R E A L E S TAT E & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW Colorado Edition TEAM MEMBERS
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volume 5
2009
The Resource for Real Estate & Construction Decision Makers
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from the editor
Despite tough economic times, the landscape around us is changing. Every day new construction projects are taking shape, infusing life into our communities in the form of new schools, multifamily residential developments, lifestyle centers and more. Additionally, renovation and adaptive reuse projects are revitalizing our urban centers. We at Construction Communications pride ourselves on honoring these projects for the contributions they make to their respective communities. Working with owners, architects, construction managers/general contractors and other project team members, we tell the story of each project, highlighting what makes it unique. In addition, we have partnered with several associations to provide you with important industry information that can help you with decision making on your future projects. In this edition, you can hear from the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), CoreNet Global and the U.S. Green Building Council. This edition features nearly 60 new construction and renovation projects completed throughout Colorado, in market sectors from arts and entertainment to commercial development, education and health care, including four projects that received the Building of America gold medal award. Below is a small sampling of the unique and innovative projects you will read about in the following pages. Bethke Elementary School in Timnath is one of the first schools in the country to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) gold for schools certification. By having all parties involved throughout the programming and design stages, the project was successful in meeting its sustainability goals, which are found throughout the school, serving as learning opportunities for students. Overall, the new school promotes greater student/staff productivity, less absenteeism and better health. Rising 15 stories, Palazzo Verdi is a new mixed-use office building that has achieved LEED® gold certification. With sustainable features throughout, the new facility will be among Colorado’s greenest office buildings. In fact, the project was initially only targeting silver certification, but the team changed course during the process to attain gold. The building’s green features include waterless urinals, low volatile organic compound (VOC)-emitting materials, abundant natural daylighting and at least 90 percent of the tenant space grants a direct line of sight to the outside, which contributes to increased employee morale and productivity. We encourage you to read through the pages of the publication and “experience” more of the region’s landscape-changing, and ultimately community-changing, projects. Sincerely, Jamie Rawcliffe Editor
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table of contents CMAA: Leading the Surge in Sustainable and “Green” Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 COAA: If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Location Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Sage Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Arrabelle at Vail Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Denver’s historic Steel Building is transformed into an energy-efficient, modern workplace
New mixed-use development is at the center of Vail Village’s billion-dollar redevelopment
XJet Aviation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water Valley Senior Living Resort . . . . . . . . 51
Private aviation club boasts a wealth of amenities, including a luxurious lounge and a bocce ball court
New residences for active senior citizens offer state-of-the-art living facilities
U.S. Green Building Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Part Three: Hospitality
The Building of America Success Stories
Winter Park Village Fraser Crossing and Founders Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Healthy Summit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. . . . . . . 19 Westover Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Part One: Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Recreation Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . 22 An award-winning facility undergoes the most extensive renovation and expansion in its history
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa . . . . . . . . . . 23 Spectacular views and state-of-the-art fitness equipment and amenities ensure a memorable experience for members and their families
Part Two: Commercial Development 760 Horizon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sensational views bring new light to community office space
Great Western Bank Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 New bank facility stands out from the rest with a pristine urban ambiance
Patriot Park VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LEED® gold-certified office building sets the standard for class A offices in the market
T. Rowe Price Colorado Springs Financial Center — Campus Building Two, Briargate Business Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Environmentally friendly office building and parking facility provides flexibility, efficiency and comfort
The Cottages at Shock Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Single-family residences offer seclusion and luxury in a beautiful setting
Lincoln Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
These condominiums represent the first two buildings in a new village master plan
New mixed-use facility in a busy area of downtown Denver serves a variety of community needs
Crystal Peak Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Monroe Pointe Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
New condos built into a mountain offer unmatched skiing access and accessibility
A new luxury condominium development with floor-toceiling glass maximizes views of the Rocky Mountains
Durango Mountain Resort — Purgatory Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Observatory Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
A new mixed-use facility provides unpretentious luxury with beautiful views
An extremely congested site is transformed into a mixeduse condominium development that complements the nearby historic buildings
Doerr-Hosier Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
North Flats at Old Town North . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sustainable new conference facility for The Aspen Institute fosters its mission to provide open dialogue and communication worldwide
Modern, eco-friendly residential units offer more than just an average living space
The Residential Suites at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Denver’s first high-rise condominium in more than 20 years combines mixed-use practicality with luxury living
Renovation project converts existing hotel rooms into 50 new luxury whole-ownership condominiums
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa . . . . . . . 39 Environmentally friendly 19-acre resort has amenities that appeal to every taste
Vail’s Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Project provides a welcoming gateway for one of the top ski resorts in the world
Village at Steamboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Despite record-setting snowfalls, this new timeshare resort was completed three months ahead of schedule
Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 New restaurant combines the rustic charm of Colorado with the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood
One Lincoln Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Palazzo Verdi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 New class AA office building will be among Colorado’s greenest office buildings, achieving LEED® gold certification
Orchard Town Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mixed-use shopping center combines a mix of historic prairie design and contemporary materials
Reno Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 A complicated site in Olde Town Arvada threatens to derail this new mixed-use development
Vail Plaza Hotel & Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Built on a small site in the heart of Vail Village, this mixed-use project provides an anchor building that ties together an existing network of buildings, pathways and plazas
The Penthouses at Manor Vail . . . . . . . . . . . 44 A variety of improvements greatly enhance this world-class resort
Part Four: Mixed-use Developments & Multiunit Residential Aspen Lodge Recreation Center at Anthem Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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New recreation center for residents of the Anthem Ranch active-adult community creates a landmark that is uniquely Colorado
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table of contents Watermark Luxury Residences . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Unique residences combine urban vitality with old-world charm
Part Five: Educational Facilities Arvada West High School Master Plan Phase II Replacement/Site Development . . . . . . . . . . 68 High school construction project transforms the facility with abundant daylighting
Arnett Hall Renovation at the University of Colorado at Boulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 An outdated residence hall gets a LEED® gold makeover
Bethke Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Valor Christian High School, Phase I — Academic Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Parcel 6 Medical Building and Office Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Project incorporates green building techniques, energyefficient features and recycled materials to earn LEED® gold certification
Two very different buildings match aesthetically while operating independently
Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory at the Judson M. Harper Research Complex on the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University . . . . . . 84 Laboratory helps address a national need for facilities that conduct cutting-edge research on potentially harmful microbes
Research 2 at the Anschutz Medical Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 State-of-the-art research facility provides ample room for interdisciplinary interaction
University of Colorado Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Phase II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Inpatient facility was designed with future expansion in mind
University of Colorado Hospital Leprino Medical Office Building and Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Keeping this large project on schedule was challenging, but a strong project team kept it on track
Part Six: Government
Network Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ShortList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cactus Valley Elementary School . . . . . . . . . 74
Pioneer Park, Phases IIA, IIB, IIC . . . . . . . . . 89
Corporate Profiles
New elementary school is a community effort and source of local pride
Expansion project rounds out this city park’s offerings
Facilities Development, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hinkley High School Renovations and Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 8 . . . . . . . 90 The busiest fire station in Colorado gets a new facility with the most advanced technology available
Gold Medal Award-winning Project Team Members
Built to alleviate overcrowding in the district, new elementary school is one of the first schools in the country to achieve the new LEED® gold for schools certification
A high school from the 1960s gets an upgrade and infuses students with school pride
Douglas County Parking Structure . . . . . . . . 91
Legend High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
An abandoned trash dump becomes a parking structure for public and county vehicles
A new, contemporary high school helps students earn college credits and vocational certification
Durango Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Riverside Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brand-new library building provides ample space for the city of Durango, bringing the community together
New middle school is built with future expansion in mind
University of Colorado Denver Education 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 A new multifunctional building provides a central space for five schools and staff
Infinity Park at Village of Glendale . . . . . . . . 94 A new park and recreation center contains the first rugby-specific stadium in the United States
Routt County Justice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Phase I . . . . . . . . . 80 State-of-the-art new building sets the tone for future structures on campus
Sewell Hall Dining Center Renovation at the University of Colorado at Boulder . . . . . . . . . 82 Top-of-the-line finishes and materials were used to renovate this dining hall/dormitory without compromising its historical integrity
New government facility is both secure and spacious
Hideaway Park Expansion and Events Center, Phases I and II . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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The Birdsall Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . 113 dm roofing & sheet metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Eco-Pan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Front Range Commercial Windows & Doors, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Enermodal Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Geiler & Associates, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Marino Tile and Marble, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Mill Brothers Landscape, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Rocky Mountain Prestress . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Northern Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Shaffer · Baucom Engineering & Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Solargreen Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Tandus Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Skip’s Carpet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Woodwork Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
New technology and heating elements enable park to remain open for year-round use in Winter Park
Part Seven: Healthcare Facilities St. Francis Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 New facility offers a truly healing and rejuvenating environment for patients, visitors and staff
The Children’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 The largest single healthcare project in 2004 becomes one of the top five children’s hospitals in the nation
Memorial Hospital Main Campus Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Expansion project adds more beds for a busy hospital
Lone Tree Medical Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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LEADING THE SURGE IN SUSTAINABLE AND “GREEN” BUILDING Sustainable or “green” building is one of the
Those are enormous impacts. Both social
biggest movements to hit the construction industry
responsibility and self-interest are driving owners
in many years. Owners both public and private are
toward more sustainable construction. Their
demanding that their new buildings be sustainable,
contractors, subcontractors, and most of all their
as well as planning renovations with an emphasis on
construction managers (CMs), must be part of this
improving sustainability.
movement.
Some are embracing the formal and highly
Many owners continue to perceive responding
rigorous process of building certification through
to this demand as an added cost and burden on
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
their projects.
Bruce D’Agostino, President, CMAA
(LEED ) program. Others are simply paying more
However, many are also recognizing the benefits
attention to the life-cycle cost of their buildings,
they can realize in terms of lower operating costs,
Once embarked on this path, most owners
including the significant savings that can be achieved
improved productivity and higher value. Indeed,
will find the certification process extraordinarily
through attention to smart energy usage, indoor air
most of the 69 available LEED “credits” represent
complex, and will need to rely on a champion
quality, recycling and other strategies.
items that can yield life-cycle savings.
within the project team. That champion, in turn,
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It’s natural that buildings come in for this scrutiny.
This focus on the long-term success of a
must rely on productive collaboration and timely
According to data compiled by the U.S. Green
project in meeting the owner’s needs is central
information sharing among all project participants.
Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for:
to the CM’s mission. The professional CM can help
Document control, cost management and schedule
• 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.
an owner plan for success from the earliest stages
maintenance all require close attention.
• 70 percent of electricity consumption.
of a project.
• 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use, including fuel input for production.
Promoting this kind of collaboration is another
Owners who opt to pursue LEED certification ®
key mission of good construction management.
are taking on a complex task. A building must meet
It’s important to remember that for all the publicity
• More than 12 percent of all potable water use.
LEED criteria for 26 out of the available 69 points
it has received, this emphasis on sustainability and
• 40 percent of raw materials consumed
in order to be certified. An owner seeking silver,
green building is still relatively new, and will be
gold or platinum certification must pass even higher
unfamiliar to many owners. Many owners who
tests. These points measure how you handle matters
don’t want the complexities of LEED certification
related to the building site, design, materials,
nevertheless do want the improved performance
energy and water use, and indoor air quality. The
and ongoing cost savings that can come with
LEED system gives owners the flexibility to choose
sustainability.
globally. • 136 million tons of construction and demolition debris.
CMAA is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional construction and program management industry. On behalf of its 25 regional chapters and more than 4,500 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the construction management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA’s national headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia, and the association’s website is www.cmaanet.org.
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which certification points to pursue.
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This is where the professional construction
A key early decision, then, is how many LEED
or program manager can deliver real value to
“credits” to pursue, and which ones. In just about
owners. At CMAA, we see the demand for this
any project, some of these credits will be more
service reflected in several ways. More and more
achievable than others — or they can be earned
professionals now boast the combination of our
at a cost the owner can accept within the overall
own Certified Construction Manager credential with
context of the project and generate benefits of
USGBC’s LEED -accredited professional. We’ve
greater value to the owner.
gotten strong turnouts for LEED -related sessions at
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It’s a natural role for the CM to counsel the
our conferences, and our members report they are
owner in developing a strategy for choosing which
spending more and more time counseling clients on
credits to go after and how. And it’s vital for the
issues related to sustainability and green building.
whole project team to know this strategy from the beginning.
This is a vital development, both for our industry and for our world.
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If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? Everything else! We teach students, practice medicine, manufacture products, offer entertainment and hospitality, provide the services of government, and much more. We need buildings to enable us to do what we do! As owners, we deal with design and construction to support our mission. Our core missions may differ, but our responsibilities in the design and construction of our buildings are similar. We define our program needs; choose the building sites; select architects, engineers and contractors; arrange financing; and manage the design and construction processes.
M. Teresa Cook, President of COAA
And the issues we face as owners are also similar — we have to find ways to deliver projects more quickly, keep projects within budget despite escalating material and labor costs in a global economy, as well as manage and resolve conflicts throughout the life of the project.
We are COAA, the Construction Owners Association of America. Since 1994, COAA has been supporting owners in achieving success on their projects. COAA works to improve the design and construction process for all. COAA offers its members a variety of services, including: •T wo National Educational Conferences offered per year, which provide superb opportunities for continuing education and direct networking with other owners. • Members Only ListServe on the COAA website where members can reach owners across the country for feedback on any question within a matter of minutes. The recent ListServe discussions have included a variety of topics from waterless urinals, incentives for construction managers, and identification of “experts” for a variety of situations such as leaking windows and accountability for cost estimates. • Project Management training specifically developed for an owner’s staff. • A Project Information Directory in which COAA members can check on a particular type of project and identify other owners with such projects and the final project costs. This directory contains more than $8 billion of projects nationwide. COAA was also asked to participate in the development of new contract documents. COAA just completed a three-year collaboration led by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) with 20 other industry associations in the development of new contract documents — ConsensusDOCS. For the first time, we have contract documents available to owners that were developed on a collaborative basis with many of our partners in the industry. And COAA provided comments on the new contract documents to be issued by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). COAA was established to provide a forum for owners to meet, share and learn in order to enhance their project success. As owners, we need to have appropriate expectations of our designers and contractors, convey these expectations to them, and then hold them to these standards. And we need to do our part in achieving project success — successful for the owner, designer and contractor! As owners, we are on the cusp of some exciting changes in the construction industry with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which will change the way buildings are designed, and the Extensible Markup Language (XML), which may facilitate communications among various software applications. Owners can reap benefits from these technologies for years to come. Sustainability is a major consideration for all owners in their project design and construction, as well as the operations of their buildings — and we now have a track record on “green” buildings and lessons learned that we can share. We invite you to join your fellow owners by becoming a COAA member — just log in at www.coaa. org! COAA is the only association in the industry established specifically for owners.
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Discover Stability with a Winning Lifestyle Coach
According to recent studies, companies that implement a health coaching program for their employees enjoy a three to one return on investment. Businesses with a truly effective health coaching program reap countless benefits, including lower absenteeism, less employee turnover, higher productivity and savings on healthcare costs. This translates into lower expenses and higher profitability for business owners. Unfortunately, many companies simply don’t know where to turn for expert health and wellness coaching. That’s where Karen Shackles of Healthy Summit can help. “As a lifestyle coach, I work with busy professionals and business owners, as well as their employees, who want to reclaim balance between their work and their personal health and well-being,” says Shackles, owner of Healthy Summit. “I help clients identify and successfully achieve progressive goals leading to long-term lifestyle changes through an intensive, personalized coaching program.” Shackles also offers group seminars and workshops as well as products and resources to accelerate successful results for her clients. Beat the burnout “Job burnout is a major issue in the construction industry, and particularly in resort communities,” Shackles points out. “Many business owners, managers and other professionals are putting so much of their energy into ‘getting the job done’ that they neglect their personal well-being in their health and relationships.” Shackles says the cumulative effects of this long-term work stress can lead to employee health problems, lower productivity and a serious slump in morale. Oftentimes, the unbearable stress forces employees to quit their jobs altogether. “Employee absenteeism, low productivity, high turnover and skyrocketing healthcare expenses are issues that affect a company’s bottom line and that also contribute to the stress load of the owners and managers,” Shackles says. “By helping the employees take control of their health and make positive lifestyle changes, they reap the benefits of better health, and the employer reaps the benefits of happier, healthier workers.” Shackles knows first-hand about job burnout. She co-owns and operates Alpine Ventures, a successful snow removal and sweeping company she and her husband Steve started in 1993. “My personal experience in sacrificing my own wellness ‘for the sake of the business’ and then making the journey back to a more balanced lifestyle is what inspired me to start a new career as a personal lifestyle coach,” she explains. “It also gives me a unique perspective and the ability to help other business professionals find a harmonious balance between their careers, relationships and health.”
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Win the game with an unbeatable coach Based in Summit County, Colo., Shackles works with clients both locally and throughout the nation via Internet and phone. She is available to travel for on-site group workshops, seminars and other public speaking engagements. “In addition to personal telephone coaching, my coaching program includes a Virtual Coaching Office, which is a HIPPA-compliant secure website,” Shackles explains. The innovative website allows her to communicate privately with clients on various work schedules or in different time zones. Additionally, it offers Shackles’ clients a multitude of coaching resources, including journals, trackers, exercise and nutrition guidance, and articles specific to each client’s unique areas of interest. To take a tour of this cutting-edge site, visit www.healthcoachingu.com. Shackles also hosted Wellness in Action, a 10-week live radio talk show series on KSMT FM 102.1/102.7 in Summit County. “The mission of this program was to encourage people in our community to be more proactive about their health,” she explains. “It also showcased the wide variety of resources available in our community for improving personal health and wellness, and providing balance and harmony.” Recordings of the show are archived on the Healthy Summit website, www.HealthySummit.com. A unique game plan “My approach to coaching is unique,” says Shackles. “Rather than fitting the image of an ‘in-your-face’ coach who tells you what to do, I use a co-active coaching model.” Shackles begins with the assumption that each client is already creative, resourceful and whole. “My purpose is not to tell them what I think they should do. The role I fulfill is that of a guide, confidante and cheerleader, and I provide a framework of support and accountability for them to work within.” This coaching technique creates a confidential environment where clients feel safe to explore their own path without feelings of judgment or guilt. Shackles is also continuing to advance her education in nutrition and fitness, so she is able to help clients who need additional support in changing their lifestyle. If you’re looking to boost employee morale or simply reclaim your own balance in life, look no further than Healthy Summit. “I will tailor a program for each client, whether it be an individual or a company that wants a program set up for their key employees and/or their general workforce,” Shackles says. Visit www.HealthySummit.com to take the first step in finding your balance.
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— Success Story
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Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. is a leading subcontractor of suspended acoustical ceilings, specialty metal ceilings, security ceilings, wood ceilings, acoustical sound treatments, acoustical wall panels and custom acoustical applications. Heartland’s 11-plus years of success are attributed to the company’s incomparable product knowledge and outstanding customer service. Founded in the fall of 1997 by Jason Gordon and Randy Rohleder, Heartland Acoustics & Interiors was originally set up in Colorado before either of the owners actually lived there. Gordon subscribed to a plan room service and began bidding work via e-mail and fax from his home in Kansas while Rohleder started preparing tools and equipment from his home in San Diego. Heartland’s first major project was awarded in March 1998 with ROEL Construction Company, a large general contractor based out of San Diego. Gordon then continued to bid more work while Rohleder built a small field crew; the company started growing. During the first year, a few former employees who had worked with Gordon and Rohleder in San Diego moved to Colorado to work for Heartland. With the addition of some great hard-working people over the years, the company has grown to be the largest ceiling contractor in Colorado. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Heartland Acoustics & Interiors services the entire state of Colorado and Southern Wyoming, with an office in Carlsbad, California, that services the Southern California area. Professional, Expert Knowledge “Our goal is to be the ‘preferred’ ceiling contractor in Colorado and we have done that over
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the 11 years we have been in business,” says Gordon, CEO/President. “We have great people, maintain a high level of professionalism in everything we do and pay close attention to even the smallest details.” Heartland Acoustics & Interiors consists of acoustical experts who provide their customers with exceptional product knowledge. While it may offer the same products as the competition, Heartland Acoustics & Interiors is set apart by delivering and installing those products at a superior level. “Our customers are the most important part of our business, and we strive to maintain excellent customer service,” says Gordon. The company provides excellent service, both in the office and in the field, and does everything possible to help customers meet project schedules. The company is tech savvy and strives to be on the cutting edge of technology in everything it does. Because of its open and honest working relationships with clients, Heartland offers customer service that is unrivaled. Heartland Acoustics & Interiors works on all types of projects with most of its work in commercial, retail, education, medical and tenant finish construction. Some of the company’s major projects include the ReMax Headquarters; Buckley Army Aviation; Palmer Ridge High School; Rocky Vista University; Wolf Law Building; Medical Center of the Rockies; Swedish Medical Center; Dex Panorama; GE Access and Gart Corporate Offices. “We have been fortunate to be a part of some great projects, and our work has won numerous construction excellence awards both locally and nationally,” says Gordon.
Green Focused As the industry is moving toward sustainable design, Heartland Acoustics & Interiors is moving along with it. The company currently has three Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)-accredited professionals (LEED AP) on staff and two other employees who are training for the exam. In addition to numerous LEED® projects Heartland has worked on, the company also worked on the first LEED® Platinum commercial building in Colorado and is currently working on the first LEED® Platinum high-rise building at 1800 Larimer in downtown Denver. Eleven years of first-rate product knowledge and superior customer service have made Heartland Acoustics & Interiors the “preferred” ceiling contractor in Colorado, and the company is well on its way to building the same success in San Diego. Heartland will continue to grow as it meets customer needs by becoming more educated on green construction and focusing more on sustainable project design. — Success Story
Westover Corporation, founded in 1987, is an industry leader in providing “intelligent building” solutions and complete systems integration services to commercial, industrial and government clients. These services include HVAC controls, industrial process controls, HVAC mechanical construction and service, and security systems — including access control, CCTV and digital video storage. “You can manage your facility to exact specifications with a capacity for upgrades to meet future needs — all with the complete support of Westover’s advanced technical staff,” says Larry Brand, president for Westover Corporation. Building Automation (HVAC Control/Process Control) Westover offers state-of-the-art systems that are flash upgradeable at little or no cost. Additionally, the company works diligently to maintain all systems at peak performance, avoiding obsolescence or the requirement of expensive upgrades. Furthermore, Westover’s control systems utilize open protocols to ensure successful communications with third-party systems such as boilers, chillers, air handlers, fume-hood controls, security systems, video switchers, etc. Another benefit with Westover is that it provides networked solutions. Westover can provide centralized monitoring and administration throughout several facilities, whether across the street or across the nation. Additional benefits to choosing Westover’s building automation systems include: Integration: Westover can easily integrate any building automation system to include HVAC control, lighting control, security and fire alarm monitoring. An integrated system is easy to use, eliminates redundancy in training and installation, and reduces overall costs. Fully Programmable: Westover utilizes control systems that are completely programmable. Communication: Westover offers Internet, Ethernet and remote dial-up communications to interface with all systems from virtually anywhere in the world. Access to all systems is multi-level and password protected for security. Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) When it comes to energy management control systems, Westover will perform a complete survey of your facility, including energy conservation practices, old or non-efficient HVAC equipment/motors, system control/opportunities for demand limiting, and lighting control/inefficient lighting, then issue a full report including the pay back from the proposed solutions. Among the benefits of using Westover’s systems are: Cost Savings: Many building owners see energy savings of 15 to 35 percent with new systems and equipment. Better Buildings: By updating or replacing equipment that is old or obsolete with newer, more efficient technologies, you will have higher-quality systems, fewer breakdowns and reduced maintenance. Improved lighting, better air quality and more comfortable room temperatures make for happier and more productive employees as well. A Wise Investment: An energy management control system allows you to divert funds that would be spent on energy bills into investments in your building.
Security Systems Westover’s fully programmable access control systems accommodate virtually any sequence of operation. The systems can interface with video switchers, digital video storage systems as well as building automation systems. These systems utilize industry leading interface devices including magnetic, bar code, Wiegand, passive proximity, long-range proximity and biometric readers. Complete security systems are also available for elevator control, parking garage control and lighting control. Helping clients save time and money Westover has built great relationships with its clients during the past 20 years. Exempla Healthcare, located in Denver, utilizes Westover’s Andover System to provide temperature, humidity and circulation control; simplify control systems; reduce response time; reduce nuisance calls; provide specialized control processes; and produce detailed building automation system reports for the internal hospital reporting board. “With the capability of being able to control the temperature in each operating room and recovery room, this allows them to save on overhead and times spent on temperature adjustment with a simple touch of a button,” says Brand. “With the savings they have received with the EMS system, they are able to do upgrades and add to new and existing buildings.” Westover has also worked with the Colorado School District and the Denver Art Museum in providing safety, security and comfort, and also with the Denver Public Library to improve its indoor air quality. Westover is a fully integrated automation, security and energy management systems company with more than 20 years of experience in the automation field, creating total custom systems for labs, universities, hospitals, office buildings and schools. As the industry is moving toward sustainable design and construction, Westover will continue to provide energy management systems that reduce costs and remote monitoring systems that lessen physical travel time. — Success Story
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Facts & Figures Owner: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Board of Trustees Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of a fine arts center Size: 132,000 square feet Cost: $28.4 million Construction Time: May 2006 - September 2007 The Need: Restoration and expansion of the existing fine arts center The Challenge: Completing construction without disturbing neighboring buildings
TEAM MEMBERS
Tryba Architects Architect
Colorado Springs, Colorado
GE Johnson Construction Company General Contractor
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
144 Construction Corporation Underground Utilities Contractor Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing
Famed New Mexican architect
A new glass-enclosed corridor is
the other buildings’ occupants
John Gaw Meem was awarded
the most prominent feature, which
to plan appropriate phasing for
Floorz Commercial Flooring
the Fifth Pan American Prize for
runs along the southern edge of
each project component. The
Architecture for his design of
the interior courtyard and leads to
extensive construction also re-
the Colorado Springs Fine Arts
a sculpture garden.
quired the museum to close for
MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. Consulting Engineers
Center, which was built in 1936.
According
to
David
Tryba,
more than a year.
Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Ceramic & Marble/Tile & Stone/ Terrazzo/Marble & Granite
Approximately 70 years later, the
FAIA, lead design principal of
When the completed center
center was still thriving but needed
Tryba Architects, the project’s
reopened, it received rave reviews
West Electric Group Electrical
a major update. Thus, it underwent
architect, the greatest challenge
and continues to serve as a cultural
the most extensive renovation and
on the project was that the new
Mecca for the area. Combining
expansion in its history.
addition was immediately adja-
traditional, Pueblo-inspired archi-
is
cent to three occupied build-
tecture with new methods of con-
designed for uninterrupted flow of
The
remodeled
building
ings. In order to complete con-
struction, the Colorado Springs
pedestrian traffic. Two halls unite
struction
Fine Arts Center is designed to
the old and new buildings and
with
a lobby acts as a central pivot.
the project team worked with
without
surrounding
interfering business,
stand the test of time. n — Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures Owner: VillaSport, LLC Type of Project: A new athletic club and spa Size: 86,000 square feet Construction Time: September 2006 - November 2007 The Need: To create a warm and inviting atmosphere in which members can improve their physical health, socialize and relax The Challenge: Working with a sloping site, and meeting various zoning and landscaping requirements
TEAM MEMBERS
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative Architect Moorefield Construction Inc. General Contractor Entech Engineering, Inc. Geotechnical Engineers
Colorado Springs, Colorado
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa The full-service, world-class VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa provides members and their families with the ultimate athletic club experience. Located on a 10-plus-acre site that boasts views of Pike’s Peak and Colorado’s Front Range, the two-story, 86,000-square-foot athletic club and spa includes a full-service day spa, a large variety of fitness equipment, gymnasiums, group exercise areas, a kids’ wing called VillaKids, swimming pools, lockers, a café/deli and more. The building features an impressive two-story entry atrium surrounded by clerestory glass on all sides. “The concept of the facility was to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where members could not only improve their physical health, but also a place that would encourage members to socialize and relax,” said Donaldo Visani, senior principal for Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative, the project’s architect. “The use of natural materials and abundant light was an integral part of this concept.” In addition, the building was oriented to maximize views of the Front Range and the outdoor swimming areas. The team employed collaboration and creativity to overcome various project challenges. “A 40-foot drop across the site from north to south was overcome by the use of landscape retaining walls that became a signage feature on the southwest corner of the site,” said Visani. “Also, dropping the sports gymnasiums and VillaKids area below the rest of the building by three feet meant that the southern portion of the building steps down with the slope of the site. Various zoning and landscaping requirements were met with creative solutions that maximized the revenue and usable portion of the site.” With its top-notch amenities and world-class views, the VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa is designed to meet each member’s lifestyle and fitness goals. n — Amy Pagett
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Facts & Figures
Grand Junction, Colorado
Owner: Crossroad Ventures Type of Project: A new office
760 Horizon Drive
building Size: 71,550 square feet Construction Time: September 2006 - August 2007 (Phase I); October 2007 - September 2008
As has been shown in many
(Phase II)
studies, the use of natural light
The Need: Updated office space in
increases employee productivity
the community
and retention. The project team of
The Challenge: Keeping an existing office building on site open while building the new facility
760 Horizon Drive kept this concept in mind when designing and building the four-story office building. According to Diane M. Miller, vice president of marketing for Shaw Construction, the project’s designbuild general contractor, the new facility features sensational views
TEAM MEMBERS
Blythe Group + Company Architect Shaw Construction Design-build General Contractor Bighorn Consulting Engineers MEP Consulting Engineers Concrete Equipment & Supply LLC Concrete Forms & Accessories Lambert & Associates Robinson Brick Brick & Block Sunstate Equipment Co. Construction Equipment Rental
from all areas of the building. Visible from the office are the San Juan Mountains, the Bookcliffs, the arches of The National Monument and the Grand Mesa. An office building from the 1970s was on the construction site and needed to stay until the new facility was completed. The project team solved this challenge by breaking the construction into two phases. The old building remained open during the first phase, and in the second phase it was demolished while the rest of the project was finished. The interior of the new building includes corner executive offices and private tenant balconies to maximize local views. A spiral stairway and lobby leads to the outside canal frontage. The building is also sustainably designed with an efficient under-floor air distribution (UFAD) system, which minimizes heating and cooling costs and allows for tenant cost flexibility. Outside, the building consists of a brick and stone pediment with copper patina siding and copper barrel vaulted roofing. Located within two minutes of Walker Field Airport and I-70, 760 Horizon Drive is a convenient, environmentally conscious building with the tenants’ interests in mind. n — Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of Malone Photography
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Facts & Figures Owner: Palmer Properties Type of Project: A new financial building Size: 45,600 square feet Cost: $9 million Construction Time: December 2006 - August 2007 The Need: A new office building The Challenge: Creating a design that stands out from surrounding buildings without becoming an eyesore
TEAM MEMBERS
Vaught Frye Ripley Design Architect/Planner/Landscape Architect/Interior Designer Dohn Construction, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor Integrated Mechanical, LLC HVAC JR Engineering, LLC Civil Engineering
Fort Collins, Colorado
Great Western Bank Plaza The new Great Western Bank
buildings and needed to stand
a golden-bronze hue inspired by
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
Plaza is a landmark commercial
out without becoming an eyesore.
the Front Range foothills to the
RB Interior Trim, Inc. Architectural Millwork/Casework/ Woodwork
property in Fort Collins’ growing
The building’s innovative design
west. The architectural style is like
financial services district. The four-
solved the challenge by combining
none other in the area and creates
story, 45,600-square-foot facility
creativity with an awareness of the
a welcoming space with a distinc-
was completed in 2007. The vision
surrounding natural elements.
tive look.
RTN Roofing Systems Roofing Contractor Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
VF
for the design involved an emphasis
The entire building has an S-
Designed to meld natural ele-
on the surrounding outdoor area,
curve shape winding north to
ments with a pristine urban ambi-
which was a challenge for project
south. The east and west faces
ance, Great Western Bank Plaza is
architect/planner/landscape archi-
of the second and third stories
one of Fort Collins’ premier office
tect/interior designer Vaught Frye
have floor-to-ceiling curved glass
buildings and one of its most cre-
Ripley Design. The undeveloped
walls to provide spectacular views
ative design accomplishments. n
lot was surrounded by other office
from inside. The interior is clad in
— Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Owner/Developer: Corporate Office Properties Trust
Patriot Park VI
Type of Project: A new office building Size: 103,970 square feet Cost: $18.3 million
Patriot Park VI is a sustainable
support network, fiber-optic com-
exhaust to two of the seven RTUs,”
- February 2009
new office building located adja-
munication, and computer room
said Melara. “It was a collaborative,
The Need: A sustainable new class
cent to Peterson Air Force Base in
air-conditioning (CRAC) unit cool-
interactive process that brought
A office building in an existing
Patriot Park, a preeminent gov-
ing systems, according to Bryan
the best of the team out to tackle
ernment-contractor business park.
Construction, Inc., the project’s
the problem.”
problem of over pressurization
“The LEED® [Leadership in Energy
general contractor. According to
It was this spirit of teamwork
in the building
and Environmental Design] gold[-
Melara, some of its unique features
that ensured the project’s success-
certified] office building sets the
include a stunning see-through
ful completion. “Team members
standard for class A offices in the
lobby with glass cloud ceilings, a
working for separate companies
market,” said Frank Melara, senior
fitness center and a dynamic glass
with different mandates came
construction manager for COPT
exterior.
together to build this stunning
Construction Time: January 2008
business park The Challenge: Fixing the
Development
One of the project’s challenges
project,” said Melara. “The team
of
stemmed from the air pressure
displayed excellent proactive com-
Corporate Office Properties Trust,
in the building. “We evaluated
munication skills [and] effectively
the project’s owner/developer.
the problem (over pressurization),
managed a disciplined schedule
Services, TEAM MEMBERS
YOW Architects PC Architect Bryan Construction, Inc. General Contractor
LLC,
&
Construction a
division
The three-story, 103,970-square-
went through the system RTU
within the project budget and
foot facility contains computer and
[rooftop unit] by RTU, and found
design requirements.” n
server rooms, a voice and data
that we needed to add power
— Amy Pagett
Foster Electric Corporation Electrical Heller’s Interiors Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Photo courtesy of YOW Architects PC
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Facts & Figures Owner: TRP Colorado, LLC Developer: Prime West Development Type of Project: A new office building and parking structure Size: 142,763 gross square feet (office building); 223,256 gross square feet (parking facility) Construction Time: November 2006 - December 2007 The Need: To expand the campus by providing a state-of-the-art, sustainable office building and a new parking facility The Challenge: Staying on schedule despite weather delays, and discovering subsurface water during excavation for the foundation
Colorado Springs, Colorado TEAM MEMBERS
Gensler Project Manager James W. Nakai & Associates, P.C. Owner’s Representative/Master Planner/Construction Administrator OZ Architecture Architect
T. Rowe Price Colorado Springs Financial Center – Campus Building Two, Briargate Business Park Joining
an
existing
building
JE Dunn Construction Company Construction Manager/ General Contractor
already on campus, the T. Rowe
E Light Electric Services, Inc. Electrical Contractors
Center – Campus Building Two,
Price Colorado Springs Financial Briargate Business Park expands
Floorz Commercial Flooring
the company’s financial operations
KCM Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors
network throughout the United
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
vide a state-of-the-art, sustainable
States. “The scope was to prooffice building as part of our cam-
Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
pus work network,” said Mark
Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Ceramic & Marble/Tile & Stone/ Terrazzo/Marble & Granite
Ruhe, vice president of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. “Included in the facility is a cafeteria, a fitness
center,
various
meet-
ing spaces and a commercial kitchen, together with a 600-space parking facility.” “Featuring a 24-foot-high, openceiling atrium and workstation areas with windows nearly wall to wall, this [office] building is an excellent example of state-of-the-art design and construction that allows flexibility for the owner while focusing on Photos courtesy of Marcus Farr Photography
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the comfort of employees and visi-
Ensuring the office building was
Rowe Price is advocating sustainable
harsh conditions,” said King. “But
tors,” said Christine King, director of
kind to the environment was a main
finishes, green cleaning supplies,
ultimately, the team was still able
marketing for JE Dunn Construction
project goal. “Sustainable materials
paper products and recycling bins.”
to complete the project within the
Company, the project’s construc-
were used throughout the space,
The team was challenged along
original schedule. Another challenge
tion manager/general contractor.
including low-VOC [volatile organic
the way, but collaboration helped
to the project was the discovery
“Even with its rich materials and
compound] paints, recycled-con-
see the project through to a success-
of subsurface water during excava-
top-notch amenities, the ultimate
tent carpet and bamboo flooring in
ful end result. “The project was con-
tion for the foundation. A drainage
goal of the structure was to deliver a
shared areas,” said Claudia Vesely,
structed during particularly snowy
system was set up to remove and
cost-effective, first-class facility that
senior associate for Gensler, the
winter and spring seasons, which
divert the water.” n
was environmentally sound.”
project manager for the project. “T.
caused 50 days of delays due to the
— Amy Pagett
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Denver, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Nes, LLC c/o
Sage Building
Shames-Makovsky Realty Company (managing partner) Type of Project: Restoration of a historic building Size: 68,203 square feet Cost: $15 million (construction costs) Construction Time: September 2007 - February 2009 The Need: To revitalize an aging landmark The Challenge: Replacing the building’s windows
TEAM MEMBERS
klipp Architect Milender White Construction Co. Construction Manager/General Contractor Grabill Windows & Doors Windows & Doors
Photo courtesy of Milender White Construction Co.
The careful restoration of Denver’s historic circa 1923 Steel Building,
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chosen for their efficiency and his-
regarding the owner’s request to
torical accuracy.
replace the building’s original win-
now known as the Sage Building,
Careful attention was paid to
dows,” said Maria Cole, project
has given new life to the aging land-
ensuring the building was prop-
architect, and Brian Klipp, FAIA, prin-
mark, which now contains office and
erly restored to showcase its his-
cipal in charge for klipp, the project’s
retail space.
toric beauty. “This was achieved
architect. “They were able to suc-
“The Sage Building project was
in several ways,” said Ema Rankin,
cessfully reconcile the competing
intended to revitalize part of the
business development for Milender
demands of historic preservation and
Denver 16th Street Mall that has
White Construction Co., the proj-
sustainability with custom-designed,
been underserved for decades,” said
ect’s construction manager/general
energy-efficient windows that repli-
Evan Makovsky, managing mem-
contractor. “Some of the most nota-
cate the building’s original windows
ber of Shames-Makovsky Realty
ble include working with the City
and included the reuse of existing
Company, the managing partner of
of Denver’s Landmark Preservation
window hardware.”
Nes, LLC, the project’s owner. “The
[Commission] to approve all new
Ultimately, it was a strong project
intent was to complete a historical
custom windows, creating unique
team that ensured the project’s suc-
renovation of a Denver landmark
and original-looking windows that
cessful completion in February 2009.
building, transforming it into an
would also be operable and more
Makovsky said, “The diversity of the
energy-efficient, modern workplace
efficient, hiring a local artist to cre-
project team, which included the
while maintaining the historical con-
ate synthetic terra cotta to repair
invaluable collaboration of the Denver
text of the property.
the damage and restore structural
Landmark Preservation Commission,
An additional goal was to redevel-
integrity of [the building’s] original
the public works department, the
op the property in a way that makes
terra cotta, as well as manufacture
mayor’s office, city council, the
a positive impact on public health
over 14 tons of clay to create a new
Downtown Denver Partnership and
and the environment while simulta-
storefront facade that would tie in
the Colorado Historical Society, cre-
neously reducing energy costs of the
with the original terra cotta.”
ated a cooperative, problem-solving
building.” Many of the building’s
Replacing the building’s win-
spirit that allowed for the unique
elements were reused, reducing the
dows was challenging. “The design
blend of new and old to take shape
environmental impact of the project,
team worked closely with Denver’s
in the Sage Building.” n
and new elements were carefully
Landmark Preservation Commission
— Amy Pagett
commercial development
Facts & Figures Owner: XJet, LLC Type of Project: A new aviation club Size: 50,000 square feet Cost: $13 million Construction Time: February 2006 - May 2007 The Need: An aviation club for jet owners and private charter clients The Challenge: Making changes to the project during the construction process
Englewood, Colorado
XJet Aviation Club
TEAM MEMBERS
klipp Architect Shaw Construction Construction Manager/General Contractor Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. Consulting Engineers Western Engineering Consultants, Inc. Civil Engineers
XJet, an exclusive aviation
board at the schematic phase so we
day and provide an inviting glow
program for jet owners and pri-
could lead the design team to inte-
at night.
vate charter clients, now has its
grate their aesthetic aspirations
Making changes to the project
own aviation club that provides a
with the demanding requirements
during the construction process
true sense of service and comfort to
of this type of facility and coordi-
posed a challenge to the team. “The
its members.
nate the important systems and
project’s program went though sev-
According to Shaw Construction,
details of a FBO (fixed base opera-
eral major transformations based on
the project’s construction manag-
tion) to be efficient and successful,”
the owner’s project business mod-
er/general contractor, the facility
said Colin Stone, project manager
els,” explained Stone. “We changed
accommodates 22 airplanes and
for Shaw Construction.
the building layout and even added
features a luxurious lounge, cor-
Comprising
three
connected
approximately 12,000 square feet
porate offices, a catering kitchen,
buildings, the facility has a host
onto the office and FBO several
a bocce ball court, 12,000 square
of unique features, including a
months after the physical construc-
feet of space for future offices or
top-of-the-line, chemical-resistant,
tion had begun. This took major
club member suites, and a 7,000-
seamless
han-
coordination with the work already
square-foot garage with eight car
gar floor that is almost as smooth
in place and on order, and also took
lifts for members’ non-flight vehi-
and reflective as a mirror. In
endless amounts of coordination
cles. “This was a project where
addition, translucent wall panels
with the building officials.” n
Shaw Construction was brought on
illuminate the interior during the
epoxy-urethane
— Amy Pagett
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Facts & Figures
Winter Park, Colorado
Owner: Intrawest Placemaking Type of Project: New
Winter Park Village Fraser Crossing and Founders Pointe
condominiums Cost: $45 million Construction Time: Completed in February 2008 The Need: The first two buildings in a new village master plan The Challenge: Working during the winter months
A perfect mountain getaway is
boarding, but a difficult place for
addition, at times there would be
within reach at Winter Park Village
year-round construction, according
road closures, making it difficult for
Fraser
to Milender White. Due to the
team members and materials to get
project’s size, however, construc-
to the site.
Crossing
and
Founders
Pointe.
TEAM MEMBERS
OZ Architecture Architect Milender White Construction Co. General Contractor BLINDED With Style, LLC Window Treatments Piper Electric Company, Inc. Electrical Design-build Contractor Portico Design Group Interior Designers RB Interior Trim, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork The Roofing Company Roofing Contractors Tiger Cleaning Services Construction Clean-up Total Concrete Services, Inc. Concrete Contractor
Located at the base of Winter
tion had to occur during the winter
While the extreme weather con-
Park Ski Resort, Fraser Crossing and
months. The team had to remove
ditions were challenging, careful
Founders Pointe are the first two
snow from the site each day and
planning and preparation ensured
condominium buildings in a new
protect the buildings from the cold
the project remained on track and
village master plan. In all, there
weather during the placement of
was successfully completed. n
are 200 individually owned studios
the structural concrete decks. In
— Amy Pagett
and one-, two- and three-bedroom units. In addition to boasting magnificent views of the ski resort, each building also features two stories of underground heated parking, large amenity decks with custom-built spas, and some of the state’s best skiing just steps away, according to Milender White Construction Co., the project’s general contractor. Winter Park Resort is located at 9,000 feet above sea level and receives more than 300 inches of snow annually, which makes it an excellent place for skiing and snow-
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Breckenridge, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Vail Resorts
Crystal Peak Lodge
Development Company Type of Project: A new condominium building Size: 110,000 square feet Cost: $30 million Construction Time: February
Crystal Peak Lodge was constructed on a steep mountain site at
2007 - August 2008
the base of Peak 7 in Breckenridge,
The Need: New condos with ski
Colo., and offers some of the best
access
ski-ride access in the area. The build-
The Challenge: Building into a mountain during Colorado’s
ing features 45 luxury condomini-
harsh winter season and
ums ranging from one-bedroom
staying on schedule
units to four-bedroom penthouses. Residents have gondola access into town and lift access to the mountain, along with 21,000 square feet of underground parking if they decide to travel by car. The structure of the building con-
TEAM MEMBERS
sists of a precast foundation and a structural steel frame. Heavy tim-
O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc. Architect
ber and stone materials were used
Hyder Construction Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor
with the surrounding environment.
Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment
the most pristine settings available
Genesis Painting Painting & Wallcovering Contractors MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. Consulting Engineers Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors Studmaster Framing Inc.
to blend the building’s architecture Crystal Peak Lodge provides one of with unmatched individuality. The location, however, was a challenge for the project team. According to Mike Dillon, project manager for Hyder Construction Inc., the project’s construction manager/general contractor, a 25-foot cut had to be made into the side of the mountain for excavation. “Constructing a building at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet through the winter season is always challenging and full of risks,” he said. The use of building information modeling (BIM) was extremely helpful in solving these challenges. The technology allowed the team to identify potential construction issues and deal with them ahead of time. Another
challenge,
accord-
ing to Dan Farber, AIA, principal of O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc., the project’s architect, was keeping the project on schedule despite the other setbacks. Exhaustive planning and sequencing were used during preconstruction to create an aggressive schedule to keep the project on track. n — Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of CrystalPeakLodge.com
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Durango, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Durango Pinnacle Partners, LLC Type of Project: A new
Durango Mountain Resort – Purgatory Lodge
luxury resort Size: 156,000 square feet Cost: $28 million Construction Time: March 2006
Durango, Colo., still contains the pioneering spirit that it was founded upon. In an effort to maintain this
- December 2008
spirit while providing “unpretentious luxury,” Purgatory
The Need: New mixed-use
Lodge was created.
residences with amenities The Challenge: Adhering to high-rise building codes and maintaining clear communication
This new, 156,000-square-foot lodge contains 29 residences, real estate offices, retail spaces and Purgy’s restaurant and bar. Spaces are available in two-, threeor four-bed lodgings from 1,300 to 2,000 square feet. The top two floors contain the Pinnacle Club, which consists of eight 2,500-square-foot, two-level, four-bedroom penthouses with private amenities. Public amenities include heated underground parking, clubrooms, a spa and fitness center, and a private outdoor pool. This building is the first phase of three that will form a
TEAM MEMBERS
O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc. Architect Okland Construction Company General Contractor Blake Mechanical Inc. Plumbing Contractors DHM Design Landscape Architects Durango Roofing Co., LLC Roofing Contractor Trautner Geotech
new Mountain Village at the base of Durango Mountain Resort. The design includes large timber trusses on the interior and exterior, knotty alder trim work, and other natural wood furnishings. According to Mark S. Shraiberg, project manager for O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc., the project’s architect, the building is considered a high-rise structure by the La Plata County building department, which meant that high-rise building codes had to be adhered to. “As with all large projects, communication is often the greatest challenge,” he said. The building codes made communication even more important, so this challenge was solved when all involved parties made an effort to communicate effectively. With a design infused with local area ambiance, Purgatory Lodge is a one-stop recreational getaway that provides convenience and relaxation. “Beautiful views and the Pinnacle Club penthouse residences make this lodge truly unique,” said Shraiberg. n — Mella Barnes
Photos courtesy of Scott DW Smith/ImageSmith
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Aspen, Colorado
Doerr-Hosier Center The Aspen Institute is an interna-
most innovative aspect of the project,
pump heating and cooling system of
tional nonprofit organization found-
according to Jim Curtis, president
the building. A red sandstone sculp-
ed in 1950 whose mission is to foster
of Curtis & Associates, the own-
tural wall, coined the Stone River,
enlightened leadership, the appre-
er’s representative for the project, is
intersects the bridge and flows on
ciation of timeless ideas and values,
that the reflecting pond is actually
through the main-level conference
Owner: The Aspen Institute
and open-minded dialogue on
a 150,000-gallon geothermal pool
space, emerging on a riverfront ter-
Type of Project: A new
contemporary issues. The institute
that conceals the ground-source heat
race on campus.
conference center
determined it needed a new build-
Facts & Figures
Size: 21,900 square feet Construction Time: September
ing on its Aspen, Colo., campus
2005 - June 2007
that would facilitate this renowned
The Need: A building that
global think tank as well as create
would facilitate open dialogue and communication as well as
spaces that connect people to
connect people to nature
nature, enhancing awareness and
The Challenge: Staying on
promoting a stronger sense of per-
schedule despite a number of delays
sonal energy. In addition, as a center for political, health and environmental forums, the project was required to embody the intent of sustainability as well as achieve a responsible ecological footprint. Thus, the DoerrHosier Center, a full-service conference, meeting hall and banquet facil-
TEAM MEMBERS
Curtis & Associates Owner’s Representative
ity, was built. Centrally located at the Aspen Meadows on The Aspen Institute
Jeffrey Berkus Architects Architect
campus, the three-story, 21,900-
Shaw Construction Construction Manager/ General Contractor
a
square-foot center has received Leadership
Environmental
in
Energy
Design
and
(LEED®)
Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. Acoustical Consultants
gold rating while respecting the
Rocky Mountain Prestress Precast/Prestressed Concrete
rounding architecture and land-
scale and modulation of the surscape, according to Jeffrey Berkus of
Jeffrey
Berkus
Architects,
the project’s architect. “As a conference center, this project is a noteworthy departure from the typically dark and fatiguing ballroom, meeting andbreakoutroomssolutions,”hesaid. “This design focuses on a strong connection to nature where all meeting and gathering spaces open to adjacent terraces and views. Users love this facility and have experienced the sense of energy created by the open floor plan, daylighting and feng shui inspiration.” Approaching the building, visitors pass over a bridge between a meadow and a reflecting pond. The Photos courtesy of Shaw Construction
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The lobby connects all levels of the
terrace overlooking the Fork River.
building and serves as the prefunc-
An executive boardroom with floor-
tion and breakout area for bigger
to-ceiling glass on three sides is locat-
events. “Floor-to-ceiling, north-fac-
ed on the third level, as is a sunset
ing glass encourages participants to
terrace and large rooftop terrace for
stay engaged with one another and
200 overlooking the Fork River.
the natural setting of the roaring
“The vision of the center was to
Fork Valley,” said Berkus. The main
utilize a variety of exterior and inte-
conference room shape is based
rior materials that represent a diverse
on a mandala, giving a much
environment and reflect material
centered energy for gathering,
from around the world,” said Diane
according to Berkus. There are
M. Miller, vice president of Shaw
large window assemblies and clere-
Construction, the project’s construc-
story windows on all four sides of
tion manager/general contractor.
the room, providing enough daylight
Materials included pure white pre-
for meetings all day long without
cast concrete, structural and exposed
the need for artificial lighting.
cast-in-place concrete, zinc met-
Operable windows low and high
als, titanium, four different types
create cross ventilation, while slid-
of stone, a rubber roof membrane,
ing glass doors give access to a
various tile selections, and bamboo
Photos courtesy of Shaw Construction
flooring. “Each and every product
challenges, Shaw prepared a new
selection required a discussion of low
logistics plan for winter construction
VOC [volatile organic compound] or
that minimized the area for laydown
recycled material,” added Miller.
and reduced the amount of materials
The project team met with a few challenges along the way. Site
still maintaining job productivity.
accessibility suffered and construc-
Completed in June 2007, the facil-
tion slowed when protests from local
ity exceeded the owner’s goals. Miller
residents ensued over a number of
said, “The Doerr-Hosier Center stands
large cottonwood trees that the City
out among its peers because its mis-
of Aspen had permitted for removal.
sion is captured in every component
Finding an agreeable solution affect-
of the center — beginning with the
ed the project’s schedule and allowed
site selection at the Aspen Meadows,
for eight of the trees to remain,
the global perspective that went into
reducing the amount of laydown and
the selection of materials and systems,
staging areas available for the project.
a building that represents LEED® gold
In addition, weather-related highway
green building standards, as well as a
delays and closures threatened to
project that maintained accessibility
further slow the schedule. According
throughout its construction.” n
to Miller, in order to overcome these
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Avon, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: The Gencom Group
The Residential Suites at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Type of Project: Conversion of hotel rooms into new condominiums Cost: $8 million Construction Time: Completed in November 2007 The Need: To convert 120 existing hotel rooms into 50 luxury condominiums
November
materials, including granite, cus-
review of various design options
2007, The Residential Suites at
tom alder trim, and rough, tex-
and configurations for each of
newly adopted codes and
the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
tured plaster were selected to
the eight floors of the hotel,”
regulations within the confines
project converted 120 existing
provide a rustic mountain ambi-
said Losa.
hotel rooms into 50 new luxury
ance and feel to the project.”
The Challenge: Creating luxurious units that would meet
of the existing hotel structure
Completed
in
whole-ownership condominiums.
TEAM MEMBERS
Zehren and Associates Architect Evans Chaffee Construction Group, Inc. General Contractor Lambert Tile and Stone Tile Installation
The
condominiums
“In addition to the various
were
unknown and unexpected condi-
“The design strategy was to
designed to maximize the flex-
tions that occur in a renovation
incorporate, as seamlessly as pos-
ibility of accommodating offer-
project of this type, the greatest
sible, the look and feel of the
ings through the central reserva-
challenge was to create the look
existing hotel into the design of
tion systems by way of locking
and feel of gracious and luxurious
the new units through the utiliza-
off connecting bedrooms and
studio, one- and two-bedroom
tion of custom, built-in casework,
living areas to create a mix
units that would meet newly
cabinetry and furnishings neces-
of
and
adopted codes and regulations
sary to integrate the modern lux-
studio units, according to Zehren
within the confines of the existing
uries and technologies expected
and Associates.
hotel structure,” he said.
suites,
single
rooms
of a modern five-star property,”
“To create the optimum mix
Teamwork helped create stun-
said Timothy R. Losa, AIA, princi-
and unit configurations in the
ning units that truly reflect the
pal for Zehren and Associates, the
most economical and efficient
Ritz-Carlton standard. n
project’s architect. “Rich, warm
manner required the diligent
— Amy Pagett
Photo courtesy of Gencom Group
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Facts & Figures
Avon, Colorado
Developer: East West Partners Operator: Westin Hotels
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
and Resorts Type of Project: A new resort Size: 19 acres Cost: $132.2 million (total)
The resort features studios and
Construction Time: August 2006 - August 2008
one-, two- and three-bedroom
The Need: A getaway in Avon
units that incorporate as many dra-
for those looking to relax and
matic views as possible. According
rejuvenate
to Hornberger + Worstell, every
The Challenge: Performing the
guest room is a for-sale condo-
excavation and grading
minium unit available for owner use on demand, but otherwise available as a hotel guest room or suite per the owner’s wishes. The spa, which incorporates local materials such as river rock and aspen wood, includes 14 treatment rooms, a salon, a TEAM MEMBERS
fitness center with state-of-the-art
OZ Architecture Executive Architect
equipment and more.
Hornberger + Worstell Design Architect
Worstell, the project was the first
According
to
Hornberger
+
hotel in the state of Colorado to
GE Johnson Construction Company General Contractor
achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) cer-
Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC Glass & Glazing
tification, earning a silver rating. ing to Hornberger + Worstell, the
Some of its environmentally friendly
Westin
project’s design architect. The proj-
features include recycled building
MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. Mechanical Contractors
Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon pro-
ect consists of a five-story tower
materials, use of daylighting and
vides the ultimate getaway for those
to the east, a five-story tower to
recycling stations for guest use.
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
looking to relax and rejuvenate.
the west and a nine-story central
The project required mass exca-
tower, according to GE Johnson
vation and grading, according to
210 guest rooms, 107 Starwood
Construction
the
GE Johnson. But the hard work
Vacation Ownership timeshares,
project’s
contractor,
paid off in this exciting resort,
4,000 square feet of meeting
and has direct access to the
which is already garnering a wealth
and
Riverfront Express lift serving Beaver
of attention. n
Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Precast Concrete
Terrasan, Inc. Landscape Architects
Located at the base of Beaver Creek
Mountain,
The
The new 19-acre resort boasts
banquet
space,
and
a
23,000-square-foot spa, accord-
Company,
general
Creek Mountain.
— Amy Pagett
Photos courtesy of The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
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Facts & Figures Owner: Vail Resorts Development Company Type of Project: Improvements to a ski resort Size: 285,000 square feet Cost: $115 million Construction Time: Completed in August 2008 The Need: A new gateway for one of the world’s top ski resorts The Challenge: Staying on schedule during severe winter weather, and maintaining public safety and ski operations amid construction activities
TEAM MEMBERS
4240 Architecture Inc. Architect Hyder Construction Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor ACH Foam Technologies Manufacturers American Civil Constructors, Inc. Excavation Contractors
Vail, Colorado
Arrigoni Woods Flooring Construction Systems Gypsum Concrete Discount Cabinets and Appliances Appliances Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing
Vail’s Front Door Vail’s Front Door creates a new
the villages of the Alps, the design
unique spatial relationships,” said
gateway to one of the top ski
of Vail’s Front Door generates
Marla Digitale, LEED AP, market-
resorts in the world. “Inspired by
a dynamic site experience with
ing assistant for 4240 Architecture Inc., the project’s architect.
Encore Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors
Located on a five-acre site,
G & G Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor
the 285,000-square-foot project includes an access road; a four-
Jehn Engineering
level, sub-grade parking structure
Lam-Wood Systems, Inc. Suppliers
with 14 loading docks; 13 fourstory custom homes with under-
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
ground parking and 13 individual
Scherer Metals, Inc. Architectural Metal Fabrication
elevators; a 23,000-square-foot luxury
Sterling Lumber & Investment Co. Material Supplier
spa;
a
30,000-square-
foot skier services building; a 12,000-square-foot private club
Studmaster Framing Inc.
with world-class amenities; and much more. “The steep site and high-density program form the framework for a unique village environment perceived by visitors as they ascend the mountain,” said Digitale. Photo courtesy of Dann Coffey Photographics
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Encore Electric, Inc. 2107 West College Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 Phone 303-934-1234 Fax 303-937-8300
Encore Electric, Inc. 77 Metcalf Road P.O. Box 8849 Avon, Colorado 81620 Phone 970-949-9277 Fax 970-949-9280
Photo courtesy of Joel Eden Photography
The team encountered a number of challenges, including staying on schedule during severe winter weather conditions and maintaining public safety and ski operations amid construction activities, according to Doug Thompson, project executive for Hyder Construction Inc., the project’s construction manager/general contractor. “[In addition,] the project had almost no repetition in the construction types and means and methods for implementing the work,” said Thompson. “Each of the buildings was treated as a standalone project with fulltime dedicated staff. Thorough preplanning was required prior to any of the new phases of work.” A collaborative approach transformed the existing ski area into an unforgettable getaway that offers world-class activities and amenities. n — Amy Pagett Photo courtesy of Brent Bingham — photofxvail.com
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Facts & Figures Owner: Trendwest Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership Type of Project: A new timeshare resort Size: 13 acres Cost: $34 million Construction Time: October 2006 - November 2008 The Need: A relaxing getaway in the Rocky Mountains The Challenge: Working through winter weather conditions that included a record-setting snowfall of 42 feet
TEAM MEMBERS
Ankrom Moisan Associates Architects Architect Drahota Commercial, LLC Construction Manager/ General Contractor Allman Drywall, Inc. Drywall Contractors Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Precast Concrete
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Village at Steamboat Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by natural hot springs, Village at Steamboat is a little piece of heaven on earth for those seeking a rejuvenating, relaxing getaway. Completed in November 2008, the new family timeshare resort boasts a warm, comfortable Western aesthetic.
Lam-Wood Systems, Inc. Suppliers
It consists of four three-story residential buildings that offer a total of 142 units, underground parking for each
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
laundry/maintenance building on 13 acres. The project also included the remodel of an existing 10,000-square-foot
RB Interior Trim, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
building, an outdoor swimming pool/barbeque area, two outdoor spas and one enclosed spa, a sport court, and a reception building, according to Dan Spykstra, director of project development for Drahota Commercial, LLC, the project’s construction manager/general contractor. The project was filled with innovation and creativity from start to finish. “Dahota was the first general contractor allowed to install utilities (water, sewer, fire lines) during the winter months in Steamboat Springs using special winter mitigation procedures,” added Spykstra. One of the project’s greatest challenges was working through the winter months. In addition to regular coldweather conditions, the team faced a record-setting snowfall of 42 feet, according to Spykstra, but the project was still completed three months ahead of schedule. n — Amy Pagett
Photos courtesy of Wyndham Vacation Ownership
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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: The Gencom Group Type of Project: A new restaurant
Avon, Colorado
Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
in an existing space Size: 8,700 square feet Cost: $3.5 million Construction Time: Completed
Renowned chef Wolfgang Puck’s signature restaurant, Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Avon,
in November 2007
is the talk of the town. The restaurant was created by
The Need: To transform an
transforming an existing 8,700-square-foot, 150-seat
existing restaurant space into
restaurant, bar and kitchen into a place where the rustic
Wolfgang Puck’s signature restaurant
charm of Colorado meets the glitz and glamour of old
The Challenge: Concealing the
Hollywood, according to Evans Chaffee Construction
service functions of both the bar
Group, the project’s general contractor.
and the display cooking area from the patrons
“The primary design driver of the restaurant space design was to create a series of varied dining experiences, allowing for seasonal variances in occupancy,” said Timothy R. Losa, AIA, principal for Zehren and Associates, the project’s architect. “It was an essential part of the design to have live-action stations that included a new bar and display cooking to provide life and energy to the dining experience. A palette of natu-
TEAM MEMBERS
Zehren and Associates Architect
ral materials, including terrazzo and wood block flooring, leather wall panels, and regional stone, were used to create a warm, lodge-like interior with a distinctly
Evans Chaffee Construction Group General Contractor
modern aesthetic and feel.” In addition, materials and
All Valley Construction, Inc. Drywall/Metal Stud Framing/ Acoustical Ceilings
the overall design and theme of the restaurant to give
Bighorn Consulting Engineers MEP Consulting Engineers Encore Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors Shaner Life Safety Fire Protection Engineers
artwork from Colorado artisans were incorporated into it a regional feel. According to Losa, visually concealing the service functions of both the bar and the display cooking area from the dining public was challenging. He said, “Coordinating the existing and new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems with existing hotel systems as well as maintaining operational restaurant and kitchen facilities throughout the renovation process required constant attention from the entire project team.” n — Amy Pagett
Photos courtesy of Gencom Group
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Vail, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: East West Partners
The Penthouses at Manor Vail
Type of Project: New condominiums and upgrades to existing condominiums
Originally constructed in 1962,
of site work and paving; and the
minium setting and with access
Manor Vail Lodge is a world-
renovation of 15 existing units
to the amenities of an established
units); April 2007 - October 2008
class resort that boasts spectacular
under individual contract with
hotel operation.”
(new condominiums)
views of Vail Mountain and Gore
each unit owner.
The Need: To expand and upgrade
Creek. Recent improvements to
Built on top of existing resort
greatest challenge stemmed from
the property provide additional
buildings, the new condominiums
building over an existing four-
condominium units and bring the
provide a wealth of top-notch fea-
decade-old project. Specifically,
resort up to current fire codes.
tures. “The primary design driver
the points of contact between the
Cost: $82.2 million Construction Time: April 2007 June 2008 (renovations to existing
the existing resort The Challenge: Building over an existing four-decade-old project
According
was the creation of luxury pent-
new condominiums and the exist-
the
house condominiums of a size
ing buildings exposed numerous
project’s general contractor, the
and with features and amenities
hidden challenges and code-
project included 17 for-sale pent-
not then being provided in the
compliance issues that had to be
house condominiums; a new two-
market,” said Brian Sipes, AIA,
addressed. Sipes said, “It was only
story, 151-space precast under-
LEED AP, principal for Zehren and
because of the strong solutions-
ground parking garage; fire/life-
Associates, the project’s architect.
driven team established among
safety upgrades to all existing
“The design of these units empha-
the contractor, owner and archi-
Construction
TEAM MEMBERS
Zehren and Associates Architect
to
GE
Johnson
According to Sipes, the project’s
Company,
units, back-of-house areas and
sized an open plan suitable for
tect and the level of trust estab-
GE Johnson Construction Company General Contractor
the existing conference center;
entertaining with tall ceilings,
lished with the building depart-
the replacement of all windows
superb
wonder-
ment that we were able to drive
Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC Glass & Glazing
in all the existing buildings; the
ful views. An effort was made
forward to a solution acceptable
upgrade of exterior surfaces on
to design unique plans with few
to all that only minimally affected
Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing
the existing buildings with stucco,
repeats to provide a custom home
the schedule.” n
siding, stone and more; four acres
experience in a penthouse condo-
finishes
and
— Amy Pagett
Edge Construction Specialties Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Encore Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors Front Range Commercial Windows & Doors, LLC Glass & Glazing Inter-Mountain Engineering Civil Engineers Living Water Systems, Inc. Geological Engineering/ Dewatering/Water Well Drilling Rocky Mountain Prestress Precast/Prestressed Concrete
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Encore Electric, Inc. 2107 West College Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 Phone 303-934-1234 Fax 303-937-8300
Encore Electric, Inc. 77 Metcalf Road P.O. Box 8849 Avon, Colorado 81620 Phone 970-949-9277 Fax 970-949-9280
Photos courtesy of Ric Stovall
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Facts & Figures Owner: Pulte Homes Type of Project: A recreation center for an active adult community Size: 32,000 square feet Cost: $8.2 million Construction Time: Completed in October 2007 The Need: A private recreation/ community center to serve the neighborhood residents The Challenge: Coordinating the complex design with intersecting angles and hidden mechanical equipment
Broomfield, Colorado
Aspen Lodge Recreation Center at Anthem Ranch TEAM MEMBERS
In creating a recreation center for
emphasize the integration between
courts, a grass amphitheater and
residents of the Anthem Ranch active-
indoor and outdoor spaces. The
walking trails along a small lake.
adult community in Broomfield,
greenway connects to a large park
designers sought to create a land-
and open space while pedestrian
project manager for W.E. O’Neil
Urban Frontiers Construction Management Consultant
mark that is uniquely Colorado.
paths and trails provide connectivity
Construction, the project’s general
throughout the community.
contractor, the project’s design with
W.E. O’Neil Construction General Contractor
heavy timber trellis structures, stone
Amenities available to residents in
its multiple intersecting angles and
detailing, steep roof forms and dor-
the new center include a ballroom, a
well-hidden mechanical equipment
mer windows. “Although snowfall
billiards room, a crafts room, a fully
posed challenges. “The construction,
in this community doesn’t neces-
equipped fitness center, a lap pool,
design and ownership teams worked
sitate such a steep roof…the use
an indoor whirlpool, locker facilities
well together in determining creative
here allowed the designers to meet
and a walking/jogging track. “Along
and timely solutions to the many
the developer’s vision for architec-
all of these spaces, furnishings and
challenges encountered,” he said.
ture that is uniquely Colorado,” said
lighting are arranged to promote
“The project is a huge success story
Brian G. Beckler, senior principal for
small-group interaction where friends
in what can be achieved when all
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative, one of
can come together and strangers
parties involved work together to
the project’s architects.
DTJ Design, Inc. Architect of Record Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative Architect
Design Perspectives Interior Designer Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Engineers Horizon Glass & Glazing, Inc. Glass & Glazing ValleyCrest Landscape Development Landscape Contractors
To that end, the building features
According
to
Mike
Hockett,
can become friends,” said Beckler.
achieve a common goal without
Located along a 12-acre greenway,
Outside, the facility features a rec-
compromise.” n
the building was also designed to
reation pool, two whirlpools, bocce
— Jamie Rawcliffe
Photos courtesy of Rob Williamson, DTJ Design, Inc.
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Facts & Figures
Vail, Colorado
Owner: Vail Resorts Development Company
Arrabelle at Vail Square
Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: 550,000 square feet Construction Time: Completed in summer 2008
The Arrabelle at Vail Square is
The Need: A mixed-use
a new mixed-use development at
development at the center of
the center of Vail Village’s billion-
the Vail Village redevelopment
dollar redevelopment. Containing
The Challenge: Working on a tight site in a resort community
67 luxury residences, a Rock Resorts hotel and retail spaces, the new complex creates a new town square for Lionshead. The redevelopment is aimed at reconciling the modernist Lionshead Core area with the original, traditional Bavarian Vail Village.
TEAM MEMBERS
4240 Architecture Inc. Architect
“We wanted to create a new town square for the community and world-class resort that would
Shaw Construction Construction Manager/ General Contractor
complement the existing European
AV Decking Inc Metal Deck Erection
found at Vail Village and evoke
Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC Glass & Glazing
pedestrian villages in Europe,” said
Collett Enterprises, Inc. Petroleum Wholesale Supplier Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment Colorado Design Inc. Tile & Terrazzo Terrazzo Colorado Fasteners & Specialty Tools, Inc. Contractor Supplies DHM Design Conceptual Design/Landscape Architects
mountain-resort-style architecture the charm and vitality of the best Christian Barlock, associate principal for project architect 4240 Architecture Inc. To that end, the
of materials, colors, angles, views,
courtyards and walkways leading
design team traveled to Germany
details and “surprises,” he said.
to the hotel, restaurants, shops
and Austria for inspiration, which
“When combined, these facades
and condominiums.”
resulted in the Arrabelle’s 32 indi-
create the look and feel of side-by-
According to Barlock, the proj-
vidually detailed building facades,
side buildings forming a European
ect’s intricate exterior design with
each with its own unique palette
town center and streetscape with
a multitude of materials presented continued on page 50
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challenges for the construction
Diane Miller, vice president, mar-
team. Additionally, building on the
keting for Shaw Construction, the
restricted site in the mountains on
project’s construction manager/
a resort property created difficul-
general contractor. Coordination
ties. “At [one] time we had over
and communication were critical
800 workers on the site in a very
to keep the project moving. n
concentrated area in Vail,” said
— Jamie Rawcliffe
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Facts & Figures
Windsor, Colorado
Owner: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Water Valley Senior Living Resort
Type of Project: A new senior living facility Size: 251,810 square feet Cost: $31 million Construction Time: October 2006
Water Valley Senior Living Resort
- June 2008
is a five-story, 251,810-square-foot
The Need: New residences for
facility that sits on 21 beautiful acres
active senior citizens
and includes more than 58,000
The Challenge: Giving the building a contemporary design without going over budget
square feet of underground parking. It stands as the tallest building in Windsor, Colo., and houses 116 living units. Each unit includes a private balcony or patio with spectacular views facing the nearby golf course or lake. The facility features an open and contemporary design, which was
TEAM MEMBERS
a challenge, according to Innes
Vaught Frye Ripley Design Architect/Planner/Landscape Architect
Henderson, project manager for
William Brummett Architect Design Architect
Vaught Frye Ripley Design, the project’s architect/planner/landscape architect. The project owner’s con-
Dohn Construction, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor
cepts and approaches to senior living
Commercial Design, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
going over the budget. “The owner
Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Precast Concrete Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors RB Interior Trim, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
needed to be implemented without had an ambitious program, which
of providing residents with state-
bination of aesthetically pleasing
we worked very closely with both
of-the-art living facilities. Amenities
elements and interactive services
the owner and general contractor to
include a library, a coffee shop,
makes Water Valley Senior Living
accommodate,” Henderson said.
a salon, a fitness area, banking
Resort a great place for its residents
The owner’s goal of architectural
services, a pharmacy, a cafeteria
to call home. n
openness was met along with that
and an outdoor spa. The com-
— Mella Barnes
RTN Roofing Systems Roofing Contractor
VF
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Facts & Figures
Breckenridge, Colorado
Owner: Shock Hill Development, LLC Type of Project: New cottage residences
The Cottages at Shock Hill
Size: 3,500 square feet (each cottage) Cost: $35 million Construction Time: October 2007 - 2014 (final completion with approximately 2 cottages built per year depending on demand) The Need: Luxurious single-family residences The Challenge: Giving each cottage its own personality within a tight space
TEAM MEMBERS
O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc. Architect Breckenridge Lands, LLC General Contractor Breckenridge Building Center Building Materials
The Cottages at Shock Hill offer exclusive luxury in a
er for O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc., the project’s
Brown’s Steel LLC Structural & Miscellaneous Steel
secluded and beautiful setting.
ProHome Colorado Warranty Management
Each cottage is approximately 3,500 square feet
community to allow residents the freedom to feel miles
with four bedrooms and features high-end finishes
away from civilization while at the same time allowing
and exposed beam work. Nearly every room in each
them to step out their door to participate in a multitude
cottage provides spectacular views of the surrounding
of year-round activities.”
Wilson Lass, Inc. Marketing & Advertising
architect, said, “We developed the Shock Hill Cottage
mountains. Although the cottages are designed to
A challenge on the project was to find the perfect
feel private, they are steps away from the new Breck-
balance between the number of units and the land
Connect Gondola, which provides transportation to
space available. The project team solved this challenge
town and the Alpine slopes. Andy Berry, project manag-
by giving each cottage its own unique look. In a design
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theme called “Modern Mountain Architecture,” each cottage has a blend of natural stone; various wood siding patterns including half-log, heavy timber or cedar; and personal highlights of artistic timber throughout the exterior. The elegance and location of The Cottages at Shock Hill make them some of the most sought-after single-family residences in Breckenridge. n — Mella Barnes
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Denver, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Lincoln Housing
Lincoln Terrace
Partners, LLLP Developers: PacifiCap Properties Group; Century Development
Lincoln Terrace is a mixed-use
in a very busy area. The solution
dent
housing project with three stories of
to both of these problems was
Group, the project’s developers,
Cost: $13.6 million
parking and four stories of live/work
also the most unique aspect of
the project was designed and
(construction costs)
residences above. “It’s a project
this project: the use of “engineered
permitted in less than nine months,
Construction Time: September
that serves a variety of needs and
screwpiles,” which are made of
an incredible task for a project of
provides multiple uses to the com-
recycled drill casings that allowed
this magnitude.
living space in a busy area
munity,” said Grant Taylor, director
the construction team to pierce
The finished project consists of
of downtown Denver
of business development for Taylor
a 110-year-old landfill and build
75 apartments with ground-floor
Kohrs LLC, the project’s general
directly on the bedrock without soil
retail space, a community lounge,
contractor.
preparation or major excavation.
and an outdoor gathering space on
A major challenge on this proj-
This type of building method works
the third floor. Taylor said, “Lincoln
ect was the instability of the soil.
in any weather, so construction
Terrace provides a sensible means of
Colorado’s clay soil and a landfill
delays were minimized as well.
residence
Type of Project: New mixed-use affordable housing Size: 149,691 square feet
2007 - September 2008 The Need: New mixed-use
The Challenge: Dealing with the instability of the building site
on the project site made building
According
to
Brent
Snyder,
difficult. Another challenge was the
president of Century Development,
tight downtown construction site
and
Chad
Rennaker,
presi-
of
PacifiCap
for
urban
Properties
dwellers
and is within walking distance of major employment centers.” n — Mella Barnes
TEAM MEMBERS
OZ Architecture Architect Taylor Kohrs LLC General Contractor B&C Steel, Inc. Structural & Miscellaneous Steel Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels South Valley Drywall, Inc. Drywall Contractors
Photo courtesy of Lacasse Photography
Photo courtesy of Taylor Kohrs LLC
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Facts & Figures Owner: AT Development Corp. Type of Project: A new luxury condominium development Size: 154,000 square feet (condominiums); 69,940 square feet (underground parking) Cost: $53 million (total project cost) Construction Time: June 2006 - June 2008 The Need: Luxury condominiums in Denver The Challenge: Landscaping over the underground parking
TEAM MEMBERS
Davis Partnership Architects Architect Project One Integrated Services Construction Manager Swinerton Builders, Inc. General Contractor Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
Photo courtesy of Nic Lehoux
Thurston Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Design & Cabinetry Weifield Group Contracting Electrical Contractors
Denver, Colorado
Monroe Pointe Residences
Floor-to-ceiling glass and expansive balconies and terraces make Monroe
Pointe Residences the ultimate living option for spectacular Rocky Mountain views. The six-story, 69-unit luxury condominium development is located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. Residential units range from 900 to 5,100 square feet, and residents are provided with an entry lobby with a concierge, an access-controlled building entry, a fitness center, and secure underground parking. The parking structure was a challenge for the project team. “The underground parking structure occupies nearly the entire property, which means that the extensively landscaped grounds had to be coordinated with the weight-bearing and waterproofing requirements of the structure below,” said Brit Probst, AIA, LEED AP, principal of Davis Partnership Architects, the project’s architect. Careful planning and design helped solve the challenge, and the landscape design met all the regulatory and technical requirements while fulfilling aesthetic goals. The greatest feature of Monroe Pointe is its overall design and build. The exterior is made of Colorado red sandstone and metal panels to combine an authentic look with a modern quality. The serpentine shape of the building makes a strong first impression and also maximizes views from the residences. “The building’s detailing and proportions, along with the development of a strong cornice line at the roof, were all keys to a successful completion,” said Probst. n — Mella Barnes Photo courtesy of Linda Hanselmann
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Facts & Figures Owner: Observatory Place LLC Type of Project: A new luxury condominium building Size: 167,000 square feet Cost: $17.4 million Construction Time: May 2006 - August 2007 The Need: A condominium in Denver to match an existing residential community The Challenge: Working on a congested site
TEAM MEMBERS
Design Edge Architect Shaw Construction Construction Manager/ General Contractor Highway Technologies, Inc. Northern Energy Propane Professional Investigative Engineers Consulting Engineers
Denver, Colorado
Observatory Place Observatory Place was designed
The
new
and
luxurious
interior ceilings, and five-piece
as a complement to the historic
Observatory Place is a five-story,
master bathrooms. The building
campus of the nearby University
167,000-square-foot condomini-
also provides heated underground
of Denver and the residential
um building featuring 75 one-
parking for residents.
community of Observatory Park,
and two-bedroom units. Special
which was already in existence at
features in the living areas include
Miller, vice president of Shaw
the beginning of construction.
gourmet kitchens, 10-foot-high
Construction, the project’s con-
According
to
Diane
M.
struction manager/general contractor, the challenge for this project was an extremely congested site. Limited site assembly and mobility room required special building preparations. The team solved this challenge by coordinating off-site staging and ensuring that all delivery schedules were on time. The project was completed successfully despite the initial complications, and Miller said the end result is “genuine, timeless architecture….” n — Mella Barnes Photo courtesy of Ron Johnson Photography
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Fort Collins, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner/General Contractor:
North Flats at Old Town North
Millhaus, Inc. Type of Project: New residential flats in Fort Collins
North Flats at Old Town North
forbid permanent structures with-
Fisher, the project’s architect, said,
are a dream-come-true for young
in the easement. In order to solve
“Much cooperation took place
sustainable residential units
professionals, college students and
this challenge, the stairs along the
between the City of Fort Collins
with affordability
empty-nesters. These fun, hip and
building’s exterior were designed to
and the design team to achieve the
The Challenge: Complying with
affordable flats include rooftop gar-
be removable in the event that a
desired results.” n
dens and terraces; community dog
utility needed to be accessed. Greg
Construction Time: Still under construction The Need: Contemporary,
the city’s zoning requirements
— Mella Barnes
washing stations; large, energyefficient windows; walk-in showers; and a free eGo electric scooter and charging area with each flat to promote the use of alternative transportation. Bright, funky and bold materials combined with aesthetic influences TEAM MEMBERS
Greg D. Fisher, Architect Architect
of the historic Old Town neighborhood give North Flats a truly unique look and feel. Galvanized, corru-
Integrated Mechanical, LLC HVAC
gated siding and roofing along with
JR Engineering, LLC Civil Engineering
few of the distinctive elements of the
Seal Tech Insulators, LLC Insulation Contractors Sunstate Equipment Co. Construction Equipment Rental
stucco and expressive steel are just a project. The building materials and technologies are also sustainable and designed to provide a healthier environment. A major challenge the project team encountered during construction involved zoning requirements. Requirements to maintain a utility easement along the front sidewalk
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Facts & Figures Owners: Individual private buyers; EO, LLC Developer: EO, LLC Type of Project: A new condominium high rise Size: 469,069 square feet Cost: $112 million Construction Time: May 2006 - March 2009 The Need: A luxury high-rise condominium in Denver The Challenge: Dealing with the irregular shape of the building site
Denver, Colorado
TEAM MEMBERS
The Wells Partnership, Inc. Project Manager Buchanan Yonushewski Group, LLC Architect Swinerton Builders, Inc. General Contractor Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing JBC Ent., Inc. Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors RB Interior Trim, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork United Builders Service Drywall Contractors
One Lincoln Park One Lincoln Park is Denver’s first
The inside of the building is unique
Lester K. Wells, AIA, president
high-rise condominium in more
as well. Elevators are arranged so that
of The Wells Partnership, Inc., the
than 20 years. The luxury mixed-use
there are no more than five residenc-
project manager for the project,
building lies on the edge of Denver’s
es serviced by an elevator group. This
said, “OLP represents the new
central business district and consists
arrangement keeps the corridors off
standard of luxury living with its
of 32 stories with 183 units ranging
the elevator lobbies short and more
innovative curtain wall design and
in size from 800-square-foot, one-
like an entry hall rather than an
its unique roof signature against the
bedroom units to 3,500-square-foot,
anonymous long corridor, according
skyline.” n
three-bedroom living spaces. The
to Buchanan and Yonushewski.
— Mella Barnes
building also houses a swimming pool, a skydeck, a fitness center, a media room, and a secured-access lobby with a concierge. One major challenge the team encountered on this project was the unique shape of the site. The irregular site made design and construction of the building difficult. The team solved this challenge by matching the building shape to the site shape creatively. The building has five sides that not only solved the site challenge, but also give the building a unique look. The building’s massing and form are the result of a struggle between site geometry, program requirements and city design requirements, according to Brad S. Buchanan, FAIA, and John E. Yonushewski, FAIA, founding principals of project architect Buchanan Yonushewski Group, LLC. Photos courtesy of Windsong Imagery ©08
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Facts & Figures Owner: Palazzo Verdi, LLC Developer: John Madden Company Type of Project: A new 15-story office building and parking structure Size: 450,000 gross square feet (312,000 rentable square feet of office space) Cost: $92 million (construction costs, plus the land) Construction Time: February 2007 - September 2008 The Need: Additional office space in Greenwood Village The Challenge: Working on a fast-track construction schedule
TEAM MEMBERS
Fentress Architects Architect Kiewit Building Group Inc. General Contractor Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/ Decorative Concrete
Photo courtesy of Jason A. Knowles, Fentress Architects
Eco-Pan, Inc. Concrete Recycling
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Ceramic & Marble/Tile & Stone/ Terrazzo/Marble & Granite
Palazzo Verdi
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
The first level of the building
According to John W. Madden
15-
consists of the Madden Museum
Jr., chairman of the John Madden
ValleyCrest Landscape Development Landscape Contractors
story, Leadership in Energy and
and a restaurant/banquet space.
Company, the project’s developer
Environmental Design (LEED ) gold-
The museum will host humanities
and managing member of Palazzo
Woodwork Solutions, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
certified office tower. The building
lectures and features museum-
Verdi, LLC, the project’s owner, the
features 10 stories of offices start-
quality work of both sculptures
most unique feature of the facility
ing at the sixth story to maximize
and
the
is the first-level space that features
views. The offices are stacked atop
museum will exhibit works by local
24-foot-high ceilings surrounding
three levels of tenant parking; a
and regional artists. Additionally,
a 60-foot-high lobby with a 210-
4,000-square-foot atrium lobby; a
20,000 square feet of open space
year-old, 15-foot chandelier from
double-height, ground-floor art gal-
is used for banquets, weddings, etc.
Murano, Italy that was restructured
lery with rotating exhibits; and a
and can accommodate from 100 to
into 45 feet of glorious chrome
full-service restaurant.
350 people.
and glass centered 15 feet above
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Located in Greenwood Village, Palazzo
Verdi
is
a
new ®
paintings.
Quarterly,
mixed-use developments & multiunit residential
an exact replica of the Chartres
energy costs, reaping an annual sav-
Cathedral labyrinth found near
ings of approximately $50,000.
Paris, France.
Construction waste management
Named for its green design,
was also key to the project’s LEED®
the class AA office building will be
certification. In fact, 75 percent of
among Colorado’s greenest office
the total waste generated during
buildings. “John Madden wants to
construction was salvaged or recy-
create the best possible working
cled, resulting in 210 tons of waste
environment to achieve a healthy,
being diverted from landfills.
productive office space for tenants,”
When, after several months into
said Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA,
the project, the owner chose to pur-
principal in charge of design for
sue LEED® gold certification instead of
Fentress Architects, the project’s
the envisioned silver, Kiewit Building
architect. To that end, sustain-
Group Inc., the project’s general con-
ability and environmental quality
tractor, showed the owner the minor
were essential goals. At least 90 per-
changes that were necessary to pur-
cent of the tenant space grants a
sue gold. One example, according
direct line of sight to the outside
to J.D. Vetter, vice president of com-
and abundant natural daylighting.
mercial services for Kiewit Building
In addition, the offices begin on the
Group, was changing the window
sixth floor and feature panoramic
adhesive to a different brand and
views of the Front Range and the
composition, which not only earned
Cherry Creek Reservoir. Furthermore,
the building one LEED® point but
only low volatile organic compound
also saved the project money.
(VOC)-emitting materials were used,
“One of the greatest challeng-
including paint and carpet. “This
es was to start construction in six
enhanced indoor air quality and
months from the first meeting with-
more extensive use of daylighting
out even a single document started,”
have been shown to benefit employ-
said Vetter. “We overcame this by
ee health, morale and productivity,”
close coordination with both the
added Fentress.
owner and the architect and worked
Among the project’s most innova-
from a phased construction design
tive sustainable features, according
document.” The first package was
to Fentress, is the use of 30-plus
the foundation design released in
waterless urinals. The non-flushing
December 2006 that permitted start
urinals will save more than 500 gal-
of the foundation work while the
lons of water each year. The water
remaining portions and final finishes
conservation measures extend to
were still in design. The final structur-
landscaping, where drought-tolerant
al drawings were released in January
plant materials are combined with a
2007, and the final design package
grey water irrigation system that uses
that included finishes was released in
partially treated water.
March 2007.
Another
sustainable
measure
Palazzo Verdi is a landmark tower
involved the use of local materials,
that provides 312,000 square feet
which was boosted to more than
of office space. Because the owner
40 percent through the extensive
is “green” minded and wanted to
utilization of precast concrete for the
create a more healthy office space
building’s exterior skin, floor struc-
for the tenants, the building was
ture and stairwells. Other sustain-
designed to be sustainable and
able features of the building include
energy efficient and has achieved
energy-efficient lighting, heating and
LEED® gold certification from the
cooling. As a result, the owner will
U.S. Green Building Council. n
save approximately 10 percent in
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Facts & Figures Owner: Forest City Enterprises Type of Project: A new mixed-use regional shopping center Size: 1,062,944 square feet Cost: $200 million Construction Time: August 2005 - April 2008 The Need: A welcoming gathering and shopping space for the City of Westminster The Challenge: Constructing multiple buildings at a time with multiple designers, and giving a historical design a modern style
TEAM MEMBERS
KA, Inc. Executive Architect (Town Center) Field Paoli Design Architect Elkus Manfredi Design Architect The Mulhern Group, Ltd. Architect
Westminster, Colorado
Roche Constructors, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor
Orchard Town Center
C. Morgen Masonry Inc. Masonry Contractors
Inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Orchard Town Center has the look and feel of a 20th-century prairie town. “The consistent
Christopher Concrete, Inc. Concrete Foundations & Flatwork
architectural design and a pleasant outdoor environment set the stage for
Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/Decorative Concrete
the visitor’s experience,” said Michael Mulhern, president of The Mulhern Group, Ltd., the project’s architect.
High Country Coatings Flooring
The area’s history as an apple orchard gave the center its name. The project includes a wide variety of restaurants, retailers, courtyard spaces,
Horizon Glass & Glazing, Inc. Glass & Glazing
and a large pedestrian plaza with fire hearths, a children’s play area and ample seating.
Norris Design Landscape Architects & Development Coordination/ Entitlements
The project team ran into numerous challenges during the building stage. According to Juan Arriaga, senior project manager for Roche Constructors, Inc., the project’s construction manager/general contractor, the challenges involved constructing multiple buildings at a time as they were being designed, and working with multiple designers. Both of these challenges were solved through continuous meetings among all parties and a great level of cooperation. Another challenge was providing a contemporary interpretation of the classic prairie style. Brian Wynne, project developer for Forest City Enterprises, the project’s owner, said this challenge was solved by using the prairie design with contemporary metal and glass. In the end, the project was completed on time and under budget. Wynne said the end result is “an environment that is quality built, welcoming to discerning shoppers, conducive to the unique requirements of retail, and cost effective.” n — Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of Jackie Shumaker Photography
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Arvada, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Reno Place Partners, LLC
Reno Place
Developers: Landon Enterprises, Ltd.; Arvada Urban Renewal Authority Type of Project: A new mixed-use building Size: 9,311 square feet Cost: $3 million (total) Construction Time: September 2006 - August 2007 The Need: To create an anchor/ gateway to historic Olde Town Arvada, which is undergoing revitalization The Challenge: Discovering an old foundation during excavation, and ensuring the foundation of an adjacent historic building remained undisturbed
TEAM MEMBERS
Intergroup Architects Architect Starker Construction Co. General Contractor
Situated
D & D Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor Horizon Glass & Glazing, Inc. Glass & Glazing
of
historic building encroached on the
Grandview and Olde Wadsworth,
on
the
corner
project’s site. To keep the adjacent
Reno Place serves as a prominent
building from being damaged or
anchor and gateway to historic
disturbed, Starker chipped away the
Olde Town Arvada. “The project
old foundation by hand and used
was designed around the revitaliza-
a bridge-bearing element to con-
tion of historic Olde Town Arvada in
nect and secure the building’s new
preparation for the proposed light
foundation.
rail stop,” said Richard R. Landon,
To keep the project moving
president of Landon Enterprises, Ltd.,
along, Starker actually scaled back
one of the project’s developers.
its staff size to give workers ade-
The two-story, 9,311-square-foot
quate room to move around the
mixed-use building houses a restau-
building and efficiently complete
rant on the main floor and offices
the job without any disruption from
above. “The second-story offices
congestion, according to Starker.
have a trellised balcony to access
Careful planning ensured the team
the outside on the upper level,”
stayed on track.
added Landon. The exterior facade consists of brick and stone. According to Starker Construction
“The long-standing relationship between Landon [Enterprises] and Starker
Construction
Company
Co., the project’s general contrac-
made this project come off with
tor, team members encountered
virtually zero construction issues,”
challenges early on due to the proj-
said Landon. “This was a very small
ect’s tight site and historic location.
site with limited access and required
The team discovered an old foun-
substantial amounts of preparation
dation during excavation, which
and scheduling to limit any impact
was complicated by the realization
to the surrounding businesses.” n
that the foundation of an adjacent
— Amy Pagett
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Facts & Figures Owner: Daymer Corporation Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: 350,000 square feet Cost: $82 million Construction Time: March 2005 - June 2007 The Need: A five-star mixed-use project that takes advantage of the outdoor mountain environment The Challenge: Building on an extremely limited site throughout periods of record snowfall and cold, mitigating structurally unsuitable soils, and dealing with fluctuating groundwater levels caused by excessive snowmelt
TEAM MEMBERS
Zehren and Associates Architect Shaw Construction Construction Manager/General Contractor Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC Glass & Glazing Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment
Vail, Colorado
Vail Plaza Hotel & Club
Custom Installers LLC Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Diamond Spas Inc. Pools & Spas
Surrounded by mountains in the
as much of the outdoor mountain
line that is visible from the
S2M Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors
heart of Vail Village, the Vail Plaza
environment, including access to
major corridor of I-70 with a cop-
Salina Planing Mill, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
Hotel & Club provides something
sunlight and ski resort views, to
per-top cupola,” added Diane M.
for everyone.
as many of the public spaces as
Miller, vice president of market-
possible.”
ing for Shaw Construction, the
Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
“The Vail Plaza Hotel & Club is a 350,000-square-foot, mixed-use,
According to Losa, the project’s
five-star infill project that incor-
design was intended to provide an
porates a large variety of uses
anchor building that ties together
According to Losa, a number
West Coast Fire Shield Flame Retardants
from luxury condominiums, hotel,
an existing network of buildings,
of challenges were encountered
Western Slope Pro Audio, Inc. Audiovisual
conference, spa, restaurant, retail
pathways and plazas through the
during the construction of the
and employee housing to public
use of new indoor and outdoor
project, including building on
parking and loading facilities — all
public spaces and paths to create
an
on a very small site with the urban
a cohesive urban design experi-
throughout periods of record
fabric of Vail Village,” said Timothy
ence. “The steeply sloping site,
snowfall
R. Losa, AIA, principal for Zehren
when coupled with town-imposed
ing structurally unsuitable soils,
and Associates, the project’s archi-
height restrictions, led to a variety
and
tect. “The project is unique in that
of stepped roof forms throughout
groundwater levels caused by
the primary goal was to maintain
the building that break down the
excessive snowmelt. Despite these
the functional relationships neces-
apparent size and mass of the
obstacles, the project was suc-
sary for the proper operation of a
structure,” he said.
cessfully completed in December
Terrasan, Inc. Landscape Architects
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“The design is beautiful with
time creating a facility that brings
a geometrically interesting roof
project’s construction manager/ general contractor.
extremely and
dealing
limited cold,
with
site
mitigat-
fluctuating
2007. n — Amy Pagett
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Facts & Figures Owner: Watermark LLC Type of Project: New residences Size: 245,295 square feet (total) Cost: $47.5 million (total) Construction Time: May 2006 - April 2008 The Need: To bring luxury residences to Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood The Challenge: Ensuring the project’s design respected the neighborhood’s character and met community expectations
Photo courtesy of Jason Jung
Denver, Colorado
Watermark Luxury Residences TEAM MEMBERS
Fentress Architects Architect Swinerton Builders, Inc. General Contractor Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/ Decorative Concrete Krafted Homes, Inc. Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete Styleworks, LLC Interior Design West Electric Group Electrical
Watermark Luxury Residences
hood design committee to ensure
the passionate and innovative team
bring high-end living complete
the design of Watermark respect-
of architects, landscape architects,
with a tranquil Zen courtyard and a
ed the neighborhood’s character
designers, local artists and contrac-
rooftop garden to Denver’s historic
and met community expectations,
tors, the Watermark team has cre-
Baker neighborhood.
according to Fentress. “Fentress
ated residences reflective of both
“Reinventing downtown living,
collaborated with members of the
the neighborhood’s rich history and
the Watermark combines urban
Baker Neighborhood Association
character and its present-day revi-
vitality and old-world charm in nine
and
Landmark
talization,” said Kessler. “With the
live/work brownstones, seven pent-
Commission to develop and finalize
quality of life as the guiding design
houses and 74 flats — each of which
details for the design of Watermark,”
principle, residents are experiencing
is designed to fulfill a resident’s
he added.
anew the meaning of luxury and
the
Denver
unique vision,” said Agatha Kessler,
This dedication to the community
president of Watermark LLC, the
ensured the project’s success. “With
project’s
owner.
the definition of home.” n — Amy Pagett
“Representing
the best in contemporary design and functionality, every detail is imbued with warmth and humanistic appeal, revealing at every turn an elegant and delightful detail.” The project’s architecture honors the surrounding neighborhood. “Design details of the brownstone homes of Watermark reflect its historic surroundings, featuring brick clad with cast-stone sills and authentic wooden porches,” said Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, president and principal in charge of design for Fentress Architects, the project’s architect. “Watermark blends harmoniously with its environment, creating the impression of always having been there.” Team members worked closely with several city agencies, neighborhood groups and the neighborPhoto courtesy of Watermark LLC
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Facts & Figures Owner: Jefferson County Public Schools Type of Project: A new high school Size: 163,000 square feet (including athletic-related buildings and central utility plant) Cost: $25.34 million (total, including site, demolition and change orders) Construction Time: June 2006 - December 2008 The Need: A new high school with much-needed additional space The Challenge: Completing the project without disrupting the existing school
TEAM MEMBERS
Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects Architect JHL Constructors, Inc. General Contractor B&C Steel, Inc. Structural & Miscellaneous Steel Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment High Country Coatings Flooring Highway Technologies, Inc. J.C. Baur & Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers Lam-Wood Systems, Inc. Suppliers
Arvada, Colorado
Arvada West High School Master Plan Phase II Replacement/Site Development
West Electric Group Electrical
According to school district officials and project architects, Arvada West High School is an example of a school being transformed by daylighting. As part of a bond issue passed in November 2004, Jeffco Public Schools began implementing the second phase of its master plan — replacement of the school on the existing site while keeping the existing building operational. “The project had three unique ‘phases,’ which included construction of the addition while the original 1962 building was still standing, demolition of the existing 1962 building following construction of the new building, followed by development of the Photos courtesy of Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects
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remaining site, including sports
coordination were essential to over-
fully. “LOA was in step with the
ager for Jefferson County Public
fields…” said Scott Priebe, assistant
coming these issues.
vision of the school and the goal
Schools, Design and Construction
the
of what was to be accomplished,”
Management. n
project was completed success-
said Mark Schlindwein, project man-
project manager for JHL Constructors, Inc., the project’s general contractor.
Despite
the
challenges,
— Jamie Rawcliffe
According to Timothy Habben, vice president of project architect Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects, the Phase II design and construction was an addition to the Phase I west wing structure that was completed in 2003. The initial concept was for the school to have an office building-type image with large punched exterior windows and a two-story atrium. Adjacent to the atrium are two levels of classrooms, which have light windows to capture light from the atrium. Completing the project without disrupting the existing school was a challenge. “Student and staff parking lots in addition to the athletic fields needed to be rearranged during construction,” said Habben. Aggressive scheduling and close Photo courtesy of Blue Talon
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Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado at Boulder Type of Project: Renovation of an aging residence hall Size: 50,741 square feet Cost: $11.21 million Construction Time: May 2007 - May 2008 The Need: Renovation of an outdated residence hall The Challenge: Meeting LEED® standards and working with the existing structure
TEAM MEMBERS
Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects PC Architect of Record
Boulder, Colorado
Arnett Hall Renovation at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Kiewit Building Group Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor D & D Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor DeAndrea Coring & Sawing Inc. Concrete Sawing, Drilling & Breaking Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Engineers Wireless Advanced Communications Inc. Communications Contractor
Arnett Hall at the University of
renovation provides greater acces-
to Amber Johnson, marketing coordi-
Colorado at Boulder had crumbling
sibility for all areas and a sustainable
nator for Kiewit Building Group Inc.,
walls and stairs, little outdoor room,
environment that is very durable.
the project’s construction manager/
and lacked handicapped accessibil-
features
general contractor, the original idea
ity. Today, it is a newly remodeled,
one-, two- and three-bedroom
was to have the building designed
student-friendly residence hall that
suites. Offices, lounges, laundry
“in the spirit of LEED®” but this was
was designed to achieve Leadership
rooms and storage spaces create a
later changed to a desire to achieve
in Energy and Environmental Design
home-like environment. Expansion
LEED® certification. “We overcame
(LEED ) gold certification.
of the south plaza allowed for more
this challenge by coming together
outdoor space, and a number of
as a team both on construction and
existing trees were maintained.
design and committing ourselves to
®
According to Mark McClelland, AIA, project manager for the proj-
The
residence
hall
ect’s architect of record, Bennett
One project challenge involved
Wagner & Grody Architects PC, the
meeting LEED® standards. According
the goal,” she said. The existing steel columns and flat slab construction were another project challenge, as they were not simple to renovate or remove. This challenge was solved by minimizing column removal and carefully planning where the slab could be penetrated to achieve renovation goals without damaging the existing structure. Despite these challenges, Arnett Hall was successfully completed and has met its goals for sustainability and student comfort, and is a source of pride for all involved. n — Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures Owner: Poudre School District Type of Project: A new elementary school Size: 62,691 square feet Cost: $9.5 million (building costs) Construction Time: April 2007 - July 2008 The Need: A new school to help
Timnath, Colorado
alleviate overcrowding in a fast growing area
Bethke Elementary School
The Challenge: Working on the undeveloped site
Bethke Elementary School, located in Timnath, Colo., was built in order to alleviate overcrowding in schools in an area that was experiencing rapid growth. Working with the community TEAM MEMBERS
RB+B Architects, Inc. Architect Dohn Construction, Inc. General Contractor The Birdsall Group, LLC Landscape Architects
and regional partners for more than a year, Poudre School District’s “Green Team” developed a comprehensive set of sustainable design guidelines that set high performance standards for new and remodeled
dm roofing & sheet metal Roofing Contractors
facility development throughout the
Front Range Commercial Windows & Doors, LLC Window Supplier
ing designed using these guidelines
Geiler & Associates, LLC Acoustic Consultants
Association of School Administrators,
Mill Brothers Landscape Landscape Contractors
district. In fall 2002, the first buildopened, receiving awards from the the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, the American Society of
Northern Engineering Civil Engineering/Land Surveying
Interior Designers, the American
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Seal Tech Insulators, LLC Insulation Contractors
Institute of Architects (AIA) and Agency (EPA). Bethke is the fourth iteration of this design built by
Shaffer•Baucom Engineering & Consulting MEP Engineers
the Poudre School District and
Skip’s Carpet Service Commercial Floorcovering
the
country
U.S.
Green
Solargreen Technologies Solar Daylighting
new Leadership in Energy and
Tandus Group, Inc. Floor Covering Contractor
will be one of the first schools in
Environmental
to
achieve
Building Design
the
Council’s (LEED®)
gold for schools certification. This project is also registered and submitted for review under the Green Building Initiative’s™ Green Globes™ program and is expected to reach Photos courtesy of Paul Brokering Photography
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its highest level of certification — 4
Many of the systems that are typi-
Green Globes.
cally hidden away are exposed to
“The building has been devel-
view and are labeled to indicate
oped using a fully integrated design
their function. Exposed structure,
approach, having all parties (users,
mechanical systems, fire sprinkler
designers, consultants, contractors
riser and piping, data manage-
and public) involved in all phases
ment equipment, as well as build-
of the programming and design
ing monitoring provide dozens of
process,” said George A. Brelig,
educational opportunities for stu-
AIA, CEFPI, lead designer, principal
dents to learn how the building
in charge, and Corky Bradley, AIA,
functions.
LEED AP, project architect for RB+B
According to John J. Little, proj-
Architects, Inc., the project’s archi-
ect manager, planning, design and
tect. For example, the landscape
construction for Poudre School
architect was in communication
District, and David Stolte, project
with the mechanical engineer as
manager for Dohn Construction,
well as the daylight consultant to
Inc., the project’s general contrac-
coordinate the placement of plant
tor, one of the most innovative and
materials and trees.
important aspects of the project
Encompassing
nearly
Photos courtesy of Paul Brokering Photography
63,000
was the extensive use of daylight-
recycled content or can be recy-
porary roads and work around the
square feet, Bethke Elementary
ing, used primarily in the interior
cled. Inside the building, the indoor
utility construction.
School accommodates students in
classrooms on the upper level, in
air quality is ensured by the use
kindergarten through sixth grade.
the hallways and corridors, and in
of ultra low volatile organic com-
integrated design approach result-
The school is divided into active and
the restrooms.
Bethke
Elementary
School’s
pound (VOC) coatings, while occu-
ed in a building that promotes
passive zones to promote concen-
Other sustainable and energy-
pancy sensors and daylight sensors
greater student/staff productiv-
tration and student performance.
saving features on the project
dim the lights during the day when
ity, less absenteeism and better
The active zone includes the cafete-
include parking lots and landscape
daylight is plentiful.
health. Bethke Elementary School
ria, the gymnasium, music rooms
that are oriented to limit “heat
Despite the project’s overwhelm-
is a high-performance school that
and more, while the passive area
sink” contribution to the building’s
ing success, there were some chal-
exemplifies the commitment to be
houses the classrooms.
heat load; xeriscape landscaping in
lenges along the way, including the
responsible stewards in our natural
Moreover, the school’s design
non-playfield areas; and the use of
school’s site in a new, undeveloped
resources and allow public educa-
centers on the concept of sustain-
non-potable water for irrigation.
area. According to Little, it was dif-
tion to provide leadership in devel-
ability. Opportunities to promote
Furthermore, many of the materi-
ficult getting utilities and amenities
oping an ethic of sustainability in all
“buildings that teach” have been
als selected for the school were
to the site. Brelig and Bradley said
practices. n
provided at every opportunity.
manufactured locally, and feature
they had to construct some tem-
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Silt, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Garfield School
Cactus Valley Elementary School
District Re-2 Type of Project: A new elementary school Size: 21 acres (including land) Cost: $13.6 million Construction Time: Completed in December 2007 The Need: A new elementary school for the Garfield School district The Challenge: Dealing with an irrigation ditch in the middle of the building site
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Visitors enter the building through
water flow. Enough water was taken
was designed with locally manu-
the main office during school hours
from the ditch to serve the school’s
factured materials and built by the
and the academic wing locks up
needs with a minimum amount of
local workforce in and around Silt,
during after-hours community use.
domestic water use.
Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIA Architect
Colo. “The design did not require
A “commons area” connects to the
Proper positioning of the school
specialists, so we could draw from
gymnasium through a stage, which
was an important factor in its
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. Associate Architect/ Interior Designer
the local workforce to keep the costs
can close off and become a music
design. The location of the build-
low and the local pride in the build-
room or allow for performances for
ing allows the school to take full
Haselden Construction, LLC Construction Manager/ General Contractor
ing high,” said Gary Prager, project
both large and small audiences.
advantage of the Rocky Mountain
TEAM MEMBERS
Heyl Construction, Inc Excavating Contractors United Materials Roofing Contractor
manager for Van Tilburg, Banvard
The greatest challenge the project
sunshine through energy-efficient
& Soderbergh, AIA, the project’s
team encountered was an irrigation
windows and skylights. The school’s
architect.
ditch that ran through the middle
many unique elements allow for a
Along with local work and materi-
of the property. This challenge was
safe environment the community is
als, the new school features convert-
solved by relocating the ditch in a
proud to uphold. n
ible spaces and security technology.
position that maintained the natural
— Mella Barnes
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Aurora, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Aurora Public Schools
Hinkley High School Renovations and Additions
Type of Project: Renovations and additions to an existing school Size: 294,877 square feet Cost: $24.9 million Construction Time: June 2005 - October 2007 The Need: A new look and feel for
Hinkley High School in Denver was
a circa 1960s high school
plagued with low performance rates
The Challenge: Matching
and high absenteeism among its stu-
upgrades to the existing school while making the school as a whole look new
dents. A renovation was needed to regain student interest. The school was originally built in the 1960s and consisted of two separate buildings. “Due to the severe Denver climate, creating a school building in which the students did not have to exit buildings during passing periods was a high priority,” said Brian
TEAM MEMBERS
Calhoun, AIA, LEED AP, project man-
MOA Architecture Architect of Record (joint venture)
ager for RTA Architects, the project’s
RTA Architects Architect of Record (joint venture)
with MOA Architecture. According
Saunders Construction, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor E Light Electric Services, Inc. Electrical Contractors Envision Mechanical Engineers Inc. Mechanical Engineers Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
architect of record in a joint venture to Calhoun, the two buildings were connected with a new two-story concourse, which eliminated the need to travel outside between classes. The challenge for the project team was in matching the upgrades to the existing school while still achieving a dramatic transformation as a whole. The new exteriors are designed with brick to match the existing buildings, while new interior finishes consist of exposed steel framing and porcelain floor tiles. These changes allowed the exterior parts to match yet created an entirely new visual effect. The upgraded school also includes a new library, science labs, and art and music classes. The design includes four Small Learning Communities (SLCs), which break the large school down into smaller groups to allow for more intimate learning experiences. “During the course of renovation, it was clearly evident that the way students felt about the school and about themselves was changing,” said Calhoun, who said the ultimate results were school pride, increased attendance and enrollment, and respect for the school environment. n — Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of Ed LaCasse
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Facts & Figures Owner: Douglas County School District Type of Project: A new high school Size: 260,000 square feet Cost: $43 million Construction Time: November 2006 (initial ground breaking, project delayed due to weather); March 2007 - October 2008 The Need: A new, contemporary high school The Challenge: A delay in the start of construction
TEAM MEMBERS
H+L/LKA Architects A Joint Venture Architect JHL Constructors, Inc. General Contractor Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment Colorado Design Inc. Tile & Terrazzo Terrazzo DHM Design Landscape Architects Engineering Service Company Civil Engineers/Surveyors Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels J.A. Cesare & Associates, Inc. Geotechnical Engineering Weifield Group Contracting Electrical Contractors
Parker, Colorado
Legend High School The building team for Legend High School ran into a major challenge from the very beginning of construction. Issues with permitting caused a delay and pushed the start of construction into the winter of 2006. This was about five months behind the originally planned starting time. According to Kristy Payne, senior project manager for JHL Constructors, Inc., the project’s general contractor, tight sequencing of trades was incorporated to aid in compression of the schedule to meet the completion date. Materials and equipment were also staged on site and checked in advance to save time. Despite this initial challenge, the school was successfully completed and is a replication of the school district’s prototype design, which consists of five clusters, or “pods,” of classroom space that can be divided into grades or educational themes. This particular school chose to divide Photos courtesy of Blue Talon Photography
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the pods into themes such as math or art. One particular pod is used for careers/technology, where students can earn college credits and/or vocational certification. A few of the programs include television production, medical preparation, electronics, computers and environmental science, according to Sharon Lambdin, project manager for Douglas County School District. The project was designed by H+L/LKA Architects - A Joint Venture. “The primary driver behind the design of the high school was to create flexibility in the design for the various approaches to instruction,” said Gregory D. Haddon, principal architect in charge for The LKA Partners, Inc. The project was completed on time and now houses approximately 2,000 students. n — Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of Blue Talon Photography
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Facts & Figures Owner: Garfield School District Re-2 Type of Project: A new middle school Size: 76,924 square feet Cost: $14.8 million Construction Time: July 2007 - August 2008 The Need: A new middle school for fifth through eighth graders The Challenge: Working during the winter months
New Castle, Colorado
Riverside Middle School TEAM MEMBERS
Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIA Architect Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. Associate Architect/ Interior Designer FCI Constructors, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment Kuck Mechanical Contractors HVAC Quality Stucco West, Inc. Stucco S2M Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors
New Castle’s Riverside Middle
story academic wing and more.
ful result. “The project started in July
School provides a much-needed
“Construction consisted of steel,
with extensive earth moving and had
educational facility for students in
masonry and stucco on the exte-
to be completed by the following
grades five through eight.
rior,” said Lloyd. “Interior finishes
July to be ready for the faculty and
were complemented with extensive
students,” said Lloyd. “This required
tile work on the floors and walls.”
the dry-in of the school happen
“Riverside Middle School is in a residential mountain setting and consisted of a 17-acre site that
According to Van Tilberg, Banvard
during the winter months, and this
was fully developed, including the
& Soderbergh, AIA, the project’s
particular winter had frequent snow
school and playing fields,” said
architect, the school was designed
storms during the roofing installa-
Kirby Lloyd, project manager for FCI
with expansion in mind and can
tion. The construction crews worked
Constructors, Inc., the project’s con-
accommodate
class-
long, hard hours erecting tempo-
struction manager/general contrac-
rooms, an auxiliary gymnasium and
rary structures to facilitate the roof
tor. “The designers did a very good
a second music room. Flexibility was
installation and moving snow and
job of blending the school into the
incorporated throughout the interior
ice off the metal decks prior to
neighborhood and complementing
spaces to allow them to change as
the roofing being placed. [The]
the adjacent, preexisting elementary
the school’s educational programs
overall project schedule was main-
school.”
change throughout the years.
tained, and the school was ready for
additional
The 76,924-square-foot school
Working during the winter months
features classrooms, a large gym-
was challenging for the team, but a
nasium, a music room, a two-
collaborative spirit ensured a success-
the faculty and students to move in on time.” n — Amy Pagett
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Aurora, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado Denver Type of Project: A new
University of Colorado Denver Education 2
education building Size: 275,376 square feet Cost: $72 million Construction Time: January 2006 - August 2007 The Need: A new multiuse campus building The Challenge: Providing private office space while keeping an open and friendly atmosphere
TEAM MEMBERS
Anderson Mason Dale Architect Haselden/Barton Malow Construction Manager/General Contractor (joint venture) Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/ Decorative Concrete Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. Interior Design Griffith Engineering Service, LLC Testing, Adjusting & Balancing HVAC Paulien & Associates, Inc. Program Planning Consultants Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors Shaffer•Baucom Engineering & Consulting MEP Engineers
The
University
of
Colorado
environments. If the building was
Denver needed a central space
to be designed conventionally, the
for several different schools on
offices would create an unfriendly
its Anschutz Medical Campus in
edge to the quad, according to
Aurora, as well as a place for addi-
Andrew G. Nielsen, AIA, PE, LEED
tional office space. The graduate
AP, principal in charge for Anderson
school, dentistry, nursing, medicine
Mason Dale, the project’s architect.
and pharmacy schools all benefit
This challenge was solved by creat-
from the new Education 2 building.
ing a two-story “circulation spine,”
The building’s upper three floors
which creates a friendly seam link-
house academic offices and support
ing the new offices with the existing
space, providing abundant room
landscape.
for all of the schools’ many needs.
The brick and stone masonry,
In addition to the offices, the new
metal panels, windows and sun-
facility includes classrooms, lecture
shades help integrate the building
halls, small group learning rooms,
into the fabric of a dynamic new
laboratories and student commu-
health sciences center, said Nielsen.
nity space.
The combination of the exterior
The challenge was for the build-
materials and interior multi-use
ing to connect with the campus’
space helps make the Education
Education Quadrangle, a major
2 building a vibrant space for the
public outdoor space, while pro-
university. n
viding concentrated private office
— Mella Barnes Photos courtesy of Frank Ooms Photography
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Parker, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Rocky Vista University Developers: MDXA, LLC (developer of Compark Business Campus containing Rocky Vista University); Azul Holdings, LLC (developer of Rocky Vista University) Type of Project: A new university
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Phase I Rocky Vista University College of
sory spaces, according to Shaw
sets the figure-ground rules for
Size: 145,000 square feet
Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM)
Construction, the project’s design-
future buildings and open space,”
Cost: $29.61 million
provides a state-of-the-art campus
build manager. Future expansions
he said. “The building elements,
for students seeking a world-class
are planned for the site.
fitting the context of the existing
building
Construction Time: Spring 2007 - August 2008 The Need: The first phase of
education that will enable them
a state-of-the-art medical university campus The Challenge: Ensuring the facility accommodates flexibility and growth
As
the
first
building
for
site, appear to follow the contours
to meet the needs of patients now
RVUCOM, the project sets the tone
of the hill, accentuated with cas-
and in the future.
for the future structures, which
cading volumes and roofs that
Phase I of the campus proj-
will be connected to form a vil-
will help fulfill the goal of bring-
ect consisted of the construc-
lage that includes lush courtyards,
ing the buildings closer to the
tion of a three-story, 145,000-
quads and pathways to create
pedestrian.”
square-foot facility that includes
an inviting atmosphere for learn-
Incorporating technology into
educational spaces, auditorium
ing, according to Eduardo Illanes,
the facility was a major project
spaces, laboratories, classrooms,
AIA, principal for OZ Architecture,
goal. “The project is totally Wi-
a library, administrative offices,
the project’s architect. “The new
Fi,” said John Stevens, design-
student health services and acces-
building becomes the seed and
build team manager for Shaw.
TEAM MEMBERS
OZ Architecture Architect Shaw Construction Design-build Manager Christopher Concrete, Inc. Concrete Foundations & Flatwork Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels Intermountain Rural Electric Association Electric Utility MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. Mechanical Contractors Piper Electric Company, Inc. Electrical Design-build Contractor Plan West, Inc. Land Planning
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“The days of pencil and paper are gone. Today it is streaming video webcasts from teaching healthcare facilities around the country and watching the lecture from the eastern outdoor courtyard.” The team was challenged along the way. “The mission of RVU is to become one of the leaders in private osteopathic medicine education, seeking to build a state-ofthe-art medical school and attract students and faculty from around the world,” said Illanes. “These goals and very complex program requirements that articulated the need for a facility that accommodates flexibility and growth become our greatest challenge.” According to him, this challenge became an opportunity for the team to envision a complex building with wide program requirements that fosters the highest learning experience possible. n — Amy Pagett Photos courtesy of Ron Johnson Photography
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Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado at Boulder Type of Project: Renovation of an existing university building Size: 10,000 square feet Cost: $6.6 million (total) Construction Time: March 2007 - October 2007 The Need: To upgrade an existing dining hall/dormitory The Challenge: Determining how to renew the building while still respecting its historically significant architecture
TEAM MEMBERS
Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects PC Architect of Record JHL Constructors, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor at Risk
Boulder, Colorado
Sewall Hall Dining Center Renovation at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Alpine Roofing Co., Inc. Roofing Contractors
The University of Colorado at Boulder’s five-story Sewall Hall Dining
Cody Flooring and Tile, Inc. Flooring
Center, a dining hall and dormitory, has been stylishly renovated to meet modern standards without compromising the building’s historical integrity. “The scope of the project included renovation of the basement prep kitchen, main-level servery and dining rooms; relocation of two classrooms; and a new grab-and-go convenience store,” said Juergen Friese, coordinator for facilities for the university’s housing and dining services. “The project also included extensive asbestos abatement, new electrical service and an entirely new mechanical system.” Ben Stellor, project manager for JHL Constructors, Inc., the project’s construction manager/general contractor at risk, said, “The project incorporated top-of-the line finishes, including mosaic glass tiles, custom select white birch millwork and casework, custom light fixtures mirrored to match the 1930s building style, [and] porcelain tile and inlaid wood flooring throughout, along with stainless and granite countertops. The HVAC system is a state-of-the-art handler that incorporates the direct/indirect cooling requirements of the owner. The ventilation system for the kitchen consists of seven state-of-the-art exhaust hoods that utilize ultraviolet light technology to minimize the amount of airborne pollutants introduced into the air by the cooking process.” According to Friese, the biggest design challenge was determining how to renew the building while still respecting its historically significant architecture. “Its masonry construction was inflexible, difficult and costly to modify without undermining the architectural integrity of the building,” he said. “We also had to weigh the visible improvements with the invisible improvements — many of the building systems were original and in need of replacement.” Completed in October 2007, the project has greatly improved the building’s functionality and efficiency. n — Amy Pagett Photos courtesy of Blue Talon Photography
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Highland’s Ranch, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Valor Christian High School
Valor Christian High School, Phase I — Academic Building
Type of Project: A new academic building on a high school campus Size: 90,000 square feet Cost: $19.3 million Construction Time: August 2006 - August 2007 The Need: An academic facility
Valor Christian High School’s aca-
to serve as one of the school’s
demic building serves as one of
anchor buildings
the anchor facilities of the private
The Challenge: Staying on an incredibly tight schedule, and
college preparatory high school. In
dealing with numerous blizzards
addition to the academic building,
during the project’s duration
the school’s first phase of construction included an athletics building, a stadium and a concessions building. The three-story, 90,000-squarefoot academic building features 35 classrooms, eight science laboratories, a 5,300-square-foot research
TEAM MEMBERS
SLATERPAULL Architects Architect Saunders Construction, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment D.A.S.H. Concrete, Inc. Site Concrete Subcontractor D & D Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor DHM Design Landscape Architects Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Precast Concrete Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. Interior Design Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels High Country Coatings Flooring Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Ceramic & Marble, Tile & Stone, Terrazzo, Marble & Granite
and teaching library, two technology laboratories, a world language laboratory, multipurpose teaching space, and administrative offices. “The state-of-the-art campus infuses high performance and environmental responsibility — incorporating a host of green building techniques to
ed the main academic building in
gy-saving features were installed in
minimize energy consumption and
record time, the team delivered a
the facility. “A dedication to envi-
deliver an exceptional environment
LEED® [Leadership in Energy and
ronmental construction practices
for students, faculty and staff,” said
Environmental Design] gold-certified
allowed the team to recycle 77
Adele Willson, AIA, LEED AP, princi-
facility — the first private school
percent of all construction waste,”
pal for SLATERPAULL Architects, the
certified in the state of Colorado,”
added Loughran.
project’s architect.
said Marcy Loughran, marketing
With its ample learning spaces
Indeed, sustainability was a major
and communications manager for
and sustainable design and con-
part of the project. “Despite the
Saunders Construction, Inc., the
struction, this new academic build-
obstacles of an incredibly tight
project’s construction manager/gen-
ing should serve Valor Christian High
schedule and the numerous bliz-
eral contractor.
School students well for years to
zards associated with the winter of
Recycled materials were used
2006, Saunders not only complet-
whenever possible, and many ener-
come. n — Amy Pagett
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
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Facts & Figures Owner: Colorado State University Type of Project: A new laboratory Size: 88,900 gross square feet Cost: $30 million (total) Construction Time: December 2005 - December 2007 The Need: A place for researchers to study infectious diseases and the world’s most deadly organisms The Challenge: Commissioning a complex building
TEAM MEMBERS
The FWA Group Architects Architect Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Construction Manager/General Contractor (joint venture) Heath Construction Construction Manager/General Contractor (joint venture)
Fort Collins, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory at the Judson M. Harper Research Complex on the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University The Rocky Mountain Regional
duct cutting-edge research on
with nucleic acids and proteins,
at
potentially harmful microbes that
a small manufacturing facility for
the Judson M. Harper Research
appear naturally or are deliber-
preparing vaccines, and laboratory
Complex on the Foothills Campus
ately released,” explained Ralph
and office space for workers in the
of Colorado State University enables
E. Smith, Ph.D., interim director
building.
researchers to study infectious dis-
of the Infectious Disease Research
“The functional design was
eases and the world’s most deadly
Center for the university. “The mis-
driven by the standard operating
organisms, including the viruses
sion of these facilities, including the
procedures necessary for the con-
that cause brain infections and
one at Colorado State University, is
tainment of Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-
dengue fever, as well as the bacte-
to discover and develop effective
3) pathogens, which are spread
ria responsible for tuberculosis.
methods of detection, prevention
via aerosolization,” said Randall
and cure of these agents.”
E. Larsen, AIA, LEED AP, principal
Biocontainment
Laboratory
“The building is one of 13 regional
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labo-
According to Smith, the facility
for The FWA Group Architects,
ratories funded by the National
contains three suites for work with
the project’s architect. “The room
Institutes of Health to address a
airborne infectious bacteria and
and envelope integrity were para-
national need for facilities to con-
viruses, a large laboratory for work
mount, necessitating the use of
educational facilities
OFFICES / LOCATIONS Corporate - Greeley, CO Phelps Development - Greeley, CO
CENTRAL DIVISION Plains - Greeley, CO Western - Phoenix, AZ
EASTERN DIVISION Mid Atlantic / Capitol - Chantilly, VA
PACIFIC DIVISION Northern California - San Jose, CA Southern California - Irvine, CA
SOUTHERN DIVISION Southeast - Orlando, FL Southwest - Austin, TX
smooth
homogenous
surfaces
that are easily decontaminated. The exterior design was driven by the context of the existing structures on the developing research campus.” The project’s complexity was its biggest challenge. “Everything in regards to the project had to [be] planned to the nth degree through the use of 3-D coordination in all major trades, and execution in the field was still difficult due to the multiple layers of systems,” said Nathan Lowery, project manager for Hensel Phelps Construction Co., the project’s construction manager/general contractor in a joint venture with Heath Construction. “Commissioning such a complex building is the real challenge; the redundancy of the building creates an exponentially more difficult system due to all the system interdependencies.” n — Amy Pagett Photos courtesy of Jackie Shumaker Photography
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Aurora, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado Denver Type of Project: A new research
Research 2 at the Anschutz Medical Campus
facility
The new Research 2 at the
and amenities. This unique oppor-
University of Colorado Denver, the
Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC)
tunity and compelling vision of
project’s owner. “This building,
- September 2008
creates the perfect environment
the academic health center of the
along with the adjacent Research
The Need: State-of-the-art,
for scientific discovery.
future have made this a model
1 and Academic Office 1 build-
Size: 506,000 gross square feet Cost: $236 million (total) Construction Time: June 2006
flexibly designed laboratory
the
project at the national level and
ing, form the outline of the AMC
vision of a place that is welcom-
an endeavor that will benefit the
research quadrangle, an outdoor
The Challenge: Coordinating the
ing, enhances the natural beauty
entire nation.”
space envisioned as a respite and
building and laboratory systems
of the site and includes places
Clad with brick on one side
for encounters to promote inter-
and glass and aluminum curtain
disciplinary
said
wall on the other, the 11-story
“Highly flexible, open lab space
Leonardo Diaz, AIA, LEED AP,
laboratory building is located just
with movable casework creates
design principal for KlingStubbins,
west of Research 1, which was
an efficient, functional working
the project’s associate architect
completed in 2004. “Research 2
environment,” added Curtis W.
and engineer. “The design has
includes state-of-the-art, flexibly
Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, president
served to attract and retain top
designed laboratory and office
and principal in charge of design
talent in genetics, neurosciences
space, and complementary inter-
for Fentress Architects, the proj-
and cancer research by its inno-
action space that enables colle-
ect’s architect of record. “Unique
vations, inclusion of technology,
gial interaction,” said John Allison,
amenities include a two-story
planning that enhances research,
director of facilities projects for the
corner breakroom and a 4,000-
and office space that promotes interdisciplinary interaction
TEAM MEMBERS
Jacobs Facilities, Inc. Program Manager Fentress Architects Architect of Record
“Research
2
reinforces
interaction,”
complementary to the research environment.”
KlingStubbins Associate Architect/Engineer M. A. Mortenson Company General Contractor Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. Interior Design
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square-foot divisible conference
projects
streamlined through the use of
MEP [mechanical, electrical and
room with a high-tech audiovisual
complex; therefore, coordination
building
modeling
plumbing] engineers, construc-
system for video conferencing.”
of the building and lab systems
(BIM) by all the major design
tors and primary construction
is
said
team members, including archi-
trades." n
was
tects,
Teamwork helped overcome the project’s challenges. “Laboratory
always
Fentress.
are
a
technical
challenge,”
“This
process
and
informtion
structural
engineers,
— Amy Pagett
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Facts & Figures Owner: City of Commerce City Type of Project: Expansion of an existing park Size: 17 acres Cost: Approximately $5.95878 million (construction costs) Construction Time: October 2007 - May 2008 The Need: A place that would act as a magnet for local residents and a showcase park for other municipalities to replicate The Challenge: Overcoming blizzards
TEAM MEMBERS
DHM Design Landscape Architect White Construction Group General Contractor
Photo courtesy of Blue Talon Photography, Inc.
Commerce City, Colorado
Art Stamped Concrete Decorative Concrete & Stamping
Pioneer Park, Phases IIA, IIB, IIC
Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/ Decorative Concrete D & D Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor JR Engineering, LLC Civil Engineering
Commerce City’s Pioneer Park has expanded to offer visitors a broad range of amenities. According to White Construction Group, the
Rocky Mountain Parking Lot Services Parking Lot Sweeping
project’s general contractor, the project has created a place that is a magnet for local residents and a showcase park for other municipalities to replicate. “The existing facility consisted of three softball fields, two playgrounds, picnic shelters and a parking lot,” said Tony Jaramillo, park Photo courtesy of Uzair Vertical
development supervisor for Commerce City parks and recreation. “The expansion included an additional baseball/softball field, a seven-station batting cage, a 20,000-square-foot skate park with a three-quarter invert pipe, two basketball courts, a 55-foot-diameter interactive spray ground, a BMX track, picnic shelters and a maintenance facility.” According to White Construction Group, some of the project’s unique features include a computer-controlled irrigation system and booster pumps to regulate and track water use. In addition, the batting cage features both hardball and softball and includes elevation-control settings. Blizzards halted construction for approximately three months, according to White Construction Group, but once the weather cleared, the team was able to complete the project without any further complications. “Each member of the project team had their own area of strength,” said Jaramillo. “This was essential to the overall success of the final park. Weekly site meetings were held to discuss challenges, and adjustments were made accordingly to keep the project on schedule and budget.” n — Amy Pagett
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 8
Fire Department Type of Project: A new fire station Size: 12,595 square feet
The original Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Fire Department,
stone within the neighborhood it
Fire Station No. 8 was built in
said, “The station has been and
serves.” n
The Need: Replacement of an
1966 and no longer met facility
will continue to be a corner-
outdated fire station
standards.
Cost: $3.2 million Construction Time: May 2007 - January 2008
The Challenge: Making the perfect brick exterior and adhering to a very tight schedule
— Mella Barnes
The project team wanted the new building to have state-of-theart technology but still include the architectural style of the old fire stations. This proved to be a challenge for project architect HB&A. The brick exterior of the building needed to be perfect, so the project team solved this chal-
TEAM MEMBERS
lenge by hiring skilled masons and having several mock-ups to make
HB&A Architect
sure everything looked great and
White Construction Group General Contractor
ran smoothly.
American Overhead Door Co., Inc. Garage Doors & Electric Operators
Construction Group, the project’s
A
challenge
for
White
general contractor, was the tight,
Commercial Design Engineering Mechanical Contractor
six-month construction schedule.
E&C Precast Concrete, Inc. Concrete Products
intense challenge with an aggres-
Pioneer Fire Systems, Inc. Fire Protection
White Construction solved this sive,
85-working-day
schedule
and completed the project on
Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors
time and within budget.
Thomas & Thomas Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture, Inc. Landscape Architects
the busiest stations in Colorado
Fire Station No. 8 is one of and now has the most advanced technology available. Skylights were
installed
to
provide
much-needed daylight for firefighters,
and
a
70-person
community room in the facility
is
available
for
nonprofit
groups at no cost. Bob Lund, fire facilities
coordinator
for
the
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Castle Rock, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Douglas County Type of Project: A new public parking structure
Douglas County Parking Structure
Size: Approximately 80,000 square feet Cost: $4.2 million Construction Time: Completed in November 2008 The Need: A new parking structure for the town of Castle Rock The Challenge: Turning an abandoned trash dump into an aesthetically pleasing parking structure for both public and county vehicle parking
TEAM MEMBERS
PAHL ARCHITECTURE pc Architect Swinerton Builders General Contractor D & D Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractor Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Precast Concrete Hoss Electric Corp. Electrical Contractors Norris Design Landscape Architects Pioneer Fire Systems, Inc. Fire Protection Rocky Mountain Prestress Precast/Prestressed Concrete
The town of Castle Rock wanted a parking structure without the look and feel of an average park-
concrete and native Rhyolite stone, which was quarried from Castle Rock.
ing garage. The facility needed to house Douglas
The structure can hold 375 vehicles and adheres
County’s Administration Building as well as provide
to security and separation components required
public parking for the town.
between public and staff/county vehicle parking.
The challenge was to take a site containing an
Display windows at street level contain historic items.
abandoned trash dump and create a functional and
Backlighting installed in the window openings illu-
aesthetic facility. According to Robert G. H. Pahl,
minates the structure every evening. According to
AIA, NCARB, principal of PAHL ARCHITECTURE pc,
Pahl, the finished product is a success. “The exterior
the project’s architect, this challenge was solved with
character, along the Third Street facade, fits well with
a facade applied to the north face of the structure.
the architectural character of historic Castle Rock,”
The north face of the building is made to look like
he said. n
storefronts. The entire building is made of prestressed
— Mella Barnes
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Durango, Colorado
Durango Public Library Built in 1907, the City of Durango’s original library had just 15,200 square feet of space, even after several additions throughout Facts & Figures Owner: City of Durango Type of Project: A new library
the years. With the city approaching a population of 50,000 people,
Size: 42,800 square feet
the library did not have enough
Cost: Approximately $19 million
space or resources to serve the com-
(including land and FF&E)
munity. It was time for a new, larger
Construction Time: June 2007 - November 2008
library building that could accom-
The Need: A larger library to serve
modate the city’s population while
the community’s needs
serving as a community-gathering
The Challenge: Working on a site overlooking the Animas River
place. Boasting 42,800 square feet, the new two-story library has plenty of space for a variety of functions and programs. Inside, the building features collections and seating areas, meeting
rooms,
administrative
offices, study rooms, restrooms, and TEAM MEMBERS
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Architect Okland Construction Company Construction Manager at Risk DHM Design Landscape Architects Enermodal Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers
a children’s center. Multipurpose outdoor spaces include a partially enclosed and heated patio, a terrace, and a balcony. “The most unique feature is the book materials handling system, which greatly enhances the way this library functions
The building overlooks the Animas
side. “When you get the perfect site,
on a day-to-day basis,” said Toby
River, the Animas River trail and
it’s worth waiting for,” said Sherry
Tatum, project manager for Okland
a historic railroad on one side of
Taber, director of library services for
Construction Company, the project’s
the building, while mountains are
Durango Public Library. Citizens and
construction manager at risk.
the main attraction on the other
visitors alike love the trail, which is an incredibly popular place in Durango. “We have this wonderful thoroughfare for people to access the library,” said Taber. In addition to access from the trail, there is a public transportation stop right in front of the library and an abundance of onsite parking. The building’s main entrance is on the west side, which is the public side of the site, and is connected to the more private east side of the site with a prominent two-story promenade. The terrace and the balcony on the east side allow visitors to sit by the river and enjoy the mountain views while the partially enclosed and heated patio on the north side provides space for a
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variety of functions in different
of Wildlife fish hatchery water
ing to watch that process unfold and
community. In addition, its design
weather conditions. Children’s story
supply lines, continuous environ-
everything it takes to make it work,”
is flexible and will accommodate
time can take place in the mornings
mental testing and ground water
said Taber.
the future and changing technol-
on the southeast-facing terrace, and
managemaent systems needed to be
The team’s hard work paid off in a
ogy. Flynn said, “The Durango Public
library patrons can wait for their rides
utilized to minimize water contami-
modern library that features breath-
Library is a true public building — it
on a bench under trees in the west
nation during utility and concrete
taking views and provides the space,
embodies the values of the commu-
entry plaza.
work activities.
programs and features that were
nity in which it resides.”n
Originally, the project’s plans
Another project challenge, accord-
called for the building to be designed
ing to Bruce Flynn, AIA, principal for
with environmentally friendly fea-
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture,
tures. After the process began, how-
the project’s architect, was that
ever, the city decided to take the
the site required a building mass
project from merely sustainable to
with a short axis in the west-east
earning Leadership in Energy and
direction, presenting a challeng-
Environmental Design (LEED ) gold
ing design opportunity from the
certification. “What was so exciting
standpoint of maximizing natu-
was the way the project embraced
ral daylighting and minimizing
the community’s desire to do the
heat gain in a climate with strong
design and construction in a green
solar loads. “The creative team on
fashion,” said Taber.
this project worked to meet the
®
Environmentally
friendly
fea-
client’s desire for natural light
tures incorporated into the build-
and views while ensuring patron
ing include xeriscape landscaping,
comfort
carpet tiles, a raised floor system,
design,” he said.
and
efficient
— Stacey Nathanson
building
efficient wall and roof assemblies,
According to Taber, the construc-
natural daylighting and sunshades,
tion aspect of the project was a new
and highly efficient mechanical and
experience for her, but the team
electrical systems. “Green construc-
members worked hard to accom-
tion will serve the city on utility costs
modate all the features she wanted.
in the long run,” added Taber.
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
According to Tatum, the build-
placed the building in such a way
ing’s magnificent location along
that truly captured the beauty of
the Animas River created the team’s
the river and mountain views, while
greatest challenge. Because the
Okland Construction brought in great
river had numerous underground
subcontractors and worked hard to
springs that fed the adjacent Division
keep on schedule. “It’s been amaz-
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Glendale, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: City of Glendale Type of Project: A multiuse recreational facility
Infinity Park at Village of Glendale
Size: 2 blocks Cost: $17 million Construction Time: Completed in fall 2008 The Need: New park space and a recreation center focused on rugby The Challenge: Working on a tight schedule
TEAM MEMBERS
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative Architect/Interior Designer Design Studios West, Inc. Landscape Architect Turner Construction Company Design-build Firm
Infinity Park is a venue that spans
the
project’s
architect
and
ballroom and wall-to-wall projector
entire
screens; and Infinity Park South, an
5,000-seat
open-space park with a multipur-
two blocks and has many different
interior
designer.
uses. “The City of Glendale’s goal
project
includes
Colorado Hardscapes Concrete Contractors/ Decorative Concrete
was to convert an underutilized
outdoor rugby stadium that can
property into a community ame-
also be used for other sporting
Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Engineers
nity by creating the first municipal
and community events; a sports
between the existing City Hall, Fire
rugby-specific stadium in the U.S.,”
center for fitness, health and
Station and city streets. The rugby
said Donaldo Visani, senior princi-
youth programs; an events cen-
stadium is surrounded by the exist-
pal at Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative,
ter with an 8,600-square-foot
ing structures to create a “bowl
Christopher Concrete, Inc. Concrete Foundations & Flatwork
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels
The a
pose sports field. The
entire
park
was
built
Highway Technologies, Inc. JBC Ent., Inc. Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors S&S Excavating, Inc. Sunstate Equipment Co. Construction Equipment Rental
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effect” when inside the stadium.
The biggest challenge on this
construction schedules, clear com-
of staging allowed two full seasons
Because of the park’s close relation
project was the tight schedule.
munication among all involved
of rugby matches to be held before
to the existing buildings, the proj-
Rugby games needed to be held,
parties, and weekly team meetings.
the north block was completed. In
ect was designed to complement
even though construction was
The stadium was opened for games
this way, both the project team
the buildings’ architecture from
still underway. This challenge was
while the sports center was still
and the public were satisfied. n
the 1970s.
solved by overlapping design and
under construction. This method
— Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures Owner: Routt County Type of Project: A new justice center Size: 49,630 square feet Cost: $14.4 million Construction Time: April 2006 - November 2007 The Need: A new justice center that provides ample space for a variety of government functions The Challenge: Constructing the underground tunnel that connects the new facility to an adjacent jail facility
TEAM MEMBERS
Barry Construction Management Company, LLC Owner’s Representative Heery International Architect
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
FCI Constructors, Inc. General Contractor Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing
Routt County Justice Center
Edge Construction Specialties Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
The Routt County Justice Center
eral contractor. “The building also
masonry unit (CMU), and terrazzo
in Steamboat Springs provides
included an underground tunnel
flooring. “The entry of this build-
plenty of space for a variety of gov-
that tied into the existing [adjacent]
ing is very unique in that there are
Kuck Mechanical Contractors HVAC
ernment functions.
jail facility so prisoners are never
exposed glu-lam columns with an
exposed to the outside while being
all-glass entry and extensive wood
transferred to the courtrooms.”
finishes throughout the building,”
Lam-Wood Systems, Inc. Suppliers
“The project was a justice center building that included three
S2M Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors
courtrooms, holding cells, cham-
According to Lawrence, the
Weifield Group Contracting Electrical Contractors
bers, probation offices and DA [dis-
building features structural steel,
he added. Incorporating ample security was
trict attorney] offices,” said Rob
structural stud exterior framing,
a major design driver. Lawrence
Lawrence, project manager for FCI
brick veneer, metal siding, interior
said, “The building also has an elec-
Constructors, Inc., the project’s gen-
metal stud and drywall, concrete
tronic security system that includes card readers, door control, camera systems, metal detectors, etc.” Project challenges stemmed from constructing the underground tunnel system below the water table due to a wetlands area to the southwest of the site. “We had to create numerous deep pumping wells to lower the ground water so the construction of the tunnel could happen,” said Lawrence. Despite
this
obstacle,
the
Routt County Justice Center was successfully completed in November 2007. n — Amy Pagett Photos courtesy of Fred J. Fuhrmeister/Time Frame Images
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Winter Park, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Town of Winter Park
Hideaway Park Expansion and Events Center, Phases I and II
Type of Project: Expansion of an existing park and a new events center Size: 3 acres Construction Time: Fall 2007 - summer 2008 The Need: A new events center
The Town of Winter Park want-
with amenities and more space
ed to expand Hideaway Park and
The Challenge: Keeping the park
create an events center while
The project is a triumph in and
attendees from rain and snow.
keeping the existing skate park,
of itself, with various elements
“Hideaway Park integrated com-
playground
designed and installed in the cold-
ponents of the natural surround-
est part of the state at 8,790
ings with functional, contemporary technology,” said Perdue.
open while under construction and dealing with massive amounts of snow
and
amphitheater
open.
and have sod down for the first
areas year-round. Shade structures
concert event,” he said.
were erected to protect concert
This proved to be a challenge
feet above sea level. The project
for the project team, as did
features a climbing wall and radi-
Hideaway Park is a unique and
the 50 inches of snow on the
ant-heat concrete plazas. Walls
functional place for outdoor fun,
ground in April 2008. According
and columns are made of natural
with enough technology and
to Tony Perdue, PE, project man-
hand-chiseled stone, and a special
built-in heating elements to keep
ager/superintendent for ECI Site
“snowmelt system” is incorpo-
it open for year-round interest
Construction Management, Inc.,
rated into upper plazas, stairs and
and use. n
Design Concepts CLA, Inc. Project Lead-Landscape Architect
the project’s construction man-
restrooms to allow access to these
ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor
lenge of keeping existing areas
TEAM MEMBERS
Power to the People The Roofing Company Roofing Contractors
— Mella Barnes
ager/general contractor, the chalopen was solved with phasing plans
and
coordinating
very
condensed schedules. As for the snowfall, “we started plowing the snow off the site, which gave us 60 days to grade, set irrigation,
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Centura Health
St. Francis Medical Center
Type of Project: A new medical center Size: 450,000 square feet (medical center tower); 100,000 square feet (ambulatory services building and physician offices); 80,000
St.
Francis
Medical
Center
(SFMC) in Colorado Springs pro-
square feet (freestanding physician
vides high-quality health care
office building)
through its full range of services.
Cost: $207 million Construction Time: June 2006 - August 2008
Boasting a total of more than 600,000 square feet in several
The Need: A new medical center
structures, the center includes a
that would offer a full range of
critical care unit, a state-of-the-art
comprehensive medical services to the Colorado Springs community
birth center, a neonatal intensive
The Challenge: Managing a
care unit (NICU), a cardiac cathe-
fast-track schedule and staying
terization laboratory, inpatient sur-
on budget
gery, an emergency department (ED), radiology services and more. “However, what makes SFMC truly remarkable is the healing and rejuvenating environment created for patients, visitors and staff by exercising evidence-based design
TEAM MEMBERS
RTA Architects Architect of Record Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Design Architect
principles throughout the facility,” said Margaret Gilbert, AIA, project manager for RTA Architects, the project’s architect of record. SFMC’s location in a prairie area
GE Johnson Construction Company General Contractor
that offers spectacular views of
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels
the project’s design. For example,
Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Ceramic & Marble/Tile & Stone/ Terrazzo/Marble & Granite Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
the Front Range greatly influenced the exterior includes materials and colors found on the prairie such as limestone and red brick. Also, the center offers only single-patient rooms that provide a connection to nature through soothing colors palettes that bring the outside in. “The fine details of the expan-
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sive prairie — tree groves, water,
ket for services changes, we know
grasses, rock piles — lend them-
what the costs to date were in
selves to finishes, colors, artwork
near real time. This allowed us to
and views,” added Gilbert.
stretch the budget and use every
A fast-track schedule and a tight
dollar possible to provide more
budget were among the project
service area, technical equipment
challenges. “The team learned
changes, infill support areas and
to stretch time through creative
additional programmed patient
scheduling, pushing our local
care spaces. Acknowledging the
agencies to the brink of break-
typical pitfalls of ultra-fast-track
ing and successfully phasing the
projects, we allocated additional
design for multiple bid packages to
time and money, allowing qual-
overlap construction sequences,”
ity-control issues to be addressed
said Gilbert. “The team designed
without creating budget and time
around construction methodolo-
bottlenecks. As a result, St. Francis
gies, effectively eliminating ‘win-
Medical Center was completed on
ter’ in the schedule. We practiced
time and within budget.” n
tight budget control so as the mar-
— Amy Pagett
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Aurora, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: The Children’s Hospital Type of Project: A new youth-focused hospital
The Children’s Hospital
Size: 1.44 million square feet
When it broke ground in 2004,
than 1,200 tradespeople would be
According to Chris Lampe, com-
The Children’s Hospital in Aurora,
working on site to create a bright,
munications manager for McCarthy
- October 2007
Colo., was the largest single health-
nurturing environment for sick and
Building Companies, Inc., the
The Need: A replacement hospital
care project in the nation. More
injured children.
project’s general contractor in
Cost: $412 million (construction costs) Construction Time: July 2004
that met the needs of patients, parents and staff The Challenge: The enormous size of the overall project
a joint venture with GH Phipps Construction Companies, the sheer magnitude of the project was in and of itself a major challenge. The project team used creative solutions to solve this challenge, such as using a renovated army housing complex as a site office to fit all the involved parties. The construction team set a goal of zero serious
TEAM MEMBERS
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Senior Designer H+L Architecture Architect of Record
on-site injuries, and was able to achieve that goal by collecting site information and improving areas that needed focus. According to Sharron van der
Phipps/McCarthy Joint Venture Construction Manager/General Contractor
Meulen, principal for Zimmer
Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, LLC Consulting Engineers
the project’s senior designer, the
Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing FDI - Facilities Development, Inc. Healthcare Consulting Services JR Engineering, LLC Civil Engineering
Gunsul
Frasca
Architects
LLP,
finished hospital has something for everyone. Children and parents enjoy single-patient rooms to improve infection control and patient care, a gelato bar, acres of landscaped facilities and many play areas. Teenagers are provided with a 3,000-square-foot “hot spot” with a movie theater, an continued on page 104
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arcade, a pool table and a reading
of the originally planned date of
room. Staff benefit from private
completion. It has since become
conference spaces, lounges, exer-
a world-class facility and is listed
cise facilities and showers.
as one of the top five children’s
The Children’s Hospital was successfully finished one week ahead
hospitals in the nation. n — Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures Owner: Memorial Hospital System Type of Project: Expansion of an existing hospital Size: 360,000 square feet Construction Time: March 2004 - December 2007 The Need: More room and beds for Memorial Hospital The Challenge: Reorganization of campus staff and visitor/patient flow
TEAM MEMBERS
Jonathan Bailey Associates Architect PCL Construction Services, Inc. General Contractor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Memorial Hospital Main Campus Expansion latest
nection on the second level of the
an elevator core centralizes traf-
expansion project was designed
Memorial
Hospital’s
main building. With the placement
fic, while the clover-leaf design of
to meet the growing needs of the
of all visitors on the second level,
the nursing units reduces travel
community.
the first level became a “staff only”
distances between nursing stations
area. This greatly improved traffic
and patient rooms. The extra floor
within the facility.
space also allows for better flow
Located in Colorado Springs, Memorial Hospital was built in 1904 and has undergone continu-
A new replacement facility,
ous expansions ever since. The new
Building 16, was constructed to
of travel. The expansion of Memorial
project faced a challenge regard-
consolidate the women’s and chil-
Hospital has allowed greater access
ing staff, visitor and patient flow.
dren’s services and the emergency
to quality health care for commu-
The existing setup limited patient
department (ED), with separate
nity residents and superior organi-
access and impeded staff and oper-
entry drop-offs for each. This pro-
zation for staff and visitors when
ational efficiencies. This challenge
vided an increase in percentage
traveling to and from the various
was solved with the addition of a
of private beds from 30 to 93
facilities. n
new public lobby and garage con-
percent. A multistory design with
— Mella Barnes
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Lone Tree, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: Lone Tree Medical
Lone Tree Medical Plaza
Plaza, LLC Developer: James Miller and Associates
Lone Tree Medical Plaza is a
building really is a big concrete
tion was utilized in tenant suites
unique three-story, site-cast build-
box disguised as a brick build-
for the new physicians who occupy
Cost: $14.6 million
ing, which is a construction method
ing,” Thompson said. According
the building.
Construction Time: January 2007
in which concrete wall panels are
to James A. Miller, owner of James
This facility was the third of three
- February 2008
cast horizontally onsite and tilted
Miller and Associates, the proj-
medical buildings by James Miller
into place. This was also the proj-
ect’s developer, the combination
and Associates in the Southeast
The Challenge: Working with
ect’s biggest challenge, according
of the site-cast building method
Denver area. The first two achieved
site-cast concrete
to Keith Thompson, AIA, principal
along with an attractive architec-
100 percent occupancy, so the
in charge for Intergroup Architects,
tural design created an appearance
third was built to fill the ongoing
the project’s architect. Thompson
found in upscale office buildings
need for leased medical space. n
said that most city jurisdictions or
for much less cost. The money
architectural control committees
saved on core and shell construc-
Type of Project: A new medical office building Size: 71,758 square feet
The Need: Additional medical space for lease in Lone Tree
— Mella Barnes
usually turn a cold shoulder at the mention of site-cast construction. “The City of Lone Tree was hesiTEAM MEMBERS
Intergroup Architects Architect DSP Builders General Contractor
tant at first, but upon reviewing the proposed architectural design [they] joined in and were on board with the construction method of
Drywall Services, Inc. Drywall Contractors
design,” he said.
Rocky Mountain Prestress Precast/Prestressed Concrete
bridge construction was required to
For this project, a special crane for erect the largest cast building panel ever erected in Colorado, weighing more than 187,000 pounds. “The
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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: SouthPark Vacant Ground, LLC Type of Project: A new medical building and office building Size: 6,000 square feet (office); 5,000 square feet (attached warehouse); 18,000 square feet (medical facility) Cost: $4.15 million Construction Time: March 2007 - January 2008 The Need: A new medical facility and office building The Challenge: Making two very different buildings match aesthetically
Littleton, Colorado
Parcel 6 Medical Building and Office Building TEAM MEMBERS
Wyatt & Associates PC Architect Facilities Contracting, Inc. General Contractor Duro Electric Company Electrical Contractors Gregory G’s Sandblasting & Insulation Sandblasting & Foam Insulation J.C. Baur & Associates, Inc. Structural Engineer Steele Construction Corp. Steel Framing, Drywall & Acoustic Ceilings
Photos courtesy of CastilloWyatt Architects
Spectacular views and unique
was a major design feature to draw
ceiling glass in the lobby/atrium,
architecture make Parcel 6 Medical
attention to each building. Exterior
offering breathtaking views from
Building and Office Building an
lighting was carefully crafted to
the inside. The main floor of the
extraordinary establishment. The
create a stunning effect.
office building has a large entry
two buildings mirror each other in
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owner
window, and the second floor fea-
appearance and consist of a medi-
of general contractor Facilities
Michael
McKesson,
tures floor-to-ceiling windows that
cal building and an office with an
Contracting, Inc. and substan-
run around the entire perimeter.
attached warehouse.
tial partner in SouthPark Vacant
The buildings were complet-
A challenge for the project was
Ground, LLC, the project’s owner/
ed ahead of schedule. “Facilities
getting two different buildings with
developer, said the views from the
Contracting, Inc. drew from its
different uses to match aestheti-
site were the driving design ele-
20 years of broad entitlement,
cally. This challenge was solved by
ment for both buildings. “Pristine
development
using the same building materials,
mountain views from Pikes Peak
experience combined with great
which allows the buildings to look
to Longs Peak are visible from not
architecture by Wyatt & Associates
similar but operate independent-
only the exterior balconies but via
to achieve successful early comple-
ly. According to Alberto Castillo
interior glazing and center work
tion and occupancy of these sister
Jr., architect for project architect
spaces as well,” he said. The medi-
structures,” said McKesson. n
Wyatt & Associates PC, lighting
cal building consists of floor-to-
and
construction
— Mella Barnes
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Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado Hospital Type of Project: Expansions and renovations to a hospital campus Size: 277,000 square feet (addition); 208,000 square feet
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Phase II
(build out of the Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Tower I); 62,000 square feet (renovation of the existing Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion) Cost: $143 million Construction Time: Completed in June 2007 The Need: More space for the community’s healthcare needs now and in the future The Challenge: Staying on a fast-track schedule
TEAM MEMBERS
HDR Inc. Architect Haselden Construction, LLC General Contractor Colorado Building Specialties Bleachers/Gym Equipment Douglass Colony Group Roofing, Metals, Solar, Waterproofing Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. Interior Design Linx Telecommunications Powers Products Co. Specialty Contractors Rocky Mountain Prestress Precast/Prestressed Concrete Salina Planing Mill, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Shaffer•Baucom Engineering & Consulting MEP Engineers
The University of Colorado Anschutz Inpatient
square-foot build out of the Anschutz Inpatient
Pavilion Phase II provides more space to serve the
Pavilion (AIP) Tower I and renovations to 62,000
community’s healthcare needs now and in the future.
square feet of the existing AIP facility. The four-story
Part of the hospital’s master plan, the project
addition, located north of the existing acute care
includes a 277,000-square-foot addition, a 208,000-
hospital, includes support spaces for imaging, surgery
Stresscon Corporation Precast/Prestressed Concrete
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and intensive care unit (ICU) departments, as well as campus infrastructure upgrades. The build-out portion of the project consisted of six floors that house approximately 200 new beds. The project was designed with future expansion in mind. To that end, the team used a combination of aluminum, glass, precast concrete and brick veneer for the permanent exterior surfaces and opted for stud framing and exterior insulation finish system (EIFS) for the nonpermanent surfaces where expansions are planned. Although staying on the aggressive, fast-track schedule was a challenge, the team worked together to ensure the project was successfully completed. n — Amy Pagett
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Aurora, Colorado
Facts & Figures Owner: University of Colorado Hospital Type of Project: A new medical office building and parking garage Size: 276,655 gross square feet (medical office building); 1,450 square feet (parking garage)
University of Colorado Hospital Leprino Medical Office Building and Parking Garage The University of Colorado Hospital Leprino
the University of Colorado in transforming health
Construction Time: March 2006
Medical Office Building and Parking Garage in Aurora
care. Colorado businessman Mike Leprino has donat-
- September 2007 (medical office
provide ample room for a variety of functions.
ed millions of dollars to the university throughout its
Cost: $102 million (total)
building); completed in May 2007 (parking garage)
Located in the heart of the University of Colorado
many construction projects.
The Need: Administrative
Hospital Health Sciences Center, the new 10-story,
Construction was underway during one of the
offices, retail space, clinical
276,655-gross-square-foot medical office building
worst winters in Denver’s history. A record-breaking
laboratories and parking space
includes administrative offices for the University of
blizzard in the middle of construction stranded many
Hospital Health Sciences Center
Colorado Hospital as well as retail and clinical labora-
hospital employees on their way to and from work.
The Challenge: Staying on an
tory spaces. The medical office building is connected
General contractor Haselden Construction’s employ-
aggressive schedule
to the adjacent 1,450-square-foot, 11,740-space
ees used their four-wheel drive vehicles to help
parking garage via two enclosed pedestrian bridges.
medical staff get to work and home. The schedule for
The Leprino building is named after the Mike
the project was aggressive, but the team members
Leprino Family Foundation, a member of the Cancer
worked together to keep it on track, completing the
Center Campaign Committee and a member of
parking garage in May 2007 and the medical office
the board of the University of Colorado Hospital
building in September 2007. n
for the University of Colorado
Foundation, which was established in 2006 to assist
— Amy Pagett
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Experience
Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. (CSA), with lo-
background noise, sound transmission and rever-
cations in San Francisco and San Jose, is a highly
beration. This award-winning facility allows CSA’s
Projects on which CSA has consulted include
specialized firm consulting in a wide variety of areas,
consultants to demonstrate ventilation noise, sound
Breckenridge Riverwalk Center, SLAC Astrophysics
including acoustics, audiovisual, and telecommunica-
transmission in buildings and reverberation within
Institute, Riverside Park Amphitheater, Colburn School
tions system design.
spaces. This helps clients make decisions based on
of Performing Arts, and Park Hyatt Beaver Creek. In
Founded in 1975 by Charles M. Salter, CSA was
subjective listening experiences. In addition, clients
addition, CSA consulted on the Harris Concert Hall in
initially an acoustical consulting firm. In order to
can weigh the cost/benefit issues associated with
Aspen, Colo. The 500-seat, largely subterranean con-
better meet the needs of its clients, the company
creating the most suitable acoustical environments
cert hall is used primarily for music performances,
expanded its package of services to incorporate
for their projects.
music recording and film screenings. It has a reverse fan shape with a maximum ceiling height of 10 me-
audiovisual and telecommunications consulting. Today, CSA has a staff of more than 40 em-
Expert consultants
ters and features a canopy above the stage that can be adjusted to accommodate the number of perform-
ployees who consult on more than 900 projects
CSA’s associates work in a collaborative style, fo-
annually. CSA’s consultants have backgrounds in
cusing on particular areas of service that they have
engineering, physics, architecture, music, speech,
been retained to provide while coordinating with
During the past 10 years, the fields of acoustics,
theater and telecommunications. This diversity of
other disciplines. “Client needs and wants are identi-
audiovisual design and telecommunications have
experience allows the firm to provide clients with
fied early in the design process by preparing written
been growing, and expectations have risen. At the
tailored services for a wide variety of projects. “Our
program goals that we translate into design criteria,”
forefront of the industry, CSA continues to focus on
expertise spans project types from concert halls to
says Cristina Miyar, vice president of CSA. The pro-
understanding client concerns and goals in addition
power plants,” says David Schwind, senior vice presi-
cess focuses on bringing the project’s program and
to providing quality design services.
dent of CSA.
budget into alignment for overall success. With consultants who can draw from a multitude
consulting services in acoustics, audiovisual, and
Audiovisual and media design
of experiences, CSA provides its clients with infor-
telecommunications system design. The firm’s ex-
CSA provides consulting and design services for
mation and alternatives to offer a variety of options
perience consulting on hundreds of projects annually
architects, building owners, facility managers, and
rather than demand a specific, singular approach.
and its vast product knowledge are what make it a
others considering audiovisual systems for their fa-
CSA’s knowledge of such a wide variety of project
leader in the industry.
cilities. Typical audiovisual design projects for CSA
types, combined with its client-focused approach,
incorporate video and projection systems, audio sys-
has placed it at the forefront of the industry.
ers and the type of music being played.
Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. provides expert
— Corporate Profile
tems, teleconferencing/distance learning systems, sound masking, multimedia Web content engineering, and telecommunications.
130 Sutter St., Ste. 500 San Francisco, CA 94104
Acoustical simulations In order to audibly and visually create acoustical environments for clients, CSA has an in-house presentation
studio
dedicated
to
simulating
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One-stop shop Since 2005, FRC has provided expert sales and service to contractors, engineers and architects for their fenestration and hardware challenges. Located in Lakewood, Co., FRC is central to the Denver area and is accessible to projects in all the surrounding states. Offering quick quote turnaround, field measurements and shop drawings as well as architectural consulting, project management and custom systems development, FRC is a one-stop shop for all fenestration projects. “Front Range has earned a reputation for excellence with owners and GCs through a total commitment to delivering a quality product in accordance with the terms and conditions of their project agreements. Further, they possess the proven expertise along with the necessary financial and technical resources to complete the projects they build,” says Gregory Hettinger, AFSB, owner/president of Bond Placements. The Front Range team prides itself on its “can-do” spirit. Not only does the team assist with the project, it is committed to being there until the project is completed with competency and reliability and within budget guidelines. FRC provides services for historical replication, remodel and new construction, light and heavy commercial projects, and high/low-rise construction. Front Range can also assist with blast mitigation requirements and acoustical challenges. The Front Range team welcomes the challenge of green building and can support construction requirements for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification.
Project spotlight — green building Bethke Elementary School Poudre School District’s newest elementary school was built to relieve overcrowding at Timnath Elementary School. It serves the neighborhoods of River West, Ridge West, Bison Ridge, Highland Hills, Timnath Ranch and Highland Meadows in the Fort Collins area. Bethke is named for longtime educator Dr. Paul Bethke, whose passion for children and for always finding a better way to do things was inspiration for the construction of this project. Bethke is on track to become the first school in the nation to receive LEED® gold certification. The LEED® rating system encourages sustainable green building and development practices. It is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design and construction of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. Built in part with recycled materials and insulated with high-grade foam insulation, the school will also be used as a teaching tool for students to learn the latest in recycling and energy conservation. Power for Bethke comes from wind and solar power as well as from traditional sources. Classrooms will be saturated with natural light both from windows and solar tubes throughout the building. FRC works with contractors and architects to ensure adherence to the LEED® requirements.
The design of window systems is a complex issue involving many variables. Fenestration size, orientation, shading and how these variables might affect a given space must be considered. FRC provided Marvin Windows for Bethke, which created adequate and even ambient light levels as well as reduced glare and successfully integrated the daylighting and electrical lighting system in a way that reduced electrical costs while keeping heating costs in check. The FRC team is an expert in creating energy-efficient solutions where windows are a critical piece of a building’s envelope puzzle. It is well accepted that natural light can affect mood and mental health, and that lighting levels greatly influence a person’s ability to perform a visual task. Some studies indicate that natural light can affect a student’s performance, making these design issues especially evident in schools. The experience of the Front Range team contributed to making the Bethke project a success. Front Range Commercial Windows & Doors, LLC offers a broad range of window product choices and design innovations for historical restoration, renovation and new construction projects. As a “one-stop” shop for window and door projects, FRC is Colorado’s premier company for window and door products, design and installation. — Corporate Profile
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Commissioning and Measurement & Verification (M & V) We get our hands dirty! We provide commissioning for LEED® projects, and see how buildings actually perform through M & V evaluations, recommissioning existing buildings and building research. We bring this experience back around to our new building design assistance to help deliver solid, high-performing solutions.
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Looking for LEED® project management and documentation help? We’ve provided LEED® services to clients including the U.S. Army, Village Center Station, the Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver, as well as our own office renovation, Park Avenue Green.
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Whether you’re designing a new building or planning to get an existing building in better shape, look into our free or reduced-cost services available through Xcel Energy’s programs:
• Energy Design Assistance (EDA) Program For new buildings and major renovation, 50,000 square feet or larger, EDA offers no-cost energy modeling and LEED® energy documentation, and rebates.
• Recommissioning Program Enermodal Engineering Denver staff: Two professional engineers, 10 LEED® accredited professionals (LEED® APs), and decades of experience in sustainable practices
1325 E. 16th Ave. Denver, CO 80218 (303) 861-2070 denver@enermodal.com www.enermodal.com
For existing buildings 50,000 square feet or larger, this program may pay 75% of a study, and provide rebates to help you pay for energy-saving improvements.
Put It All Together!
Streamline your next LEED® project, using one team for: • LEED® guidance and documentation • Energy optimization with detailed modeling • Enhanced commissioning to ensure an efficient design • Fundamental commissioning for proper construction and functioning • M & V for performance verification • Identify and pursue incentives for your project Our integrated approach will help you save time and money, and achieve your highperformance goals! — Corporate Profile
High-Caliber Consulting:
As a landscaping leader,
our best people with past successful experience to the table, eagerly ready
Mill Brothers Landscape,
to make your project the best it can be,” says Mill. The company’s demon-
Inc.
high-qual-
strated commitment to its customers and its desire to create and maintain
ity service and exceptional
long-lasting relationships with them keeps clients coming back time and
landscape design, installa-
again when landscape services are needed.
provides
tion and management for residential, commercial and
Customer relationships…
institutional projects in the
Client relationships are extremely important, which is why Mill Brothers
Fort Collins and surrounding
insists on customer involvement in every process from the beginning to
Northern Colorado areas.
end. From design imagineering meetings, where design ideas and revi-
The
award-winning
sions are done live with the design projected on a screen, to estimating
team is led by Kevin and
budgets, approving materials to be incorporated into the project or attend-
Andrew Mill, who founded
ing weekly progress meetings at job sites — hands-on customers who like
the company in Fort Collins in 1980. Initially only a landscape and
to give their input are appreciated.
irrigation company, the pair expanded the company’s scope of services to include full-season landscape management and landscape and irrigation design services to satisfy the demand from a growing customer
Value… Mill Brothers landscape
base.
designs and installations
create immediate value and
Accountability…
long-term success. Only the
Mill Brothers is unique in that it is a full-service landscape and irrigation
highest quality plants and
design/build/maintenance firm. The company can design, estimate, install,
materials are used, and the
maintain and warranty the entire landscape project, providing a single
company’s designer/ archi-
source of accountability. This means Mill Brothers’ customers only have to
tect provides on-site instal-
make one phone call with any questions or concerns.
lation observation.
Quality…
Successes…
Mill Brothers works directly with clients, fostering a partnering relation-
Recent projects completed by Mill Brothers Landscape, Inc. include
ship with them. Each client receives a unique, high-quality customized
the Harmony Golf Club Community and the Serratoga Falls Subdivision,
design and installation based on needs and vision. “We hone in on exactly
both in Timnath; The Hill at Cobb Lake; CSU Diagnostic Medical
what the customer wants and make sure that we meet their expectations
Center and Everitt Legacy Plaza Garden in Fort Collins; Highpointe
on the end result while keeping their budget in mind,” says Kevin W. Mill,
Park Retail Shopping Mall in Thornton; and the Embassy Suites Hotel
CLP, CTL, President. “We also like to let the customer know along the way
in Loveland.
the right way to do things to add value and not to cut corners.” Mill Brothers
Mill Brothers is a leader in the industry, and the company’s success is
offers its clients ways to enhance a project through creative designs that
built on providing total quality and partnering with customers. Its landscape
can dramatically set it apart while increasing the value and curb appeal.
designs provide value to projects while maximizing long-term investment.
Commitment… The company is comprised of a dedicated staff of highly educated, experienced and qualified team members who are truly committed to giv-
Its employees are professional, focused and determined to exceed the client’s expectations. In the end, it’s Mill Brothers’ complete accountability — from the beginning of a project to the end — that provides customers with the assurance they’ve made the right choice.
ing customers the best value and highest quality. Specific salespeople, designers and installation crews are provided on each project. “We bring
— Corporate Profile
Rocky Mountain Prestress (RMP) specializes in manufacturing precast/prestressed concrete products for a broad array of structures. For more than 50 years, the company has been a force in the progression of these products. RMP’s numerous and innovative applications with its products have led it to become a well-known leader in the industry. During the past 50 years, RMP has engineered, fabricated and installed precast concrete on some of the most challenging and monu-
5801 Pecos St. • Denver, CO 80221 303.480.1111 • www.rmpprestress.com
mental projects in Colorado. Additionally, projects as far away as Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, Wisconsin, California, Guam and Saipan have been a part of the company history. In addition to precast/prestressed concrete products, the company’s history of innovation continues with the evolution of its architectural finishes using form liners replicating stone, and the fabrication of panels with thin brick, tile, granite and marble installed at the plant and made a part of the final panel finish. “The list of innovations is extensive, including monolithic cores, the new Rocky Mountain Plating System, and other manufacturing techniques too numerous to list,” says William Field, retired director of business development for the company. RMP provides a wide range of services and products that meet and overcome the challenges that owners, developers, architects, engineers and general contractors encounter on projects. The company’s full-service approach begins with the preconstruction services for the owner’s team, including educating the designers with preliminary design assistance, budget and schedule preparation eventually evolving into the engineering/shop drawing process followed by fabrication, shipping and installation of a complete building structure. In the past 25 years, RMP has worked on some of the most paramount projects along the Front Range, including DIA, Colorado Convention Center, Aurora Justice Center, Pepsi Center, Coors Field and Jefferson County Justice Center. Additionally, one major accomplishment includes the segmental bridges of I-70 going over Vail Pass. Sections measuring 42 feet wide and more than 7 feet long, and weighing as much as 52 tons, were shipped from Englewood, Colo., to the Vail Pass jobsite. More than 400 pieces were match cast and installed using special handling equipment post-tensioned together. Some of the bridges were designed with spans well more than 100 feet long and upward of 200 feet. Each segment had grouted keywalls, and with the grout in place, the segments were post-tensioned together as each piece was set from the abutments. “This was truly a marvel in engineering design and construction technique coming to Colorado from France,” says Field. There have been many technological advancements in the industry, including the introduction of customized software for design and improved chemical additives increasing concrete strengths and workability. Other improvements include high-strength steel reinforcing and innovation in the design of steel connections. With the development of large cranes, the fabrication of large pieces has become commonplace, allowing buildings to get larger and taller and the precast industry to flourish. Backed by a highly talented staff, RMP is poised for the future, focusing on new and even more exciting applications of precast/prestressed concrete. Says Field, “Innovation has always been our trademark and is now a major part of the Rocky Mountain Prestress culture.” — Corporate Profile
Northern Engineering: We’re Engineering Success. Founded more than 20 years ago, Northern Engineering provides first-class civil engineering, land surveying and Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions. This superior engineering firm offers clients
community in Loveland, CO, which is owned and operated by McWhinney Enterprises. In 2004, the firm took on a project renovating an old building dating back to 1875 on College Avenue in the
design and construction staking in-house. “At the end of the project we are able to turn over a user-friendly, queriable database to our client for long-term operations,” says Kemp.
the best of both worlds: the intimacy and individual attention of a small company combined with the professional expertise of a large firm. Armed with an unparalleled team of experts, Northern Engineering can take on any project. “Northern has an extremely diverse portfolio of successful projects along the Front Range, the Rocky Mountain region and the southern Wyoming area dating back to our inception in 1987,” says Timothy B. Kemp, PE, Project Manager with Northern Engineering. “This has given us the required experience needed to work on small infill and redevelopment projects up to large-scale master plans and everything in between.” The firm has served a wide range of clients, including residential builders, commercial and industrial developers, municipalities, and public institutions. “This gives us the flexibility to develop the most experienced team for any given project and allows the client the peace of mind needed to make sound financial decisions,” explains Kemp.
heart of Old Town Fort Collins. “We maintained as much of the existing structure as possible and went vertical, adding 17 condos above our office space,” says Kemp. When the building opened in 2005, it received numerous design awards as a leading redevelopment project in northern Colorado. Northern Engineering added an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) in 2007, making it one of the first employee-owned design firms in northern Colorado. The firm’s current staff of more than 30 people has recently received the Best Small Business and Best Place to Work awards by the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Northern Engineering continues to grow by tapping into the most cutting-edge technology offered in the industry. The firm recently added a GIS department to aid clients with application development, data conversion and model integration. Northern’s primary support programs are ESRI ArcGIS and AutoCAD Map, which serve as the foundation for spatial analysis, statistical models and 3-D visualization applications.
Because the company recently opened branch offices in Rifle, CO, and Cheyenne, WY, Northern Engineering can now meet each client’s regional needs. “This gives our clients the satisfaction of having a local presence for their engineering and surveying services,” he says.
>>A history of excellence<< Northern Engineering has grown by leaps and bounds since its founding in 1987 by Mike Jones and Jeff Wynne. Based in the Old Town district of Fort Collins, CO, the firm’s first office space, while efficient, was very small. Additionally, Jones and Wynne relied upon part-time help to complete projects. By the late ’90s, the firm had grown to a staff of 12 and was specializing in large-scale master-plan engineering projects and mountain resort work. In 2002, Northern Engineering added a surveying department to meet its clients’ needs for platting, American Land Title Association (ALTA) and topographic surveys, entitlement commitments, and construction staking. “Business was booming in northern Colorado, and we’d outgrown our rented office space,” says Kemp. Northern Engineering underwent another major growth spurt in 2003 when the firm was named the “Campus Engineer” for Centerra, a 3,000-acre master-planned
>>One-stop engineering and surveying solutions<< Today, Northern Engineering is one of the largest civil engineering and land surveying firms in the region. It specializes in master-plan engineering and surveying and offers unmatched expertise in the following areas: > Site Development Engineering > Infrastructure Master Planning > Transportation Design > Water/Wastewater Design > Platting and Legal Document Research > Construction Staking > GIS Databases and Parcel Management > Sustainability Options and Feasibility Studies > Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling Truly a one-stop engineering shop, Northern Engineering handles all phases of site entitlement,
>>Unparalleled dedication<< The firm’s unwavering commitment to its clients is a major contributor to its success. “Communication with our clients regarding their needs is our strongest asset,” says Kemp. “We meet early and often with our clients to discuss project strategies, timeframes and team goals with all consultants. We encourage design charettes, which typically lead to options for infrastructure savings during the site-planning phase of the project, as well as addressing ideas for incorporating sustainability options.” From the earliest planning stages all the way through final design approval, Northern Engineering works sideby-side with the client. “At this point, the work transfers to our field crews who provide construction staking and work closely with the design engineer and on-site construction manager,” explains Kemp. “This allows for constant communication between the office and the field, and ensures the client’s needs are met.” Northern Engineering’s job is not finished even though the building is complete. “We then finalize the necessary certifications stating the project was built to specified design criteria and incorporate all field data into our GIS database,” he says. “So, the client finishes the project with a ‘working map’ to track and maintain all site operations.” >>Remarkable projects<< During the past 20 years, Northern Engineering has successfully completed countless projects in the region. Some of the firm’s recent notable projects include: > Timnath Ranch, Timnath, CO: Northern Engineering designed a utility and drainage master plan for this
1,100-acre project, which consists of commercial and industrial zoning, Bethke Elementary School (LEED® for Schools gold certification), 1,300 singlefamily residential lots, 800 mixed-use and townhome units, and 250 estate residential lots. The master plan includes the creation of 200 acres of platted open space and community parks, which exceeded the town’s open space requirements. > River Run Village, Keystone, CO: Northern Engineering performed the civil site engineering for this high-profile, mixed-use development located at the base of the prestigious Keystone Ski Area. River Run involved both surface level site design and underground parking. Mountain projects pose the additional design constraints of freezing and extreme topography. This project also overcame political and ecological obstacles. River Run had a very short construction window; therefore, deadlines were tight and critical for all involved. Northern Engineering and Intrawest received
Fort Collins, Colorado 200 S. College Ave. Ste. 100 Ft. Collins, CO 80524 970-221-4158
Cheyenne, Wyoming 109 E. 17th Ste. 54 Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-432-4073
multiple accolades for this collaborative effort. Among them are two Gold Nugget Awards accepted in 1997 for Best Community Site Plan and Attached Community of the Year. > Centerra Parkway, Loveland, CO: Northern Engineering was responsible for the preliminary and final design of approximately 2.5 miles of a major arterial roadway in Loveland. The design entailed a 250foot Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) underpass bridge, a 170-foot major pedestrian/drainage box culvert, and a regional drainage analysis. Centerra Parkway is the only four-lane, major arterial roadway on the east side of I-25 that is providing traffic relief for this highly congested area of northern Colorado. > Centerra East Phase I Infrastructure, Loveland, CO: Northern Engineering provided the Phase I infrastructure package for the development of the Shops at Centerra. This effort commenced with the formation of a
Rifle, Colorado 201 W. Third St. Ste. 201 Rifle, CO 81650 970-625-8371
www.northernengineering.com
Metropolitan District and culminated with the construction of an extensive $45 million improvement package. As the “Campus Engineer,” Northern was responsible for the design of a triple left turn and signalized intersection for two major arterial roadways, large-scale detention and water quality facilities, relocation of a regional water transmission line, and upscale bridge structures. The project was finished on time, under budget and was awarded the Best in Colorado Quality Award by the Colorado Asphalt Paving Association. Considering these incredible accomplishments, it’s no wonder that Northern Engineering continues to grow and flourish. Offering unsurpassed expertise and unmatched commitment to its clients, the firm is clearly a leader in its industry. Discover engineering excellence — discover Northern Engineering. — Corporate Profile
Engineering Innovative M/E/P Design Solutions Shaffer • Baucom Engineering & Consulting (SBEC) was founded to provide superior engineering and consulting services to institutional, industrial and commercial clients. The Principals — Dennis Baucom, Gary Shaffer and Barry Stamp — have more than 75 years of combined experience in providing mechanical engineering consulting services. The SBEC Principals have worked in the Front Range and Western Slope area for more than 30 years and have a strong return client base. SBEC is a full-service Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Firm specializing in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED )-compliant design and documentation, sustainable design, and the design of healthcare facilities, higher education facilities, K-12 facilities, commercial and medical office buildings, research laboratories, bio-hazardous facilities, pharmaceutical production plants, central utility plants, clean rooms, and other project types. ®
From humble beginnings to phenomenal success Founded in 1998 by Dennis Baucom and Gary Shaffer, SBEC started out relatively small. “We briefly worked out of Dennis’ house on Raccoon Creek Golf Course,” explains Mr. Shaffer. At the time, the firm consisted only of Dennis, Gary and two other employees. “We’ve grown steadily to a staff of 30, providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing solutions for large, complex projects and long-term owners.” Today the SBEC organization consists of a highly qualified and motivated team of mechanical and electrical engineers, senior construction administration specialists, designers, CAD operators, and support staff. More than half of SBEC’s engineers are LEED Accredited Professionals. SBEC’s first clients included Parkview Medical Center, Craig Hospital, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the Colorado Department of Human Services. Mr. Shaffer adds that SBEC continues to provide M/E/P design services to those clients. Today, SBEC is growing and attracting new clients that require experienced M/E/P design solutions. The firm has also designed several notable LEED -certified buildings, ®
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including Boulder Community Hospital, the first LEED certified (silver) hospital in the nation. Additionally, SBEC designed the mechanical and electrical systems for the first school certified under the new LEED for Schools designation — Bethke Elementary School located in Timnath, Colo. SBEC is currently in design on six other projects expected to achieve LEED . ®
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Superior solutions for complex needs The SBEC team has a proven track record of successfully designing innovative M/E/P systems, no matter how complex the project is or demanding the project schedule may be. SBEC believes in taking the time to understand the client’s needs and priorities and understanding the critical schedules of construction. “SBEC has a strong culture of actively listening to our clients to understand their critical issues and needs,” says Mr. Shaffer. “As an M/E/P engineering consultant, we are hired to provide optimized solutions that balance initial and operating budgets, schedules, system reliability, function, maintenance, safety, future needs, and more.” SBEC understands that a company’s reputation is defined by the success of a project, and SBEC is committed to providing superior engineering and service to their clients. The company delivers on its promise through true Principal involvement from design through construction and the creation of practical and appropriate solutions for clients. Ground-breaking technology Through application of the latest technologies, SBEC has the ability to provide unparalleled services to its clients. For example, several years ago the firm invested in a unique technology called computational fluid dynamics (CFD) airflow modeling. “This software allows our engineers and clients to review the performance of HVAC systems before they are built,” explains Mr. Shaffer. “We use it to optimize designs, and we even use it toward achieving LEED building credits.” To date, CFD Modeling has become an increasingly utilized service by SBEC’s clients, given that it allows the design team to identify airflow issues prior to construction. ®
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Additionally, SBEC utilizes building information modeling (BIM) 3-D software to design M/E/P systems. This advanced tool provides enhanced interdisciplinary spatial coordination throughout the design and construction phases — a feature that greatly benefits the project’s owner. In addition, the embedded system intelligence greatly expands the design and operation features available for the design team and owner. Rave reviews SBEC continually garners rave reviews for its incomparable expertise. “We have been working with this firm since it got started in business,” says Mr. Vince Velasquez, Director of Facilities Management and Construction for Parkview Medical Center. “They have helped in the development and design of hundreds of projects for all of our facilities. They have done an outstanding job, and have been an integral part of the success of our hospital throughout the years.” Mr. Lee Means, Director of Engineering for Craig Hospital, agrees. “Environmental control and energy efficiency have always been paramount areas of my overall mission here for our patients and this facility,” he explains. “[SBEC] has been involved from the beginning of all projects, as well as our master planning for the future. They are an integral part of my construction team.” It’s clear that SBEC is a leader in its field. “I have worked with many professional engineering firms during my 26 years in this industr y, and I feel that Shaffer • Baucom Engineering & Consulting is at the top of the list,” says Mr. Velasquez. Because this firm believes in providing excellence in engineering and service to its clients through complete communication and application of quality engineering practices, the sky is the limit for SBEC — and its clients.
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7333 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 230 | Lakewood, CO 80235 303-986-8200 | Fax: 303-986-8222 | www.sbengr.com
— Corporate Profile
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Architects Construction Managers/General Contractors
VF Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture 3457 Ringsby Ct., Unit 200 Denver, CO 80216 303-455-1366 fax: 303-455-7457 rozschneider@brsarch.com www.brsarch.com
Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects 480 E. 20th Ave. Denver, CO 80205 303-863-9080 fax: 303-863-9080 thabben@loaarchitects.com www.loaarchitects.com
Vaught Frye Ripley Design Inc. 401 W. Mountain Ave., Ste. 200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-224-1191 fax: 970-224-1662 robin.pelkey@vfrdesigninc.com www.vfrdesigninc.com
Company’s Specialties: We design places for people where they work, learn and play!
Company’s Specialties: Luis Acosta Architects specializes in K-12 educational projects.
Company’s Specialties: Services including architecture, landscape architecture, land planning and interior design
Client References: • City of Durango, CO • Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Client References: • Jefferson County Construction Management • Golden Triangle Construction • University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus • Jefferson County Public Schools Facilities Planning and Design • JHL Construction Inc.
Dohn Construction Inc. 2642 Midpoint Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-490-1855 fax: 970-490-6093 ddohn@dohnconstruction.com www.dohnconstruction.com
GH Phipps Construction Companies 5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-571-5377/800-5PHIPPS fax: 303-629-7467 victoria.hatfield@ghphipps.com www.ghphipps.com
Company’s Specialties: Commercial office, retail, renovation, municipal, education, LEED®, assisted living and residential Client References: • Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society • Seven Generations, LLC • Poudre School District • Realtec • First National Bank
Company’s Specialties: GC specializing in health care, higher education, K-12, advanced technology, concrete services and special projects
Client References: • Harmony One Office Building • Great Western Bank Plaza • Water Valley Senior Living Resort • Alpenglow Mixed-use Project • Water Valley South
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. 420 Sixth Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 970-352-6565 fax: 970-352-9311 tedwards@henselphelps.com www.henselphelps.com Company’s Specialties: General contracting, concrete, masonry, rough carpentry Client References: • Contact Corporate Office for Client References
Client References: • The Children’s Hospital • Denver Health • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs • Colorado State University • Craig Hospital
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Company’s Specialties: JE Dunn construction is family-owned commercial general contractor with expertise in construction management, program management and design-build projects.
PCL Construction Services, Inc. 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 2-500 Denver, CO 80222 303-365-6545 fax: 303-365-6590 jafedon@pcl.com www.pcl.com
Starker Construction Co. 730 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204 303-595-8900 fax: 303-595-8918 wstarker@starker.net www.starker.net
Company’s Specialties: General contractor, construction management, self-perform concrete, formwork and miscellaneous carpentry
Company’s Specialties: General construction; design-build; commercial, institutional and industrial; restaurants; medical; renovation, remodel and restoration
Client References: • Spire • Medical Center of Aurora New Patient Tower • SugarCube • The Peloton • Marian House Soup Kitchen and Self Sufficiency Center
Client References: • Memorial Hospital Women and Children’s Center • Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium, Ellie Caulkins Opera House • Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver • Ritz-Carlton Residence in Vail
Charles M Salter Associates, Inc. 130 Sutter St., Ste. 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-397-0442 fax: 415-397-0454 david.schwind@cmsalter.com www.cmsalter.com
Geiler & Associates, LLC 12355 E. Cornell Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 303-766-7100 fax: 303-766-7104 jgeiler@geileracoustics.com www.geileracoustics.com
Company’s Specialties: Specialize in acoustical consulting, audiovisual systems, telecommunications and public presentation
Company’s Specialties: Acoustics, theatrical design, audio and video system design, and performance lighting and rigging design
Client References: • Harris Concert Hall • Breckenridge Riverwalk Center • SLAC Astrophysics Institute • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek • Colburn School of Performing Arts
Client References: • RB+B Architects • Fentress Architects • DLR Group • Rafael Viñoly Architects PC • Malone Belton Abel PC
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Client References: • Landon Enterprises • Chipotle Mexican Grill • 84th Avenue Medical Office Building • Broadway Central • Grandview Plaza
Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork
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JE Dunn Construction 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 1200 Tower One Denver, CO 80222 303-753-8988 fax: 303-753-8964 christine.king@jedunn.com www.jedunn.com
Woodwork Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 1263 Arvada, CO 80001 303-456-2400 fax: 303-456-0315 jack@woodworksolutions.com www.woodworksolutions.com Company’s Specialties: Architectural woodwork, casework, millwork — wood, plastics, solid surface, stone Client References: • Palazzo Verdi • Blackstone Country Club • Longmont Hospital ER • Denver Art Museum • Downtown, Lowry & DTC Taverns
Inter-Mountain Engineering P.O. Box 978 Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5072 fax: 970-949-9339 info@inter-mtn.net www.goime.com
JR Engineering, LLC 7200 S. Alton Way, Ste. C100 Centennial, CO 80112 303-740-9393 fax: 303-721-9019 dupton@jrengineering.com www.jrengineering.com
Company’s Specialties: Committed to providing civil engineering, surveying and site planning expertise
Company’s Specialties: Civil engineering and surveying services for residential and commercial developments throughout Colorado
Company’s Specialties: Civil engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, structural engineering, surveying, design-build and construction management
Civil Engineers cont.
Client References: • Furniture Row • Cottages at Dayton Place • Legend High School • 29th Street Mall • Lincoln Station
Northern Engineering 200 S. College Ave., #100 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-221-4158 fax: 970-221-4159 timk@northernengineering.com www.northernengineering.com Company’s Specialties: Master plan infrastructure design, land surveying and GIS database Client References: • McWhinney Enterprises • Everitt Companies • Hillside Commercial Group • The Birdsall Group • Westward Development
Client References: • Town of Avon • Wintergreen Homes • Stantec Consulting • GE Johnson Construction • Phelps Dodge
Western Engineering Consultants, Inc. 20 S. 5th Ave., Ste. C Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-9951 fax: 303-637-9618 email@westerneci.com www.westerneci.com Company’s Specialties: Land planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, grading, drainage, utilities (water, sanitary and storm systems), roadways, floodplains, etc. Client References: • Centennial InterPort™-SunBorne Companies • Amgen • Integrated Resource Systems Fuel Farm & Magnesium Chloride Farm • Brighton Reserve at Welch’s Hilltop Acres Subdivision • XJet Clubhouse and Hangar
Commercial Floor Covering
Civil Engineers
Engineering Service Company 1300 S. Potomac St., #126 Aurora, CO 80012 303-337-1393 fax: 303-337-7481 jonahm@engineeringserviceco.com www.engineeringserviceco.com
Skip’s Carpet Service 5816 Pronto Way Loveland, CO 80538 970-227-7476/970-667-5280 fax: 970-667-6858 skipscarpet@gmail.com Company’s Specialties: Specialize in recycled content material/carpet, VCT, linoleum, ceramic tile Client References: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • Golden Triangle Construction • FCI • Sinett Builders • Poudre School District
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Company’s Specialties: All cementitious materials, washout containment, removal, recycle, LEED®-affiliated
Client References: • Observatory Place LLC • Craine Frahm Architects • Shaw Construction • Casson Duncan Construction
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Company’s Specialties: Energy consulting, LEED® project management, commissioning, recommissioning, building research
Client References: • Denver Children’s Hospital • The Johns Hopkins Hospital • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles • Children’s Hospital Boston • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Electrical Contractors
Consulting Engineers cont.
Company’s Specialties: Quality assurance consulting and performance testing for building enclosure systems
Enermodal Engineering, Inc. 1325 E. 16th St. Denver, CO 80218 303-861-2070 fax: 303-830-2016 denver@enermodal.com www.enermodal.com
Company’s Specialties: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineers
Client References: • Hensel Phelps Construction • Holder Construction • Kiewit Construction • Mortenson Construction • Ceco Concrete
Professional Investigative Engineers 6275 Joyce Dr. Arvada, CO 80403 303-552-0177 fax: 303-552-0178 eamhaus@callpie.com www.callpie.com
Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, LLC 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 617-254-0016 fax: 617-924-9339 dlt@brplusa.com www.brplusa.com
E Light Electric Services, Inc. 361 Inverness Dr. S, Ste. B Englewood, CO 80112 303-754-0001 fax: 303-754-0011 dwright@elightelectric.com www.elightelectric.com Company’s Specialties: Multifamily, health care, education, hospitality, alternative energy and service Client References: • The Beck Group • The Weitz Company • JE Dunn Construction • Bovis Lend Lease • MA Mortenson
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Client References: • Durango Public Library • Museum of Contemporary Art|Denver • Riverclay Condominiums • Denver School of Science & Technology Addition • University of Denver College of Law
Fire Protection Engineers
Concrete Recycling
Eco-Pan, Inc. 981 E. 64th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 303-853-4995/303-265-1975 fax: 303-288-5711 sergio@eco-pan.com www.eco-pan.com
Shaner Life Safety P.O. Box 1073 Frisco, CO 80443 970-409-9082 fax: 970-797-1898 shanerls@comcast.net Company’s Specialties: Fire protection engineering Client References: • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa • JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek • Summit Medical Center • Eagle County School District • Vail Resorts
Company’s Specialties: European wide plank flooring designed for in-floor radiant heat
Company’s Specialties: Flooring products including modular tile, Powerbond VCTT (variable cushion tufted textile), and tufted and woven broadloom
Company’s Specialties: Geotechnical, foundation, structural and environmental engineering, construction materials testing and geologic site evaluations
Client References: • Poudre Valley Schools • Thompson Valley Schools • St. Vrain Valley School District • RB+B Architects • Edutecture
Client References: • Norwood Development • Flying Horse Club House and Fitness Center • North Care at St. Francis Medical Center • Classic Homes • American Gaming Casino Cripple Creek, CO
Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. 41 Inverness Dr. E Englewood, CO 80112 303-289-1989 fax: 303-289-1686 tomb@groundeng.com www.groundeng.com Company’s Specialties: Geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering and construction materials testing, special inspections Client References: • Alberta Development Partners, LLC • Miller Weingarten • MA Mortenson • CH2M Hill • Sunset Management Services, Inc.
HVAC Systems
Client References: • East-West Partners • Vail Resorts • RA Nelson • The Weitz Company • Beck and Associates
Geotechnical Engineers cont.
Geotechnical Engineers
Tandus 6099 S. Quebec St., Ste. 103 Englewood, CO 80111 303-741-0051 fax: 303-741-0554 jkimble@tandus.com www.tandus.com
Integrated Mechanical, LLC 223 Linden St., Ste. 204 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-556-0570 fax: 800-656-4359 connie-b@int-mech.com Company’s Specialties: HVAC/ plumbing design and engineering for commercial projects, LEED® certified Client References: • Old Town Lofts • Great Western Bank Plaza • Mountain View Community Church • Champion Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Mazda Dealership • Laramie Medical Office Campus
Healthcare Consulting Services
Flooring
Arrigoni Woods P.O. Box 3125 Vail, CO 81658 888-423-6668 fax: 970-479-1818 lori@arrigoniwood.com www.arrigoniwood.com
Entech Engineering, Inc. 505 Elkton Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-531-5599 fax: 719-531-5238 jgoode@entechengineers.com www.entechengineers.com
FDI-Facilities Development, Inc. 1707 E. Highland, Ste. 190 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-382-7000 fax: 602-382-7007 jdalton@fdiplan.com www.fdiplan.com Company’s Specialties: Medical equipment and transition planning services for healthcare construction projects Client References: • The Children’s Hospital of Colorado • Reid Hospital • Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center • Cancer Tower at Shands-UF • Intermountain Medical Center
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Seal Tech Insulators, LLC 1597 Folsum Dr. Windsor, CO 80550 970-214-7810 fax: 970-674-1544 sealtechinsulators@yahoo.com www.sealtechinsulators.com
Company’s Specialties: Sustainable interior design specializing in health care, higher education, institutional work
Company’s Specialties: Spray foam insulation Client References: • Bella Terra Mountain Chateau • Weld 4E Middle School • Bethke Elementary School • University of Colorado at Boulder • Mars Rover
Landscape Architects
Client References: • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Research Complex 2 • Education 2 North & South, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado • University of Colorado Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Expansion Phase II • Valor Christian School • Medical Center of the Rockies
Plan West, Inc. 6130 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 110 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4826 303-741-1411 (Denver)/ 719-477-1411 (Colorado Springs) team@planwest.com www.planwest.com Company’s Specialties: Land use and site planning, landscape architecture, and entitlement management Client References: • Compark Business Park/Vickers Trust • Lincoln Executive Center • Kane Ranch/Classic Communities • Castle Meadows/Stapleton Trust • Comcast Earthlink Station
Planning | Landscape Architecture
The Birdsall Group, LLC 444 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513 970-532-5891 fax: 970-532-5759 jim@tbgroup.us www.tbgroup.us
DHM Design 1390 Lawrence St., Ste.100 Denver, CO 80204 303-892-5566 fax: 303-892-4984 kcurrent@dhmdesign.com www.dhmdesign.com
Norris Design 1101 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204 303-892-1166 fax: 303-892-1186 hgold@norris-design.com www.norris-design.com
Company’s Specialties: Landscape architecture, site planning, master planning and project management
Company’s Specialties: Innovation and excellence in landscape architecture and land planning under a sustainable design ethic since 1975
Company’s Specialties: Planning, landscape architecture, parks and recreation planning, urban design, sustainable design
Client References: • Arrabelle at Vail Square • Winter Park Village Fraser Crossing and Founders Pointe • World War II Memorial, Trenton, NJ • Durango Public Library • Burlingame Ranch Affordable Housing
Client References: • Urban Science & Technology Park at Fitzsimons • Metro Center • Tanglewood Creek • Parterre • Buckingham Mall Redevelopment
Client References: • Heron Lakes • Timnath Ranch • Bethke Elementary School • Highland Meadows Golf Course • Fossil Lake Ranch
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Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. 1920 Market St., Ste. 201 Denver, CO 80202 303-433-9500 fax: 303-433-5624 info@gallunsnow.com www.gallunsnow.com
Land Planning
Interior Design
Insulation Contractors
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Company’s Specialties: Landscape architecture for all sectors, specializing in resort design
Shaffer•Baucom Engineering & Consulting 7333 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 230 Lakewood, CO 80235 303-986-8200 fax: 303-986-8222 sdammen@sbengr.com www.sbengr.com Company’s Specialties: Full-service mechanical and electrical engineering design firm specializing in healthcare, higher education, K-12 and industrial projects Client References: • Parkview Medical Center-East Addition • Boulder Community Foothills Hospital • University of Colorado at BoulderLeeds School of Business • Bethke Elementary School • Colorado School of Mines-Brown Hall Addition
ValleyCrest Landscape Development 8888 Motsenbocker Rd. Parker, CO 80134 303-841-8400 mmonteton@valleycrest.com www.valleycrest.com
Company’s Specialties: Awardwinning landscape/irrigation design, build, maintenance company since 1980
Company’s Specialties: Country’s largest landscape construction firm backed by national resource network
Client References: • Harmony Golf Club Community • CSU Diagnostic Medical Center • High Point Park Retail Mall • Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center • Serratoga Falls Subdivision
Manufacturers
MEP Engineers
Client References: • Westin Riverfront Resort • Vail Plaza Hotel • Ritz-Carlton Highlands • Montage Hotel Deer Valley • Beaver Creek Village
Mill Brothers Landscape 6121 E. Harmony Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80528 970-493-3883 fax: 970-493-4943 kmill@millbrothers.com www.millbrothers.com
ACH Foam Technologies 5250 N. Sherman St. Denver, CO 80216 303-297-3844 fax: 303-292-2613 info@achfoam www.achfoam.com Company’s Specialties: Manufacturer of expanded polystyrene insulation, Geofoam and structural insulated panels Client References: • Aldo Leopold Legacy Center • California Academy of Sciences • Hanging Lake Tunnel • Patterson Dental
Marketing & Advertising
Landscape Architects cont.
Terrasan, Inc. 1660 Gilpin St. Denver, CO 80218 303-331-1717 fax: 303-331-1815 info@terrasanla.com www.terrasanla.com
Wilson Lass, Inc 235 S. Ridge St. P.O. Box 8147 Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-9699 fax: 970-453-2051 meg@wilsonlass.com www.wilsonlass.com Company’s Specialties: Strategic planning, brand development and awareness Client References: • The Cottages at Shock Hill • Vail Resorts • Breckenridge Ski Resort • The Highlands at Breckenridge • Fairmont Shock Hill Lodge and Spa
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Company’s Specialties: Mechanical systems design for commercial buildings
Company’s Specialties: Provides comprehensive design-build/ maintenance services for commercial and industrial customers
Client References: • Palazzo Verdi • Village Center Station • Colorado State Penitentiary II • Four Seasons Hotel • Westin Snowmass
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Client References: • Shaw Construction • Turner Construction Company • Ken Pieper & Associates • AQA • Global Island
Structural Engineers
Roofing Contractors
Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Company’s Specialties: Architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete specialty contractor
dm roofing and sheet metal 9224 Weeping Willow Pl. Littleton, CO 80130 720-344-9482 fax: 720-344-3567 dmroofing@dmroofing.biz www.dmroofing.biz
Diamond Spas Inc. 4409 Coriolis Way Frederick, CO 80504 800-951-7727/303-665-8303 fax: 303-664-1293 customerservice@diamondspas.com www.diamondspas.com Company’s Specialties: Diamond Spas is a custom fabricator of stainless steel and copper spas and bath fixtures.
Client References: • Slater Paul Architects • Larson Incitti Architects • MOA Architects • LKA Partners • DLH Architecture
Client References: • Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa • Pinnacle at City Park South • Summit Medical Center Campus • EPA Region 8 Headquarters • University of Colorado Visual Arts Center
Rocky Mountain Prestress 5801 Pecos St. Denver, CO 80221 303-480-1111 fax: 303-433-0451 parkerd@rmpprestress.com www.rmpprestress.com
Envision Mechanical Engineers Inc. 333 Perry St., Ste. 319 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-0223 fax: 303-688-3584 cns@envisionengrs.com www.envisionengrs.com
Pools & Spas
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Contractors
MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. 7535 Hilltop Cir., Ste. 200 Denver, CO 80221 303-650-4000 fax: 303-650-6800 jfalzone@mtechg.com www.mtechg.com
J.C. Baur & Associates, Inc. 2551 31st St. Boulder, CO 80301 303-444-9121 fax: 303-415-1070 jbaur@jcbaur.com www.jcbaur.com
Company’s Specialties: All types of commercial/residential roofing; custom sheet metal; skylights; waterproofing
Company’s Specialties: Structural engineering services for commercial, industrial, educational and residential clients
Client References: • CFC Constructors • Dohn Construction, Inc. • Corona Sierra • Taylor Kohrs • White Construction Group
Client References: • Arvada West High School • State Veterans Home for Fitzsimons • Table Mountain Veterinary Hospital • Louis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects • Sholar Architecture
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Linx 9900 E. 51st Ave. Denver, CO 80238 303-574-1552 fax: 303-574-1119 tbrumley@teamlinx.com www.teamlinx.com
Company’s Specialties: Solatube daylighting systems, solar thermal hot water, solar design and consulting
Company’s Specialties: Network and low-voltage cabling, security integration, audiovisual integration
Client References: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • Brinkman Construction • Roche Constructors • GE Johnson Construction
Client References: • The Children’s Hospital • Honda Data Center • Environmental Protection Agency • Fitzsimons Medical Center • Sun Microsystems
Warranty Management
Telecommunications
Solar Daylighting
Solargreen Technologies 80 Inverness Dr. E, Ste. B Englewood, CO 80112 303-295-7652 fax: 303-295-7660 info@solargreen.us www.solargreen.us
ProHome Colorado 4602 Plettner Ln., Ste. 4A Evergreen, CO 80439 303-679-9090 fax: 303-679-1376 barmstrong@prohomeco.com www.prohomeco.com Company’s Specialties: Third-party warranty management, risk reduction, cost savings Client References: • Corkscrew Flats • Cozens’ Pointe • Grand Park • Construction Design Group • Summit Trail
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Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc. Jason Gordon 8672 Concord Center Dr. Englewood, CO 80112 303-694-6611 fax: 303-694-6612 jason@heartland-acoustics.com www.heartland-acoustics.com
Acoustical Consultants Charles M Salter Associates, Inc. David Schwind 130 Sutter St., Ste. 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-397-0442 fax: 415-397-0454 david.schwind@cmsalter.com www.cmsalter.com
Geiler & Associates, LLC Jeff Geiler 12355 E. Cornell Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 303-766-7100 fax: 303-766-7104 jgeiler@geileracoustics.com www.geileracoustics.com
Appliances Discount Cabinets and Appliances Roger Craig 5969 N. Broadway Denver, CO 80216 40814 US Hwy. 6 & 24 W Avon, CO 81620 303-292-9830 fax: 303-292-6368 roger@kitchensofcolorado.com www.discountcabinets.com
Architects Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Roz Schneider 3457 Ringsby Ct., Unit 200 Denver, CO 80216 303-455-1366 fax: 303-455-7457 rozschneider@brsarch.com www.brsarch.com
Vaught Frye Ripley Design, Inc. Robin Pelkey 401 W. Mountain Ave., Ste. 200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-224-1191 fax: 970-224-1662 robin.pelkey@vfrdesigninc.com www.vfrdesigninc.com
Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects Timothy Habben, RA 480 E. 20th Ave. Denver, CO 80205 303-863-9080 fax: 303-863-9080 thabben@loaarchitects.com www.loaarchitects.com
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Only four owners in more than 114 years — that’s consistency. And that kind of consistency brings out the expertise in a company and confidence in the eyes of the consumer. That’s what you get with Scherer Metals, Inc. Founded in 1896 by Frank Scherer as a small tin shop, the company has remained a fixture in the Denver area for generations. Its name and logo are as recognizable as the griffin — a mythical creature, half lion and half eagle — that has adorned Scherer Metals’ roof since 1935. Purchased by its current owners in 2007, the company specializes in custom architectural metal fabrication such as surface cladding of buildings; the fabrication of custom entry canopies, countertops and kitchen hoods; and elevator door cladding done in bright metals.“We specialize in custom fabrication, generally driven by an architect’s design and under the general contractor’s requirements,” says Scherer Metals’ General Manager Brent Kirkpatrick. “We are less competitive in the structural market. There are many other companies that are less expensive, meaning they have lower overheads. Our shop is set up to work with stainless steel equipment, mainly.” Scherer Metals’ Owner and President Peter Bolan and Kirkpatrick say the company strives to differentiate itself by working with bright metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze and zinc.That’s where the company’s true expertise
in fabricating, welding and polishing materials lays — an expertise that’s reflected in the minds and hands of Scherer Metals’ employees. “The people that work for us have specialized talents.They are trained to do what they do,” Bolan says. “All of our employees are skilled, union-trained craftsmen, and that’s why we have higher overhead costs compared to ‘Joe’ running a sheet metal shop out of his garage.” Kirkpatrick calls to mind a job Scherer Metals completed in 2008 at metropolitan Denver’s Centennial Airport. “This was a new stainless steel entrance canopy at Air Methods’ headquarters,” he says. “To upgrade the appearance of their headquarters they hired an architect to design a stainless steel canopy to be erected outside their office building. “We had to work hand-in-hand with the architect to fabricate this canopy based on design drawings that he provided. It was fabricated out of stainlesssteel tubing. The dimension of most of the tubing was 6 x 10 inches, rectangular tubing, with 1/2-inch wall thickness. It was a very heavy tube construction that had to be welded and also polished to a #4 brushed satin finish.” Bolan adds that the $150,000-plus job, which included installation, also involved penetrating four concrete columns that the general contractor had erected earlier. Field welding and polishing were also required. The finished product was stunning,
and heavy, weighing in at more than 20,000 pounds and raised into place by a large crane. Scherer Metals’ experience is perhaps just as valuable during the planning and engineering phases of a project. “Quite often a design will be provided to us for a quotation, a design done by an architect, and that person is not totally familiar with the materials they’re attempting to work with. Perhaps the gauge of metal is much greater than it needs to be. That would be a very easy value engineering suggestion,” Bolan says.“As a service to our customers, we provide Lunch & Learns, which helps them in the design phase understand what is needed by us to complete the project.This in turn keeps the job on track and within budget.” It’s that sort of thing that saves customers money and creates customer satisfaction. It’s also the kind of thing that keeps a business thriving in a community for more than a century. “Our commitment is long term and unwavering. We will always complete a project to a customer’s satisfaction,” Kirkpatrick says.“We never leave a customer in the lurch, feeling they’ve been dealt a short hand on a project, even to the detriment of our profitability on a project. We’ll continue until they are satisfied. I think that’s probably the main reason Scherer is still in business.” — Corporate Profile
3518 Larimer St. <> Denver, CO 80205 303.295.2412 <> fax: 303.295.7807 <> www.scherermetals.com
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Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork Custom Installers LLC Joan Price 10483 Heinze Way Henderson, CO 80640 303-288-2921 fax: 303-288-4497 custominstallers@qwestoffice.net www.custominstallersllc.com (see display ad p. 145)
RB Interior Trim, Inc. Albert Haller 309 S. Link Ln., Unit C Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-484-4401 fax: 970-484-4117 alberth@rbinteriortrim.com www.rbinteriortrim.com (see display ad p. 146)
Edge Construction Specialties Kevin Brzeczek 7935 W. 14th Ave., Unit B Lakewood, CO 80214 303-782-5633 fax: 303-782-5630 kmb@edgeconstructionspecialties.com
Salina Planing Mill, Inc. Steve Dunning 1100 W. Crawford Salina, KS 67401 800-825-0588 fax: 785-825-0679 info@salinaplaningmill.com www.salinaplaningmill.com (see display ad p. 146)
Heller’s Interiors Allen Bohannon 1180 Valley St. Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719-473-8542 fax: 719-473-4967 abohannon@hellersinteriors.com www.hellersinteriors.com (see display ad p. 146)
Audiovisual Western Slope Pro Audio, Inc. Scott Ikier 146 W. Main St., #101 Montrose, CO 81401 970-240-3499 fax: 970-240-2720 sales@wspa-inc.com www.wspa-inc.com
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Brick & Block Robinson Brick Jim Hambleton, National Sales Manager 1845 W. Dartmouth Ave. Denver, CO 80110 303-783-3000 fax: 303-781-1818 info@robinsonbrick.com www.robinsonbrick.com
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Civil Engineers Engineering Service Company Jonah Martin, Project Manager 1300 S. Potomac St., #126 Aurora, CO 80012 303-337-1393 fax: 303-337-7481 jonahm@engineeringserviceco.com www.engineeringserviceco.com
Northern Engineering Tim Kemp, Project Manager 200 S. College Ave., #100 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-221-4158 fax: 970-221-4159 timk@northernengineering.com www.northernengineering.com
Inter-Mountain Engineering Jeff Spanel P.O. Box 978 Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5072 fax: 970-949-9339 info@inter-mtn.net www.goime.com
Western Engineering Consultants, Inc. Chadwin Cox, President 20th S. 5th Ave., Ste. C Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-9951 fax: 303-637-9618 email@westerneci.com www.westerneci.com
Wireless Advanced Communications Inc Jerry Bellendir 3901 W. Service Rd. Evans, CO 80620 800-456-0247 fax: 970-330-3632 jerrybellendir@wiradcom.com www.wiradcom.com
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Floorz Jeff Zeikus 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., #206 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719-550-1395 fax: 719-550-1396 jzeikus@osfloorz.com www.floorz1.com
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Concrete Contractors Colorado Hardscapes Chuck Lau 8085 E. Harvard Ave. Denver, CO 80231 303-750-8200 fax: 303-750-8886 info@coloradohardscapes.com www.coloradohardscapes.com (see corporate profile p. 150)
Total Concrete Services, Inc. Lavina Vohlken, Bid Coordinator 4325 Hilltop Rd. Longmont, CO 80504 303-447-8450 fax: 303-447-8483 lavina@tcs-co.com www.tcs-co.com
Concrete Foundations & Flatwork Christopher Concrete, Inc. Gina Todd 10658 Centennial Rd. Littleton, CO 80127 303-932-2559 fax: 303-973-5025 cristconcrete@aol.com
S2M Construction Co., Inc. Scott M. Miller P.O. Box 1578 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 970-945-1174 fax: 970-945-0800 smmiller@s2mconstruction.com (see display ad p. 148)
Concrete Forms & Accessories Concrete Equipment & Supply LLC Stu Dykstra 145 W. Main Silt, CO 81652 970-876-5662 fax: 970-876-5690 stu@concrete-equipment-supply.com www.concrete-equipment-supply.com
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Realize the possibilities Paralleling the concrete industry, Vince Van Heukelem’s company has evolved over the years since his grandfather used a pickup truck and a mixer to pour Denver’s sidewalks in 1947. The materials and services offered to meet clients’ demands have changed, but some things clearly have not. Today, Colorado Hardscapes, Inc.
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to bid on the job. It brings a team
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he adds.
need for concrete work designed
ants in and open stores earlier than
Van Heukelem says his compa-
Concrete dependability Staying true to those ideals has
both to perform well in the envi-
previously planned. We were all
ny augments that team approach
made Colorado Hardscapes the
ronment and to complement the
pretty pleased.”
with its 60-plus years of experi-
premier installer of concrete flat-
natural surroundings.
Colorado
Hardscapes’
work
ence, and by working to keep any
work — everything from concrete
Colorado Hardscapes’ ability to
at The Orchards Town Center in
change orders within the original
walkways and patios to fountains,
meet and exceed those needs
Westminster, Colo., (completed in
project budget.
water features and faux rock for-
can be enjoyed during a day of
the fall of 2008), also incorporated
While the services and mate-
mations — for some of the region’s
shopping at Front Range Village
a variety of concrete features: a
rials might have changed since
most prestigious developments.
in Fort Collins, Colo. Working with
‘pop-jet’ park, decorative concrete
1947, Colorado Hardscapes’ con-
“Most of our work focuses on
Hoar Construction LLC, the com-
and integral colored concrete. The
tinued commitment to the cus-
commercial applications. Our typi-
pany produced stamped and col-
feedback on that job has been
tomer with outstanding employees
cal customer for the past five years
ored concrete from the back of
outstanding. Various architects
and quality workmanship makes
has been the outdoor retail mall,”
the curb to the front of the building
and GCs have expressed interest
it an invaluable member of any
says Van Heukelem. “Colorado has
— a total of $1.5 million in decora-
in matching the look achieved at
project team.
seen a recent shift in the design
tive concrete work.
The Orchards Town Center. — Corporate Profile Strong partnerships According to Van Heukelem, one of the secrets to the company’s success — one that is critical in bringing about such praise in the industry — is the company’s commitment to teamwork with all parties involved. “We have the ability to work with the architect, the owners and the
Colorado Hardscapes, Inc.
GC to point out problems, make
8085 E. Harvard Ave.
suggestions and add areas of
Denver, CO 80231
improvement,” he says. “We have
303-750-8200
Concrete Products E&C Precast Concrete, Inc. Kerry McGuire 9608 Moore Rd. Littleton, CO 80125 303-791-7571 fax: 303-791-7995 general@eandcprecast.com www.eandcprecast.com
Concrete Recycling Eco-Pan, Inc. Sergio Rodriguez, Manager 981 E. 64th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 303-853-4995/303-265-1975 fax: 303-288-5711 sergio@eco-pan.com www.eco-pan.com
Precast products for residential & commercial contractors More than products... We offer CONCRETE solutions!
Concrete Sawing, Drilling & Breaking DeAndrea Coring & Sawing Inc. Rich Gneiser 9630 Dallas St. Henderson, CO 80640 303-422-3885 fax: 303-431-9661 rich@deandreacoring.com www.deandreacoring.com
Construction Clean-up Tiger Cleaning Services Darina Miteva P.O. Box 211773 Denver, CO 80221 303-949-5369 fax: 303-300-3475 tiger3535@msn.com www.tigercleaningservices.com
• Area Window Wells • Window Well Grates • Masonry & Architectural Products • Landscape & Site Amenity Products • Retaining Walls • Fencing
9608 Moore Road Littleton, Colorado 80125 PHONE 303 791-7571 • FAX 303 791-7995 www.eandcprecast.com
Don’t delay, schedule today!
303-422-3885 Slab Sawing • Wall Sawing • Core Drilling Hand Sawing • Electric Sawing • Floor Grinding Joint Sealing • Wire Sawing Breaking and Removing • Ground Penetrating Radar
NO JOB TOO BIG • NO JOB TOO SMALL info@ deandreacoring.com www.deandreacoring.com 9630 Dallas Street, Henderson, CO 80640 Fax: 303-431-9661
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Consulting Engineers
Sunstate Equipment Co. Jeff Hayes 5420 Dahlia St. Commerce City, CO 80022 720-322-7000 fax: 303-377-4403 jhayes@sunstateequip.com www.sunstateequip.com
Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, LLC Donna Tardy, Director of Marketing 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 617-254-0016 fax: 617-924-9339 dlt@brplusa.com www.brplusa.com
Construction Managers/General Contractors Dohn Construction Inc. Doug Dohn, President 2642 Midpoint Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-490-1855 fax: 970-490-6093 ddohn@dohnconstruction.com www.dohnconstruction.com GH Phipps Construction Companies Victoria Hatfield 5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-571-5377/800-5PHIPPS fax: 303-629-7467 victoria.hatfield@ghphipps.com www.ghphipps.com Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Taryn Edwards, Vice President Plains District 420 Sixth Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 970-352-6565 fax: 970-352-9311 tedwards@henselphelps.com www.henselphelps.com
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JE Dunn Construction Christine King 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 12000 Tower One Denver, CO 80222 303-753-8988 fax: 303-753-8964 christine.king@jedunn.com www.jedunn.com PCL Construction Services, Inc. Jim Fedon 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 2-500 Denver, CO 80222 303-365-6545 fax: 303-365-6590 jafedon@pcl.com www.pcl.com Starker Construction Co. William J. Starker 730 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204 303-595-8900 fax: 303-595-8918 wstarker@starker.net www.starker.net
Enermodal Engineering, Inc. Joan Gregerson, Program Manager 1325 E. 16th St. Denver, CO 80218 303-861-2070 fax: 303-830-2016 denver@enermodal.com www.enermodal.com Logistics Consultants, Inc. Tim Dellinger 2215 E. Market St. York, PA 17402 717-751-0881 fax: 717-751-0498 info@lconsult.com www.lconsult.com
MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. Teri Price, Business Development 7600 E. Orchard Rd., Ste. 250-S Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-796-6000 fax: 303-796-6099 info@mkkeng.com www.mkkeng.com Professional Investigative Engineers Eric Amhaus, Department ManagerBuilding Science Group 6275 Joyce Dr. Arvada, CO 80403 303-552-0177 fax: 303-552-0178 eamhaus@callpie.com www.callpie.com
Contractor Supplies Colorado Fasteners & Specialty Tools, Inc. David de la Harpe 34510 Hwy. 6 P.O. Box 279 Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-3301/800-332-1514 fax: 970-926-2406 colfas@vail.net www.coloradofasteners.com
Decorative Concrete/Stamping Art Stamped Concrete Julie Ellis 445 Amoretti St. Lander, WY 82520 307-332-6595 fax: 307-332-3641 artstampedcrete@gmail.com www.artstampedconcrete.com
Colorado Hardscapes Chuck Lau 8085 E. Harvard Ave. Denver, CO 80231 303-750-8200 fax: 303-750-8886 info@coloradohardscapes.com www.coloradohardscapes.com (see corporate profile p. 150)
Drywall Contractors Allman Drywall, Inc. Steve Allman P.O. Box 2755 Breckenridge, CO 80424 907-453-6075 fax: 970-453-2407 sallman@allmandrywall.com Drywall Services, Inc. Andy McAvin 5667 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214 303-237-1800 fax: 303-231-9797 andy@drywallservices.net www.drywallservices.net South Valley Drywall, Inc. Travis Vap 12362 Dumont Way Littleton, CO 80125 303-791-7212 fax: 303-470-0116 travis@southvalleydrywall.com www.southvalleydrywall.com
Steele Construction Corp. Russ Steele, President 981 Southpark Dr. Littleton, CO 80120 303-210-0947 fax: 303-339-6351 rsteele@steeleconstructioncorp.com www.steeleconstructioncorp.com United Builders Service Stephen Kohara 8820 W. 116th Cir., Unit D Broomfield, CO 80021 303-466-7200 fax: 303-466-6835 www.unitedbuildersservice.com
(303) 466-7200 8820 West 116th Circle, Unit D Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 466-6835 fax
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Electrical Contractors Duro Electric Company Bob Roth 2271 W. Yale Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 303-934-3303 fax: 303-934-4842 broth@duroelectric.com E Light Electric Services, Inc. David Wright, LEED AP, Vice President Preconstruction 361 Inverness Dr. S, Ste. B Englewood, CO 80112 303-754-0001 fax: 303-754-0011 dwright@elightelectric.com www.elightelectric.com Encore Electric, Inc. Willis Wiedel 2107 W. College Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 303-934-1234 fax: 303-937-8300 www.encoreelectric.com Foster Electric Corporation Mary Alexander 1220 Valley St. Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719-520-0550 fax: 719-520-0409 mary@fosterelectriccorp.com www.fosterelectriccorp.com
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Hoss Electric Corp. Jennifer Breese 5130 Parfet St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-940-6000 fax: 303-940-1100 dave@hosselectric.com jbreese@hosselectric.com www.hosselectric.com Weifield Group Contracting Karla Nugent 146 Yuma St. Denver, CO 80223 303-428-2011 fax: 303-202-0466 knugent@weifieldgroup.com www.weifieldcontracting.com West Electric Group Julie Braaten 3270 Fillmore Ridge Hgts. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-532-0185 fax: 719-532-9694 julie@westelectricgroup.com www.westelectricgroup.com (see display ad p. 155)
Electrical Design-build Contractors Piper Electric Company, Inc Lee Carrier 5960 Jay St. Arvada, CO 80003 303-422-9219 fax: 303-420-2608 lcarrier@piperelectric.com www.piperelectric.com
Excavating Contractors American Civil Constructors, Inc. Jody Randall 4901 S. Windermere St. Littleton, CO 80120 303-730-4504/303-795-2582 fax: 303-347-1844 jrandall@accbuilt.com www.accbuilt.com
Heyl Construction, Inc David Heyl/Rob Bercher 6560 County Rd. 335 New Castle, CO 81647 970-984-3404 fax: 970-984-3403 inquiries@heylcivil.com www.heylcivil.com
West Electric Group, Inc., with offices located in Denver and Colorado Springs, is a premiere commercial electrical contractor founded in 1984. We provide services to government, health care, correction/justice, advanced technology, educational, and resort facilities along the Front Range and select Mountain areas in Colorado. West Electric Group’s Service Department is committed to providing customers with the quality of service they deserve and expect; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3270 Fillmore Ridge Hgts. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone 719-532-0185 Fax 719-532-9694
14 Inverness Dr. E. Suite E100 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone 303-221-2080 Fax 303-221-2049
Heyl Construction provides premier Civil Construction services. Our unparalleled attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that the vision you have for your project is turned into reality. At Heyl, we deliver successful projects. With a record of completing projects within budget and on schedule, our clients know, from project inception to completion, our bids are detailed and accurate, and our performance will meet or exceed expectations.
Our Services include: • Water & Sewer Lines • Commercial & Residential • Shallow Utilities Construction • Road & Bridge Building • Complete Site Improvement Services and Management • Demolition
• Project Management • Hauling & Trucking • Site & Structural Concrete • General Construction
Phone: 970.984.3404 Heyl Construction 6560 County Rd. 335 Fax: 970.984.3403 New Castle, CO 81647 www.heylcivil.com
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Fire Protection ABC Fire Protection, Inc. Cathy Hrabik 1660 Chambers Rd. Aurora, CO 80011 720-262-4530 fax: 720-262-4531 ch.abcfire@mcleodusa.net www.abcfireprotection.com
Fire Protection Engineers Shaner Life Safety Deborah Shaner, PE P.O. Box 1073 Frisco, CO 80443 970-409-9082 fax: 970-797-1898 shanerls@comcast.net
Pioneer Fire Systems, Inc. Robert Coonts 15373 E. Hinsdale Cir., Unit D Centennial, CO 80112 303-766-3994 fax: 303-248-3250 bcoonts@pioneeerfire.com www.pioneerfire.com
Flame Retardants West Coast Fire Shield John Cherry 4000 Fruitvale Ave., #7 Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-588-2183 fax: 661-215-5149 info@westcoastfireshield.com www.westcoastfireshield.com
ABC Fire Protection, Inc. was founded in December of 1993 dedicated to the design, installation and service of automatic fire suppression systems for the preservation of lives and property. We have extensive knowledge in installation, maintenance and inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems, of varying types. We provide fire protection for both new and existing construction such as warehouses, office buildings, schools, assisted living centers, hospitals, apartment buildings, condominiums, Public Works projects, and residential.
1660 Chambers Road â&#x20AC;˘ Aurora, CO 80011 720-262-4530 â&#x20AC;˘ www.abcfireprotection.com
15373 E. Hinsdale Circle Unit D Centennial, CO 80112
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Flooring Arrigoni Woods Lori Mapes, Office Manager P.O. Box 3125 Vail, CO 81658 888-423-6668 fax: 970-479-1818 lori@arrigoniwood.com www.arrigoniwood.com
High Country Coatings David Anderson 715 N. Ventura St. Aurora, CO 80011 303-367-4446 fax: 303-367-4448 customerservice@highcountrycoatings.com www.highcountrycoatings.com
Cody Flooring and Tile, Inc. Steve Barrow 130 Capital Dr., Unit A Golden, CO 80401 303-271-1071 fax: 303-271-1074 toddb@codyflooring.com
Tandus John Kimble 6099 S. Quebec St., Ste. 103 Englewood, CO 80111 303-741-0051 fax: 303-741-0554 jkimble@tandus.com www.tandus.com
Garage Doors & Electric Operators American Overhead Door Co., Inc. Rebecca Rogers 2812 N. Prospect St. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-538-9900 fax: 719-475-1679 darsrogers@msn.com www.wedogaragedoors.com
Commercial Sales & Services Sectional Doors • Steel Rolling Doors Electric Operators • Gate Openers
No Job Too Big or Too Small Thank You Customers, You Are the Foundation Of Our Growth
2812 N. Prospect St. Colo. Spgs, CO 80907 719-538-9900 • f 719-475-1679
www.wedogaragedoors.com
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•New construction & renovation •Replacement glass & door service •After hours emergency repairs •Interior glass & mirrors Geological Engineering/ Dewatering/Water Well Drilling
Living Water Systems, Inc. Bob Goble 10035 Delemar Hwy. Summerville, SC 29485 303-838-4558 fax: 303-838-6015 livwatinc@aol.com www.livingwaterinc.com
Geotechnical Engineers
Entech Engineering, Inc. Joe Goode, President 505 Elkton Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-531-5599 fax: 719-531-5238 jgoode@entechengineers.com www.entechengineers.com
Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. Tom Buelt 41 Inverness Dr. E Englewood, CO 80112 303-289-1989 fax: 303-289-1686 tomb@groundeng.com www.groundeng.com
one of the most capable commercial glazing h Final Completion, coupled with Glass Service e.” Glass & Glazing Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC Dudley Pinion 832 Nottingham Rd. P.O. Box 7060 Avon, CO 81620 970-827-5517 fax: 970-827-9360 dudley@alpineglass.biz www.alpineglass.biz
Horizon Glass & Glazing, Inc. Lou Sigman 1855 29th St. Denver, CO 80216 303-293-9377 fax: 303-293-2077 lsigman@horizonglass.net www.horizonglass.net
1855 29th Street Denver, CO 80216 303.293.9377 Front Range Commercial Windows & Door, LLC Joe Morris 651 Garrison St. Lakewood, CO 80215 303-988-4494 fax: 303-996-5055 joe@frecolorado.com www.frecolorado.com
•New construction &
•New construction & renovation •New construction & renovation renovation •Replacement glass & door service •Replacement glass & door service •After hours emergency repairs •After hours emergency repairs •Replacement glass & •Interior glass & mirrors
•Interior & mirrors doorglass service
“Since inception in 1978, Horizon Glass has developed into one of the most capable commercial glazing “Since inception 1978,area. Horizon has developed intoFinal one of the most capable glazing resources in theinDenver FromGlass Pre-Construction through Completion, coupled commercial with Glass Service •After hours resources in structures the Denver From Pre-Construction through Final Completion, coupled with Glass Service for existing — area. Horizon Glass is your single source.”
for existing structures — Horizon Glass is your single source.”
emergency repairs
•Interior glass & mirrors 1855 29th Street 1855 29th Street Denver, CO 80216 Denver, CO 80216 303.293.9377 “Since inception in 1978, Horizon •New Glass has developed construction & renovation
303.293.9377 •Replacement glass & door service into one of the most capable commercial glazing h o r i z o n g l a s s . n e t •After hours emergency repairs
resources in the Denver area. •Interior From Pre-Construction glass & mirrors h o r i z o n g l a s s . n e t through Final Completion, coupled with Glass Service for “Since inception in 1978, Horizon Glass has developed into one of the most capable commercial glazing
resources in the Denver area. From Pre-Construction through Final Completion, coupled with Glass Service existing structures — Horizon Glass is your single source.” for existing structures — Horizon Glass is your single source.”
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1855 29th Street Denver, CO 80216 303.293.9377 h o r i z o n g l a s s . n e t
Gypsum Concrete Construction Systems Lorin Stern 4940 Monaco St. Commerce City, CO 80022 303-287-3338 fax: 303-227-0778 construcsys@aol.com
HVAC Systems Integrated Mechanical, LLC Thomas M. Segelhorst, Manager 223 Linden St., Ste. 204 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-556-0570 fax: 800-656-4359 connie-b@int-mech.com
Healthcare Consulting Services FDI - Facilities Development, Inc. Janet Dalton, Founder 1707 E. Highland, Ste. 190 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-382-7000 fax: 602-382-7007 jdalton@fdiplan.com www.fdiplan.com
Kuck Mechanical Contractors 395 W. 67th St. Loveland, CO 80538 970-461-3553 fax: 970-461-3443 ted@kuckmechanical.com www.kuckmechanical.com
Insulation Contractors Seal Tech Insulators, LLC Scott McBlair, Owner 1597 Folsum Dr. Windsor, CO 80550 970-214-7810 fax: 970-674-1544 sealtechinsulators@yahoo.com www.sealtechinsulators.com
Interior Designers Design Perspectives Ronda Weaver 6094 S. Sedalia Ct. Aurora, CO 80016 303-699-8174 fax: 303-699-8295 rweaver@dperspectives.net Gallun Snow Associates, Inc. Margie Snow 1920 Market St., Ste. 201 Denver, CO 80202 303-433-9500 fax: 303-433-5624 info@gallunsnow.com www.gallunsnow.com
Portico Design Group Tara Wells Unit 1141-11871 Horseshoe Way Richmond, BC, Canada V7A 5H5 604-275-5470 fax: 604-275-5435 twells@porticodesign.com www.porticodesign.com Styleworks, LLC Rikke Jorgensen 1033 S. Gaylord St. Denver, CO 80209 720-941-2788 fax: 720-941-4868 rikke@styleworks.us www.styleworks.us
(303) 287-3338 Fax (303) 227-0778
“Duct & Spiral Outfitters” Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Commercial/Industrial Construction Design Build HVAC Services Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Member Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association (SPIDA)
“Quality HVAC Construction for a decade” 395 W. 67th Street Loveland, CO 80538 970-461-3553 office ~ 970-461-3443 fax www.kuckmechanical.com
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Kitchen & Bath Design/Cabinetry Thurston Kitchen and Bath Tamar Chang 2920 E. 6th Ave. Denver, CO 80206 303-399-4564 fax: 303-333-4406 tamar@kitchensofcolorado.com www.thurstonkitchenandbath.com
Land Planning Plan West, Inc. Bill Howard, President 6130 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 110 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4826 303-741-1411 (Denver)/ 719-477-1411(Colorado Springs) team@planwest.com www.planwest.com
Landscape Architects The Birdsall Group, LLC Jim Birdsall 444 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513 970-532-5891 fax: 970-532-5759 jim@tbgroup.us www.tbgroup.us
Terrasan, Inc. George Pierce, President 1660 Gilpin St. Denver, CO 80218 303-331-1717 fax: 303-331-1815 info@terrasanla.com www.terrasanla.com
DHM Design 1390 Lawrence St., Ste. 100 Denver, CO 80204 303-892-5566 fax: 303-892-4984 kcurrent@dhmdesign.com www.dhmdesign.com
Vaught Frye Ripley Design, Inc. Robin Pelkey 401 W. Mountain Ave., Ste. 200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-224-1191 fax: 970-224-1662 robin.pelkey@vfrdesigninc.com www.vfrdesigninc.com
Norris Design Heather Gold 1101 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204 303-892-1166 fax: 303-892-1186 hgold@norris-design.com www.norris-design.com
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Landscape Contractors Mill Brothers Landscape Kevin W. Mill, CLP, CLT, President 6121 E. Harmony Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80528 970-493-3883 fax: 970-493-4943 kmill@millbrothers.com www.millbrothers.com
ValleyCrest Landscape Development Melony MontEton 8888 Motsenbocker Rd. Parker, CO 80134 303-841-8400 mmonteton@valleycrest.com www.valleycrest.com
MEP Engineers/MEP Consulting Engineers Bighorn Consulting Engineers Blaine Buck, Vice President 569 S. Westgate Dr. #1 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-241-8709 fax: 970-241-9514 blaine@bighorneng.com www.bighorneng.com
Shafferâ&#x20AC;˘Baucom Engineering & Consulting Stephanie Dammen, Director of Marketing 7333 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 230 Lakewood, CO 80235 303-986-8200 fax: 303-986-8222 sdammen@sbengr.com www.sbengr.com
Manufacturers
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ACH Foam Technologies Mary Burk, Corporate Marketing 5250 N. Sherman St. Denver, CO 80216 303-297-3844 fax: 303-292-2613 info@achfoam.com www.achfoam.com
Wilson Lass, Inc. Meg Lass, President 235 S. Ridge St. P.O. Box 8147 Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-9699 fax: 970-453-2051 meg@wilsonlass.com www.wilsonlass.com
Masonry Contractors C. Morgen Masonry Inc. 895 N. 9th Ave. Brighton, CO 80603 303-654-1742 fax: 303-654-1773 gregg@c-morgen.com www.c-morgen.com
KCM Masonry, Inc. Keith Miller 1310 Ford St., Ste. A Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719-531-7611 fax: 719-531-7496 keith@kcmmasonry.com www.kcmmasonry.com
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Material Suppliers Sterling Lumber & Investment Co. Lauren Lee 9101 Harlan St., Ste. 300 Westminster, CO 80031 303-412-4725 fax: 303-427-4326 llee@sterlinglbr.com www.sterlinglbr.com
Mechanical Engineers Envision Mechanical Engineers Inc. Nick Sauer 333 Perry St., Ste. 319 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-0223 fax: 303-688-3584 cns@envisionengrs.com www.envisionengrs.com
Mechanical Contractors MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. John Falzone 7535 Hilltop Cir., Ste. 200 Denver, CO 80221 303-650-4000 fax: 303-650-6800 jfalzone@mtechg.com www.mtechg.com
Metal Deck Erection AV Decking Inc 5115 N. Dysart Rd., Ste. 202 #607 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-0307 fax: 623-882-9206 avdeckinginc@msn.com
Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Commercial Design, Inc. Troy Hamman P.O. Box 1667 Fort Collins, CO 80522 303-440-9216 fax: 303-440-4641 troy@commercialdesigninc.com www.commercialdesigninc.com
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Genesis Painting Mark Schymanski 1240 Bergen Pkwy., A130 Evergreen, CO 80439 303-674-8509 fax: 303-674-1336 mark@genesis-painting.com www.genesis-painting.com
Parking Lot Sweeping Rocky Mountain Parking Lot Services Trevor Ranck 10890 E. 47th Ave. Denver, CO 80239 303-576-9050 fax: 303-576-9051 rockymt_lotservices@yahoo.com www.parkinglotservices.com
Plumbing Contractors Blake Mechanical Inc. Brad Blake 361 S. Camino del Rio, #311 Durango, CO 81303 970-247-2053 fax: 970-247-2053
Petroleum Wholesale Suppliers Collett Enterprises, Inc J. Fred Collett 11126 Hwy. 6 P.O. Box 439 Gypsum, CO 81637-0439 970-524-7777 fax: 970-524-7775 collett@rof.net
Pools & Spas Diamond Spas Inc. Stephanie Bennett, President 4409 Coriolis Way Frederick, CO 80504 800-951-7727/303-665-8303 fax: 303-664-1293 customerservice@diamondspas.com www.diamondspas.com
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc. Tracey Rector 308 Summit View Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-484-2112 fax: 970-484-8232 estimator@fcprecast.com www.fcprecast.com Rocky Mountain Prestress Dan Parker, Preconstruction Services 5801 Pecos St. Denver, CO 80221 303-480-1111 fax: 303-433-0451 parkerd@rmpprestress.com www.rmpprestress.com
Stresscon Corporation Don Palmer 3210 Astrozon Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 719-390-5041 fax: 719-390-5564 dpalmer@stresscon.com www.stresscon.com (see display ad p. 164)
Asphalt & Concrete Maintenance Parking Lot Striping Parking Lot Sweeping
10890 E. 47th Ave. Denver, CO 80239
(303) 576-9050 www.parkinglotservices.com
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Roofing Contractors Alpine Roofing Co., Inc Robin Tichy 4780 York St. Denver, CO 80216 303-295-7769 fax: 303-296-6803 sales@alpineroofingco.com www.alpineroofingco.com
Durango Roofing Co LLC Debi Patterson P.O. Box 2952 Durango, CO 81302 970-259-7707 fax: 970-259-7706 debifloyd@q.com www.durangoroofing.com
D & D Roofing, Inc. Rob McReynolds 6270 E. 50th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022 303-287-3043 fax: 303-287-3391 info@danddroofing.com www.danddroofing.com
RTN Roofing Systems Jeffrey S. Lozon 5854 Lockheed Ave. Loveland, CO 80538 970-593-1100/800-200-9288 fax: 970-593-1119 jeff@rtnroofing.com www.rtnroofing.com (see corporate profile p. 166-167)
dm roofing & sheet metal Matt Lort, President 9224 Weeping Willow Pl. Littleton, CO 80130 720-344-9482 fax: 720-344-3567 dmroofing@dmroofing.biz www.dmroofing.biz Douglass Colony Group Robert Bechtholdt 5901 E. 58th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022 303-288-2635 fax: 303-288-8602 rbechtholdt@douglasscolony.com www.douglasscolony.com (see display ad p. 145)
The Roofing Company Jeff Johnston 28 Ten Mile Dr. P.O. Box 29 Granby, CO 80446 970-887-0104 fax: 970-887-0106 trc@theroofingco.com www.theroofingco.com (see display ad p. 168) United Materials Beth Gloss 5135 York St. Denver, CO 80216 303-623-4166 fax: 303-892-1615 beth@unitedmtls.net www.united-materials.com
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RTN Roofing Systems, a dba for Roof-Tec National, Inc. (RTN), specializes in flat roof roofing applications and solutions for the commercial and industrial markets. Offering expertise in single-ply roofing, RTN most often utilizes the Duro-Last single-ply roofing system, which RTN President Jeff Lozon says is widely considered to be the best single-ply roofing system available. Lozon explains that the company promotes the use of single-ply roofing for several reasons: “First of all, it is a good value, as well as the quickest, easiest, cleanest and safest way to install roofing systems year-round while avoiding any business disruptions to the daily operations of the owner.”
Quality roofing solutions RTN personnel are continuously updating their experience and education in the roofing field. A true benefit to clients is that the RTN owner and key personnel have more than 100 years of combined experience regarding all aspects of the roofing industry. “RTN Roofing Systems is a professional organization,” says Lozon. “In fact, since we are focused on quality roofing solutions, we are often in the best position to help architects and specifiers make sound roofing decisions and suggestions on behalf of the building owner. We encourage dialogue between all the parties involved.” Lozon says the company’s expertise is not divided among many unrelated areas. “We are current in our knowledge of roofing systems, developments and technologies, whereas the architects, specifiers and building owners cannot possibly keep up with the roofing industry as a whole. That’s not their job. But it is ours. We are the ones in contact with the major roofing manufacturers, so we are always in tune with the changes.” Accordingly, Lozon encourages clients to bring RTN on board at the beginning of the design process, saying, “We are here, able and educated enough to help with the design decisions for any roofing project. We first try to educate the owner so he or she can decide what choices are in his or her best interests. We provide options based upon project-specific conditions, budget, warranty concerns, and, of course, environmental and energy concerns.”
The best of the best Employing seasoned roofing industry professionals, RTN is well-known for its exceptional workmanship. The company’s past projects have involved many different types of roofing systems and products, which provide them with a broad range of experience and knowledge in the roofing field. “When we make decisions concerning the design of a new roof and its installation, you can be sure that it will be based on a well-rounded understanding of all the
factors involved,” Lozon says. “We also educate the owner so that they are able to make an informed decision about their own roof. “We have installed more than 10 million square feet of single-ply roofing membrane throughout the country,” he continues. “Therefore, our clients’ roofs will not be a ‘training ground.’” In addition, RTN is among the select few roofing professionals in the country who qualify for Duro-Last’s prestigious Elite Master Contractor award. “Duro-Last is extremely proud of RTN Roofing Systems’ accomplishments,” says Fred Sitter of DuroLast Roofing, Inc. “We have enjoyed tremendous success because of their quality workmanship, professionalism and dedication. We are very fortunate to have them as a contractor.”
It is easy being green According to Lozon, RTN focuses on green roofing solutions wherever possible, including renovations or restorations to existing roof systems. The restoration of existing modified, built-ups, PVC, EPDM, TPO or metal roofs can save an owner significant amounts of money. There are many benefits to sustainable roofing solutions. Green roofs will not fail due to UV rays causing deterioration. They help save on energy consumption as well as maximize the life expectancy of any roof. Lozon says that this can help clients avoid unnecessary and cost-prohibitive tear-offs and realize possible tax benefits in the process. (Ask them how.) It’s an option that is truly a win-win-win situation — it’s a win for the owner, it’s a win for the contractor and it’s a win for the environment.
Customer satisfaction is key Changing the perception that roofers are unethical is one of RTN’s goals through its business practices. “We feel honesty is always the best policy,” says Lozon. “If you do not need a new roof, we will tell you. If you do need a new roof, we will clearly describe why and inform you of your options. Every recommendation given and every verbal and written communication will be done to inform, and not to intentionally mislead our clients in any way.” And, since project planning revolves around a budget, RTN provides their clients with detailed proposals that include value engineering ideas with alternate pricing. “Unlike many roofing contractors, we wish to avoid change orders, so we are thorough and specific in our initial scope of work and pricing,” Lozon says. Lozon believes in the old adage: “you get what you pay for.” However, “with RTN, you get much more,” he says. And though the company doesn’t claim to always offer the lowest prices, it does claim to always provide the best value. “Our prices are as competitive as possible, without sacrificing service or quality.” With RTN, quality workmanship is the first tenet of business. “Follow-up service and punch list requirements are diligently performed,” says Lozon. “We strive to attain 100% customer satisfaction in our products and services, and will go out of the way to ensure it.” — Corporate Profile
Corporate Office 5854 Lockheed Ave. Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 593-1100 • (800) 200-9288 fax: (970) 593-1119 www.rtnroofing.com
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Sandblasting & Foam Insulation Gregory G’s Sandblasting & Insulation Greg Gonzales 1318 Sanford Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80526 303-961-5570 fax: 970-206-4742 gregory_gs@yahoo.com (see display ad p. 168)
Solar Daylighting Solargreen Technologies Lucas Schiff, CTO 80 Inverness Dr. E, Ste. B Englewood, CO 80112 303-295-7652 fax: 303-295-7660 info@solargreen.us www.solargreen.us
Specialty Contractors Powers Products Co. Brent Powers, President 1455 S. Platte River Dr. Denver, CO 80223 303-791-1010 fax: 303-791-1011 solutions@powersproducts.com www.powersproducts.com
Structural Engineers J.C. Baur & Associates, Inc. John Baur, President 2551 31st St. Boulder, CO 80301 303-444-9121 fax: 303-415-1070 jbaur@jcbaur.com www.jcbaur.com
Structural & Miscellaneous Steel B&C Steel, Inc. Lacey Geanetta 5320 Cook St. Denver, CO 80216 303-297-3842 fax: 303-292-9866 lacey@bandcsteel.com www.bandcsteel.com (see display ad p. 170)
Brown’s Steel LLC Dave Brown 169 Continental Ct., #B Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-2706 fax: 970-453-2706 www.brownssteel.com
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Stucco Quality Stucco West, Inc. Charles Hutchison, President 387 Roberts Ct. Grand Junction, CO 81504 970-242-5769 fax: 970-242-5798 qualitystuccowest@gmail.com www.elocallink.tv/profiles/co/ grandjunction/VST/1/
Suppliers Lam-Wood Systems, Inc. Norman Frantz 1580 W. 47th Ave. Denver, CO 80211 303-458-1736 fax: 303-458-1739 normant@lamwood.com
B & C Steel, Inc. and Metro Steel Fabricating, Inc. Raising Your Sites 5320 Cook St Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-3842 (303) 292-9866 fax www.bandcsteel.com
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Suspended Access & Safety Solutions Spider, a division of SafeWorks 365 Upland Dr. Seattle, WA 98188 877-774-3370 fax: 206-575-6240 spider@safeworks.com www.spiderstaging.com
Terrazzo Colorado Design Inc. Tile & Terrazzo Stephen M. Titony 7245 Gilpin Way, Ste. 250 Denver, CO 80229 303-288-9688 fax: 303-286-1126 stephen@coloradotileandterrazzo.com www.coloradotileandterrazzo.com
Telecommunications Linx Troy Brumley, Sales Manager 9900 E. 51st Ave. Denver, CO 80238 303-574-1552 fax: 303-574-1119 tbrumley@teamlinx.com www.teamlinx.com
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing HVAC Griffith Engineering Service, LLC Gary Griffith/Justin Griffith P.O. Box 1237 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-5054 fax: 303-688-9590 info@griffithengineering.com
Tile Installation Lambert Tile and Stone Elizabeth Lambert P.O. Box 3960 Eagle, CO 81631 970-328-4411 fax: 970-328-2016 lambert@eagleranch.com
Tile & Stone Marino Tile & Marble Inc. Darek Marino 932 Elkton Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-471-2857 fax: 719-471-9857 dmarino@marinotile.com www.marinotile.com
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Underground Utility Contractors 144 Construction Corporation Enrique Camacho 5645 Industrial Place Colorado Springs, CO 80916 719-632-1811 fax: 719-632-0133 ecamacho144concorp@msn.com
Warranty Management ProHome Colorado Bill Armstrong, President 4602 Plettner Ln., Ste. 4A Evergreen, CO 80439 303-679-9090 fax: 303-679-1376 barmstrong@prohomeco.com www.prohomeco.com
Windows & Doors Grabill Windows & Doors Teresa Grabill 7463 Research Dr. Almont, MI 48003 810-798-2817 fax: 810-798-2809 info@grabillwindow.com www.grabillwindow.com (see corporate profile p. 173)
Window Treatments BLINDED with Style, LLC Leslie Hilleman 522 Parkview Ct. Golden, CO 80403 303-278-7788/866-574-9069 fax: 303-279-3462 blindedwithstyle@comcast.net www.blindedwithstyle.com
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Bringing Traditional Craftsmanship into the 21st Century
The Steel Building in Denver photo courtesy of John Forney
Located in Almont, Mich., Grabill Windows and Doors designs and manufactures premiumquality custom wood, bronze and aluminum clad windows and doors for high-end residential, commercial and historical restoration projects. Greg Grabill was introduced to woodworking at a young age through his dad, a woodworking hobbyist who enjoyed making furniture and clocks in his basement shop. As Greg grew, so did his love for woodworking, and an eye for detail and design developed, spurring on a custom furniture business. Throughout the years, Greg’s one-man shop expanded to include interior finish cabinetry and trim. By chance, a custom builder asked Greg to meet with a potential client to discuss making windows for their country estate. Preferring Greg’s craftsmanship and design ideas over what was available in the marketplace, the client gave Greg his first window project. From that point, Greg’s business began to focus more and more on custom windows and entry systems. Around this time, Phil Kline, an architect and woodworker by trade, began working with Greg. Soon the two struck up a partnership, and the business continued to grow. The business soon moved from Greg’s 2,000-square-foot garage into a newly built 10,000square-foot facility in an industrial park. Over the years, Grabill Windows and Doors added onto their original line of casement windows, and with that, more room was needed. In 2006, 10,000 square feet was added on to their existing building, and in 2008 an additional building was purchased to accommodate their metal clad operations. Today, with Greg’s wife Teresa on board, Grabill Windows and Doors continues to grow into a customer-driven window and door company. Made-to-order quality Grabill’s products are fabricated according to individual specifications and in an infinite range of designs and sizes. “Our expertise is in quality craftsmanship, quality materials and many years of professional woodworking,” says Teresa Grabill. “Our products vary from traditional to contemporary. If you can envision it, we can build it!” Custom wood windows include single, double or triple hung with weight and pulley operation, casement, awning, European in-swing, out-swing, tilt and turn, pivot and motorized. Windows are fabricated in most shapes, and the company specializes in monumental windows and doors — including bent and curved glass — and butt-glazed windows. Clad windows were added to the product line 10 years ago and allow for a classic or contemporary alternative to a wooden exterior window. Bronze clad can be patinated to an aged finish, and aluminum can be powder coated or anodized to a brush finish for a contemporary look. Clad offers durability in any environment and low maintenance. Grabill designed its own metal extrusions into its products in order to achieve the narrow profiles most contemporary architects are designing. Its wood door products can be clad as well. Oversized lift and slide or bi-folding door systems are often specified along with pivot hinged doors. All of Grabill’s windows and door products have the option of stained and leaded glass panels that are produced in the company’s in-house art glass studio. Respecting the past One of Grabill’s recent projects was the landmark restoration of the 1923 Steel Building in downtown Denver, winner of the 2008 Silver Hard Hat Award for restoration/renovation. The designated landmark was brought out of the rubble to today’s standards. Grabill provided en-
ergy-efficient, custom-designed windows that replicate the originals and include the reuse and recasting of historic pivot hardware. Grabill reproduced the pivot hardware and met all the other project specifications. “Landmark historical projects seem to be a Pivot window with awning good fit for us,” notes Teresa. “We are willphoto courtesy of John Forney ing to go the extra mile to match details and work with people to make it happen.” A more contemporary project for Grabill was The Cantilever House in Fox Point, Wisc., which was honored with a 2008 Merit Award for architectural design from the Wisconsin chapter of the AIA. The architect wanted to show as much glass as possible with narrow frames. Therefore, Grabill provided direct-set glass windows, butt-glazed corner windows and awnings using its contemporary details. Real people, real service Grabill is dedicated to giving excellent service to its clients from the initial phone contact to the final delivery and service thereafter. On larger projects, the contractor may come to Grabill’s facility several times to see the job progress. After delivery, Grabill will visit the jobsite to ensure proper installation and meet with the clients. “We are very connected to our clients and available to answer questions throughout the process,” says Teresa. According to Teresa, people today are allocating a higher percentage to the cost of windows and doors because windows make a statement and add integrity to a structure. Custom windows allow the architect more design freedom, and that is what people are looking for these days. Clad windows, in particular, have gained popularity because of the low maintenance they require. Grabill offers experienced technical assistance in the initial phases of projects regarding design, specifications, applications and construction. As a result, the construction and operation of Grabill meets and exceeds national wood window and door standards. By combining the excellence of old-world craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology, Grabill Windows and Doors provides a highly efficient, quality, American-made product. — Corporate Profile
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advertisers’ index 144 Construction Corporation.....................................22, 172
Concrete Equipment & Supply LLC.............................25, 149
ABC Fire Protection, Inc....................................................156
Construction Systems.................................................40, 159
ACH Foam Technologies.....................................40, 139, 161
Custom Installers LLC.........................................64, 145, 147
AV Decking Inc...........................................................48, 162
D.A.S.H. Concrete, Inc........................................................83
All Valley Construction, Inc.................................................43
D & D Roofing, Inc............................. 63, 71, 83, 89, 91, 165
Allman Drywall, Inc.....................................................42, 153
DHM Design.................35, 48, 76, 83, 89, 92, 138, 160, IBC
Alpine Glass & Mirror, LLC................. 39, 44, 48, 50, 64, 158
dm roofing & sheet metal...........................72, 114, 140, 165
Alpine Roofing Co., Inc...............................................82, 165
DeAndrea Coring & Sawing Inc...................................71, 151
American Civil Constructors, Inc.................................40, 155
Design Perspectives...................................................47, 159
American Overhead Door Co., Inc...............................90, 157
Diamond Spas Inc........................................64, 65, 140, 163
Arrigoni Woods...................................................40, 137, 157
Discount Cabinets and Appliances........................40, 48, 143
Art Stamped Concrete................................................89, 153
Dohn Construction, Inc....................IFC, 26, 51, 72, 133, 152
B&C Steel, Inc..................................... 54, 68, 110, 169, 170
Douglass Colony Group..............................22, 40, 44, 55, 59, 79, 80, 96, 102, 108, 145, 165
Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, LLC................................102, 136, 152
Drywall Services, Inc................................................106, 153
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture................92, 93, 133, 143
Durango Roofing Co., LLC...........................................35, 165
Bighorn Consulting Engineers...............................25, 43, 160
Duro Electric Company.............................................107, 154
The Birdsall Group, LLC..............................72, 112, 138, 160
E&C Precast Concrete, Inc..........................................90, 151
Blake Mechanical Inc..................................................35, 163
E Light Electric Services, Inc.................. 28, 29, 75, 136, 154
BLINDED With Style, LLC............................................33, 172
Eco-Pan, Inc...............................................60, 115, 136, 151
Breckenridge Building Center.............................................52
Edge Construction Specialties...............................44, 96, 147
Brown’s Steel LLC......................................................52, 169
Encore Electric, Inc.............. 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 48, 110, 154
C. Morgen Masonry Inc...............................................62, 161
Enermodal Engineering, Inc........................92, 118, 136, 152
Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc................36, 113, 134, 143
Engineering Service Company............................76, 135, 148
Christopher Concrete, Inc...............................62, 80, 94, 149
Entech Engineering, Inc......................................23, 137, 158
Cody Flooring and Tile, Inc.........................................82, 157
Envision Mechanical Engineers Inc.....................75, 140, 162
Collett Enterprises, Inc................................................48, 163
Euclid Timber Frames.........................................................48
Colorado Building Specialties...........................34, 48, 64, 68, 76, 78, 83, 108, 147
FDI - Facilities Development, Inc................99, 102, 137, 159
Colorado Design Inc. Tile & Terrazzo..............48, 49, 76, 171 Colorado Fasteners & Specialty Tools, Inc..................48, 153 Colorado Hardscapes.......................................60, 62, 66, 79, 89, 94, 149, 150, 153 Commercial Design Engineering.........................................90
Floorz...................................................................22, 28, 148 Fort Collins Pre-Cast, Inc................... 39, 42, 51, 83, 91, 163 Foster Electric Corporation..........................................27, 154 Front Range Commercial Windows & Doors, LLC.................................44, 72, 116, 158 G & G Roofing, Inc..............................................................40
Commercial Design, Inc..............................................51, 162 175
advertisers’ index GH Phipps Construction Companies..........102, 103, 133, 152
Lambert & Associates.........................................................25
Gallun Snow Associates, Inc............................79, 83, 86, 87, 108, 138, 159
Lambert Tile and Stone...............................................38,171
Geiler & Associates, LLC.............................72, 119, 134, 143 Genesis Painting.........................................................34, 162 Grabill Windows & Doors....................................30, 172, 173 Gregory G’s Sandblasting & Insulation..............107, 168, 169 Griffith Engineering Service, LLC................................79, 171 Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc..................... 47, 71, 94, 95, 137, 158
Lam-Wood Systems, Inc.......................... 40, 42, 68, 96, 170 Linx..........................................................108, 109, 141, 171 Living Water Systems, Inc..........................................44, 158 Logistics Consultants, Inc...........................................48, 152 Lone Star Security & Safety................................................48 Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects.....................68, 69, 133, 143 MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.......................22, 31, 34, 152
Healthy Summit..................................................................18
MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc........................ 39, 80, 81, 140, 162
Heartland Acoustics & Interiors, Inc.................19, 31, 54, 75, 76, 80, 83, 94, 100, 143
Marino Tile & Marble Inc............... 22, 60, 83, 100, 120, 171
Heller’s Interiors.................................................27, 146, 147 Hensel Phelps Construction Co.....................84, 85, 133, 152 Heyl Construction, Inc...........................................48, 74, 155 High Country Coatings....................................62, 68, 83, 157 Highway Technologies, Inc.....................................56, 68, 94 Horizon Glass & Glazing, Inc...........................47, 62, 63, 158 Hoss Electric Corp......................................................91, 154 Integrated Mechanical, LLC..........................26, 58, 137, 159 Inter-Mountain Engineering................................44, 135, 148 Intermountain Rural Electric Association.............................80 J.A. Cesare & Associates, Inc.............................................76
Mill Brothers Landscape.............................72, 122, 139, 160 Norris Design................................................62, 91, 138, 160 Northern Energy.................................................................56 Northern Engineering..................................72, 124, 135, 148 PCL Construction Services, Inc.....................7, 105, 134, 152 Paulien & Associates, Inc....................................................79 Pioneer Fire Systems, Inc.....................................90, 91, 156 Piper Electric Company, Inc..................................33, 80, 155 Plan West, Inc....................................................80, 138, 160 Portico Design Group..................................................33, 159 Power to the People...........................................................97
J.C. Baur & Associates, Inc.................. 68, 70, 107, 140, 169
Powers Products Co..................................26, 28, 34, 39, 40, 42, 51, 55, 59, 60, 66, 72, 75, 79, 83, 90, 94, 100, 108, 169
JE Dunn Construction Company......................9, 28, 134, 152
Professional Investigative Engineers.............56, 57, 136, 152
JR Engineering, LLC.............. 26, 58, 89, 102, 104, 135, 148
ProHome Colorado..............................................52, 141, 172
Jehn & Associates..............................................................48
Quality Stucco West, Inc.............................................78, 170
Jehn Engineering................................................................40
RB Interior Trim, Inc.................. 26, 30, 42, 51, 59, 146, 147
KCM Masonry, Inc......................................................28, 161
RTN Roofing Systems...................................26, 51, 165, 166
Koechlein Consulting Engineers, Inc...................................48
Robinson Brick...........................................................25, 147
Krafted Homes, Inc.............................................................66
Rocky Mountain Parking Lot Services.........................89, 163
JBC Ent., Inc.................................................................59, 94
Kuck Mechanical Contractors...............................78, 96, 159
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advertisers’ index Rocky Mountain Prestress.........................36, 44, 48, 60, 91, 106, 108, 110, 123, 140, 163 The Roofing Company............................ 33, 48, 97, 165, 168 S2M Construction Co., Inc...................... 64, 78, 96, 148, 149 S&S Excavating, Inc............................................................94 Salina Planing Mill, Inc...............................64, 108, 146, 147 Scherer Metals, Inc.............................................40, 144, 145 Seal Tech Insulators, LLC.............................58, 72, 138, 159 Shaffer · Baucom Engineering & Consulting................................ 72, 79, 108, 126, 139, 160
Weifield Group Contracting...................... 55, 76, 77, 96, 154 West Coast Fire Shield................................................64, 156 West Electric Group............................... 22, 66, 68, 154, 155 Western Engineering Consultants, Inc.................31, 135, 148 Western Slope Pro Audio, Inc................................64, 65, 147 Westover Corporation.........................................................20 Wilson Lass, Inc...........................................52, 53, 139, 161 Wireless Advanced Communications Inc.....................71, 148 Woodwork Solutions, Inc............................60, 130, 134, 147
Shaner Life Safety..............................................43, 136, 156 Skip’s Carpet Service.................................72, 129, 135, 148 Solargreen Technologies............................72, 127, 141, 169 South Valley Drywall, Inc............................................54, 153 Spider, a division of SafeWorks................................110, 171 Starker Construction Co.................. 63, 134, 152, Back Cover Steele Construction Corp..........................................107, 153 Sterling Lumber & Investment Co...............................40, 162 Stresscon Corporation...............................26, 27, 28, 64, 66, 100, 108, 163, 164 Studmaster Framing Inc...............................................34, 40 Styleworks, LLC..........................................................66, 159 Sunstate Equipment Co..................................25, 58, 94, 152 Tandus Group, Inc......................................72, 128, 137, 157 Terrasan, Inc................................................39, 64, 139, 160 Thomas & Thomas Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture, Inc....................................90 Thurston Kitchen and Bath.........................................55, 160 Tiger Cleaning Services..............................................33, 151 Total Concrete Services, Inc.......................................33, 149 Trautner Geotech................................................................35 United Builders Service...............................................59, 153 United Materials.........................................................74, 165 ValleyCrest Landscape Development..... 47, 60, 61, 139, 160 Vaught Frye Ripley Design, Inc........ 5, 26, 51, 133, 143, 160 177
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Poudre School District........................................................72 Pulte Homes.......................................................................47
AT Development Corp.........................................................55
Reno Place Partners, LLC...................................................63
The Aspen Institute.............................................................36
Rocky Vista University.........................................................80
Aurora Public Schools.........................................................75
Routt County.......................................................................96
Centura Health..................................................................100
Shock Hill Development, LLC..............................................52
The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.....................................................102
SouthPark Vacant Ground, LLC.........................................107
City of Colorado Springs Fire Department...........................90
TRP Colorado, LLC..............................................................28
City of Commerce City........................................................89
Town of Winter Park...........................................................97
City of Durango...................................................................92
Trendwest Resorts, a subsidiary of
City of Glendale..................................................................94
Wyndham Vacation Ownership...........................................42
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Board of Trustees..........22
University of Colorado at Boulder..................................71, 82
Colorado State University....................................................84
University of Colorado Denver.......................................79, 86
Corporate Office Properties Trust........................................27
University of Colorado Hospital.................................108, 110
Crossroad Ventures............................................................25
Vail Resorts Development Company........................34, 40, 48
Daymer Corporation............................................................64
Valor Christian High School.................................................83
Douglas County..................................................................91
VillaSport, LLC....................................................................23
Douglas County School District...........................................76
Watermark LLC...................................................................66
Durango Pinnacle Partners, LLC.........................................35
Westin Hotels and Resorts..................................................39
EO, LLC..............................................................................59
XJet, LLC............................................................................31
East West Partners.............................................................44 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society..............51 Forest City Enterprises........................................................62
Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representatives
Garfield School District Re-2.........................................74, 78 The Gencom Group.......................................................38, 43
Barry Construction Management Company, LLC.................96
Intrawest Placemaking.......................................................33
Curtis & Associates.............................................................36
Jefferson County Public Schools.........................................68
James W. Nakai & Associates, P.C.....................................28
Lincoln Housing Partners, LLLP..........................................54 Lone Tree Medical Plaza, LLC...........................................106 Memorial Hospital System................................................105
Developers
Millhaus, Inc.......................................................................58 Nes, LLC c/o Shames-Makovsky Realty Company..............30
Arvada Urban Renewal Authority.........................................63
Observatory Place LLC........................................................56
Azul Holdings, LLC..............................................................80
Palazzo Verdi, LLC..............................................................60
Century Development.........................................................54
Palmer Properties...............................................................26
Corporate Office Properties Trust........................................27
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H+L Architecture..............................................................102
East West Partners.............................................................39
H+L/LKA Architects - A Joint Venture.................................76
The Gencom Group.............................................................43
Heery International.............................................................96
James Miller and Associates............................................106
Hornberger + Worstell........................................................39
John Madden Company......................................................60
Intergroup Architects..................................................63, 106
Landon Enterprises, Ltd......................................................63
Jeffrey Berkus Architects....................................................36
MDXA, LLC.........................................................................80
Jonathan Bailey Associates..............................................105
PacifiCap Properties Group.................................................54
KA, Inc................................................................................62
Prime West Development....................................................28
KlingStubbins.....................................................................86
SouthPark Vacant Ground, LLC.........................................107
klipp.............................................................................30, 31 Luis O. Acosta (LOA) Architects...........................................68 MOA Architecture...............................................................75
Architects
The Mulhern Group, Ltd......................................................62 OZ Architecture......................................... 28, 33, 39, 54, 80
4240 Architecture Inc...................................................40, 48
Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc.........................34, 35, 52
Anderson Mason Dale.........................................................79
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative....................................23, 47, 94
Ankrom Moisan Associates Architects................................42
PAHL ARCHITECTURE pc.....................................................91
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture......................................92
RB+B Architects, Inc..........................................................72
Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects PC.........................71, 82
RTA Architects............................................................75, 100
Blythe Group + Company....................................................25
SLATERPAULL Architects....................................................83
Buchanan Yonushewski Group, LLC....................................59
Tryba Architects.................................................................22
DHM Design.......................................................................89
Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIA.......................74, 78
DTJ Design, Inc..................................................................47
Vaught Frye Ripley Design............................................26, 51
Davis Partnership Architects.......................................55, 110
William Brummet Architect.................................................51
Design Concepts CLA, Inc...................................................97
Wyatt & Associates PC......................................................107
Design Edge.......................................................................56
YOW Architects PC..............................................................27
Design Studios West, Inc....................................................94
Zehren and Associates.....................................38, 43, 44, 64
Earl Swensson Associates, Inc..........................................100
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP..............................102
Elkus Manfredi...................................................................62 The FWA Group Architects..................................................84 Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.....................................74, 78 Fentress Architects.................................................60, 66, 86
Construction Managers/General Contractors/ Design-builders
Field Paoli...........................................................................62 Greg D. Fisher, Architect.....................................................58
Breckenridge Lands, LLC....................................................52
HB&A..................................................................................90
Bryan Construction, Inc.......................................................27
HDR Inc............................................................................108
DSP Builders....................................................................106 179
index Dohn Construction, Inc...........................................26, 51, 72
Program Managers/Project Managers
Drahota Commercial, LLC...................................................42 ECI Site Construction Management, Inc..............................97
Gensler...............................................................................28
Evans Chaffee Construction Group, Inc.........................38, 43
Jacobs Facilities, Inc..........................................................86
FCI Constructors, Inc....................................................78, 96
The Wells Partnership, Inc..................................................59
Facilities Contracting, Inc..................................................107 GE Johnson Construction Company................22, 39, 44, 100 Haselden/Barton Malow......................................................79 Haselden Construction, LLC................................74, 108, 110 Heath Construction.............................................................84 Hensel Phelps Construction Co...........................................84 Hyder Construction Inc.................................................34, 40 JE Dunn Construction Company..........................................28 JHL Constructors, Inc.............................................68, 76, 82 Kiewit Building Group Inc..............................................60, 71 M. A. Mortenson Company.................................................86 Milender White Construction Co....................................30, 33 Millhaus, Inc.......................................................................58 Moorefield Construction Inc................................................23 Okland Construction Company......................................35, 92 PCL Construction Services, Inc.........................................105 Phipps/McCarthy..............................................................102 Project One Integrated Services..........................................55 Roche Constructors, Inc......................................................62 Saunders Construction, Inc...........................................75, 83 Shaw Construction........................ 25, 31, 36, 48, 56, 64, 80 Starker Construction Co......................................................63 Swinerton Builders, Inc.....................................55, 59, 66, 91 Taylor Kohrs LLC................................................................54 Turner Construction Company............................................94 Urban Frontiers...................................................................47 W.E. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Construction.....................................................47 White Construction Group.............................................89, 90
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