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Vivint Smart Home Arena Undergoing $125M Makeover By Lori Tobias
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Crews are working with a drilling machine to drill piles, as well as mobile cranes and forklifts.
In 1991, when the home court for the Utah Jazz basketball team was built, construction was completed in record time — 15 months and 24 days. “At the time, it was built faster than any other arena in the nation,” said Jazz spokesman Frank Zang. Twentysix years later, the venue, now known as the Vivint Smart Home Arena, is once again the scene of some major construction work as it undergoes a $125 million renovation. But while the renovation may not be record-setting, certainly it feels that way to the contractor. Behind-the-scenes demolition started earlier this spring, but the real work had to wait for the NBA playoffs to end. Now, workers have only until late September to finish the job. “Our biggest challenge is with the Jazz and their schedule,” said Jeremy Blanck, project executive with Okland Construction Company, a familyowned business based out of Salt Lake City. “We’ve done arenas and venues before, but this is the largest amount of work in this short of a time period.
Magic: UDOT Crews Make Bridge Disappear Overnight By Katherine Devlin EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Bangerter Highway in West Jordan was closed between 7000 and 7800 South overnight on June 10. The road closure itself wasn’t the news, but the reason was: Utah’s Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews needed to move a bridge.
The pedestrian walkway over the intersection was relocated so work could begin on a new freeway-style interchange — one of four that will be built along Bangerter Highway by the end of 2018. Crews worked from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning to carefully remove the span, piece by piece. The bridge was then hauled away to be used in another part of Salt Lake see UDOT page 6
The renovations include a new 20,000-sq.-ft. glass front entry, new seats, new restaurant space, plus new and reconfigured suites and social gathering spaces.
We’ll have upwards of 200 to 500 workers a day, just depending where we’re working. They’ll be working six -10s, sometimes double shifting. It’s really just getting everything orchestrated and done.” Most of the construction work is interior demolition and interior renovation, Blanck said. While it’s not a big equipment job, crews are working
with a drilling machine to drill piles, as well as mobile cranes and forklifts. The renovations include a new 20,000-sq.-ft. glass front entry, new seats, new restaurant space, new and reconfigured suites and social gathering spaces. Already completed is the installation of 2,700 solar panels covering 80,000 sq. ft. and generating see ARENA page 8
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UDOT reopens the intersection and is a step closer to the start of the Bangerter Highway Interchange project, scheduled to begin July 5.
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GOED Board OKs 13 Grants for Rural Utah Businesses
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Architectural Digest acknowledged Lassonde Studios alongside buildings in the United States, Norway and China.
Lassonde Studios Receives Honors Scan the world from Norway to China and you won’t find a new university building much better than Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah, according to Architectural Digest, a publication of architecture news and trends. In a new report, the publication identifies Lassonde Studios as one of the nine best new university buildings around the globe. “One of the first design elements guests of the University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios will notice is an allcopper façade,” Architectural Digest reported. “The $45 million project by Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design in association with EDA Architects opened in August 2016, and its copper exterior is made to fade and change color as it ages. The structure is built on a grid system, which will allow rooms to be easily reconfigured as demands for the space fluctuate.” The recognition is the latest in a wide variety of international praise and attention for Lassonde Studios. All students on campus are invited to live, create and launch new companies here. The building houses 400 residents above a 20,000-sq.-ft. innovation space on the first floor that is open to all students on campus. Lassonde Studios is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business that was recently ranked as the number one program in the nation for aspiring entrepreneurs by LendEDU and the number 15 graduate and number 18 undergrad-
uate program for entrepreneurs in the nation by the Princeton Review. Together, the Lassonde Institute and the Eccles School offer many programs, degrees and scholarships for students interested in entrepreneurship. “We had a great team with a vision to accomplish Pierre Lassonde’s goal to build an iconic structure that would enhance the experience of our students and create more entrepreneurs,” said Troy D’Ambrosio, executive director of the Lassonde Institute and an assistant dean at the David Eccles School of Business. “It’s great to see his dream being recognized.” Architectural Digest acknowledged Lassonde Studios alongside buildings in the United States, Norway and China. These buildings function as everything from classrooms and technology centers to student unions and dorms. “Just as education around the world continues to evolve and innovate, so do the campuses that house the brightest future artists, scholars and financiers,” Architectural Digest reported. “These new structures make the grade for state-of-the-art technology, adherence to historic detailing and architecturally significant design.” International attention for Lassonde Students began as soon as the project was announced. Months before the groundbreaking in October 2014, for example, Bloomberg Businessweek published an article titled “University of Utah’s New Dorm Mimics Google Headquarters.” In the article, the publication reported: “In a move it hopes
will lure budding entrepreneurs who dream of souped-up Silicon Valley workspaces, the University of Utah plans to build a residence hall that blurs life and work the same way technology giants Facebook and Google do at their headquarters.” In an article from August 2016, The New York Times featured Lassonde Studios in a story about how “universities are investing in big, high-tech buildings in the hope of evoking big, high-tech thinking.” The New York Times reported: “The residential component has been absorbed into this livework building, anticipating the early lifestyle of dot-com employees, whose living quarters usually resemble walkin closets. The Utah version is plusher, however.” Other notable attention includes articles by Fast Company Inc. Magazine, The Associated Press, ArchDaily and many construction trade publications. On top of attention from journalists and news agencies, Lassonde Studios received an award as the most outstanding public building over $10 million from Utah Construction & Design in 2016 and an “Award of Excellence” from the Associated General Contractors of Utah. Lassonde Studios also is a finalist for the South by Southwest Education (SXSWedu) Learn by Design Awards. For more information, visit lassonde.utah.edu/studios. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Utah’s Governor’s office of economic development (GOED) rural development team helped 13 companies expand their business in nine rural counties in recent months.
Utah’s Governor’s office of economic development (GOED) rural development team helped 13 companies expand their business in nine rural counties in recent months. The GOED board of directors reviewed and approved each project and rural fast track grant in its May and June board meetings. June was a banner month, with nine projects. Rural fast track grants help companies expand operations, hire new employees and positively impact Utah’s rural communities. The grants help fund a portion of expansion projects, and the total combined project value for the 13 companies’ expansions is nearly $6.6 million. Each of the 13 awarded grants were valued at up to $50,000, nearly $650,000 in grants awarded over the last two months to support rural Utah communities. The companies span a variety of industries from health and animal care to construction and manufacturing. Company names and impacted counties are listed below. • Cache Valley Counter Tops • Callahan Construction • Dar’s JJ Blacksmith Welding • Emery Animal Health • Evan Stilson, DDS • First Call Propane • Four Mile Hunting Club • Gagon Family Medicine • Horizon Metals • ICORR Technologies • MCM Engineering • Slide Ridge Honey • United Soil Service • Cache County • Carbon County • Box Elder County • Duchesne County • Emery County • Iron County • Juab County • Millard County • Morgan County (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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UDOT Removes Bridge to Make Way for New Interchange UDOT from page 1
County. UDOT is preparing to begin work on the $249 million Bangerter Highway Interchange project, and according to the UDOT blog, this is the department’s number-one project in the state. The four intersections will be constructed simultaneously, with drainage work and utility relocation to begin on July 5. Other work includes demolition and grading. The project also includes new ramps, bridges, underpasses and noise walls. For more information, visit udot.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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UDOT crews removed the pedestrian walkway over the intersection along Bangerter Highway so work can begin on a new freewaystyle interchange, one of four which will be built by the end of 2018. UDOT image
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The bridge section is loaded onto a truck and will be reused. Crews begin work to remove the pedestrian bridge. UDOT image UDOT image
The cranes prepare to lift the next section.
The second section is successfully removed.
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Solar Panels, New Seats Part of Arena Modernization ARENA from page 1
enough energy for 89 home games, nearly two seasons worth. “You’ll see a series of top-tobottom upgrades on all six levels of the building,” said Zang. “We believe that these changes will benefit everyone who comes to the arena whether it’s for sports, a concert or a family show. On the front northeast corner, we’re redesigning the plaza area as large open space. When you come to the arena, there’s a large opening there. It will be a place where you can meet people and gather together out of the weather before you go into the arena for an event. That addition certainly changes the front porch of the arena. Up on the sixth floor, there will be open private areas that The solar panels will generate enough energy for 89 home games, nearly two seasons worth. Rob Nish photo
The new fully upholstered, plush back and contour foam seats will replace the green plastic chairs that have been in place since the arena opening.
can be used as social gathering spaces. People will be able to stand up there in these casual gathering spaces and see the game from where they are.” There’s also a big emphasis on the food experience, part of a new trend currently being seen in U.S. arenas. “We have more than 30 vendors that will have a presence in the arena,” Zang said. “Each of the four corners has a marquis local restaurant. There is a real emphasis on the ability to have a lot of dining choices and convenience when you come to the arena for an event. Really, what we are doing in these concourses is we are installing live kitchens so food can be prepared on site. It is the trend where fans
“We believe that these changes will benefit everyone who comes to the arena whether it’s for sports, a concert or a family show.” Frank Zang Utah Jazz
are looking for made-to-order. Instead of it being cooked somewhere else, it’s prepared on the spot.” Also generating a lot of buzz are the new fully upholstered, plush back and contour foam seats, which will replace the green plastic chairs that have been in place since the arena opening. “While we will all miss the
green seats, these new cushioned Jazz blue chairs will provide our guests an upgraded experience as they attend Jazz games, concerts and other events in the arena,” said Steve Starks, president of the Utah Jazz and Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment. “These new chairs, along with the upgrades to the see ARENA page 10
Vivint Smart Home Arena is the scene of some major construction work as it undergoes a $125 million renovation.
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Arena’s Modern Amenities Will Greet Jazz Fans This Fall
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Most of the construction work is interior demolition and interior renovation. ARENA from page 8
food, technology and club spaces, will further enhance the game night experience and make the arena feel new again.” The iconic green plastic seats will be offered to season ticket holders who renew their seats for the upcoming season as a keepsake and thank you for their support of
Already completed is the installation of 2,700 solar panels covering 80,000 sq. ft.
the organization. “One of our priorities in determining the top-to-bottom improvements has been to make changes that will benefit everyone,” said Steve Miller, chairman of the arena renovation committee and vice chairman of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. “The upgraded seats will be for all our guests to
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