NORTHERN NEVADA

DARREN VANDERFORD | VICE PRESIDENT

Cody and I would like to take this opportunity to spotlight a Reno project that recently wrapped up. First, I’d like to turn the clock back 4 years. The date is August 6th 2016….the day the Helix Reno office opened. We knew it would be a tough road breaking into this market. After reviewing the general contractor list, the name at the top was where we decided to start. As the largest GC based in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction has a strong presence in the area. After doing some research it was determined that they shared values in common with us. The pursuit began. It took two years of hard work on the part of our estimating group resulting in our first award: a design build student housing project at UNR. That job became known as Uncommon.

Key Data: • 7 story building with two levels of parking and 5 of residential • 191,445sq ft • 142 parking spaces • 330 beds in 125 units • Helix scope included fire alarm, smoke control, twoway communication, distributed antenna, CCTV,

Access Control, Wifi, teledata/tv, and AV • Rough wiring started the 3rd week of February 2020 • Power established August 9 • Electrical finals floors 1-6 August 15 • Distributed antenna final August 17 • Fire final floors 1-6 August 18 • TCO August 19 • Student move in August 20

Not too far into the schedule, and due to delays outside of our scope, it became clear having this building open for Fall 2020 would be a huge task. Our team’s dedication and commitment to the job speaks volumes. Led by Ian Mieczynski, our field crew pulled off what most thought impossible. Our PM Jim Smalley provided the necessary support to help bring the project to the finish line. Many, many hours of overtime, late nights, and weekends were worked to make the date. Through hard work, commitment to the deadlines, and close coordination a tremendous milestone was achieved. Hats off to our entire Uncommon team and the additional Helix personnel that assisted including Jeff Russo, Nathan Dowdy, Ed Bock, Mike Martin and many others.

What a critical project for us to perform as all eyes were on us. Other subs on site had been in town much longer with proven track records. We had so much riding on this project and the team came through.

We have gained not only the loyalty and respect of our client but also that of the owner with whom we are now kicking off the next building. It would not have been possible if not for the efforts of our Reno team! Great work everyone!

The Uncommon

CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE SURPLICE!

Michelle had her beautiful baby Kelcee Nicole born 10/11/20 at 9:53pm • 6lbs 9 ozs • 19.5 inches

She was due on Friday 10/16 but wanted to come early.