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UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN MAGAZINE 2020 MOST OUTSTANDING PROJECTS CATEGORY PROJECT SUBMITTING FIRM(S) Project of the Year Salt Lake City International Airport Redevelopment Program Holder | Big-D Construction A Joint Venture Highway - Project of the Year I-15; Lehi Main to S.R. 92, Technology Corridor Ames-Wadsworth Joint Venture Adaptive Reuse INDUSTRY Salt Lake City Q Factor Airport Bryce Canyon Airport Runway Rehabilitation Nielson Construction & Materials Bridges/Structures SLC International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Project Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction STAND OUT Commercial/Manufacturing BioFire Manufacturing Okland Construction Commercial/Offi ce Adobe Phase 2 Corporate Offi ce Building Okland Construction Community Impact The Delong School for the Deaf and the Blind Gramoll Construction Community/Cultural Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park Westland Construction Concrete/Structures Fairbourne Station Parking Structure Wasatch Commercial Builders / EDA Design-Build I-15; SB 12300 South to SR-201 Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction / Michael Baker Inc. Editor’s Pick Falcon Hill Aerospace Research Park at Hill Air Force Base R&O Construction Green/Sustainable THE MARQ method studio FROM THE CROWD Healthcare - Large University of Utah Ambulatory Care Complex Jacobsen Construction / FFKR Architects Healthcare - Small Central Valley Medical Center (Renovation & Addition) Westland Construction / WPA Architecture Higher Education Davis Technical College | Michael J. Bouwhuis Allied Health Layton Construction / method studio Highway Over $10 M Cascade Scenic Drive and Cascade Springs Road Geneva Rock Products / DSB Construction Joint Venture Creative design for immersive rooftop amenities Highway Under $10 M I-80 Westbound; MP 99-106 Sundt Construction K-12 - Large Roy Junior High School Rebuild Hogan & Assoc. Construction / Design West Architects K-12 - Small Wasatch Elementary School Addition/Remodel Design West Architects / R&O Construction and outdoor living experiences Multi-Family Rockpoint Apartments & Clubhouse Curtis Miner Architecture Municipal Park City Golf Maintenance Building Alder Construction Company Private Over $10 M Fairbourne Station Offi ce Tower Wasatch Commercial Builders / EDA Private Under $10 M SpyHop Okland Construction Public Over $10 M Joseph D. Adams Police Station Curtis Miner Architecture Public Under $10 M Spanish Fork Fire Station No. 62 Westland Construction / Blalock and Partners Renovation/Restoration Kearns Building Remodel Jacobsen Construction Resort/Hospitality The Marriott Advenire Hotel - St. George ajc architects / Zwick Construction Specialty Contracting - Electrical TBD TBD Specialty Contracting - Masonry TBD TBD Specialty Contracting - Mechanical TBD TBD Student Housing The Axis Wasatch Commercial Builders / method studio Tenant Improvement Divvy Tenant Improvement at 136 Center Offi ce Building Okland Construction Water North Fork Siphon Replacement Project Whitaker Construction Visit loftsixfour.com to get started Water Treatment St. George Water Reclamation Facility & UV Disinfection Project Alder Construction Company

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12 Message from the Editor ■ Architecture 14 A/E/C People ■ Landscape Architecture Industry News ■ Land Planning 16

■ Interior Design 20 Marketing Strategy 22 AV Perspective thinkaec.com 24 Healthcare Architecture 34 26 Design Viewpoint

Features

28 Juab County Jewel Central Valley Medical Center overcomes various construction challenges to provide a top-tier healthcare facility for the rural center of the state.

34 Community Impact Designers and builders at Springville’s Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind walk away with new perspectives 40 after constructing one-of-a-kind structure.

40 Coming in Hot How an unconventional approach to team leadership delivered Utah’s new airport on time and under budget during a global pandemic.

54 Hospital Hospitality University of Utah’s new rehab hospital features cutting-edge technology, high-level patient care and a comfort level that sets a new standard in the process.

58 Downtown Delivery Fairbourne Station Office Tower and parking structure are two more assets to build up West Valley City’s emerging downtown. 58

64 Something Brewing in Ogden Ogden River Brewing’s new brewery, designed and built by Lotus Company, adds timeless style, great dining and expansive views to the city.

68 Positive Impact Utah’s young A/E/C professionals continue to Think Community make a mark on their firms, communities and the industry. Designers of Utah’s Fire Stations On the Cover: Looking towards The Canyon, by artist Gordon Huether, at The New 64 SLC (Salt Lake City International Airport), one can’t help but marvel. Polished floors and precision-programmable lighting add to the ambiance and create a sense of arrival. The artwork throughout the terminal is intended to pay homage to Utah’s natural beauty— fitting for an iconic structure that stands as a gateway to exploration and travel for the Murray City Fire Station 81 state of Utah (photo courtesy Endeavour Architectural Photography).

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Daring Greatly I saw a question online the other day that made me laugh: UC&D “What’s the thing at the grocery store that you have always wanted to get but don’t for whatever reason?” The responses Utah Construction & Design Magazine were great. 3047 W Parkway Blvd. STE A, “I’ve never figured out what dish I could make using Salt Lake City UT 84119 dragonfruit…” O: (801) 747-9202 “Fennel. It looks so cool, but what do you do with it?” www.utahcdmag.com “I wanna try the 1 lb. Reese’s cup.” The grocery store is a great place to ask yourself: what’s Bradley H. Fullmer stopping me from taking a risk? Publisher/Managing Editor I think we’re in a unique place in life right now, where, because “normal” has been off the [email protected] table for so long, we can take a step back and take risks, both personally and in our companies. I tried stand-up comedy this year. I was nervous as hell to tell some of my jokes, but I Taylor Larsen practiced and learned how to craft comedy into everyday life. The thing I realized as I finished Editor performing was that these fears of being wrong or looking foolish fade so quickly. I was proud of [email protected] myself for doing something I’d always wanted to try. Daring greatly—whether it is as mundane as buying something at the store, as scary as Ladd J. Marshall performing, or as important as choosing the right mix of materials for a highway—is something Advertising Sales Director the A/E/C industry does every day. [email protected] In this issue, we profile five people from all phases of this industry who all took a bit of a risk to make this their professional home. They do everything from working with the public’s Jay Hartwell understanding of the project to designing effective trainings for employees. These people keep Art Director up our industry’s innovative standards. [email protected] How about the new airport? It’s a risk to build a cutting-edge hub airport, especially with a pandemic altering the travel landscape, but Utah continues to bet on itself and hit the jackpot with these projects. The H-D joint venture even wrapped up certain parts of the project years ahead of schedule. The Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital isn’t so much of a risk from a building standpoint, but the people inside are putting themselves out there to try something so painstakingly difficult after a debilitating injury. I’m constantly blown away by patients relearning how to walk or learning anew how to live their lives in totally different circumstances. I’m a bit of a bleeding heart, so I have to praise the unique architecture and construction components that went into creating the newest of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Springville. What could have been just another project for Jacoby Architects and Gramoll Construction is instead a gorgeous school, one that will give pride to all who enter. One of my favorite examples of taking a risk is the ongoing partnership between Wasatch Commercial Management and West Valley City for Fairbourne Station. It’s certainly not the Utah Construction & Design is published eight (8) times a year. Postage paid traditional place to see Class A office space, but it’s more than just an office building—it’s in Salt Lake City, UT. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part creating the initial stages of a downtown in West Valley. without written permission is prohibited. Subscriptions: $64.00 per year. Subscribers: If Postal Service alerts us that magazine is undeliverable to These are just some of the projects we’re seeing in Utah this time of year. Ogden River present address, we need to receive corrected address. Postmaster: Send Brewing is another bet on the Weber County renaissance emanating from the county seat. address changes to 3047 W Parkway Blvd. STE A, Salt Lake City UT 84119. To subscribe or contribute editorial content, or for reprints, please call (801) Central Valley Medical Center is an equally big bet on meeting the growing medical needs of 433-7541 or email [email protected]. For Advertising rates/Media those in the center of the state. Kit, please call (801) 872-3531 or [email protected]. Keep daring greatly, Utah. And next time you see me, ask me to do my Frontier Airlines Vol. 8 No. 6 joke—I think it’s gold. Coming in November issue of UC&D: Higher Education Trends Commercial Real Estate - Industrial AEC Technology

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12 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 > A/E/C People

Building, Church Office Building parking structures and the Park City Mountain Resort Center Ice Rink Plaza. Both Jake Anderson and Clayton Six Promoted to Associate at FFKR Architects Burningham have been promoted to Associates at Reaveley. Both bring Executive Promotions at Pentalon, New Principals and exceptional technical and project management skills to their expanded Associates at Reaveley Engineers, and Emily Hymas Assumes responsibilities. Jake Anderson has vast experience from Role of President of SMPS-Utah the ground up. His history includes both Shay Johansen Brian Stewart Zahra Hassanipour architectural and construction firms, giving Pentalon Construction recently to associate: Reaveley Engineers continued to him insight into his projects. announced promotions for two executives of Zahra Hassanipour, AIA, joined the strengthen its leadership in the industry with Clayton Burningham, Ph.D, PE, continues the multi-family-focused general contractor. company in 2015 and has worked with internal promotions of five new principals to benefit clients with expertise gained Shay Johansen has been promoted several project types, including FFKR’s and two associates. through his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental to Chief Operating Officer. As COO, K-12 Education, Higher Ed and Science The following five have accepted Engineering. Johansen leads all day-to-day functions + Tech studios. She was instrumental principal positions at Reaveley. Each has that support operations at Pentalon in work on the expansion of the Provo demonstrated outstanding contributions The Society for Marketing Construction, including legal, risk, human Missionary Training Center, Hillcrest to client relationships and structural Professional Services, Utah chapter resources, IT and accounting. Johansen has High School and BioFire Administration engineering solutions. (SMPS) named Emily Hymas president of the been in construction for over 40 years and Building. Hassanipour is also the 2019 Justin Nadauld, SE, has structural organization in September. came to Pentalon in 2001 after successfully recipient of the Elizabeth Mitchell expertise that has been put into action for The Utah chapter of the Society for Sam Hunt Kaylee Garber Dean Preston running his own business. He started at Travel Grant. many venues, including Salt Lake City’s Eccles Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Pentalon as a Project Manager and most Sam Hunt, AIA, is a key team member Theater, the O.C. Tanner flagship store and the named Emily Hymas president of the recently functioned as the Vice-President of FFKR’s K-12 Education Studio. Since McKay-Dee Hospital Ambulatory Surgery and organization in September. of Construction. Johansen has overseen joining FFKR in 2019, he has worked on Orthopedic Center in Ogden. Hymas, who has spent the last 16 operations while the company has grown to several projects, including Hillcrest High Corey Price SE, LEED AP, has helped years of her career at general contractor revenues in excess of $100 Million. School, and assisted with a site analysis devise structural solutions for many Jacobsen Construction and currently serves Brian Stewart has been promoted to for Wasatch Elementary School. projects since moving to Utah from Alaska. as the company’s Marketing Manager, aims to Vice President of Multi-Family Construction. Kaylee Garber, SCCID, NCIDQ, Those include The Summit at Snowbird, the continue the work past chapter As Vice President of Multi-Family joined the company in 2019 as an integral Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre in Cedar City leaders have accomplished via virtual events Construction, Stewart directly oversees team member of the Religious Studio. and the Marmalade Library in Salt Lake City. in 2020. the Project Management teams. He leads She is a gifted interior designer with Oliver Burt, PE, began his career at “With our remote learning and Pentalon’s forecasting, scheduling and experience working on the Orem Utah Reaveley and proved his value working networking tools now in place, I see a great Heather Landvatter Carly Kant Emily Hymas project review efforts. He also provides Temple and over a dozen Temple interior on many government, educational and opportunity for growing our membership legal support, risk assessment and training. improvements. healthcare projects, including the Utah Valley base in areas outside of the Salt Lake Valley,” strong marketing leadership. I hope to provide Treasurer: Cali Centurion, CRSA Stewart has been in construction for over 35 Preston Dean, AIA, is a key team Medical Center, Brighton High School and the she said. “We plan to strategically reach out to the right educational and networking tools Secretary: Amber Craighill, BHB Structural years and is a member of a four-generation leader of the Living Environments Studio. Dixie State University Human Performance potential members and firms across Utah and to our members so that they can continue to Director of Programs: Aimee McKinlay, construction family. He came to Pentalon Preston brings over 15 years’ experience Center. will continue to provide virtual event options take our industry to new heights.” Envision Engineering in 2016 after effectively serving as the and has designed over 50 multi-family Jessica Chappell, SE, LEED PA, has even after we return to in-person events She takes over for Stephanie Ray, Director of Membership: Amber Winn, Western Region Project Controls Manager developments throughout the Mountain significant experience in healthcare, religious down the road.” Director of Marketing for Sunrise Engineering Wright Engineers for his previous employer. He started at West. He joined FFKR in 2019. structures and civic and cultural buildings. Hymas has been a part of the SMPS and SMPS President for 2019-2020. Hymas will Director of Sponsorship: Rhianna Riggs, Pentalon as a Project Manager and most Heather Landvatter, AIA has become She shares her technical excellence with a for the last six years, serving as Director of serve a one-year term until August 31, 2021. Parametrix recently operated as the Senior Project a valuable member of FFKR’s Religious range of clients; her work can be appreciated Education and Director of Membership as The board of directors for the organization for Director of Special Events: Julee Attig, Manager. Stewart’s expertise in both project Studio since joining the firm in 2019. in the Alta View Hospital Campus, Museum well as on special events and education the upcoming year consists of the following CPSM, Michael Baker International financial and schedule management is a key Her current work includes Tooele Valley, of Natural Curiosity, Primary Children’s committees. members: Director of Communications: Keri component in driving Pentalon’s projects to Taylorsville, and Orem Utah Temples Hospital in Lehi and at the Cedar City Utah “I want to provide an inspiring and Hammond, FSMPS, CPSM, MARKETLINK complete both on time and within budget. Carly Kant, AIA, LEED GA, joined Temple. empowering place for A/E/C marketers to President: Emily Hymas, Jacobsen Director of Education: Linda Hansen, Ensign FFKR’s Scottsdale team in 2019. She has Mark Thimm, PE, LEED AP, specializes connect—especially as, right now, connection Construction Company Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. Six Promoted to Associate at FFKR worked on multiple hospitality projects in concrete structures and always provides is more important than ever,” she continued. President Elect: Nicole Marshall, CPSM, Registration Coordinator: Kendall Tate, JRCA Architects including the Burlingame Hyatt in invaluable analysis and expertise to clients. “I firmly believe in the transformative power Curated Communications, LLC Architects Salt Lake City-based FFKR Architects Burlingame, California and SeaTac Hotel in His work has involved seismic upgrades and of marketing and communications and I know Past President: Stephanie Ray, Sunrise Special Committee Chair: Heidi Nielsen, announced the following appointments Tacoma, Washington. repairs for the Salt Lake City and County that Utah’s A/E/C firms can grow through Engineering CPSM, FFKR Architects n

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have to find a way to fund infrastructure and the Mountain and the Inland Port, those provide standardized tools for U.S. firms we have to do it in a way that continues to involved in real estate development and to track their progress toward achieving allow the economy to grow.” the permitting processes do well to heed carbon-neutral construction by 2030, Governor Herbert Raises Awareness Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Curtis’ words to move projects toward has great news for the country: progress. reemphasized how her team has been construction. Architects and engineers participating in for Careers in Construction trying to facilitate development in the the 2030 Commitment are reporting the capital city. American Institute of Architects (AIA) greatest reduction in predicted energy use NAIOP webinar discusses development, the future of office work, and the “What we’re working on at the local Announces Progress in 2030 Commitment (pEUI) in the program’s 10-year history. level […] is improving our permitting The AIA’s 2030 Commitment, a “This year marks a critical inflection Inland Port; American Institute of Architects (AIA) Announces Progress in process, making it easier for startups to framework created by the organization to point for the program and climate action,” 2030 Commitment. come in, know how to get space, know where to connect with capital and be able to go through the city processes more Governor Herbert Raises Awareness for in coursework related to architecture, Lake City, the future of office work, the efficiently,” she said. “And then be able to Careers in Construction engineering and construction trades,” said Inland Port and government involvement on work all the way up that scale to our big For the second year in a row, Governor Ackley. “Student interest around A/E/C projects present and future. developers who are coming in and doing Gary Herbert has declared October as careers is growing. As is the potential for With COVID a present fixture in the incredible projects. […] We need to make it ‘Careers in Construction’ month. developing the pipeline of future talent.” collective mind, panelists explored remote easier for that to happen.” This comes over a year after Utah’s It’s certainly been helpful to the work and how that will fit in with the future Each of the panelists were excited Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. While data on the Pathways’ visions of various employers. about the potential of the Inland Port, (UAEC) Pathways program launched in graduates is still fairly unexplored, “One of the things that we’re dealing particularly State Senator Adams. April 2019, in partnership with agencies like construction employment is booming. with is the future of office space, and as “If we don’t put ourselves in a way to be Talent Ready of the Governor’s Office of According to the governor’s office, over the we talk to companies who are looking to able to move goods and services around the Economic Development and the Utah State past year, the construction industry has expand or relocate to Utah, [we’re asking,] world through the inland port or through Board of Education, as well as entities like grown dramatically. Additionally, according ‘Will there be a need for as much office another way to distribute material, we’re LOOKING TO AGC of Utah and Weber State University. to the Department of Workforce Services, in space as they’ve had in the past, or will going to see our economy strain,” he said. “If The program provides students with August 2020 there were 8,400 (an increase remote working be much more acceptable we’re going to look toward the future and CONTROL RISK? opportunities to specialize in one of many of 7.4 percent) more construction industry and something that a lot of these have manufacturing jobs here, we have to WE KNOW THE DRILL. construction, design and engineering careers jobs in Utah compared to August 2019. companies do?’” said Val Hale, Executive find a way to have that central port for the in Utah. Students learn valuable skills while Rich Thorn, President and CEO of the Director at Utah Governor’s Office of distribution process.” training, earn a guaranteed job interview, AGC of Utah, encouraged any partners in Economic Development. Mayor Mendenhall was also enthused and are given the opportunity to intern with the industry to raise awareness about the That reevaluation of real estate needs while urging for more focus to be placed on employers as high school students. benefits of construction employment and and policies surrounding those needs were how the Inland Port could help Salt Lake “During the past year, we’ve strived join in on the organization’s #WeBuildUtah addressed by J. Stuart Adams, Senator for City environmentally. to elevate the numerous opportunities campaign to elevate careers in A/E/C fields. the Utah State Senate’s 22nd District. “The inland port could be a tremendous awaiting individuals whose interests lie in “Probably some of the biggest issues that win for our future air quality if we’re able to the construction industry, and [we] thank DIRT on Development we’ll look at as a legislature that will affect this significantly displace the need for much of Governor Gary R. Herbert for continuing to In a NAIOP webinar, “DIRT on industry is tax policy,” he said. “And part of that truck traffic on our roads. From an air- elevate construction careers in declaring Development,” panelists discussed those tax policies will not only be the policies quality perspective, if we can remove some October as Careers in Construction Month,” development of real estate around Salt that affect the real estate industry, but we of those future truck trips by moving things said Rachelle Ackley, Program Support here and out of here by more rail, […] that’s Specialist for Talent Ready Utah. “The UAEC an incredible opportunity.” Pathways program is an industry-led pathway, Within these difficult times, panelists which guarantees high school graduates a expressed the need for cool heads and job interview with partnered employers after collective minds to prevail in order to advance 100 Years old. 100% Construction. earning the UAEC certificate.” the needs and desires of the entire state. For more than a century, CSDZ has been solely The UAEC Pathways program now “If there’s an ask from me, it’s that Utah focused on protecting construction companies like serves students and employers along the continue to be that light on a hill about how yours whose heavy lifting and risk-taking have transformed this great nation. Our “inch wide, mile Wasatch front, providing students with we do work together, how we get things CSDZ.COM deep” approach provides the support and expertise industry-relevant classroom learning and done, how we have civil discourse,” said you need to manage risk at every level. high school internships that lead to filling Congressman John R. Curtis, who represents the pipeline with new talent. Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. “Within our partnered school districts, With projects happening all over the (courtesy Endeavour Architectural Photography) Minneapolis, MN Salt Lake City, UT Madison, WI over 10,000 students are currently enrolled state, like the massive ones at Point of 801-537-7467

16 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 17 > Industry News said 2020 AIA President Jane Frederick. “This improve user experience. The new platform Mortenson and Hamilton Partners report outlines a vision for the coming will support optional data points—including are planning to implement a robust years, which is anchored in community embodied carbon and off-site renewables— amenity package featuring the addition advocacy, adoption of on-site and off-site that will deliver expanded insights into of a market-leading rooftop patio that will renewable energy sources and increased building performance. provide indoor and outdoor space, offering attention to embodied carbon.” AIA is also continuing its efforts to drive breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. The report—”2030 by the Numbers: climate action in the built environment Construction work will be completed by The 2019 Summary of the AIA 2030 following its landmark initiative last Mortenson Construction, an affiliated Commitment”—amalgamates predicted year. Earlier this year, AIA released its business to Mortenson Properties. energy-use data in buildings from 311 Climate Action Plan and Architect’s Policy “Salt Lake City is a market that companies participating in the 2030 Platform, which outline AIA’s goals for was identified because we loved the Commitment and analyzes design phase carbon reduction and climate action policy demographics, labor markets and economic data from more than 20,300 projects. initiatives respectively. Complete details of diversity.” said Ryan Bergman, Vice President Architects, engineers and building the AIA 2030 Commitment program can be at Mortenson Properties. “We are thrilled to owners involved in the projects achieved found on AIA’s website. be taking an active role on this reposition a 49-percent overall pEUI reduction. The and are excited about the improvements reduction is equivalent to avoiding 20.2 New Ownership for The 324 Office Building that are planned for the building. We look million metric tons of CO2 emissions. Other in Downtown SLC forward to welcoming tenants at The 324 notable data detailed in the report includes: Mortenson Properties, the real and we expect this to be the first of many • 241 building projects designed to be estate investment arm of M.A. Mortenson investments in Salt Lake City.” net-zero energy. Companies, and Hamilton Partners recently “Hamilton has been a proud member • 69-percent increase in firms meeting announced the purchase of The 324 office of the Salt Lake City community for the 70-percent pEUI reduction since building in Salt Lake City. over 20 years. We’re thrilled to welcome 2018. The building is a 215,000-SF, five-story Mortenson to the market, especially with • 27 large and small companies building with an attached parking garage. the acquisition of a historically significant meeting 2030 Commitment targets. Located at 324 S. State Street at the corner building as The 324,” said Tim Stephens, As participants continue to improve by of Broadway and State in the heart of Partner at Hamilton Partners. “We are reducing carbon emissions, AIA is upgrading downtown Salt Lake City, the site is the looking forward to a long and prosperous its Design Data Exchange (DDx) platform to historic location of Auerbach’s department partnership and showing the market what streamline the project reporting process and store. we know The 324 can be.” n

18 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 > Marketing Strategies Continuing Your Momentum of Business Development and Client Engagement The By Keri Hammond

In recent months, marketing and business valuable lesson. Prior to quarantine, the development in the A/E/C industry has firm had not been selected for a project been turned upside down. Our normal after a proposal and interview campaign. opportunities to gather at industry events, Quarantine hit and we were uncertain how Answer to all of your construction needs conference rooms, lunch meetings, golf to proceed. However, during a virtual BD outings and other means have been meeting we decided a debriefing was still postponed. It has left us scrambling to find needed. I contacted the city manager and ways to connect with our existing he was thrilled to receive the request and and potential clients in unique and asked if we could do a virtual meeting. He creative ways. told us he missed the normal interactions Keri Hammond This has left us wondering how we he was used to having with our industry can continue to build relationships. How do impression will be lost. Take this time to firms. During our virtual meeting we »ASPHALT »SAND & GRAVEL »EXCAVATION & UNDERGROUND »READY MIX you maintain and expand your network? were pleasantly surprised to see him in make your marketing messages targeted How do you stay relevant and present with his living room dressed in a hat and golf and informational. If your message clients without the typical opportunities? shirt. We were all in our homes as well can focus on helping the client solve How can we continue our lead gathering, and joked about dogs barking and dealing challenges and become more educated qualifying and competitive advantage? with working while kids were home from on mitigating risk, inefficiency, expense, As we continue to adapt to the school. It provided opportunities for us to or stress, you will make a huge impact. new paradigm, we must adjust to the learn about one another and our personal limited ability to meet face-to-face, while interests. We did get the debriefing, but 5. Do some good. Ask your client which remembering how important this activity what may have been more valuable was charities or social groups he/she is is to creating a longstanding relationship. the time spent getting to know each involved with and why. Inquire if there Here are six suggestions for pivoting other better. This interaction taught me are ways you can support or assist them. and making the most of your business to “just do it”. Once you make the request, development efforts: you will soon realize your clients want 6. Be a social butterfly. Find ways to 1. Be consistent. According to Bryan to have some time with you and it’s a connect with your clients as you learn Williams, PhD, author of the Harvard perfect opportunity to get to know them more about them personally. There are Business Review, 80 percent of successful personally. many opportunities to engage that are »EDUCATE »TRAIN »PLAN »ENGAGE »EXECUTE transactions require AT LEAST five new and unique, even if you can’t take follow-up calls, interactions, or virtual 3. Utilize your team and industry them to a basketball game. Consider a face-to-face conversations AFTER the partners. We are all in this together. virtual book club night among industry initial meeting. This does not include the Have you tapped into your consultant peers, biking group where you can keep additional suggested 5-7 indirect contacts or vendor relationships? Do you know appropriate physical distance, online it takes to solidify your personal and firm a contractor who has worked with a chocolate tasting, an invite to an industry brand. That’s 10-12 interactions needed to particular client with whom you’d like to webinar or virtual conference, or come up make an impression and be remembered connect? Introductions, even if virtual with your own unique outreach! n by EACH contact. The key to success is or through email/text, can be extremely o. 801 250 0132 | www.kilgorecompanies.com | f. 801 250 0671 making a 12-contact plan that outlines valuable. Help one another out. Share Keri Hammond, FSMPS, CPSM. Keri is a specific objectives, tasks, assignments, leads and knowledge. long-standing trailblazer in the Utah A/E/C dates, and needed resources. This industry. Clients appreciate her ability to get planning will help you be more successful 4. Be a value-added partner to your things done—they know she does whatever in accomplishing your goals. clients. In the sea of information we it takes, with integrity, to help them process every day, it is vitally important build their business. Keri is known for her CONTRACTOR 2. Don’t wait. You might be surprised! that your efforts differentiate you. leadership and diplomacy; she motivates OF THE YEAR While assisting a client in some business Generic messages will get lost in the others with positivity, trust and unwavering development activities, I learned a white noise and your opportunity for an support.

20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 > AV Perspective

and AV team helped us pick the best video conferencing, it is more than likely conferencing and, if your room is wired for equipment, get it installed ASAP and make set for one specific video-conferencing lights, shades, climate control, etc., they sure our entire team was trained in its application, but some solutions allow can control those as well. Launching in the Video at the Ready operation. We couldn’t be happier with for a full room immersion, multiple video first quarter of 2021, Crestron will have a our new system,” stated Theresa Foxley, conferencing platforms and touchless solution for large conference or training Video conferencing solutions keep collaboration, client engagement alive. President/CEO of EDCUtah. presentations. rooms as well. Video Conferencing Conference Room Solutions Conclusion As was the case for EDCUtah and many There is not a one-size-fits-all solution Remote conferencing is here to stay, By Kade Hanks other companies in the last eight months, for any company when it comes to video regardless of if employees and teams are video conferencing has been a solution for conferencing. For example, EDCUtah went working in an office or not. Close more Offices are designed for in-person meetings still learning to adapt our business to the client meetings and team collaboration. In with a fully-immersive option that is run deals and increase team collaboration and team collaboration. Workspaces have “new norm”, a hybrid set up of work from fact, being able to meet without the time for off a laptop. But for another company, they through a video conferencing system that even changed to open work environments home and office. travel has allowed for greater efficiencies in might not want to use a BYOD solution. works and meets your needs by evaluating to allow for greater team collaboration. When companies were looking to many offices, but video conferencing does For those companies, there are video your current system and seeing where But when offices moved to the home due to augment their video conferencing, they not come without its concerns. conferencing systems. you can simplify or ease your process. The the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to turned to our team at Hunt Electric for help. One of the greatest challenges of One solution to many video effects of a simple change can make a big adjust on the fly. Eight months later, we are EDCUtah is one of the organizations who we video conferencing is deciding which conferencing needs is a tabletop difference in the quality of video calls and software to use. There are Zoom, Microsoft conferencing system. These systems can be user experiences. n

(photo courtesy Crestron) Teams, Cisco WebEx, Skype and so many set up in a breakout room, executive suite Kade Hanks more. Throughout the pandemic, you have or huddle space. You can use these systems Kade Hanks is an Audio Visual Engineer probably used a combination of these. for touchless presentations controlled for Hunt Electric with over 15 years of If your breakout room is designed for by your phone, full room immersive video experience in the AV industry. helped to reevaluate their AV set up. Their main goal was to assure an easy and safe transition to a COVID prevention-friendly work environment. Before the pandemic, EDCUtah was equipped for video conferencing in their conference room, but they were not using it often. While their previous setup worked in the rare instances it was needed, it did not allow for social distancing if multiple staff were present. We worked with EDCUtah’s budget and strategized the best solution for them to transition to a more effective video conferencing practice. Now, the EDCUtah’s office has a fully- immersive video conferencing experience. Anyone in the conference room can be seen on video and be heard through microphones located throughout the room. There is no need to huddle around a laptop anymore. The team can safely socially distance while still conferencing effectively with coworkers or clients. “Hunt Electric’s expertise was critical in helping us transition to a better video conferencing system once the pandemic hit. We knew we would need to more- effectively manage virtual site visits with

(courtesy Beecher Walker) participants from around the globe on a regular basis, and Hunt’s technology

22 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 23 > Design Viewpoint—Healthcare Trends

for exam rooms. Even during the pandemic and its push to utilize telemedicine, people still prefer visiting their doctors in person for exams. Hospitals and clinics are either Healthcare Architecture Evolution repurposing existing space, constructing additions to accommodate more exam Trends and forecasts for clinics, hospitals and assisted living facilities. rooms or building new clinics with “warm lit shell” space in anticipation of needing more room in the future. By Gerrit W. Timmerman and Jay Taggart A “warm lit shell” space is one that is partially finished with carpet, drywall, lighting, electrical outlets and data lines. Like many project types, the needs and In addition to enhanced finishes, Warm lit spaces give the client flexibility trends of healthcare facilities—hospitals, healthcare facility managers are for future growth. There is an initial cost clinics and assisted living—are always working with designers to update savings by not including furnishings evolving. Part of healthcare design is floorplans to provide more privacy for and equipment for a room that isn’t to work with clients to translate their patients. At Intermountain Healthcare immediately needed. Then when the time existing needs into facilities that better Women’s Center, CMA is transforming an comes where additional exam rooms serve those clients and their patients. existing mammography and ultrasound are needed, these shelled spaces can be department into something that currently built out and make a finished exam room Patient Experience has a combined waiting area for both Gerrit W. Timmerman Jay Taggart available much faster than if it was a ‘cold Healthcare management is making men and women. Separating general shell’ without interior finishes. every effort to move away from the ultrasound services from the services families to visit. Meeting and activity Regardless of any improvement old standard of sterile, cold facilities. provided in Women’s Center will create spaces extend outdoors with fire pits, projects healthcare providers are Today, the experience of the patient is as better departmental adjacencies and fishing ponds and mini golf. New food undertaking, they should never important as the care they receive. For the improved operational flows as well as a service models enable active and food- underestimate the value that an lobby remodel of American Fork Hospital, more comfortable and private patient savvy residents to maintain a sense of architecture firm provides. An architects’ Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) converted experience. independence by incorporating stations job is to sit down with clients and ask their existing lobby to a space that feels Assisted and independent living where residents can prepare their own questions about their operations, needs more like a hotel lobby—welcoming with facilities are also prioritizing the resident meals should they choose not to utilize and wants, and then listen. After that we warm finishes, natural light, comfortable experience by providing amenities that the dining room. Studies show living use the information gathered from the vignette seating and improved patient feel more like home. Many facilities have conditions and environments that support client, combine it with our experience in wayfinding. private rooms for residents and their well-being and dignity improve mental and healthcare best practices and the result physical health. is a concept that enhances the patient’s experience and improves operational flow Operational Efficiency for our clients. n Trends in healthcare design are also taking into account improved operational Gerrit W. Timmerman, AIA, is a efficiencies that empower doctors, principal architect at Curtis Miner nurses, technicians and staff to provide Architecture. Gerrit’s career began with better care. The on- and off-stage concept a focus primarily on complex healthcare is an operational improvement being and higher education facilities, as well implemented in clinics where the patient’s as challenging hospital expansion and ingress/egress path is separated from the areas divided enhances patient privacy theme for hospitals, clinics and assisted remodel projects. This experience has led work areas. and gives healthcare providers a better living facilities alike is the revised layout of him to excel in healthcare planning and All areas where the doctors and nurses environment to focus on work. lobbies and waiting rooms to provide staff project-management roles. interact with patients would be considered Additionally, improvements in a direct line of sight to visitors. A clearer Jay Taggart, AIA, is a principal architect “on-stage,” and the offices, workstations, technology can facilitate flexibility in line of sight not only enables staff to better at Curtis Miner Architecture. Jay is a labs and other areas where patients space allocation. Where in the past, large serve patients, it also promotes safety and designer at heart and an award-winning are restricted from are “off-stage.” This equipment would have its own dedicated security. architect. His experience is focused on concept offers private entrances to exam room, today, much smaller and effective multi-faceted, complex projects including rooms for patients and another entrance equipment is kept in the exam room, saving Here to Stay: In-Person Exams healthcare, assisted living, commercial, for doctors and nurses to directly access time by eliminating the shuffle of patients One trend that isn’t new to the education, municipal, multi-family and “off-stage” work areas. Keeping those from one area to another. A common healthcare industry is the increasing need tenant improvements.

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Material selections were key in providing a healthy environment for patients and employees as part of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (bottom) design and construction. The hospital is designed for continuous operations and flexibility conditions without power and reduce of spaces. The Nephi Readiness Center (top) is designed to be a true “stand-alone” facility for the community and remain operational in severe crises. This building can provide power and amenities to the community in times of need. operational costs. An easy solution is having operable windows with proper shading Designing for Resilience devices that can allow cross-ventilation. Active systems like chilled/heated slabs maintain comfortable temperatures without By Megan Recher power for up to 48 hours—forced air systems only last a few hours. Once you have established your project’s risks and vulnerabilities, From wildfires to extreme winds, global resilience of the community. contemplate the following strategies on pandemics to market crashes, we are all When most people think about your next projects: experiencing an increasing number of resilience, they often think exclusively about • How are you addressing social, events that impact our living environment. climate change adaptation. While planning environmental and economic Resilient design prepares communities to for climate change is indeed a critical part resilience? not only adapt but also thrive in uncharted of resilience, it is only a part of the larger • Is there a space for community waters. picture. True resilience takes into account gathering (inside or outside) that Megan Recher Resilience is the capacity of individuals, social and economic concerns as well. can be a refuge from extreme communities, institutions, businesses and • Social Resilience considers shelter occupants during a storm and temperatures? systems within a city to survive, adapt and population health, environmental become hubs in the recovery phase with • What is the importance or cost for grow despite the chronic stresses or acute justice, social equity, community information, power, internet, food/water, your project to remain operational shocks they experience. cohesion and inclusivity of the public assistance and other community during power outages or other The industry is shifting towards stronger vulnerable. needs. disruptions? business and that community resilience. An • Economic Resilience is business Architects can help communities • Does your project provide public increasing number of banks are requiring continuity, economic stability and analyze project vulnerabilities based on access to power/internet? business continuity and resilience plans development opportunity. local and regional risks to understand • Is there an accessible water fountain for projects to receive loans. Likewise, an • Environmental Resilience adaptation measures. They can outline or bottle refill station? increasing number of insurance companies incorporates strategies to balance gaps in neighborhood services, incorporate • What community partnerships can are requiring projects to address local and natural systems and manmade design strategies that provide options you support? regional risks through resilient measures, environments. during and after a disaster and provide • Can your project be zoned to sublet providing financial incentives to invest in Strong, diverse communities that other services that help build a resilient space if your business size changes? protecting natural and man-made resources. support overall resilience and social community. The design of a single As owners and designers apply answers Companies and projects rely on the interaction fare much better in times of resilient building has a ripple effect on to these questions, together we can make community in order to thrive. Building hardship. Community self-sufficiency can the neighborhood and can create the a positive difference through thoughtful resilience into your company and into be supported through a network of resilient conditions to foster social interaction, extreme wind storms as we experienced in while providing localized power in resilient design. n your projects helps strengthen the overall buildings and public spaces designed to beauty and equity in communities—all of Salt Lake City in September—to increasing times of need. Having renewable power which are characteristics of resilience. demands on the city’s infrastructure. and battery storage aids in continuous Megan Recher (AIA, LEED AP BD+C, There are many resilient strategies that While a short term power outage can be an operations. Bidirectional chargers are LFA, RELi AP) is recognized for urban can be implemented on any project at any inconvenience, a long term power outage another strategy that can be implemented planning, civic, education and multi-family scale and any location. can be severely detrimental depending on as a backup. projects which are adaptable to regional One of the ways to start this process is your project type, especially healthcare. Thriving ecosystems, economies climate challenges. As a Regenerative asking three questions for every project: More communities and larger and social systems all have one thing in Design Specialist, she conducts project 1. What are the climate projections for projects like hospitals and schools are common: diversity. Diverse and redundant charrettes connecting social, economic and your location (20, 30, 50 years from installing microgrids that are powered systems are inherently more resilient. While environmental factors to advance resilience now)? by renewable energy. The most common this sometimes is in conflict with efficiency, principles in the design of communities. Her 2. What are the social, environmental types are isolated microgrids, which redundant systems for electricity, water and strong focus on resilient and regenerative and economic vulnerabilities from are not connected to a local utility grid, transportation greatly improve resilience. design strategies influences projects in those projections? and islandable microgrids, which are It is important to design for or at least a way that creates quality space while 3. How does your design address fully interconnected to the grid and are have a space that can remain habitable simultaneously increasing projects these vulnerabilities? capable of both consuming power from without power. Again, the duration of this adaptability and reducing energy, water, Throughout the country, we are seeing and supplying power to the utility grid. is dependent on project types. Using a mix waste and cost. She also serves on the AIA increasing power outages either from Both options serve to reduce the reliance of passive and active heating and cooling Resilience and Adaptation Advisory Group weather-related events—like wildfires or and strain on city-wide infrastructure systems in place helps to maintain habitable and Design Excellence Task Group.

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we’re expanding.” But simply being visible wasn’t enough Juab County Jewel for ownership—they wanted their facility to Central Valley Medical Center overcomes various construction challenges to meet a high standard of care and capacity. provide a top-tier healthcare facility for the rural center of the state. It would require working on a tight project site, where both caregiver and construction By Taylor Larsen team would need to be on the same wavelength to build something incredible yle Terry vividly recalls a statement “There was no sense of arrival—you were Executive Officer of CVMC, for bringing it while providing outstanding care. in the early days of the Central Valley greeted by a fifteen-foot masonry wall when up early in the design process, which Fallon “If you’re doing a remodel of a KMedical Center (CVMC) project in Nephi. you entered the hospital,” says Bruce Fallon, considers is what gives the expansion, and hospital, you’ve got to keep things safe “I never want someone to drive past Principal of WPA Architecture and design ultimately the hospital, the presence it and patients happy,” Terry says of the our hospital to go somewhere else,” repeats architect of the project. The new, expansive, deserves. “It was a brilliant idea to make ICRA measures Westland Construction the Project Manager for general contractor two-story entryway takes in natural light and that decision.” put in place. “Sometimes you’re going to Westland Construction. It provided the gives the true sense of arrival that ownership Randy Cuff, Chief Operating Officer, be jackhammering on one side of the wall inspiration for the 52,000 SF expansion of the wanted when they made the decision to CVMC, sees how moving the expansion to while they’re getting treatment on the other CVMC, with all of the bells and whistles that switch the location of the expansion. the east, where it is plainly visible from side. […] It’s finding ways to strategically come with a top-notch healthcare facility. “It was one of those middle-of-the- the highway, is a huge win for the facility. plan with the hospital before doing it The first piece of the expansion project: night thoughts,” recalls Fallon of the “People are taking note of this in our that’s going to be the minimal impact or creating an entryway befitting a high- choice to take the expansion from the west communities,” he says of how the expansion inconvenience to the patients.” quality hospital, something the existing side of the facility and move it east. He has brought in more patients. “It puts us on Due to careful coordination from building did not have. credits Mark Stoddard, President and Chief the map. People can drive past and see that the entire project team, this effort was a

28 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 29 Central Valley Medical Center rousing success on that front—even amidst connection to the outside world and infusion A key step in the design process was CVMC’s choice to move their expansion to the east side of the building COVID-19. Everyone involved prioritized of natural light into the building lowers considering any future needs of the hospital increases the visibility of the facility while fostering an extra sense of patient wellbeing early on with the CVMC stress and raises the ease of patients.” to ensure the expansion provided for pride in Juab County. expansion. “We set the expectation with Another way to increase the quality growth. subcontractors ahead of time in the bidding of care and leave patients at ease was the “When you are modernizing or and planning process that there was going decision to unify the seemingly disparate expanding something to deal with future to be some significant inconveniences and parts of the departments. Whereas growth, systems have to improve and get that there would be some night or early department chairs were once housed bigger as well,” Terry begins. He says the morning work,” Terry explains. outside of the hospital, the new expansion previously-planned backup generator was But those trade partners delivered, freed up space to get experts closer to one specific area that could not handle especially in challenging areas like bringing patients. future expansion. “Looking to the future site utilities across a functioning ER and “We made sure every department and expanding it gives [CVMC] room to excavating 20 feet down immediately next had an office for the department head,” grow with their current backup to the hospital’s main hall. “We selected says Fallon. The staff could be their most electrical system.” partners who we knew could do the job and effective—saving time, energy and Ownership also wanted to expand do it well. […] We really set ourselves up for potentially patients’ lives in the process. capacity to meet the growing needs of success in that way,” he mentions. This phase of the overall hospital the region. The expanded emergency That need for healing, even amidst expansion added a connection with a department includes four therapy rooms construction, was very present in the overall back-of-house hallway to allow providers, to help keep oncology treatment in-house. design of the CVMC expansion. “When people a staff wearing many different “hats” as The CVMC also expanded the lab, hospital come to a clinic and hospital, there is a small-town healthcare providers, to cross pharmacy and same-day surgery areas. certain stress level,” Fallon says of the ways back and forth between the two sides of The surrounding area will be reaping were badly needed. Terry recalls seeing secure care for mothers, their newborn rhythm and the natural world to keep construction and design work have tried to the hospital. Cuff even mentions that the the benefits of this hospital’s foresight, providers wheeling people out to the semi- babies and their families. It is a space that expecting mother’s comfortable. But when create a healing environment in the now- expansion has reinvigorated providers and a 50-percent increase in the size of the trailer where the previous MRI machine was Fallon calls “safe, secure and attractive, […] it’s go-time, medical staff can raise the 130,000-SF hospital. “Their sense of comfort, has them more engaged and excited to be healthcare provider. housed for their tests—making do with a place where a potential mother would lights and deliver the baby. peace and ease is an important thing. A working in the updated facilities. Some of those upgrades provided what they had. say, ‘Wow, this is where I want to have While the women’s center is the Now, the MRI machine, much like my baby.’” hospital’s precious space, Terry doesn’t other parts of the hospital, is in its own Cuff mentions recently meeting with a want anyone to forget about the basement, specialized area and connected to the doctor who works in the CVMC Santaquinn specifically the kitchen, which greatly imaging department—a big win for both the clinic. The doctor spoke of a woman that increased in both capacity and quality. patients and the efficiency of the hospital was 35 weeks into her pregnancy. She asked “The kitchen area has a professional operations. to have her baby in Nephi, he says, “because chef and patients can order anything they “It is really special to provide the she wants to come to our women’s center.” want from the chef’s menu,” says Terry community the services that are conducive The finishes on the second floor are before he chuckles. “I mean…I love having to that type of healing environment,” Terry different than the rest of the hospital— lunch there.” says. “You can expect it there now—they’ve with both art and color choices that are Aside from the kitchen, the basement modernized those systems.” warmer and welcoming for expecting also includes updated and expanded Ownership and staff were actively mothers. The upgrades of the overall space laundry facilities to deal with a higher involved in gathering data to make the best include four labor and delivery rooms, two volume of patients, and houses new decisions possible for the growing hospital. postpartum rooms, a caesarian-section training facilities for staff at the hospital. They sent staff out to tour other hospitals operation room and additional support But challenges popped up there, too. and find out what made people enjoy these spaces for growing families. “I was always worried about how other healthcare spaces. “They made lists of “We see the growth coming our way dungeonous it was,” says Fallon of the everything [those hospitals] had and what and we want to develop for that growth,” basement. To avoid the dungeon-like they loved,” says Terry. “And that’s what Cuff says of the population increase in feeling, the construction team created created that second story.” Mona and Nephi that was part of the reason a retaining wall and a 22.5-foot wide and The second story is the crown jewel in for expansion. “But more importantly, we nine-foot tall window wall in the cafeteria the CVMC expansion. The original women’s wanted to be the go-to provider. We wanted to flood the area with natural light. A center consisted of two patient rooms and a to enhance our capability to provide better countertop in the courtyard and bench area RiNoSignWorks.com nursery across the hall—a nondescript area healthcare.” outside add additional seating areas. DESIGN that wasn’t very private or secure. It is what One interesting part of the new The project team even stepped the 2187 Printers Row, #107 SALT LAKE CITY, UT FABRICATION led to the quote that became a focal point women’s center is the lighting in each of the retaining walls with planters, the bottom West Valley City, UT DENVER, CO INSTALLATION of the project. labor and delivery rooms are programmed planter set up as a garden space for fresh [email protected] The women’s center now sits to raise and lower in intensity as the sun produce and herbs for the kitchen staff. comfortably on the second floor, providing waxes and wanes—a tie-in to the circadian Creating an “inviting basement,” two >>

30 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 31 Central Valley Medical Center words not often heard together, is, according to Fallon, “a happy opportunity to capture.” New entryway, new basement and new women’s center, among a host of other positive changes, make up a sizable increase in the overall size of the hospital. Beyond the obvious win for the area, the project is a major win for healthcare construction. “People are taking note of this expansion,” says Cuff. “It’s a testament to what we’ve built and we hope that it will continue to benefit Nephi, Juab and the surrounding counties.” n

Central Valley Medical Center Owner: Central Valley Medical Center

DESIGN TEAM Architect: WPA Architecture Civil: Excel Engineering Electrical: Envision Engineering Mechanical: Colvin Engineering Structural: Dynamic Structures Geotech: CMT Landscape: Blu line Designs Food Service Consultant: RESCO Interior Design: WPA Architecture / Design Fx Code / Fire Protection: Jensen Hughes Acoustical Engineer: Spectrum Engineers

CONSTRUCTION TEAM General Contractor: Westland Construction Plumbing: US Mechanical HVAC: US Mechanical Electrical: R.C. Hunt Electric Concrete: Cornerstone Concrete Steel Fabrication & Erection: Clegg Steel Glass/Curtain Wall: Jones Paint & Glass Masonry: Dartco Masonry Drywall: J&L Contracting Acoustics: STS Acoustics Painting: Pulham Enterprises Tile/Stone: Millcreek Tile & Stone/JRC Tile Carpentry: PCM Flooring: CP Flooring Roofing: Capitol Roofing Waterproofing: Tritex Construction Excavation: Green Construction Demolition: Red Rock Demo Precast: Brailsford Precast Landscaping: Great Western Landscape Millwork: PCM Construction

32 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind—Springville COMMUNITY IMPACT

By Braley Dodson

Designers and builders at Springville’s Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind walk away with new perspectives after constructing one-of-a-kind structure.

Daylighting hallways, building transparent rooms and adding tactile improvements to the facility help the interior of the Elizabeth Delong School stand out from other education facilities (above photo courtesy of Paul Richer).

o understand their recent project Ogden, Salt Lake City and Orem. The building over the winter, the ground was ready for better, Joe Jacoby’s team put on special has 14 classrooms, starting as an elementary work to begin in the spring. Tpairs of goggles that stimulated vision school before growing to teach middle The project team then had to impairments and looked around. “We walked school students. The 31,500-SF, single-story immediately find ways to lower costs around our office, and the thing that stood building is made of wood and metal framed for the school that, according to Gramoll out was a bright pop of color that was well- with brick, concrete and a metal panel Construction’s Project Manager Gary lit,” he says. “So, in this case, we had some exterior, giving the building a sleek façade. Hansen, exceeded the original budget for bright red chairs, and you could see those the build. Crews on site had to deal with and not see anything else.” CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES beginning construction in March 2019, one Those useful, bright and contrasting The project faced challenges from of the wettest springs in Utah’s history. colors became a cornerstone for the design the beginning—from being too costly at “We had [those issues] while we of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind’s the start, to a site that had water two feet were trying to get started on our dirt and new Springville location, according to underneath the ground. But that wouldn’t concrete, knowing that they still needed to Jacoby, President of Jacoby Architects and deter the project team. be done by the date that we had,” says Jim the project designer on the build. An artificial topography was created by Gramoll, the Owner of the project’s general The school, located at 1160 West 900 adding five feet of structural fill in order for contractor, Gramoll Construction. “Even South in Springville, welcomed students the water table and drainage to work for the with all that impact, we were able to adjust in January and was fully completed a few site. The crew overloaded fill to accelerate the schedule and accelerate it to get it in by months later. It joins other locations in compaction. After the dirt settled naturally the date we needed.” >>

Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 35 Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind The school combines brutalist concrete and wood grain metal to add architectural complexity (all photos courtesy Endeavour Architectural Photography except where indicated).

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INTENTIONAL DESIGN their location in the school. “The classrooms are totally custom As a specialty school, every aspect Aspects like bright yellow doors for them, the hallways are learning of design is linked back to making the against teal paint help students with opportunities, the gymnasium, every kind building easy to navigate for students with vision impairments spot entrances and of moment in the building is so custom,” disabilities. The team also worked to make exits. Contrasting colors help children Jacoby says. It’s not only the walls—a different architectural features a learning with cortical blindness navigate, according classroom for students who are both deaf experience. “The most exciting part about to Deanna Glasser, the school’s Program and blind has a slightly textured rug to working on a school like this for sensory Director. “The colors are beautiful, yet let the children know where the play area disabilities and special education is that they are purposeful for the needs of the is. The building also includes wide spaces everything you do, every design move you children,” she says. Skylights let the sun so deaf children can see and sign to each make, is kind of custom to how that school come in, and the frequency of the lights other, as opposed to traditional schools, operates,” Jacoby says. can switch between warm and cool colors where sharp corners and narrow hallways Jacoby Architects consulted research to make the atmosphere easier on visually- make communication difficult. and toured similar, existing facilities for impaired eyes. A line down the center of the The preschool playground is the project. One building they saw had ball carpet and textured walls likewise helps wheelchair-accessible and includes pits and monkey bars to teach children the students with vision impairments navigate. handicap swings, allowing every child basics of orientation and mobility, while The school has about 50 students this the chance to play. Every classroom leads classrooms had cotton balls, sandpaper year. The building has the ability to build outside, and garage doors in the gym—one and bristle cones on walls to teach two more classrooms on either end, and of the staff’s favorite features—allow fresh students with visual disabilities which space can be added above as well. Glasser air to blow through the school on nice classroom was theirs. Those ideas were anticipates the school will see continued days. incorporated into the Springville school, growth as Utah County’s population Playground toys make noise and where walls change textures depending on continues to increase. vibrate when hit with a rubber mallet.

36 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 was no service for these kids with these disabilities in that area.” After teaching in different states, Glasser says the Springville facility is unlike anything she’s ever seen. “I get choked up,” Glasser says. “I feel so honored to have this building that has been bestowed upon me.”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Name: Elizabeth Delong School, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Address: 1160 West 900 South, Springville UT 84663 Delivery Method: CMGC

PROJECT TEAM Owner: DFCM Plants with different smells and textures State of Utah, and many of those projects Owner’s Rep: Brian Bales in the courtyard, along with nature are unique,” Gramoll says. “Most have some Agency: Utah Schools for the Deaf paths, are also aimed at creating learning [disability requirements], but not to this and the Blind experiences. Opportunities for play are extent.” included inside, like a bouncy panel on Glasser says the students are excited DESIGN TEAM the floor to give students with multiple about the bright, open environment built Architect: Jacoby Architects disabilities a sensory experience by feeling just for them. “Children notice those things. Civil: Meridian Engineering CASE N Series Loader/ Backhoes, with our exclusive Power Lift vibrations throughout their body. They are like, ‘Wow,’” she says. “They are Electrical: Envision Engineering technology, beat the competition with more capacity to lift, curl, crane Mechanical: WHW Engineering and move. Our loader provides excellent breakout force and almost The project team paid special taking the world in still.” Structural: TBSE 1000 pounds greater lift capacity at full height than any other machine attention to classroom acoustics to Buildings specifically for the deaf and Geotech: RB&G Engineering in its class. With factory-trained dealers to help increase productivity prevent distracting noises like fans blind allow the students to be brought and raise expectations, the muscle to do your hard work is here. and heating units. In a mainstream together with others who have been Landscape (on large projects): Landmark Visit your CASE dealer today. classroom, Glasser says, even little through the same experiences. Those Design sounds like a tapping pencil can dominate friendships and the ability to communicate Interior Design: Jacoby Architects the concentration of a student with with each other, Glasser says, are vital, Furniture: Jacoby Architects disabilities. Little touches, Glasser says, not and are experiences they can miss in a CaseCE.com only make every student feel included, but streamlined school. “You learn so much CONSTRUCTION TEAM $BTF
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early a half decade ago, the team experienced and still opening on time,” behind the new Salt Lake City says Kevin Fauvell, Project Director and NInternational Airport promised to Vice President with Holder Construction, deliver by September 15, 2020—this was “it’s been incredible to see what our people before the U.S-Chinese trade war. Before can do and recognize there’s almost no unprecedented growth transformed the challenge we can’t overcome.” Wasatch Front. Before COVID-19. Last month, when that team unveiled Planting the Seed the airport’s first phase to a world largely The ultimate success of the airport unrecognizable to its 1996 designers, the project, Fauvell says, started at the very project was a full $300 million under budget beginning—not with the design or planning and two years ahead of schedule (moving per se, but with “putting the right chess the completion date for the final phase from pieces on the board and having the right 2026 to 2024). people in the right position.” Leon Nelson, a project director for When the process began, Big-D CEO Big-D, is nonchalant about over-delivering Rob Moore recalls, Big-D was just wrapping on what is arguably the most ambitious up at the Utah Data Center—another of construction project in state history. “It the largest government projects ever all came together like making lemonade constructed in Utah. That meant Big-D out of lemons,” he says. “The COVID thing already had the team and capacity to take was handed to us, and it wasn’t the ideal on another large civic project, but Moore circumstance, but there was a different way knew they were going to need a partner. to look at it and we definitely made the best He already had a relationship with of that experience.” David Miller, President and COO of Holder The project’s ultimate success, Nelson Construction, and had even tried to partner and his fellow project leaders agree, with him on another project that hadn’t come wasn’t necessarily the result of ingenuity to fruition. But for the airport, Moore says, the or foresight. Rather, they attribute two companies seemed like a perfect fit— their success to each other and their Holder’s experience in the aviation sector determination that they would not fail their dates back to the 1970s, while Big-D had the team. And in the process, they say, they all deep, local connections that would prove key gained a little more faith in themselves. to making the project a success amid a deeply “Based on all the challenges we competitive labor market. >> (photo courtesy HDJV, by Alan Blakely Architectural 42 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Photography) Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 43 The New SLC Airport Redevelopment UAPA 2019 Conference

Construction teams overcame numerous challenges to deliver the terminal in its finished state. Designers focused on maximizing functionality and creating a timeless space that stood out from other airports around the world (photos courtesy HDJV, aerial photo courtesy Don Green photography).

Holder also had pre-existing As the leadership team took shape, the new airport was a collaborative process Principal Architect Matt Needham. natural beauty of Utah,” Heuther told relationships with other key figures, Big-D and Holder focused on integrating their from the very beginning, according to Bill “The owner was interested in a Utah Construction & Design of his process. including lead architectural and teams through the ranks. They integrated all Wyatt, Executive Director of Airports for functional, affordable and tasteful [result]. But they also had to take the needs of engineering firm HOK and Mike Williams, a the way down to the trade workers on the Salt Lake City. Williams had broad authority FAT was the acronym,” Needham says. “They the building—such as fire ratings—into consultant tapped by Salt Lake City to head ground, emerging from the process as H-D to make decisions about construction and wanted it to be timeless but not like any account. Those needs prompted him to get up the overall construction program Joint Venture—a designation they would use demolition, but high-level decisions were other airport or transportation hub. And creative about materials. “The Canyon” “It’s been incredible to see “My whole philosophy on delivering for the duration of the project. made by committee. they wanted it to reflect Utah in a way that installation, for example, is made out of what our people can do and one of these programs,” according to “We run this project as an integrated “Every Wednesday afternoon we would allowed folks to know where they were.” miles of aluminum pipe and acres of fabric. Williams, who has worked on projects for team,” Fauvell says. “We don’t have Big-D meet as a group, and when issues came The team immediately hit on the “It’s like a giant pillowcase,” Heuther said. recognize there’s almost Atlanta, JFK and LaGuardia airports, “is on one building, and Holder on another. up that needed to be addressed—and on idea of designing the airport terminals To keep costs manageable, the team no challenge we can’t you build an integrated team from the The owner deals with H-D, and I think that’s a project of this size there is always a list as though they were slot canyons, focused on maximizing the functionality of beginning.” been a big part of our success. We left our of issues—everyone who had a role in the making other subtle but unique design every space in the airport. Because arrivals overcome.” Although the combined teams of corporate allegiances behind. We’re one decision would be in the meeting,” Wyatt choices along the way like switching out and departures tend not to overlap as — Kevin Fauvell, Project Director & HOK, Holder and Big-D offered a wealth of team building this project for the benefit of says. “Usually by the end of the meeting, we traditional white or silver metal panels much in Salt Lake City as in other airports, VP, Holder Construction experience, Williams says he didn’t want to the city.” had a decision made.” with copper-colored panels. Salt Lake they designed the airport with a smaller default to the management teams already At its peak, the project had nearly Avoiding a rigid, top-down approach, City also wanted to make art a central “gateway,” containing ticketing, car rental in place at those firms. Instead, to boost 1,650 trade workers and 120 managers on Wyatt says, helped the project team adapt component of the project, so artist Gordon and baggage services all in one place with the cohesion of the team, he set about site, and two-thirds of the work went to to challenges as they arose over the course Huether was commissioned early in the columns to help direct the flow of traffic. interviewing candidates for each leadership contractors from the Wasatch Front. of the project. process to create and oversee several large Energy efficiency was also a key role. “That allows you to really pick the The finished airport largely reflects art installations to be incorporated into consideration. Engineers took advantage exact right individuals […] and build that Working Together, Making it FAT the original vision drafted in 1996 when the the building’s “slot canyon” theme. of Utah’s dry climate, equipping the airport team from the ground up.” The overall design and construction of airport redesign began, according to HOK “The idea was to be inspired by the with evaporation cooling towers. The >>

44 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 45 The New SLC Airport Redevelopment automated baggage system that underlies so touching. This wasn’t in the original under construction, and all on schedule.” the airport was designed with variable program, but we thought that we needed Maintaining effective communication speed motors that react to real-time use to provide a dedicated space and celebrate and ensuring nothing slipped through the rather than run continuously. On top of this.” cracks became essential to the project’s all that, the entire airport is outfitted with HOK designed the room with a success—as did minimizing turnover, daylight-harvesting LED’s that detect the museum, a world map and a fireplace, according to Moore. level of activity and lighting in each area. windows placed so family can view “Our main leadership team is still there “In the past where the lighting load incoming aircraft and arriving passengers today,” he says. “We had zero turnover might be 35–40-percent of the total load and “see them, not on a screen, but in from our key management teams. […] The of the building,” Whitton says, “now it’s reality,” Needham says. leadership teams were very consistent, and probably in the 15–20-percent range.” Change remained a constant as the that was key to our overall success.” project progressed. By 2014, Wyatt says, Reducing turnover didn’t just Responding to Change it became clear that both Salt Lake City happen, he says—not on its own. Big-D But for the years of planning that went and the airport had grown much faster made a deliberate choice to emphasize into the project, design changes began than even the most ambitious projections, its employees’ well-being and offer almost as soon as construction crews requiring a substantial expansion of the competitive benefit packages to retain broke ground. One of the earliest changes, project scope. In 2018, after the project’s employees. according to Needham, quickly became one topping off ceremony, Delta Airlines They extended a similar philosophy of the team’s favorite project features: the requested another expansion in response to to their subcontractors as well, a strategy airport’s unique family meeting room. growing international traffic. Moore believes proved critical as the “Every single time we were in the Needham recalls that they had to project faced a potential labor shortage airport—you never knew when it was stack the sterile quarter on top of the due to competing demand from the prison going to happen—a flight would come new international gates to accommodate site, the new Facebook data center and in and some missionaries would just be the request. “We widened the terminal other large projects. To keep labor costs coming home, and you’d hear this huge by two bays to the west, and completely from ballooning, Big-D set a goal of paying crowd cheering,” Needham says. “It’s just redesigned the bag hall. We did that all subcontractors earlier than any other

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firm in the market. “Early pay means we addressed that situation.” quickly. “A lot of people want to know all the get better pricing,” he says, “because they It wouldn’t be the last time H-D facts before they make decisions, and very didn’t have to go to the banks and get loans leadership would need to be quick on its often you end up having to wait too long to to make payroll. We lowered the cost of feet. make a decision,” Wyatt says. “For me, if you their overhead.” The team was tracking toward the have about 70 percent of the facts, you go. September 15 opening when, by mid-March You might make some mistakes […] but for Opportunity Knocks of this year, it became apparent to everyone me, moving quickly is important. […] I think The combined H-D team learned early that COVID-19 was a major issue. Despite that’s what allowed us to get our doors on in the project to expect the unexpected that complication bearing down at them, open on time.” when, three years ago, President Trump Moore says Big-D and the rest of the team The project couldn’t afford to lose any upended commodities markets with a never considered asking for an extension. workers to sick leave or COVID-19, Moore series of tariffs on imports. Steel prices, “Anyone can make excuses,” he says. says, but construction is no stranger to in particular, looked likely to rise, Wyatt “It’s easy to say ‘I can’t do something’ safety protocol, so they attacked the recalls, so the team made a decision to because of this or that. That’s not in our issue from that perspective. Two weeks place its orders early. DNA. We don’t look for excuses. […] We had later Big-D had implemented masks, on- “We paid a bit of a premium,” Wyatt made a promise.” site sanitation stations and temperature says, “but we got in early and I think They also realized they needed to act checks. >> For Advertising Inquiries Email: [email protected] For Editorial Inquiries Email: [email protected] Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 49 The New SLC Airport Redevelopment THE NEW SLC AIRPORT PROJECT TEAM Concrete: HD Concrete; Ralph L. Wadsworth; REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Owner: Salt Lake City Corporation Green Construction “We had a campaign of awareness that “It was COVID first and the lockdown, planned to bring down the old airport in Location: Salt Lake City Developer: Salt Lake City Department of Steel Erection: ADF / Derr; Schuff you can’t believe,” he says. “We called it then the earthquake, social unrest and then stages, keeping the maximum number of Cost: $4.1 Billion Airports Curtain Wall/Glazing: Steel Encounters ‘respect and protect.’ We put programs into an almost catastrophic loss of business,” gates open at all times. With the decreased Start: July 2014 Masonry: Allen’s Masonry place, and we put them on steroids.” Wyatt says. A year ago, the airport brought traffic, this was no longer necessary. Completion: September 2020 (Phase 1); DESIGN TEAM Drywall: DAW; Pete King Only a handful of workers ultimately in 25,000 customers a day. By April, business Instead of giving up, the team accelerated Est. 2024 (Phase II) Architect: HOK Painting: Pro Painting; SME Steel Coatings; fell ill and had to be sent home to slowed to a trickle of 1,500 passengers their efforts, eliminating $300 million in Acreage: 296.7 acres; total SLC Airport Civil: HNTB Specialty Finishes quarantine; Nelson says they believe per day. “That’s the point we had to make costs and moving the date of the final phase acreage: 7,824 Electrical: HOK; Envision Engineering Roofing: Noorda; All Weather most, if not all, of the exposures occurred decisions about moving forward.” from 2026 to 2024. Central Terminal: 908,754 SF Mechanical: HOK; Colvin Engineering Waterproofing off-site, but the last-minute confluence of Rather than giving up, Wyatt says, the It took about three weeks to North Concourse: 2,252 LF (west area = Structural: HOK; Reaveley Engineers + Tile/Flooring: Millcreek Tile; Global Stone; calamities wasn’t without ramifications to team saw this unexpected development reconfigure the plan, and they still had to 476,650 SF and east area = 364,480 SF Associates; Dunn Associates KJ Tile their client. as a potential opportunity. They originally meet their Sept. 15 opening. South Concourse: 3,691 LF (west area = Interior Design: HOK Fire Protection: Fire Engineering Company; “Mike Williams likes to say we came in 456,630 SF; east area = 370,7w20 SF Western Automatic Sprinkler Co. hot like a triple seven landing on an aircraft Economy Parking Lot: 3,000 spaces CONSTRUCTION TEAM Millwork: ISEC carrier,” Wyatt says. “But we made it, and we Parking Garage: 3,600 parking stalls; 1.8 Construction Managers: HDJV (Holder Excavation/Site: Ames Construction; were able to get the project in on time.” million SF Construction-Big D Construction JV). Staker Parson Companies; Ralph L. Rental Car Service Facility (RSS) and Quick Scope: Car Rental Facilities, Central Utility Wadsworth Collaborative Team Accomplishment Turn Around (QTA): 502,000 SF total QTA = Plant, Parking Garage, Elevated Demolition: Ames Construction; Staker Unveiling what they were able to 469,567 SF (second level the equivalent Roadways, South Concourse and Central Parson Companies; accomplish, particularly over the last year, size of four football fields and holds up Terminal Conveying: Schindler was a moment of distinct pride for the team, to 900 cars). RSS is comprised of three Fencing: Custom Fence; American Fencing Fauvell says. buildings totaling 32,433 SF. Electrical: Taylor Electric; Wasatch Electric; Landscaping: Intermountain Plantings; RBI “And when I say this team, it’s not just Tunnel (mid-concourse tunnel; west): Area Superior/Skyline Electric; Baggage Handling Systems: Vanderlande us,” he says. “It’s the trade contractors, 41,454 SF; Length 990 ft. Ludvik Electric Special Systems: MC Dean the owner, the architect, the program Tunnel (passenger tunnel): Area 106,140 SF; Mechanical: RK Mechanical; management team. What this team has Length 990 ft. Harris Mechanical been able to accomplish on this scale, I think we should all be proud of.” Most of the leadership team still has four years of work left to complete, but many subcontractors and staffers have already moved on to new projects. On-site work has declined from 1,650 workers per day to just over 500 as the work enters an eight- to nine-month demolition phase before the remaining concourses are added to the new facility. So far, Moore says, Big-D has not had to lay off any workers despite drawing down amid economic turmoil. The company has a sufficient amount of projects in its lineup that the airport represents only a tenth of the company’s activity this year. Yet it is still difficult to say goodbye to a team that has learned that “no issue is too big to tackle if the right people focus on it in a collaborative manner,” Needham says. “For me, I love walking through the airport,” Moore concurs, “but the joy of my life is seeing how we performed as managers and as leaders, and I am very proud of our team for that. Looking back, that will be what I’m most proud of 20 years from now.” n

50 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 51 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 850 S Redwood Rd (801) 975-1216 vermeerrockymountain.com BILLINGS, MT SPOKANE, WA BOISE, ID (406) 656-2939 (509) 484-2441 (208) 463-4573 The Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital UAPA 2019 Conference combines a gorgeous exterior with a roomy UAPA 2019 Conference interior that welcomes in patients for the painstaking work required during physical rehabilitation (photos copyright 2020 Richer Images, Paul Richer). Hospital Hospitality

The University of Utah’s new rehab hospital features cutting-edge technology, high-level patient care and a comfort level that sets a new standard in the process.

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ne step past the lobby of the Craig leading healthcare programs around the in groundbreaking research. While the end- to help mitigate this risk. The project team is to make the patients feel comfortable H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, country to learn first-hand from others who users navigated one part of the challenge to and their trade partners then carefully during those long stays,” says Russ Oand it’s like emerging from one of had recently rebuilt their rehabilitation create the ideal rehabilitation hospital, the coordinated with hospital administrators Bachmeier, Principal of FFKR Architects, the Utah’s scenic canyons. Natural stone and hospitals,” says David project team acted as a concierge service, to make sure zero utility inconveniences architectural firm who designed the project. copper colors greet every visitor, along with Steinberg, MD, Executive Medical moving ideas from concept into reality. would be had as a result of integrating the The project team did away with the digital art throughout—are we sure we’re Director of the Craig H. Neilsen With a 90-foot elevation change new hospital into existing utilities. sterile aesthetics of traditional healthcare not in a high-end hotel? Rehabilitation Hospital. between the front and the back of the As for the success of the overall projects and went with a different touch— The project team came through with “We were inspired by programs that building, foundations and supports were aesthetic of the building, intentional one that gives a Four Seasons resort a run flying colors, designing and building a state- had co-located research in clinical spaces. a big challenge for the new hospital, coordination between the project team for its money. The building’s finishes elevate of-the-art hospital with rooms and services Since collaboration and innovation are according to Jared Francom, Project and donor groups was paramount. The the campus design standards to a high- created to preserve, enhance and restore core values here at the University of Utah, Director for the project’s general $70-million facility was made possible via a end feel. Building furniture was selected the quality of life for people with disabling we were inspired to create collaborative contractor, Okland Construction. Okland’s generous donation from the Craig H. Neilsen for high-use durability and easy cleaning. conditions. They had to do this while spaces that would stimulate interactions, Integrated Construction Team (ICT) helped Foundation, whose mission is to improve Soft lighting makes the spaces feel more incorporating cutting-edge technology to learning and partnerships between various to accurately coordinate the footings the quality of life, through programs and approachable. Now, instead of the 37 shared assist patients in the healing process, all researchers and clinicians,” he says. and footing steps required to ensure the research, for those impacted by spinal cord rooms of the previous hospital, there are while giving the building the feeling of an connection of the building with existing injury. The donor was fully-engaged in the 75 private rooms for patient rehab, housing upscale hospitality product. Initial Challenge and future facilities through bridges design and construction of this building, and research. Getting to completion earlier this year The team’s focus was to create a and tunnels. As the Craig H. Neilsen emphasizing a hospitality feel that is was a work in progress, but some design landmark, LEED-certified building with Rehabilitation Hospital resides between the evident throughout. Ultimate Accessibility choices were made prior to the November a healthcare hospitality experience that Huntsman Cancer Hospital and University That hospitality feel doubles-down on Rooms are beautiful, with scenic views 2017 groundbreaking by the medical teams adhered to stringent infection-prevention Hospital, avoiding utility strikes was comfort, further adding to the high-quality across the University of Utah campus and that now work in the 172,000-SF building. guidelines, incorporated durable and crucial. That same Okland team provided treatment for future patients. “The goal the surrounding mountains and Salt Lake “Our teams travelled to some of the sustainable materials and supported staff a complete model of the existing utilities​ for every aspect of the hospital design Valley. Beautiful, functional and flexible. >>

54 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | Oct 20 Oct 20 | UTAH CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN | 55 exterior of the building wraps around under the glass walls to the interior in the main lobby before it smooths into a sanded finish. KNOWLEDGE While there may be no tuxedo-clad valet service at the hospital, the mobility EXPERIENCE garage is another amenity in the new hospital’s expansive list. Add to that the COMMON SENSE high ceilings for adaptive vehicles and ambulance access, and you have a rehab hospital that adds a luxurious element to accessibility. It is just another example of how the practical and technological Decked in Tech elements were given the hospitality flair With the university’s uniquely- needed to meet the University of Utah Health’s high quality of care. integrated campus, Steinberg and other Craig Coburn* Lincoln Harris Brian Bolinder medical professionals running the With the project team coming hospital’s operations are excited to see how together to build a beautiful, practical and SERVING UTAH’S DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SINCE 1983 seemingly disparate fields like computer technologically advanced building, the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital sets Professional & Business Risk Management Employment/Labor; ERISA science or engineering can work in concert Contracts Review/Drafting/Enforcement Immigration with the medical profession. a high standard that patients will benefit Design/Construction Defects & Disputes Criminal Defense from for the foreseeable future. n Mechanics Liens; Bonds Estate/Tax Planning; Trusts “One example is our Digital Innovation Government Procurement Family Law Mediation/Arbitration/Litigation/Appeals Real Estate; Leases Lab where we built space for computer Business Organization & Continuation Land Use & Development science graduate students to work CRAIG H. NEILSEN Mergers & Acquisitions Personal Injury on therapeutic gaming application REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 111 E. Broadway | Suite 400 | Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 development,” he states. “We have a one- Owner: University of Utah Health 801.531.2000 | www.rbmn.com of-a-kind mobility garage and fabrication *Hon. AIA Utah; General Counsel AIA Utah and Special Counsel ACEC Utah Since 1985 lab. And we’re building the next generation DESIGN TEAM Neuro-Robotics Lab right in the hospital Architect: FFKR Architects & HDR Architects so patients can benefit directly from the Civil: VBFA discoveries and creative energy generated Electrical: BNA Consulting by this co-location.” Mechanical: VBFA Geotech: AGEC Raising the Bar Structural: Reaveley Engineers Beyond the technological innovations Interior Design: FFKR Architects & molded into the building, common areas HDR Architects like team meeting rooms, activity rooms Furniture: Henriksen Butler “Hospital rooms are designed to be workstations and TVs are mounted on the and teaching kitchens are expansive. controlled via an iPad by patients, even partitions to provide spin classes, video Therapy gyms are spacious, too, with CONSTRUCTION TEAM those with limited hand function,” says games, lectures, workspace or anything else overhead and over-stairs body-weight General Contractor: Okland Construction Kathy Sirrine, Construction Project Manager that the patient might need to maintain support track, a simulation life skills area Plumbing: Palmer Christiansen for owner University of Utah Health. Those that high level of care. and an outdoor therapy terrace. It is a HVAC: Palmer Christiansen accommodations serve as a front desk-like The project team ensured that trade healthcare wonder for those who need it Electrical: Taylor Electric service from an electronic tablet. “They can partners and others would work together to the most—those looking for peace of mind Concrete: Okland Construction control the blinds, lights, HVAC, doors, TV create systems to support the rehab hospital’s and a healing environment as they recover Steel Erection & Fabrication: Unlimited and even the elevators with it. And they can advanced needs and future technology. and rehabilitate from serious injuries. Steel use the iPad with touch, voice and even sip- “With the newest and most advanced “One feature that was important to the Glass/Curtain Wall: LCG Facades and-puff controllers.” technology, there were a lot of coordination Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and repeated Masonry: Child Enterprises Bachmeier iterates the customization meetings with our trade partners to make throughout the building was bringing the Tile/Stone: Dowland Tile & Stone of the various spaces within the building. sure that all elements and equipment going outside in and extend the inside out so that Carpentry: Okland Construction “This hospital is designed to be very into the building were coordinated months spaces seem to reach out beyond the limits Flooring: Midwest D-Vision Solutions flexible and adaptable. Hospital patients in advance,” says Francom. “It’s nice to know of the walls,” says Sirrine. Excavation: Siri Contracting sometimes have to re-learn every element everyone on the team was fully on board Whether from a symbolic or practical Demolition: Reynolds Excavation, of daily life,” he says. Spaces and facilities knowing how this facility would be a special standpoint, the project team accomplished Demolition & Utilities are adaptable to support the evolving place for those individuals who were on the both. To emphasize this inside-out or Landscaping: Stratton & Bratt Landscapes needs of each patient. Surround sound, path to recovery.” outside-in, the roughhewn stone of the

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Fairbourne Station Office Tower and parking structure are two more assets to build up West Valley City’s Downtown emerging downtown.

Delivery By Taylor Larsen

t’s all coming together for West Valley Station area has been a long time coming. successful downtown. asphalt. They want density and walkability. So they built a parking structure that The garage combines multiple exterior City at Fairbourne Station, the city’s “West Valley City has wanted to make The only thing missing was a premier, Buy-in from UTA, West Valley City and does just that: it fits in beautifully. elements well, from the brick façade on Idowntown development. There’s a new a livable, walkable, mixed-use downtown Class A office building to finally land the project developer Wasatch Commercial The originally planned parking garage the middle stories of the garage, to the police headquarters, a beautiful parking since the city incorporated” in 1980, he says. “work” component of the lauded “live-work- Management got everyone to commit to began as an 800-stall facility. It’s over 1,200 glazing on the structure’s northeast corner structure, apartments and the cherry on The city has been purchasing land nearby for play” idea of neighborhood development. something better. stalls now, but “it’s a parking garage that that connects it to the office tower via a top: the new, nine-story Fairbourne Station over a decade, all to make that idea possible. “You can’t just build a big concrete doesn’t look like a parking garage,” laughs stunning skybridge. If the parking structure Office Tower. Certain parts of the downtown Elegant Parking garage if you’re trying to build a beautiful Brennan. Within the garage structure, he requires a double-take, the office building creation have already gone into place. The But first, where would these new office- downtown,” says Hagop “Jake” Arslanian, continues, “we incorporated street-level needs ten times that amount. Vision into Reality area serves as UTA’s intermodal hub with workers park? Administrative & Facilities Support Services retail to activate the street. [President and According to Thomas Brennan, TRAX and bus routes, apartments on the Parking, always a huge cost and Manager for West Valley City. “We wanted CEO of Wasatch Commercial Management] Reaching New Heights Managing Principal at EDA Architects, west side add a residential touch and a impediment to developing a Class A office, to reflect the beauty we’re creating Dell Loy [Hansen] still has plans to turn Shane Draper, Wasatch Commercial the design architects for the tower, the promenade and city library to the north would need some commitment. No one surrounding the parking structure. It had to Market Street into a festival street to have Builders’ Superintendent, shows off the first development of the downtown, Fairbourne all act together as important pieces of a wants a downtown covered in a sea of fit in.” events on a regular basis.” floor lobby with its polished concrete >>

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Fairbourne Station’s core and shell concept allows tenants to completely customize their space. The pedestrian refrigerant flow system is also another all part of the plan, according to Brennan. in downtown development recognizes that bridge (top right), rooftop solar wing (bottom left) and interior artwork (bottom right) add layers of beauty to the notch in the energy efficiency belt. “We want to create places where you want post-pandemic efforts will be put toward building on both approach and inside (photos courtesy Wasatch Commercial Builders). The solar array includes 698 panels, to be.” invigorating the outdoor environment, each capable of producing 370 watts, “It’s not relying on any one leg of the which provides a system with an estimated Future Plans stool, so to speak,” Brennan says of the annual production of 330,000 kWh. The The vision from Hansen as the different supports to Fairbourne Station solar array is also an enhancement to the developer and the rest of the project team as a total development while specifically building design, with the wing array giving turned into a rousing success. complimenting the foresight by Hansen both purpose and beauty to the roof of the “Their vision was to transform this and his team at Wasatch Commercial nine-story building. area into a downtown. One where you Management. “It’s bringing all of the legs of By day, the Fairbourne Station Office could live, work and travel,” says Arslanian. the stool—live, work, shop, play—all into Tower is the emerging epicenter of West “[Fairbourne Station Office Tower] is the one district.” Valley’s growing downtown, and at night, nucleus of it.” More development is coming. After “it shines like a beacon. You can’t miss it, it’s But Brennan recognizes that just relocating the three-story building beautiful,” says Arslanian of the nine-story building an office tower and parking that currently houses the city’s justice building, the tallest on the west side of I-15. structure won’t be enough to make it the courts, those involved expect work to Brennan is most impressed by the downtown hub that city officials envision. begin on phase two of this downtown layers of visual interest of the Fairbourne “It doesn’t matter how great a civic development: a low-rise office building Station Office Tower. “Whether you are space you design, you have to have the and more retail along Constitution inside or outside of the building, it’s programming involved to activate the area Boulevard. Granger Medical and Embassy beautiful.” From a distance, people can and give people a reason to come to those Suites recently completed construction see the elegant solar wing on the roof. spaces,” says Brennan. “You can’t rely on nearby to offer healthcare and hospitality. On approach, the glazing and façade office workers, restaurants and retail to be ICO, a commercial wing of Ivory Homes, add another layer to the beauty. Even in the sole activator of a successful, vibrant is building more apartments just west the lobby, there is beauty in the custom- urban space.” of those that the company previously designed artwork and video screens. It’s Brennan says that everyone involved finished. >>

floors, cherry wood veneer interiors and even greater degree (pardon the pun) of placed within the shell. glass and metal panel walls. Artwork etched flexibility for tenants—with flexibility being Four high-speed elevators and a freight on glass panels and video boards add a major theme in the building’s design. elevator keep everything moving inside aesthetic elements to the modern interior. “One of the critical considerations the office tower. Even bathrooms have that Steel and wood-tread open stairs connect that we had was building a flexible office hospitality feel with floor-to-ceiling stalls. levels one and two of the open-core concept space,” says Brennan of the shell-core “You feel as comfortable as possible,” and give the lobby a warm yet expansive feel. concept on West Valley City’s newest Class says Brennan. “We’re going to spend a While delivering beautiful amenities A office building. “One of the challenges significant part of our lives in offices. We is critical for top-notch, Class A office in doing so is working around columns.” wanted to create a human space, and we did space, the building also benefited from Those columns that Brennan speaks of it in a way that maximizes the usable area.” reimagining of key components, like the are necessary for every building, but are HVAC system. only found in the core and exterior shell of Sun Roof, Hot Building Draper brings up a key value- Fairbourne Station Office Tower. “Dell Loy [Hansen] really bought engineering win for the building, the The building is designed with an into energy efficiency and solar electric,” variable refrigerant flow system (VRF). efficient core, allowing for each floor to says Brennan of the all-electric building’s “It gives us a more efficient way to heat have 25,000 SF of usable office space and dazzling rooftop solar array. Another and cool the building,” he says. He credits flexibility based upon tenants’ needs. “green” component is the electric car Shamrock Plumbing and other trade Meeting rooms, open areas, offices— charging stations that are found on every partners for suggesting the VRF. It adds an whatever a future tenant needs—can be level of the parking garage. The variable

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“It takes perseverance, flexibility, creativity—it takes time,” Brennan says of the work done by the entire project team, the city and other partners to make the 100 office tower, parking structure and overall development a win for everyone involved. EMPLOYEE It’s been a long process, but the change is visible. “We’ve been working with the city since 2013 […] There’s an enthusiasm to OWNED build—one-step at a time—to change the perception of West Valley City from without COMPANY and within.” n

FAIRBOURNE STATION OFFICE TOWER Address: 3550 S Market Street WVC, UT 84119 Owner: Wasatch Commercial Management

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Looking around the space of Ogden River “River sites in old towns are notorious Many of the exterior choices echo Brewing’s recently-completed home, I for [their difficulty]. You’re talking about ownership’s aesthetic wants while Something know what’s being asked is an the muckiest, loamiest clay combined with simultaneously meeting more practical impossible feat. all of these cool old bottles. It’s 200 years of needs. “We challenge you to not drink a beer,” history that we dug into,” says Joe Torman, “We chose metal siding because this Brewing says Bryan Wrigley, Founder and Chief the company’s President of Construction is going to be out in the sun, and it’s going Executive Officer of Lotus Company, the and Development, concerning the original to take a beating. We want this building to developer, general contractor and architect job site. Excavation crews went down nearly stand the test of time,” says Hofeling of the in Ogden of the 5500-SF project. With stunning views 10 feet in most places to reach the native burnt-orange siding that complements the and perfect fall weather, there’s no way I’m soil that would support the foundations of mostly-brick façade covering the wood- passing this test. the structure. framed building. “We wanted something The Ogden River Brewing project is Ownership wanted accessibility— that customers can interact with that isn’t a fully-functioning brewery where Lotus specifically the ability to move throughout delicate. It’s a warm color that gives it a made the decision to bring that component, the space and see out of the building—as comfortable feel.” brewing, to visitors instead of hiding it or a cornerstone of the project. Where the It extends to the bar, too. Behind the putting it behind glass. building didn’t need structural support, 38-foot quartzite bar is MDF board that has the design team put in windows to improve been laser cut and then artificially aged— Building up a Brewery visible accessibility. now it looks like classic, lived-in tile. In order “We were really cognizant of creating Traditional and bar seating give to comply with the Department of Alcoholic a timeless feel,” says Wrigley of how his patrons a wide variety of options to enjoy Beverages’ protocol about locking away project team attempted to steer clear of the space, while the fire pit and lounge area liquor, Lotus incorporated eye-catching trendy ideas taking shape in restaurants. outside on the patio make it the place to be sliding screens. The combination of design Ogden River Brewing’s new brewery, designed and built “We redesigned it over and over so that you for weekends out, business lunches or after savvy and practicality are evident all over. by Lotus Company, adds timeless style, great dining and wouldn’t pinpoint it into a specific year for a long day of work. Exterior metal egress stairs are lined expansive views to the city. when it was constructed—[we wanted] “We’ll have the perfect indoor/outdoor with curved glass and lead from the patio to something that would still feel relevant for mix,” says Doug Hofeling, President of the second floor. Honestly, the stairs alone By Taylor Larsen | Photos by Dana Sohm, Sohm Photografx 30 or 40 more years.” Hospitality for Lotus Company, before provide a reason to stop by, check out the But building on top of an old bottling hyping up the outdoor seating area. “You space and grab a bite or a pint. The stairs site near a river provided an interesting can be sitting on some furniture, looking out usher visitors up to where the party aims to challenge for Lotus. to the river and sipping a beer.” be—the second floor.

“We redesigned it over and over so that you wouldn’t pinpoint it into a specific year for when it was constructed—[we wanted] something that would still feel relevant for 30 or 40 more years.” — Bryan Wrigley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lotus Company

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Second Floor Star All (Brewing) Systems Go Engineering and JP Electrical, the electrical Additional scope of the company’s The 2,500-SF area is another spot to “We really leaned into the idea that subcontractor on the project. master plan includes a pedestrian take in the surroundings. River views, [brewing] is something crowd-sourced and Key differences in the kitchen area promenade featuring seating, high-end mountain views and even the beautiful open-forum,” says Hofeling of the close include the gas needs of running high-end cascading water feature, a large art Ogden Temple are all in plain sight—ones proximity—touching distance, really—to stove tops and ovens, the electrical loads to sculpture and interconnectivity from Park that will stick with you for days from the the tanks, fermenters and other brewing support kitchen gadgets and lighting and Blvd to the Ogden River. It will also be home to upstairs patio—especially from the 40- equipment in Ogden River Brewing’s 10-barrel fire suppression needs—plus the previously three additional food and beverage concepts, foot, granite-top bar looking out to system. “When they are brewing, you can just mentioned 900-SF brewing area. making this stretch of Park Blvd the newest the river. watch them. You can see it and smell it.” It all shows that the attention to detail, hot spot for all of Ogden and beyond. They have wired one corner on the Exposed mechanical systems combine in both design and execution, is superb. It is an ambitious undertaking from upstairs area for live music and small well with a brewing system that consists of Construction, design and systems pass the the Lotus. An anchor project in a modern performances—essentially turning the four fermenting tanks, serving tanks and test for Lotus’s anchor project to meet the industrial style brewery aims to pave the area into prime, flexible space. LED lighting kegs, and finally into the taps. company’s goals. way for an interconnected community, one and a steel awning system with retractable The brewery’s mechanical needs that will invigorate not only this area, but canvas adds to the customizability and include water and glycol refrigeration Lotus Master Plan the city as a whole. Says Wrigley, “We’re comfort for the rooftop space. The awning systems that extend to the brewing and The brewery is just the beginning of very excited to be contributing to Ogden in system even led to a redesign of the steel serving tanks, operating 24/7 via a low-frills Lotus’s master plan for their space. “Ogden this way.” n supports, now fit to deal with future wind sensor system. All of the barrels are jacketed River Brewing is the first building in the loads of the system. so that the refrigerant can keep the beer at first phase of a large master plan that OGDEN RIVER BREWING Concrete paver pedestals increase the desired temperature. encompasses both the south and north Location: 358 Park Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84401 safety on the second floor and keep it from But, according to Hofeling, “You’re river frontage,” says Torman. taking on standing water. Two restrooms not just wiring for a normal building. Lotus intends to break ground on PROJECT TEAM and a manager’s office round out the You’re wiring for a restaurant and a the Lotus Craft Ogden Campus building Owner: Lotus Ogden Commercial upstairs. brewery. Each one with their own specific directly south of the brewery, as well as Developer: Lotus Company And yes, beer fans, the 10 beers on tap needs.” He compliments the collaboration the Lotus Current Townhouses, within the are all available up there, too. between electrical engineering firm Maxx next two months. DESIGN TEAM Architect: Lotus Company Civil: McNeil Engineering Scienti c research indicates that the optimum indoor Electrical: Maxx Engineering humidity for health should be 40-60%RH. Mechanical: JTB HVAC & Plumbing Structural: Moreton & Associates Geotech: AEGC Interior Design: Project Sunday Furniture: Project Sunday

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From cast-in-place box culvert and precast Brigham City-based contractor. degree from Tehran University of Art before everything she does, from her work in the Family Roots box culvert, to concrete pipe install, PVC “Projects are getting more difficult, and moving to Italy, where she earned a Master office to teaching architecture students at Ken Hamson builds on family tradition of pipe and HDPE pipe, it was “basically coming up with new, creative ways to build of Science in eco-design from Politecnico the U and volunteering in the architectural heavy civil work at Whitaker Construction enclosing their whole canal, which was them—that’s exciting,” he says of his future di Torino. After immigrating to the US, she community.” several miles.” in the industry. graduated with a Master of Architecture Her work on Hillcrest High School is

The work in itself was challenging His solution to all of the future growth from the University of Utah in 2015. her favorite of her projects with FFKR. “I for Hamson, but working on the cliffs of the state is as practical and honest as “Living in Europe was like living one worked with an amazing and talented of Logan Canyon and then bringing the he is. “Build the best,” he says. It’s how hundred years ago. […] I’ve seen a lot of team of architects and consultants,” she water restoration project through Cache he envisions both he and his company ancient sites and gained an appreciation says. Hassanipour worked to create an Valley’s residential areas—with limited succeeding—giving 100-percent of the for these architectural works done without environment that would enhance the easements—took it to another level. effort to turn in products that make the computers.” student experience, interaction and It’s not just the challenging work where owners 100-percent happy. Iran, Europe, the United States collaboration. his construction nous shines through, Whether through training and and now Singapore can be checked off but also in his relationship-building, recruitment or collaboration and Hassanipour’s travel list. The associate which was evident after hearing from his construction, Hamson is in a great place to architect was awarded the 2019 Friends Impact colleagues. both be and build the best. of Elizabeth Mitchell Travel Grant, “Zahra has a joyful “I admire his work ethic and his administered by the Utah Center for dedication that he puts into his work Architecture, and traveled to Singapore to enthusiasm for all things here at Whitaker Construction,” says Sage Architectural explore the city’s use of biophilic design. design—from fostering a Thorpe, Project Manager, who has worked That combination of architecture and Ken Hamson, 37 with Hamson for the last six years. “Ken Harmony nature is a cause near and dear to her collaborative team process Passion for architecture and nature blend Sewer-Water Division Manager has taught me many things about being heart. to influence FFKR’s Hassanipour to creating thoughtful, Whitaker Construction a project manager with his more than “I would love for architects to think For the recently-promoted Ken 15 years of experience in complicated about nature and how structures interact elegant solutions,” Hamson, construction—specifically sewer and water projects. One thing that with [that] nature,” she says of how she — Christina Haas, Principal working for Whitaker Construction—has sticks out to me is how he is able to gain plans on incorporating what she learned Utah’s young A/E/C professionals continue to make a make to continue A/E/C young professionals Utah’s industry. the and communities firms, their on mark LarsenBy Taylor Architect with FFKR. always been a family affair. long-lasting relationships both within our in Singapore into her profession. “We Hamson has been in a project organization and outside of it. He truly [architects] need to talk about sustainable management role, working his way up cares for all parties involved on a project.” design and educate ourselves on these

Positive to Senior Project Manager, over the Others, like Dustin Olsen, Project topics so we can speak confidently with Greta Anderson, Senior Principal last sixteen years. Now, as the Sewer- Manager, echoed similar thoughts. “I have users and clients […] and help them Architect, worked with Hassanipour Water Division Manager for Whitaker known Ken for over 20 years. We went to understand the benefits that it brings to on the project. She mentions “Zahra’s Construction, he looks back and thanks high school and college together before the environment and the people.” commitment to design excellence is & those around him, especially family, who coincidentally having the same career path Hassanipour has been with FFKR unmatched. Her enthusiasm is contagious, 40 have helped shape him into who he is today. at Whitaker,” he says. “Through all that time, Architects for five years now, previously and she is a joy to work with.” “My dad [Brian Hamson] has worked I have enjoyed Ken’s contagious personality working with Ken Pollard of Pollard Beyond her work with FFKR, Under for Whitaker for over 40 years now. He was and his desire to maintain relationships Architects for eight months. Everywhere Hassanipour plans on continuing her my start. I’ve got two older brothers [Judd with whomever he comes in contact with. she has gone—university or professional— volunteer work with the Utah chapter Hamson and Quinn Hamson] that also Ken is honest, ambitious and has a strong has been a positive experience. of Women in Architecture, where she is work here who have been here their whole work ethic.” Zahra Hassanipour, 33 “I’ve always had the support of the a member of the board. She also plans careers as well,” he says of his family. “It’s in Hamson buys in whole-heartedly to Associate Architect faculty at the [University of Utah] and to stay connected at the University of the blood.” that philosophy. “Our people are the most FFKR Architects friends in the architectural community Utah, where she teaches architectural They’ve worked on multiple projects important thing—that’s who we need to Zahra Hassanipour has always been a who supported me,” she says of how foundations and design studio. together over the years, with many of focus on,” he says, crediting the employee- student of architecture—knowingly or not. she, as an immigrant in the US, has felt “I lived like a nomad for a third part Hamson’s favorite projects acting as a owned structure of the company. “I fell in love with architecture in both welcomed and accepted by her of my life—who knows what will happen family reunion of sorts with his father and He feels empowered at Whitaker, which Esfahan,” she says of growing up in Iran. colleagues—people who have paid in ten years? But I would like to be a brothers. One particular project stands out he attributes to the leadership of President “People call if half the world. It was where glowing reviews of Hassanipour’s work. principal,” she says of her future, all with a for Hamson: the Cache Water Restoration Mike Whitaker and Brett Neilson, Vice my uncle used to take us to these historical “Zahra has a joyful enthusiasm wry smile. She’s confident, and her recent Project. President of Operations for the company. sites and beautiful buildings and tell us for all things design—from fostering a promotion to associate within FFKR shows “It was a CM/GC project, so we helped “The way they treat their employees, about history of these places. But I did not collaborative team process to creating that it is well-warranted. She’s ambitious— the owner and engineer go through the how they promote and how they nourish know I wanted to become an architect thoughtful, elegant solutions,” says not just for herself, but for others who, like design and construction of the project,” he growth” is something that Hamson wants until I was 18.” Christina Haas, Principal Architect with her, want to make the world of architecture says of the collaborative delivery method. to incorporate as he continues on at the She graduated with her bachelor’s FFKR. “She brings positive energy to a welcoming place for all. >>

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organizations, including the Central Water is also educating the nearby community Cache Valley Electric, to create additional on designs with engineers and architects found, is building teams. Community Conservancy District, the Utah Department about a water project that will provide fresh efficiencies within the company. in order to create three-dimensional “You have to create a culture where Connections of Transportation, Summit County and culinary water in Vineyard. Martin joined the Cache Valley Electric models. That advantage wasn’t available everyone can feel successful in their roles, Horrocks Engineers’ Katie Kourianos finds West Valley City. Her role includes creating At Horrocks Engineers, Kourianos says team 12 years ago, advancing from an for this particular industrial project. and they need to understand what their joy through community outreach. relationships between governments, she’s able to be on a team that aligns with electrician to a journeyman, then to a Instead, Martin memorized each of the 170 roles are,” Martin says. agencies and citizens through grassroots her goals and principles. foreman, and lastly a superintendent. He electrical panels and what those electrical His goal is to bring different people efforts and mass media outreach. “The opportunity to be a part of it as a was a part of an improvement effort two components were feeding. Despite together to share ideas so his teams can Her passion for clear communication female non-engineer in this world has been years ago within the company to increase being able to function without models, find the best results. Martin lets them hasn’t gone unnoticed. Russell Youd, exciting and something that I value a lot,” efficiency, which led to the creation of his developing them, he says, makes that know that their insight is valuable, no President of Horrocks Engineers, says Kourianos says. “It has been really great to current position. process simpler. It also cuts down the time matter how long or how short their time Kourianos excels professionally and as a see that I found myself at a company that Within a year, he’s grown the it takes to complete a build because teams has been with the company. He also leader. really aligns with my goals and values and company’s prefabrication team from can extract information about the projects encourages them to speak up if something “Katie is fun to work with and lifts is passionate about making a difference to 10 to 40 people, and the VDC team from and utilize the prefabrication shop to build doesn’t make sense and says that if everyone around her,” he says. “Her real-life people.” six people to 30. He now manages 70 the electrical components ahead of time. he’s unable to give a good reason why contribution to clients, the company employees. “We ended up at a point where now something is done the way it is, the team and the communities that she serves is Working on an a large industrial it shows up to a job site, and the time it should look at a way of changing it. invaluable.” Building Strong project in Salt Lake County, he says, normally took—let’s say a day—now is “When it comes to a team effort, we all She’s been recognized by her Teams opened his eyes to the opportunities for taking an hour or less because I’ve already have a role to play,” Martin says. “Whether colleagues throughout her time in the Cache Valley Electric’s James Martin improving the building process. done all that work up front,” Martin says. you are the CEO or the new guy who just industry, having previously received the creates efficiencies by bringing workers “That was a fast-paced project,” he “It provides a huge advantage not only for started today, you have a role to play and 2016 International Partnering Institute together says. our team but the industry.” it takes effort out of each one of those Katie Kourianos, 32 Award and a 2016 Best of State Community In his job, Martin talks about working The key to finding efficiencies, he’s individuals to be successful.” >> Public Involvement Manager Communications ward for her efforts on Horrocks Engineers this front. She’s lauded by her coworkers, While watching a wildlife overpass as well. stretching over Interstate 80 come to “It’s great to see women stepping up fruition following a successful public in leadership roles within our company, information campaign, Katie Kourianos and Katie has been a champion of knew that coordinating partnerships female leadership at Horrocks,” Sandi between agencies and the public was how Lampshire, Principal and Communications she wanted to spend her career. Director at Horrocks Engineers, says. In that moment, she says, she “Katie is incredibly smart and innovative, knew she could use her background in constantly implementing ways to not communications to make a difference in only improve her own department, but communities, whether it was educating the corporate processes as well.” public about the new Interstate 15 corridor But while it’s a career she thrives in Lehi, about new water projects, or—in in, Kourianos says she came across it the case of the wildlife overpass that was serendipitously. Kourianos originally James Martin, 35 completed in 2018—educating locals about pursued journalism before being drawn to Director of Virtual Design Construction a solution that lets drivers travel without the strategic side of communications. After and Prefabrication having to worry about encountering working in the technology sector, she heard Cache Valley Electric moose, elk or deer. about public involvement. James Martin wants to create an “The community engagement was a “You really have a more hands-on, face- environment where his teams aren’t afraid big part of [the Interstate 80’s success], and to-face opportunity to work with the people to try new things. we had to build some relationships and whose lives you are impacting,” she says. “I have always been a big fan of failure, trust, and partner with the local community She was hooked from the beginning and I think a lot of individuals see that as to get that done and in a way that was and now can’t go on a road trip without a negative word, but failure is a means to celebrated and supported,” Kourianos says. pointing out aspects of bridges to success,” he says. “So I like to see people Kourianos, Public Involvement Manager her family. Infrastructure, highway try and fail, because that means they are for Horrocks Engineers, has 11 years of reconstructions and water projects, she on their way to their next success.” experience in communications. She plans says, are things people take for granted. Encouraging that bravery has led and executes community engagement and She’s currently working on projects Martin, the Director of Virtual Design outreach campaigns for various cities and with the I-15 technology corridor in Lehi and Construction and Prefabrication for

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For someone so invested in the family decisions would be much harder to make,” The project, done in conjunction Stepping up to the business now, learning that Nick Rickards he says. with Colvin Engineering, is still under didn’t want anything to do with it in his That understanding helped as construction and has been exactly what Challenge youth was a shock. he moved into the office—working in Rickards hopes for with every job—one Nick Rickards strives to build passionate “I had no intentions of going into the accounting, project management and where teams are receptive to new ideas and culture and successful teammates at mechanical industry. I grew up around the estimation. It’s in the latter that his brother, treat each other as equals. He says that it all Archer Mechanical. industry and saw first-hand that it can be Archer Mechanical President, Tony Rickards, goes toward the end goal of every project: very challenging to succeed,” he says. It was has been so helpful to his younger brother. “Giving the owner and end-user what they a rejection upon which young Rickards and “Tony really taught me how to want and need.” www.stakerparson.com | 801-731-1111 his late father, Archer Mechanical founder conceptually estimate projects,” he says He attributes emerging delivery Ken Rickards, both agreed. before explaining the idea further. “You’re methods and concepts like pull planning Things changed quickly as Rickards building the drawings in your head and then and design-assist with an increased amount graduated from high school. He began creating an estimate of it. You’re not just of buy-in from everyone within the project, working for Archer Mechanical purely as building a 200,000-SF office; you’re building building a unified team that wants to be a way to put himself through college but an office that accomplishes specific goals there. then quickly fell in love with the mechanical for the owner and then going from there.” Beyond collaboration, another thing trade. Nick credits Tony and his other brother that drives Rickards is culture. “I just loved it. Every day is a new Matt with teaching him about leadership. “I want our people to love where they challenge, and there is always something “I talk to both of them every day,” he says. work and love who they work with,” he new to learn,” he says of his four-year “They just show me how it should be done.” says of how he wants to keep up Archer OUR PEOPLE ARE apprenticeship he spent plumbing, pipe Rickards emphasized their role Mechanical’s company culture, where he OUR FOUNDATION fitting and welding. when speaking about one of his favorite feels like he will have the biggest effect on Six years in the field gave him a strong projects—the Rice-Eccles Stadium’s the industry. “We want to hire people for a Nick Rickards, 32 appreciation for the field workers who make South End Zone expansion. It’s a big deal career. We want them to be here for 40 or 50 Vice President it all happen. “If I didn’t have that frame for Rickards, a longtime Utah Utes years.” Archer Mechanical of reference [of field work], some of these football fan. It’s something echoed by those who work with Rickards on a daily basis. “Nick has been a great leader for Archer Mechanical during my tenure with the company,” says Stephen Schmidt, Archer Mechanical’s Preconstruction Manager. “I believe his greatest quality is not only his dedication to the success of this company, but also the success of the individuals who work for him.” Along with his role as Vice President, Rickards is instrumental in training project managers and apprentices. He’s helped create a company culture that values learning and improvement. That dedication to learning is evident in his position on the Plumbing Apprenticeship Committee at Salt Lake Community College. The vice president wants to build on the legacy of his late father. “My dad started this company in 1987. No money, just got laid off, three kids. I want to build something with his name on it,” Rickards says, and he wants to bring up others along the way. “I enjoy seeing people succeed,” he concludes. “Watching people grow and improve over time is the thing I love the most.” n Sand, Rock & Landscape Products | Ready Mixed Concrete | Asphalt | Paving | Construction Services

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