Real Estate & Construction Review - Colorado 2009 by Construction Communications

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volume 5

2009

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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

New recreation center for residents of the Anthem Ranch active-adult community creates a landmark that is uniquely Colorado

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

A unique construction method is used to provide additional medical lease space

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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,

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.

which certification points to pursue.

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

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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Success Stories

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.

P.O. Box 4400 Dillon, CO 80435

— 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

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-

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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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

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

Photos courtesy of Tim O’Hara

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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

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

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

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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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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

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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

square-foot center has received Leadership

Environmental

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

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-

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

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

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;

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

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Zehren and Associates Architect

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

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.

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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

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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

Photos courtesy of Dohn Construction, Inc.

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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

Photos courtesy of Andy Berry/O’Bryan Partnership Architects, Inc.

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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

Brent

Snyder,

difficult. Another challenge was the

president of Century Development,

tight downtown construction site

and

Chad

Rennaker,

presi-

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

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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

Diane

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

new ®

paintings.

Quarterly,

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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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— Stacey Nathanson

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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

historic building encroached on the

Grandview and Olde Wadsworth,

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

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

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time creating a facility that brings

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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

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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

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

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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,

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

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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

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

said

team members, including archi-

trades." n

was

tects,

Teamwork helped overcome the project’s challenges. “Laboratory

always

Fentress.

are

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

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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

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

provide

much-needed daylight for firefighters,

and

70-person

community room in the facility

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

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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

Photos courtesy of Ed LaCasse

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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

www.constructionreviews.com

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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

TEAM MEMBERS

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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

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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, ®

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 . ®

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.

Casey A. Cass / University of Colorado

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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Consulting Engineers

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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JR Engineering, LLC Dieter R. Upton, President/CEO 7200 S. Alton Way, Ste. C100 Centennial, CO 80112 303-740-9393 fax: 303-721-9019 dupton@jrengineering.com www.jrengineering.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.

“The construction of each mall

a good feel for that. Most of the

is unique. The schedule for Front

contractors won’t spend that time

remains dedicated to its core mis-

and construction of retail malls. The

Range Village shifted, requiring

at the beginning. They just want

sion of leading the industry with

all-enclosed, indoor mall is being

Colorado Hardscapes to step up

to bid on the job. It brings a team

integrity through employee devel-

replaced with lifestyle centers

the production. Working with Hoar

approach to it, rather than the

opment, client relationships and

where customers can drive up to

Construction, we were able to

typical bid situation where the bot-

profitable business.

the store they want to shop in.”

accomplish that goal,” says Van

tom line dictates the outcome,”

With the move outside comes the

Heukelem. “They could move ten-

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

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outstanding. Various architects

and quality workmanship makes

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— a total of $1.5 million in decora-

in matching the look achieved at

project team.

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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

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improvement,” he says. “We have

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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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Commitment to Superior Flat Roof Solutions Helps Company Shine

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)

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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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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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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

7463 Research Dr. • Almont, MI 48003 810-798-2817 • fax: 810-798-2809 www.grabillwindow.com

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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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index EO, LLC..............................................................................59

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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