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Rangers Spring Training Housing Facility Rounds First Base By Jennifer Rupp
on Feb. 19 and by the Surprise City Council on March 5. The facility will consist of a two-story common area building which will be attached to a three-story residential building. The common area measures 12,753 sq. ft. and includes a lobby/reception, dining area, recreation room and outdoor patio space on the first floor. The second floor of the common area will house an auditorium, classrooms, and fitness area. The residential building measures 53,527 sq. ft. and will include 36 units that can house up to 180 individuals at one time. This building also will feature lounge areas and a laundry room among other amenities. The new facility is being designed by FM Group of Scottsdale, Ariz. with GCON of Phoenix serving as the general contractor. GCON has a number of local subcontractors on the project. At peak construction, 150
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Construction is under way on the Texas Rangers new baseball housing and meeting facility adjacent to the team’s complex in Surprise, Ariz. “The multi-story, 68,280 sq.-ft. facility will include housing for as many as 180 Texas Rangers organizational players and staff as well as classroom and meeting space. It will be utilized throughout the year for spring training, extended spring, Arizona rookie league, instructional league and other baseball programs.” The housing facility is being built on 3.8 acres at the northeast quadrant of North Bullard Avenue and West Greenway Road, directly across from the Rangers’ baseball complex and Surprise Stadium. The project was approved by unanimous vote of the city of Surprise Zoning and Planning Committee
The west stair shaft wall nears completion.
Crews Set Final Girder for Loop 202 SMF After construction on 40 bridges over more than two years, workers have placed the final girder for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s single largest-ever freeway construction project. Crews with Connect 202 Partners, the freeway developer, lowered the 91-ft., 77,000-lb. girder into place recently at the interchange under construction at Desert Foothills Parkway in Ahwatukee. This work will be followed by pouring the concrete deck for the overpass.
More than 1,000 girders, all of them manufactured locally, have been installed for the 22-mi. freeway, which will connect with Interstate 10 at the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Chandler and 59th Avenue in west Phoenix. see ADOT page 6
Crews with Connect 202 Partners, the freeway developer, lowered the 91-ft., 77,000-lb. girder into place recently at the interchange under construction at Desert Foothills Parkway in Ahwatukee.
see RANGERS page 7
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AIP Grants — Round Two...
Second Allotment Means $13.9M in Grants to 13 Airports U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. This significant investment in airport improvements in Arizona will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation, Chao said. The Arizona grants include the following awards: • $3,787,415 to Page Municipal Airport for apron reconstruction. An apron is an area where aircraft park, load and unload passengers and cargo and refuel. • $2,700,000 to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport for taxiway reconstruction. • $2,624,138 to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport to acquire land for development and update its Airport Master Plan Study. • $1,465,664 to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to acquire snow-removal equipment.
“This significant investment improvements in Arizona construction and rehabilitation will help maintain high levels U.S. aviation.”
in airport will fund projects that of safety in Elaine L. Chao
U.S. Department of Transportation
• $1,118,224 to Falcon Field Airport for taxiway construction. • $546,360 to Yuma MCAS/Yuma International Airport for updating its Airport Master Plan Study. • $450,000 to Coolidge Municipal Airport for runway and runway lighting reconstruction and installing a navigation aid. • $409,770 to Avi Suquilla Airport for runway and taxiway improvements. • $249,976 to Lake Havasu City Airport for taxiway and taxiway lighting reconstruction.
• $227,650 to Safford Regional Airport for updating its Airport Master Plan Study. • $150,000 to Eloy Municipal Airport for taxiway reconstruction. • $100,481 to Show Low Regional Airport for apron reconstruction. • $76,885 to Payson Airport for taxiway lighting improvements and installing a navigation aid. There will be a total of 358 grants to 327 airports in 46 states and the Pacific Islands. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of
firefighting facilities, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by this funding increases the airports safety, emergency response capabilities, and capacity, and could support further economic growth and development within each airports region. Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAAs most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs. Under Secretary Chaos leadership, the Department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure. Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding. For a complete listing of grants, visit faa.gov/airports/aip/grantapportion_data.
Pinnacle Peak Road Bridge Construction Gears Up Along I-17 A new bridge to carry Pinnacle Peak Road traffic over Interstate 17 will start to take shape over the next month as part of improvements coming to north Phoenix. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s $50 million project is designed to improve traffic flow and safety by rebuilding the I-17 older interchanges at both Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads. In addition to building bridge abutment walls, crews this month will pour concrete for two 19-ft.-tall pier columns along the center median of I-17 at Pinnacle Peak Road. The columns will help support the steel-reinforced concrete girders that will hold the Pinnacle Peak bridge deck. Construction work will ramp up near I-17 and Happy Valley Road, where crews are building a diverging diamond interchange to replace the existing two-lane bridge and roundabouts. The bridge work, including girder placement, will require more than a dozen full closures of I-17 in the project area between May and November, with many of them scheduled during overnight hours and on weekends. Specific information about restrictions and detour routes will be provided in advance of any closures. Since the project started in November 2018, crews have focused on utility relocations, soil stabilization and building up embankments at both of the adjacent interchanges. An upgraded drainage culvert beneath Pinnacle Peak Road east of I-17 also has been completed. The I-17/Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak interchanges project is scheduled for completion in fall 2020. For more information, visit azdot.gov/I17TrafficInterchanges.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation’s $50 million project is designed to improve traffic flow and safety by rebuilding the I-17 older interchanges at both Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads.
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Compass Begins Construction of Data Centers in Phoenix Compass Datacenters has begun construction of the first two data centers on its campus in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear, Ariz. The two buildings will deliver a combined 72 MW of IT load, and construction is projected to be completed in Q4 2019. The master plan for the first series of buildings on the campus will deliver 144 MW of IT load, with the campus capable of growth up to 350 MW with an on-site 230kV substation. “Greater Phoenix is a natural next step for Compass since it’s an important location for cloud and hyperscale customers, due to its geographic location, availability of fiber connectivity, affordable cost of data center operations, and the rarity of natural disasters,” said Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass. “We have been working closely with a number of cloud, colocation and hyperscale customers on data center projects on our campuses. The flexibility of our data center design along with our patented delivery methodology enables us to deliver just-in-time facilities
customized to their specific requirements. These data centers will allow customers to reduce their on-going operating costs and will provide them with complete control over every element of the building — including security, campus network connectivity, operations and maintenance — all on the aggressive timeline they demand.” “Compass Datacenters is a world-class company and a magnificent addition to our growing technology base,” said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. “The city has worked tirelessly with Compass on this multi-parcel, multi-owner land transaction in an effort to provide our community with high-end jobs and high-tech solutions. Goodyear is quickly becoming a dynamic location for tech companies and knowledge workers. We are excited to have Compass as a valued partner in this red hot market.” The city of Goodyear, APS, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Arizona Commerce
“Greater Phoenix is a natural next step for Compass since it’s an important location for cloud and hyperscale customers, due to its geographic location, availability of fiber connectivity, affordable cost of data center operations, and the rarity of natural disasters.” Chris Crosby Compass Datacenters
Authority worked in partnership to assist Compass in bringing its facility to Goodyear. “Data management and storage are critically important in our modern world, and Goodyear is an attractive destination for companies like Compass that provide these vital high-tech services,” said Michael Martin, director of economic development of APS. “This
shows again what can be done with strong economic development partnerships and access to clean, reliable energy to help our communities grow and prosper.” “Greater Phoenix is rapidly becoming a leading market for data centers in the U.S.,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The region’s ideal south-
west location offers very low risk of natural disasters, low latency, robust infrastructure and close proximity to a broad customer base. Data drives innovation, and we’re excited that Compass Datacenters selected Goodyear, Arizona, as the next step for their strategic company growth.” Compass also recently started construction on its data center campus in northern Virginia. Compass is developing campuses in markets where there is high demand from cloud and hyperscale companies. The campus model is a natural evolution of Compass’ business model, delivering highquality dedicated data centers with industry-leading delivery timeframes and cost-efficiency. The initial buildings in Goodyear and in Loudoun County, Va., are being constructed for customers who Compass is in advanced discussions with about supporting their data center needs. For more information, visit goodyearaz.gov and compassdatacenters.com.
Weitz Breaks Ground on 2nd CAC, Sundt Receive Award Arizona State Veteran Home The Weitz Company and Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services celebrated the groundbreaking of a second veteran home in Yuma, Arizona. The two organizations broke ground June 1 on a separate veteran home in Flagstaff, Ariz. Both projects are part of a vision the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services implemented to increase independent and assisted living options to support and care for military veterans throughout Arizona. Flagstaff and Yuma will collectively add 160 beds to the ADVS network that already includes 200-bed and 120-bed facilities in Phoenix and Tucson, respectively. “Wherever veterans live, they deserve our services,” said Retired Air Force Col. Wanda Wright, ADVS director. “Thirty-nine percent of veterans in the Flagstaff area and 24 percent of veterans in the Yuma area are over age 65. These numbers don’t even include the many other veterans who live in rural areas. Now we can serve them as close to their homes, families and friends as possible. This helps families save on travel costs and helps veterans thrive.” The homes in Yuma and Flagstaff will be
nearly identical in design and services. Both will be single-story buildings that measure 74,000 sq. ft. and have 80 beds (60 skilled nursing and 20 memory care). All units will be private and furnished. Resident amenities will include housekeeping, laundry services, a meditation room, gift shop and barber/beauty shop. Working with architect SmithGroup on each project, The Weitz Company will install high-efficiency mechanical systems to complement the sustainable designs of the Flagstaff and Yuma homes. LEED Silver certification is being pursued for both. “We are honored to be the construction partner with the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for the homes in Flagstaff and Yuma,” said The Weitz Company General Manager Kimberly Davids. “Weitz recognizes how important these projects are to expanding the care military veterans living in Arizona need and deserve to remain active and comfortable in close proximity to their families.” The veteran homes in Flagstaff and Yuma are scheduled to be complete by June 2021.
Central Arizona College was recently named a 2019 Gold Circle of Excellence award winner by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its entry, “Central Arizona College & Sundt Construction: Education at the Speed of Industry.” Each year the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards, recognize hundreds of institutions who have implemented innovative, inspiring and creative ideas that have a lasting impact and deliver extraordinary results. The judges recognized the Community College Public-Private Partnership between CAC and Sundt stating, “It is the responsibility of a community college to engage their industry partners and create opportunities for students and alumni to enter the workforce in high-skilled, high-paying jobs. This partnership between Sundt Construction and Central Arizona College leveraged the top strengths of both organizations and demonstrated the power of a well-executed partnership that provides the most benefits for students, the college, and employers. We also especially appreciated the focus on diversity in the partnership.” In 2019, CASE received more than 2,800 entries from 611 higher education member institutions, independent schools and non-
profits from 20 countries. Winners were selected based on overall quality, innovation, use of resources and the impact on the institution or its external and internal communities, such as alumni, parents, students and faculty and staff. James Busch, skilled trades and technology division chair and professor of diesel technology and heavy equipment operator said, “We are honored to receive this Gold Circle of Excellence Award. This collaboration and partnership continues to provide amazing training opportunities for students interested in skilled craft positions. The advancements we have made and continue to work towards are possible because of this strong workforce partnership.” Darry Welker, craft training manager of Sundt added, “Steadfast perseverance between aligned partners with the common goal of creating purposeful impact and necessary change for not only individuals but a community will always succeed. Sundt is very proud of the partnership efforts and the boundaries that are broadening within the mainstream ideology of industry and education.” For more information about CASE, visit www.case.org.
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ADOT Project Receives Sustainable Infrastructure Award The Arizona Department of Transportation allowing engineers to compare the current has won an award for using cutting-edge data channel with a time-lapse view of how it has collection and modeling for a U.S. 160 bridge changed over time and anticipate what will project that created a sustainable, resilient happen in the future. The instruments continue solution to erosion from a meandering creek to provide data that will help engineers assess on the Navajo Nation. the effectiveness of work to stabilize the banks Arizona State University’s Metis Center for where U.S. 160 crosses Laguna Creek and Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering determine whether additional improvements selected ADOT’s Laguna Creek Bridge may be needed. improvement as one the recipients of its 2019 “Beyond the Laguna Creek Bridge project, Sustainable Infrastructure Awards. Faculty integrating this approach with ADOT’s design reviewed nominations from public, private, and operation of highway infrastructure will nonprofit and academic organizations on help enhance sustainability and resilience by innovative approaches that advance sustainlooking at historic, current and potential conability in infrastructure. ditions, including the impacts of extreme ADOT’s 2017 project about 25 mi. east of weather,” said Steven Olmsted, National Kayenta addressed severe scouring of the Environmental Policy Act assignment managLaguna Creek Bridge’s abutments, protected er of ADOT Environmental Planning. the creek banks and reduced the channel’s Meanwhile, the technology helped engimeandering at the bridge. To accomplish this, neers design a project that avoided disturbing engineers installed gabion baskets, which are a culturally significant site near the Laguna ADOT photo Creek Bridge. metal cages filled with rocks. While engineers designing similar Arizona State University’s Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable ASU’s Metis Center for Infrastructure and improvements needed in short time frames Engineering selected ADOT’s Laguna Creek Bridge improvement as one the recip- Sustainable Engineering, part of the Ira A. often have limited data on matters such as ients of its 2019 Sustainable Infrastructure Awards. Fulton Schools of Engineering, seeks through stream flows, ADOT, coordinating with the research, teaching, outreach and public service U.S. Geological Survey’s Arizona Water Science group, after storms, drones, video cameras, laser-aided surveying to provide a basis for understanding how engineered and made the Laguna Creek Bridge a pilot site to test next-gen- and 3-D surface modeling. built systems are integrated with natural and human systems. Collecting this data for a year prior to construction provid- For more information, visit metis.asu.edu and eration monitoring technologies. These include sensors and gauges providing real-time surface flow data during and ed a comprehensive view of the creek’s flow and velocity, azdot.gov/SustainableTransportation.
ADOT Expects 2019 Opening Development Agreement... of South Mountain Freeway Mesa City Council Approves Potential Google Data Center ADOT from page 1
Happy Valley Road and Interstate 17, and Along with the South Mountain Freeway one is planned for Houghton Road at I-10 in interchange under construction at 17th the Tucson area. The South Mountain Freeway is expected Avenue, Desert Foothills Parkway will have a first diverging diamond configuration, in to open to traffic before the end of 2019, with which local street traffic makes a temporary work continuing into 2020. The largest freeway construction shift to the left side project in Arizona while crossing the freehistory, the South way, allowing for direct The South Mountain Mountain Freeway left turns onto entrance Freeway is expected will provide a longramps. In addition to planned direct link enhancing safety, a to open to traffic between the East diverging diamond Valley and West before the end of interchange is designed Valley and a muchto move traffic efficient2019, with work needed alternative ly because there is no need for left-turn arrows. continuing into 2020. to I-10 through downtown Phoenix. Both interchanges Approved by will be partial diverging diamonds because neither Desert Foothills Maricopa County voters in 1985 and again Parkway nor 17th Avenue continues to the in 2004 as part of a comprehensive regional south. A typical diverging diamond inter- transportation plan, the South Mountain change accommodates local traffic Freeway will complete the Loop 202 and Loop 101 freeway system in the Valley. approaching from both directions. For information on the project, visit A full diverging diamond interchange is scheduled to open in summer 2020 at the SouthMountainFreeway.com.
The Mesa City Council approved a development agreement with the multinational technology and Internet services giant, Google. That agreement outlines a potential project which would include a data center and accessory office facilities. “Mesa would be pleased to welcome a global leader in innovation like Google to our community. They would be a great match for the Elliot Road Technology Corridor,” Mayor John Giles said. “There is still much to be done but we are excited to be working with another ‘Big Four’ technology company and the future prospects.” Google, which specializes in Internetrelated services and products including online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware, is exploring the acquisition of 187 acres in Mesa’s Council District 6 just northwest of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. “I’m happy that Google will be joining our business community,” District 6
Councilmember Kevin Thompson said. “This will be a win for Mesa, our citizens and the entire region. I look forward to working with them.” At this time, specific details have not been finalized. While the Development Agreement contemplates milestone minimums which Google must achieve, they do not reflect the actual project scope. “We have a great Economic Development team and City Attorney’s Office that have put a lot of time and effort into this project to get us to this point,” Mesa City Manager Chris Brady said. “We also are grateful to our partners, Salt River Project, the Arizona Commerce Authority and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, for their assistance along the way.” For more information, visit selectmesa.com/business-districts/mesagateway-area/elliot-road-technology-corridor-6308.
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The Texas Rangers housing facility is being built adjacent to team’s Surprise Stadium. RANGERS from page 1
workers will be on site working in shifts. According to GCON, crews will export around 550 cu. yds. of earth and import 2,100. The building plans call for 49,502 cu. yds. of concrete and 4,722 sq. yds. of asphalt. A portion of the building site lies on the former Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field which served as an active emergency landing facility to the Luke Air Force Base and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base aircraft until around 1995.
“This new facility will be a game changer for our player development program in Surprise,” said Jon Daniels, president of baseball operations and general manager. “We will be able to provide our young players with not only a great offthe-field living experience but also learning opportunities that have not been available currently. It will bring the organization closer together.” The privately funded facility is expected to be completed A Grove crane locked into place, assists in the firstby the end of 2019 in time for spring training 2020. CEG floor framing of the complex.
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