Leap Utah upon realizing the licensing sequence The American Heritage School project The firm had reached 16 employees Miner cultivated an early interest in would be extended a couple of years. “forced the decision for us to start our when the recession hit in ‘09, bringing >>

58 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 59 some uncertainty and concern for a couple UTAH’S PREMIER SCHOOL BUILDER of years, but strong fundamental business PROVIDING SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INNOVATION, EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE principles allowed it to rebound quickly >>. “We always have 10% cash on hand and we had a number of months of operating capital saved; it allowed us to go through the entire recession without laying anyone off,” said Miner. “We worked well together and knew we could hit the market running when it started to recover.” Diversity has been a conscious business strategy, Miner said, allowing the firm to not get too invested – or too comfortable – in one particular market. Currently, CMA operates in seven primary markets; in 2018 K-12 was the busiest market (28% of revenues) followed by Multi-Family (15%), Higher Education (14%), Civic/Institutional (14%), Office (12%), Retail (10%), and Industrial (2%). “Our best work is still ahead of us,” said Timmerman. “We’re forward thinking, we’re doing better and brighter work. We have good project opportunities coming, the glass ceiling has exploded.”

Notable CMA Projects American Heritage School The firm’s debut project in ’98-99, a $10 million, 90,000 SF private school in American Fork that has since added 30,000 SF to the original building, in addition to a new 25,000 high school that will ultimately be 300,000 SF and accommodate 1,600 students at full campus build out.

Star Mill Restoration/Addition This $3.6 million, 22,000 SF project transformed the historic Star Mill (built in American Fork in 1887), leaving much of the original structure in place while minimizing visual effects of a seismic upgrade. A stunning circular stairway with ornate metal railing and exposed wooden truss ceiling play off the original masonry and wood features. FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - FARMINGTON, UT

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ABC Utah 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS Wadman Corp., Mountain States Fence honored; Big-D earns ‘ Champion CATEGORY PROJECT SUBMITTING FIRM of the Year’ award for Salt Lake City & County Building Restoration. Commercial Retail Under $2 million Mt. View Village Phase I J&M Steel Solutions Commercial Retail Under $2 Million R&R BBQ Kier Corporation pirits were high April 25 during the Willson has been a long-time fairly recent additions of Scott McKennan Commercial Retail Over $5 Million Kimball on Main R&O Construction Associated Builders and Contractors participant in ABC Utah, particularly in as Vice President of Member Services, Cultural/Entertainment Over $5 Million Real Salt Lake Soccer Academy Sunroc Tilt-up Concrete Over $5 Million (Hon. Mention) I-215 Commerce Center Big-D Construction of Utah’s 2019 ‘Excellence in regards to safety, and as Chairman he and Louie Tafoya as Member Services S Tilt-up Concrete Over $5 Million Riverfront Medical Center Hughes General Contractors Construction’ awards event at Hale Center made it a point to increase participation in Coordinator. ABC continues to be led by Landscape Under $1 Million (Hon. Mention( Zeller Apartments Sinc Constructors Theatre in Sandy, with tops honors going to this year’s STEP Safety Awards, with firm Chris DeHerrera, President/CEO since 2010. Landscape Under $1 Million Creekside Senior Living Sinc Constructors Wadman Corp. of Ogden, Big-D Construction submissions spiking from 28 to 38. Willson also mentioned key items Civil Road Construction Under $1 Million Traverse Ridge Road Geneva Rock of Salt Lake, and Mountain States Fence of Willson also intends to make member such as the ABC Young Professionals Historic Renovation Over $2 Million Salt Lake City & County Renovation Big-D Construction Salt Lake. retention a priority this year, particularly Leadership Academy, a 10-month program Exterior Application Under $1 Million Utah State Hospital Mt. States Fence Wadman was named 2019 ‘General by helping fringe members or firms who are to develop employees, and an HR Forum Exterior Application Over $1 Million Provo Courthouse IMS Masonry Contractor of the Year’, while Mountain not as active in the chapter learn the value that serves as a small business owner Concrete Under $5 Million Garff Executive Education Building GCI States earned ‘Subcontractor of the Year’. of ABC. peer group. Higher Education Under $5 Million Ira A. 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62 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 63 Utah Electrical Training Alliance Center AMPED UP! The new $6.5 million Utah Electrical Training Alliance Center represents a milestone investment for IBEW Local No. 354, NECA Intermountain, and the Some of the key electrical industry executives behind the success of this project include (top, left to right) Klaas electrical contracting industry as a whole. DeBoer Jr. of NECA Intermountain, Russ Lamoreaux of IBEW No. 354, and Carl Brailsford of Utah Electrical JATC. (bottom) Rhett Butler, 2017-18 NECA President, By Brad Fullmer performs a celebratory ‘wire-cutting’ at the grand opening May 18.

The reaction of Jim Taggart, President took a lot of dedication and commitment committee added another $500,000 for an For us to work together on this, it’s not this together. We’ve always had the top hallways for classrooms and hands-on of Ogden-Weber Technical College – who from our industry to make this huge initial $3.5 million, and then IBEW union unprecedented, but it’s certainly unique.” instructors; they’ve been limited by space. training labs. The exposed roof deck allows exclaimed “Wow!” three times upon investment for our training center. They’re members – wiremen in the field – are “It’s been a collaborative effort We’ve taken that cap off our instructors views of the electrical infrastructure, first entering the commons area of the willing to make that investment so their contributing another ten cents per hour between labor and management, all and they’ll be able to teach anything they mechanical equipment, and the interaction new IBEW-NECA Utah Electrical Alliance workforce is the best trained, and have worked. entities have contributed,” added Russ feel our wiremen need. This is not only for between various trades. Training Center – was indicative of the the skills and tools to be successful in the While a center has been loosely Lamoreaux, Business Manager for IBEW No. apprentices – this is an industry training Polished concrete floor slabs provided kind of responses people have had to the industry. The employer organization made talked about for years in industry board 354 (which covers the entire state of Utah). center for our journeymen, foremen, and a durable and attractive surface for the dynamic, $6.5 million, 28,746 SF facility that the commitment, and this will be here for rooms, the process started in earnest in “To have the members and contractors all contractors.” lobby, corridors and labs. Exposed concrete will revolutionize training for the electrical decades.” Fall 2015, said Rhett Butler, Vice President take money off their check to contribute to masonry was repeated from the exterior to construction industry for decades to come The project is a testament to the of Personnel for Salt Lake-based Skyline the building fund is impressive. We believe Combination of Function and Form portions of the interior, providing continuity in the Beehive State. collaborative will of all parties involved, Electric and 2017-18 NECA President. The we have the best training in the industry The design of the training center as well as durability. Tile walls and floors “This place is like a five-star hotel,” including the International Brotherhood consensus was that “we should direct our here in Utah; this is just going to push us focused on creating a ‘showroom’ – an open were utilized in rest rooms to provide gushed Carl Brailsford, Training Director of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local No. 354, efforts to improving our (training) program over the top.” commons space in the main lobby that attractive and functional surfaces. for the Utah Electrical JATC since 2008, the Intermountain Chapter of the National by building a state-of-the-art facility, one “There is not another training facility serves as an anchor within the building, Sunshades were placed above exterior adding the center in West Jordan (7466 Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), that will help the industry by raising the like this in the Intermountain West,” said with natural and man-made materials in an windows to control heat gain and glare, South Redwood Rd.) is a big step up from and their partners in the Utah Electrical skill level of apprentices,” said Butler. “The Klaas DeBoer Jr., Executive Director of atrium style, highlighted by hip ceiling design while the use of concrete masonry as a heat the previous training facility, which had Training Alliance (formerly Utah JATC; the vote was unanimous, even if there was NECA Intermountain. “With this building elements with multi-colored LED lighting. sink also reduced air conditioning loads. simply become too small in recent years to 53-year-old program was renamed in May some skepticism about our ability to do it. we can rival any training program in the Administration offices, electrical Reflective roofing membrane and glazing effectively handle the hands-on training 2018). Each of those three entities ponied It’s been a challenging process bringing country. It’s a beautiful facility; people are servers and a demonstration lab are with a high shading coefficient and a low portion of the apprenticeship program. “It up $1 million and a labor management together two entities (like NECA and IBEW). (impressed) that we’ve been able to put situated around the lobby, and feed into U-value are other sustainable features. >>

Utah Electrical Training Alliance Center

PROJECT TEAM Owner: Utah Electrical Training Alliance Owner’s Rep: Bob May, A-C Electric

DESIGN TEAM Architect: Dave Robinson Architects Civil: Legend Engineering Electrical: BNA Consulting Mechanical: Rick Jensen and Associates Structural: BHB Structural Geotech: GSH Landscape: RDL Design

Lamoreaux and DeBoer said the hands- at other (IBEW-NECA) training facilities at us accountability, our present teaches CONSTRUCTION TEAM on lab space – five specific labs for various how they set up their labs, including some us credibility, and our future provides us GC: Furst Construction types of training like conduit bending, of the better ones in the country (Denver, sustainability,” said Long. “By understanding Plumbing: Zarbock low voltage, solar, etc. – combined with Portland, Knoxville, Tenn.), and this one is that credibility with our clients, we’re able to HVAC: CCI Mechanical dedicated classrooms is the real bread impressive. It’s a big win for us.” gain market share and create jobs for men and Painting: Randy Peters and butter of the training program, which At the May 18 grand opening, several women in our rank and file. You’re providing Electrical: A-C Electric currently has 700 apprentices. The common key regional and national executives sustainability for thousands across your great Masonry: Masonry Engineers area was designed to seat 150 people for with IBEW and NECA were in attendance, state, and looking into the future of what this Drywall/Acoustics: Alpine Drywall large events like graduation ceremonies. including David Long, President of state will need for decades to come.” Tile/Stone: Alpine Flooring “No question it will greatly enhance Jacksonville-based Miller Electric and CEO “We talk about raising the tide in terms Carpentry: Artistic Mills the image of NECA and IBEW,” said Klaas of NECA since April 1. Long praised local of the level of apprentices we bring in and Flooring: Western States Weatherproofing DeBoer Sr., who retired last year as NECA electrical leaders for their long-term vision turn out,” Butler added. “We see a brighter Roofing: Collins Roofing Executive Director and was instrumental in and ability to raise money collectively. future in the electrical industry, and for the Concrete: Carbide the organization of the center. “We looked “It’s been said that our past teaches IBEW and NECA partnership.” n Steel Erection: CK Construction Steel Fabrication: Gem Building Glass/Curtain Wall: USI All-Purpose Excavation: Geneva Rock

“It’s been a collaborative effort between labor and management, all entities have contributed. – Russ Lamoreaux, Business Manager International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) ”

The building will serve as the premier training catalyst for the electrical contracting industry, including new apprentices and journeyman alike.

“(Employees) are moving around more, Design Options Abound; Markets are having more group (work) sessions. They Profitable, Highly Competitive want touchdown spaces – the ability to Variety is the spice of life, and work in the office, just not necessarily at commercial furniture dealers along the their desk. We have furniture that can adapt Wasatch Front representing well-known, and change to that.” long-time brands like Steelcase, Herman Beyond the ability to have different Miller, Knoll, and Haworth (among others) layouts and configurations (collectively revel in their ability to customize literally and individual workstations), owners dozens of unique furniture options for want interior office systems (walls, desks, clients across different markets. stations, chairs, etc.) that break down and “The amount of options is almost can be reassembled easily and quickly – overwhelming – you can do so many think within hours, not days. different things today,” said Block. “We tell “Furniture has to be able to go from an clients all the time that one (furniture) line individual, head-down at a desk to a team can do so much for you.” space within minutes,” said Tami Shulsen, Beyond office environments, facility Director of Design for MWCI. “Being able to directors at K-12 schools, higher education move materials around, increase privacy, campuses, are demanding more functional adjust heights of tables, it’s about the space furniture and spaces that support their adjusting to fit their workflow. Customers students’ utilization of digital technology. want creativity from their employees, so we “Technology plays a huge part in look at how a space is working to (foster) how people work, and also how they creativity. It has to be a flexible, fluid, agile learn,” Block said. “They way classrooms space.” are designed is so different because of “We call it pre-fabricated, modular technology, even compared to when I was construction,” added Charlton. “It has the in school 10 years ago. Students have iPads ability to be installed rapidly, which is key as instead of textbooks – they don’t need a trades become tighter and the labor force desk that opens to store books.” skinnier.” Wright mentioned a continuing >>

Instructure HQ (photo courtesy Henriksen Butler)

s technological advancements in the The days of static rows of box-shaped workplace progress, 21st Century cubicles are long gone, as offices are laid Adaptability, Flexibility Aoffice environments are becoming out in ways that promote collaboration, and more adaptable and flexible, able to allow employees to move around within transform on the fly with modern-day the overall office and work in ‘touchdown Paramount in Modern-day furniture lines offering adjustable walls spaces’ or ‘jump spaces’ – public areas and moveable workstations to meet even meant to promote conversation and inspire Furniture the most demanding CEO’s wish list. new ideas. “Agility has made its way into the “How we work and interact is evolving; furniture planning nomenclature; a lot of the function of what the office used to be 21st Century office environments are constantly changing to it stems from tech companies and their has flipped upside down,” said Melanie methodologies for how they do their Charlton, VP of Workplace Strategy and meet today’s collaborative work cultures and keep up with new work,” said Sean Wright, President of Salt Design at Henriksen Butler (HB) of Salt technology, with terms like ‘touchdown spaces’ and ‘jump spaces’ Lake-based Midwest Commercial Interiors Lake City. “It’s the thinking that the office is supported by dozens of innovative and stylish product line options. (MWCI). “It’s evolved to an agile process. curated to be a living office – constantly in Furniture manufacturers have responded motion, with the ability to adapt to different with furniture that is easily transitioned… types of teams or work.” By Harrison Wright like with people moving desks together to “We recognize the workplace is create conference tables. It’s a different changing and it’s not a cubicle farm design principle, that the space is meant to anymore,” said Jane Block, Design Director Weave Offices (photo courtesy Workspace Elements) flex and change.” for Workspace Elements in Sugar House.

Designers and furniture manufacturers have responded to the evolving dynamic of work-space interactions to produce highly flexible and collaborative spaces. Ancestry.com’s office in Lehi (above) highlights this trend (photo courtesy Henriksen Butler). Office space often has different areas of interaction (right) and allows employees more freedom to move and collaborate (photo courtesy Midwest Commercial Interiors).

education project for Nebo School District healthcare, interior spaces are such a “We recognize the in Utah County that is placing a greater crucial part to the brand of a building, and workplace is changing emphasis on learning in smaller groups. its ability to attract and retain employees,” “There are some interesting elements said Dave Colling, CEO for HB. “If you’re a and it’s not a cubicle farm to that space because of a lot more group university, you’re competing for the best anymore. (Employees) learning,” said Wright. “You’re seeing more students and faculty. When we did the are moving around more, spaces in K-12 meant for one to five people. Huntsman Business School at Utah State They may be working outside the classroom, (University), we had to create a design to having more group so there is a need for flexible furniture in match…the brand and functionality of the (work) sessions. They these common spaces.” space. We’re seeing a dramatic upgrade to The same rings true with hospital all spaces.” want touchdown spaces – owners and their desire for healthcare With a number of strong markets the ability to work in the spaces that can easily adapt to the and an overall healthy economy fueling installation of new equipment and medical construction in the Beehive State, revenue office, just not necessarily systems. growth and profitability have been solid at their desk.” Charlton mentioned healthcare spaces for local furniture dealers. Last year (2018) with moveable walls, flexible enclosures business was brisk for firms, while 2019 has – Jane Block and adjustable panels that allow for new been more competitive. Design Director, and upgraded systems to be dropped “Last year was a high-water mark for Workspace Elements seamlessly into a space, without the need us, as we had our highest yielding revenue,” for major reconstruction (tearing out walls said Wright. “It was a tale of two cities in or cutting into sections of drywall). some ways, the best and worst of times. We “Whether it’s higher education or stressed ourselves out, but that’s what the

70 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 Interior Design Trends

(photo courtesy Workspace Elements)

(photo courtesy Midwest Commercial Interiors)

Almost all market segments are responding to feedback from tenants, patients, and employees that is shaping interior spaces along the Wasatch front. (top left ) MACU’s new Corporate office in Sandy is full of light filled flexible spaces.

(photo courtesy Henriksen Butler)

market demanded. Last year there was so strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie interior design experts about different much work and a lot of big projects. This between architects, interior designers, product types and varying levels of quality, year is more competitive, and it’s bringing owners, and furniture dealers, as these given the ability to search globally for different dynamics in pursuing work. We teams work together in creating optimum products online. He cautions that not still expect a good year.” solutions on new projects. all products are alike; cheap imitation “We’ve tripled our revenues in the past “We are fortunate in Salt Lake City products will certainly not offer the same ten years,” said Dave Colling, CEO of HB, to have a great design community,” said lifespan and long-term value as items from whose firm has offices in St. George, Boise, Shulsen. “We work with a lot of architects reputable, well-known manufacturers Las Vegas and San Diego, in addition to its who are really good at understanding “ There are so many providers, so Salt Lake headquarters. trends in the workplace. We try and educate many different types of furniture from “We’ve grown 80% every year from them on new products based on evidence all over the world, and frankly there are 2015-18, and we’re on track for that this of how people work today.” a lot of different ways to buy things,” year,” said Suzanna Van Skyhawk, Account “It feels like a total collaboration Wright said. “My sense is that ‘Google’ Manager for Workspace Elements, founded when it’s not one person leading the pack,” (the internet) is doing a disservice to the in 2009. “We’ve been able to compete with said Block. “The architect helps start design industry because it allows people to the big boys.” the conversation, the client relays their look for (products) that haven’t been fully needs, and we help execute it. It’s cool vetted. Sure, you can buy a Chinese knock Strong Collaborative A/E/C to see a finished product that had great off of a (name-brand) chair for $159, but Spirit; Ensuring Product Value collaboration.” do you know what’s in it? From my side of Furniture design professionals Wright added that it’s imperative the equation; a lot of design professionals agreed that the interior design/tenant that dealers have the opportunity to don’t have enough information about improvement market has benefitted from a appropriately educate architects and products.” n

May | June 19 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 73 > A/E/C Technology: Transportation

With all projects, public acceptance and understanding help drive funding. UDOT’s Connected and Autonomous UDOT has an innovative spirit backed by the trust of taxpayers and the Vehicle (CAV) Program Gaining Traction support of elected officials. UDOT also has one of the highest public approval By Lisa Miller ratings in the nation. This took decades to achieve through a combination of fiscal responsibility, transparency and Buckle up! The transportation landscape transportation is going to be and the state accountability. Design considerations is rapidly changing around us here in of where it is today,” Braceras said. “With have always been a part of the the Beehive State, as new technologies this pilot project that we’re doing with deployment process at UDOT, but a new for construction, design and mobility Utah Transit Authority, our goal is to take Investment and Planning Group, a result are unveiled every day. A well-designed, it around the state and have citizens ride of 2018 Utah Senate Bill 136, created new multi-modal transportation system that in the shuttle and start to understand the planner roles for each of UDOT’s four incorporates innovation in the name of potential of what this is.” region offices. This ensures the design progress will help make Utah’s roads safer He said the legislature is “investing element is integrated into the process and more efficient. in the future of our state, in roads, in more than ever before. One of the more exciting areas of transit, and it’s really exciting to see At the 2018 Automated Vehicle technological advancement for the Utah the commitment to the future. We talk Lisa Miller Symposium last July in San Francisco, Department of Transportation (UDOT) about how transportation helps create USDOT Transportation Secretary Elaine L. is with Connected and Autonomous a foundation to create our communities. giving citizens a chance to see this new Chao had several statements about CAV Vehicles (CAV), as a new CAV Shuttle was Eleanor Roosevelt said ‘the future belongs technology up close. guidance, including USDOT’s preference unveiled at a press conference April 11. to those that dream’, and I believe that Technology deployments are a for non-prescriptive regulations that UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras in the state of Utah we have the ability sizable component of CAV projects; UDOT are performance-based and enhance expressed excitement with CAV technology to envision something that’s truly deployed the first real-time operational safety. She said USDOT seeks to work and praised Utah’s legislature for its magnificent.” Dedicated Short Range Communication with states, counties and local agencies faith in consistently funding important The Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Program (DSRC) network in the nation in late 2017. to avoid a patchwork of different rules transportation projects. will deploy the shuttle at various locations This network uses pole-mounted roadside that can inhibit innovation. Chao then “We’re looking at what the future of throughout the state over the next year, units along Redwood Road and provides challenged the audience to go forward and signal priority for buses that are behind share the potential of automated vehicle schedule. Preliminary analysis of the technologies, because, without consumer system shows a marked improvement in acceptance, the growth of the technology bus reliability. A reliable transportation will never be realized. network encourages better trip planning, What does CAV mean for the A/E/C which leads to improved air quality. community? Technology vendors and deployment contractors are a key part of helping to understand and use these technologies. It is immensely important to consider the future of transportation, and picture it as an entire system. Utah’s population will nearly double by 2050, illustrating the importance of a sophisticated, connected landscape in providing a safe, economy-driving transportation network. n

Lisa Miller is Traveler Information Manager/Outreach and Growth Manager for the Utah Department of Transportation’s UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras (center) is flanked by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox (right) and Salt Lake County Council member Carlton Christensen at an April 11 open house announcing the progress of UDOT’s Traffic Management Division. She can be CAV program. reached at [email protected].

If You Build It, They Will Come by Brian D. Bolinder

With slight modification, the line “If you the obligations related to allowable build it, they will come” – from the 1989 lengths for these delays? What are blockbuster Field of Dreams – is an apt the costs associated with restarting description of the legal issues facing design a project? If not already addressed in professionals and contractors. your contract, perhaps a provision The number of construction projects should be included. and amount spent on those projects • In instances where payment is continues to grow. With that growth delayed or withheld, have appropriate comes the seemingly inevitable spike in notices been filed to preserve lien disputes related to those projects. Design rights? Failure to comply with Utah professionals and contractors who consider lien requirements is a recurring issue the benefits, as well as the risks, of this within the design and construction Brian D. Bolinder increased industry growth will be better professions. equipped for the disputes that follow. • As the industry shifts to a younger have not prepared the mechanical In the past, this column focused on generation, are transition plans in design for an HVAC system nor framed contracts and terms such as scope and place to ensure project personnel a two-story building, I know when indemnity, on liens for preconstruction and have sufficient experience and clear and who to contact when I need construction services and the Utah State understanding of responsibilities those services. If a potential issue is Construction Registry, on documenting the during construction? A little brought to your attention, notify your services provided, and on the various forms of consideration beforehand will provide insurance broker and attorney. Serious . alternative dispute resolution. Other columns considerable protection later. consequences can result if you do not UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SOUTH CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING & DINING informed readers about changes to Utah • For contractors and subcontractors, seek timely assistance from someone Our innovative structural approach is changing the face of student and multi-family housing. statutes affecting the construction industry. review the activities permitted by with specialized knowledge. Future columns may address insurance your license. If you are a specialty At the end of the day (and despite Learn more by visiting www.bhbengineers.com. coverage and questions that should be asked subcontractor, know the work you your best efforts) it may not be possible to to avoid gaps in that coverage. are permitted to perform as well as prevent a design or construction claim. As For the past several years, the value other requirements (i.e., supervision, the industry grows, design professionals of permit-authorized construction in Utah etc.). Be aware that some information and contractors need to be aware of has steadily increased; 2018 marked the is found in Rules adopted by the Utah warning signs and prepared to respond to fourth consecutive year non-residential Department of Commerce and not in matters as they arise. Remember, “if you construction exceeded $2 billion in value. As statute. build it, they will come” – and with a little the single-family market struggles to keep • For design professionals, confirm preparation and thought beforehand – you pace with growth, multi-family projects that only “Final” drawings, plans and can be ready when they do. n ELEVATING are filling the void, with a robust market specifications are sealed and that value in 2018 of $5 billion. Being prepared drafts are otherwise marked “Not for Brian Bolinder is a shareholder at Salt to address potential claims is paramount to Construction.” There may be licensing Lake-based Richards Brandt Miller Nelson maintaining industry growth. Since claims implications for use of a design and a member of the firm’s Construction STRUCTURAL DESIGN come in a variety of shapes and sizes, here professional’s seal contrary to Utah Services practice group. The group has are a few reminders: Code § 58-3a-603 (architects) or §58-22- extensive experience regarding complex • While the market is seemingly 603 (professional engineers). construction disputes and litigation, enjoying a period of increased • While you have been designing and contracting, liens, and risk management projects and spending, certain market building projects for decades, matters issues. Bolinder is the current Chair of the sectors may experience project related to legal issues are better Construction Section of the Utah State delays or ‘pauses’ due to funding or addressed by those with experience Bar. Contact him at (801) 531-2000 or brian- material delivery delays. What are specific to construction claims. As I [email protected].

76 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | May | June 19 2019 TOP UTAH UC&D ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS Utah Construction & Design is pleased to publish its 7th annual list of the Top Architectural Firms in Utah, based 2018 ANOTHER on revenues generated in 2018 by a firm’s Utah offices. Projects outside of Utah that are billed to Utah-based BANNER YEAR FOR offices are included. Firms who chose not to disclose revenues (DND) are ranked after revenue-disclosing firms by number of employees. UTAH ARCHITECTS

ow good was the 2018 season Firm Name Phone Year Est. Top Executive Largest Project Completed in 2018 # Employees Annual Revenues (millions) for Utah-based architects? In Address Website Title Largest Project to Break Ground in 2019 # Lic. Archs 2018 2017 2016 Top Markets % Hshort, about as good it gets in Years at Firm # LEED AP the commercial design market, given the results of UC&D’s annual Top Utah GSBS Architects (801) 521-8600 1978 Kevin Miller WSU Lindquist Hall Renovation, Ogden 75 $30.4 $16.7 $17.3 Civic/Inst. 50% 1. Architectural Firms rankings. 375 W. 200 S. www.gsbsarchitects.com President/CEO Granite Mill 26 Other 28% Twenty-three firms submitted SLC, UT 84101 31 24 Industrial 9% surveys this year – right in line with 2. FFKR Architects (801) 521-6186 1976 Roger Jackson Provo High School Replacement 144 $28.9 $27.8 $27.9 Other 27% previous years’ lists dating back to 730 Pacific Ave. www.ffkr.com FAIA/President Pocatello LDS Temple; Pocatello, ID 70 Healthcare 23% 2013) including 16 firms with Salt Lake SLC, UT 84104 35 18 Office 14% headquarters. GSBS Architects came in at No. 1 3. VCBO Architecture (801) 575-8800 1973 Niels Valentiner Fourth District Courthouse, Provo 93 $24.8 $27.0 $28.0 K-12 34% with a reported $30.4 million, a sizeable 524 S. 600 E. www.vcbo.com Partner Paperbox Mixed Use, SLC 38 Office 24% leap for the 40-year-old firm from SLC, UT 84102 45 17 Higher Ed 12% $16.7 million/No. 5 last year. Coming 4. MHTN Architects (801) 595-6700 1923 Peggy McDonough-Jan University of Utah Gardner Commons 84 $23.8 $18.2 $14.3 K-12 37% in at No. 2 was FFKR Architects at 420 E. South Temple www.mhtn.com President Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine 38 Higher Ed 29% $28.9 million (a $1.1 million bump from SLC, UT 84111 17 14 Comm/Retail 19% last year’s top revenues), followed by VCBO Architecture at No. 3 ($24.8 5. Architectural Nexus (801) 924-5000 2003 Kenner Kingston Huntsman Cancer Institute Phase IV 96 $18 $19.7 $17.1 Healthcare 46% million), MHTN Architects at No. 4 2505 Parley’s Way www.archnexus.com President ARUP Laboratory 56 Other 17% ($23.8 million, a $5.5 million increase), SLC, UT 84109 21 29 Multi-Family 14% and Architectural Nexus at No. 5 ($18 6. Method Studio (801) 532-4422 2007 Becky Hawkins UVU Performing Arts Complex, Orem 74 $14.6 $9.1 $12.1 Higher Ed 40% million). Positions No. 6-10 were claimed 360 W. Aspen Ave. www.method-studio.com CEO The HUB Student Housing, Orem 29 Multi-Family 20% by method studio ($14.6 million, a gain SLC, UT 84101 11 17 Office 10% of $5.5 million), CRSA at seventh ($12.9 million, up $500K), NWL Architects and 7. CRSA (801) 355-5915 1975 Ben Rogers DND 60 $12.9 $12.4 $9.3 Other 56% Think Architecture were tied at eighth 649 E. South Temple www.crsa-usa.com AIA DND 20 Multi-Family 17% ($11.2 million), and Beecher Walker SLC, UT 84102 14 6 Higher Ed 13% rounded out the Top 10 with $7.3 million. 8. NWL Architects (801) 355-5959 1952 Christopher Lund Jordan River Temple Remodel 61 $11.2 $11.5 $11.5 Civic/Inst. 49% Among the top 10 ten firms: (tie) 723 W. Pacific Ave. www.nwlarchitects.com AIA/President Hamilton New Zealand Temple 18 K-12 48% Civic/Institutional was the dominant SLC, UT 84104 24 7 Higher Ed 2% market for GSBS (50%) and NWL (49%); Healthcare remained solid for FFKR 8. Think Architecture (801) 269-0055 1984 Corey Solum Incline Sr. Living, Herriman 44 $11.2 $9.5 $8.2 Multi-Family 20% (27%) and Nexus (46%); Higher Ed was a (tie) 5151 S. 900 E. Ste. 200 www.thinkaec.com President/CEO Goldener Hirsch Hotel Expansion & Remodel 14 Office 20% top three market for VCBO (12%), MHTN Murray, UT 84117 22 3 Resort/Hosp. 20% (29%), method (40%), and CRSA (13%); 10. Beecher Walker (801) 438-9500 1998 Jory Walker/Lyle Beecher Hale Centre Theatre 38 $7.3 $7.2 $7.6 Office 40% three firms dominated K-12 – VCBO 3115 E. Lion Ln. Ste. 200 www.beecherwalker.com President/CEO Sandy Cairns 14 Resort/Hosp. 20% (34%), MHTN (37%), and NWL (48%), Holladay, UT 84121 21 2 Multi-Family 20% illustrating the unique specialization >>

Firm Name Phone Year Est. Top Executive Largest Project Completed in 2018 # Employees Annual Revenues (millions) in the marketplace. Address Website Title Largest Project to Break Ground in 2019 # Lic. Archs 2018 2017 2016 Top Markets % Commercial Office and Multi-family Years at Firm # LEED AP (MF) also remained busy: Office was 11. AE Urbia (801) 746-0456 2004 James Williams Urban Grove Office Bldg. 35 $6.5 $5.0 $6.0 Office 25% led by FFKR (14%), VCBO (24%), method 909 W. South Jordan Pkwy www.aeurbia.com President Mountain Tech South Office Bldgs. 4 Industrial 25% (10%), Think (20%) and Beecher Walker South Jordan, UT 84095 13 1 Multi-Family 20% (40%); top MF performers included Nexus (14%), method (20%), CRSA (17%), 12. EDA Architects (801) 531-7600 1954 Thomas Brennan RSL Training Center, Herriman 30 $6.1 $6.5 $7.3 Office 52% Think (20%), Architecture Belgique (80%), 9 Exchange Place Ste. 1100 www.edaarch.com Managing Principal 9 Sports/Rec. 19% and Beecher Walker. SLC, UT 84111 25 8 Higher Ed 13% The next group of ten firms (Nos.

13. Design West Architects (801) 539-8221 1892 Blake Wright Cache High School, Logan 35 $4.9 $4.7 $4.2 Civic/Inst. 38% 11-20) is led by AE Urbia at No. 11 with 795 N. 400 W. www.designwestarchitects.com ASLA/President Roy Jr. High Replacement, Roy 10 K-12 25% $6.5 million (a jump of $1.5 million from SLC, UT 84103 31 4 Comm/Retail 15% ’17), followed closely by EDA Architects at $6.1 million. No. 13 Design West was 14. Curtis Miner Architecture (801)769-3000 1998 Curtis Miner Creekside Assisted Living, Bountiful 30 $4.5 $4.5 $3.5 K-12 28% next with $4.9 million, Curtis Miner 233 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd. Ste. 105 www.cmautah.com Principal Rockpoint Apartments, Bluffdale 9 Multi-Family 15% Architecture (CMA) was No. 14 at $4.5 Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 20 Higher Ed 14% million, and Sparano + Mooney was No. 15. Sparano + Mooney Arch. (801) 746-0234 1997 Anne Mooney USU Fine Arts Complex, Logan UT 15 $3.5 $2.9 $1.5 Civic/Inst. 25% 15 at $3.5 million (up $600K). 57 W. 2100 S. www.sparanomooney.com Principal 40 Units Mixed-Use Housing Complex 6 Higher Ed 20% NJRA Architects was at No. 16 ($3.2 SLC, UT 84115 22 1 Multi-Family 20% M), with JRCA and Prescott Muir at No. 17, each posting $3.0 million. Case, Lowe 16. NJRA Architects (801) 364-9259 1977 Selvam Rajavelu Riverfront Medical Center, St. George 17 $3.2 $4.8 $2.6 Healthcare 55% & Hart was No. 19 at $2.3 million; TSA 5272 S. College Dr. Ste. 104 www.njraarchitects.com President Midvalley Elementary School, Midvale 5 K-12 40% Architects was No. 20 at $1.6 million. SLC, UT 84111 29 4 Comm/Retail 5% Office was a top three market 17. JRCA (801) 533-2100 1983 Jim Child Weber Valley Multi-use Youth Center, Ogden 18 $3.0 $3.1 $2.8 Civic/Inst. 85% for AE Urbia (25%) and EDA (52%). 7 of (tie) 577 S. 200 E. www.jrcadesign.com AIA/President West Valley City Public Works & Parks Buildings 4 Healthcare 10% these 10 firms had a strong education SLC, UT 84111 36 3 Comm/Retail 5% component: Higher Ed was good for EDA (13%), CMA (14%), S+M (20%), TSA (20%); 17. Prescott Muir Architects (801) 521-9111 1976 Jay Lems DND 18 $3.0 $3.0 $3.0 Comm/Retail 85% K-12 was active for Design West (25%), (tie) 171 W. Pierpont Ave. www.prescottmuir.com President DND 6 Other 8% CMA (28%), NJRA (40%). SLC, UT 84101 18 Office 3% Civic/Institutional remained solid (top market, in fact) for Design West 19. Case, Lowe & Hart (801) 399-5821 1963 Steve Peterson HAFB Temporary Facility Procurement T2728, Layton 10 $2.3 $1.6 $1.9 Industrial 84% 2484 Washington Blvd. Ste. 510 www.clhae.com President HAFB Bldg. 220 Repair Plastic Media Booth for A-10 Aircraft, Layton 1 Sports/Rec. 15% (38%), S+M (25% and JRCA (85%). Three Ogden, UT 84401 14 2 K-12 1% firms had strong Healthcare numbers: NJRA (55%), JRCA (10%), TSA (80%). 20. TSA Architects (801) 463-7108 1996 Tracy Stocking The Lodge Rocky Mountain Care - Heber 12 $1.6 $2.4 $1.5 Healthcare CO80%LOR - WHITE BACKGROUND COLOR - DARK BACKGROUND B+W - WHITE BACKGROUND B+W - DARK BACKGROUND 1486 S. 1100 E. www.tsa-usa.com President McKay Dee Cancer Center - Ogden 3 Higher Ed 20% SLC, UT 84105 23 1 SPECIAL THANKS Firms that Did Not Disclose Revenues (ranked by # of employees) TO OUR LIST SPONSOR 1. ajc architects (801) 466-8818 1991 Jill Jones Homeless Resource Centers (3 locations) 25 DND DND DND Resort/Hosp. 20% 703 E. 1700 S. www.ajcarchitects.com Principal Partner SLCC Jordan Student Center 10 Higher Ed 20% SLC, UT 84105 28 5 Civic/Inst. 20%

2. Architecture Belgique (801) 502-9710 2003 Guillaume Belgique Meridian Apartments, SLC 12 DND DND DND Multi-Family 80% 7583 S. Main St. www.archbelgique.com President Soleil Lofts, Herriman 2 Comm/Retail 20% Midvale, UT 84047 16

3. Archiplex Group, LLC (801) 961-7070 2004 Ralph Stanislaw Park City Fire District Fleet Services Building 8 DND DND DND Civic/Inst. 40% 255 Crossroad Square www.archiplexgroup.com Principal Associated General Contractors Training Center 2 Office 30% SLC, UT 84115 15 1 Civic/Inst. 20%

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