The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recognized its Colorado member contractors for exceptional construction projects during the 2010 Excellence in Construction Awards banquet at the Westin Westminster in October. ABC-RMC award criteria included factors such as complexity, unusual challenges or problems overcome, innovative techniques or programs, value engineering, safety records and owner satisfaction. Adolfson & Peterson Construction Inc. The Industrial Co. Wyoming Inc. Related Links: AGC Colorado Presents 2010 ACE Awards AIA Colorado Recognizes 2010 Achievements in Architecture AIA Denver Recognizes 2010 Member Achievements in Architecture ACEC/CO Presents Its 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards ASAC Hosts 26th
Related Links: AGC Colorado Presents 2010 ACE Awards AIA Colorado Recognizes 2010 Achievements in Architecture AIA Denver Recognizes 2010 Member Achievements in Architecture ABC Rocky Mountain Honors 2010 EIC Award Winners ASAC Hosts 26th Annual Construction Industry Awards Grand Conceptor Award Energy Engineer: Merrick & Co. Cellulosic Biofuels Plant Client: Range Fuels Excellence Awards Water Resources Engineer: CH2M Hill Prairie Waters Project, Peter Binney Facility Client: Aurora Water Building/Technology Services Engineer: EMC Engineers Inc., a subsidiary of Eaton Corp. Casey Middle School MEP Design Client: Boulder Valley School District Small Projects Engineer: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig 6th Avenue Waste Tire
The American Subcontractors Association of Colorado held its Annual Awards Program at the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 9. Related Links: AGC Colorado Presents 2010 ACE Awards AIA Colorado Recognizes 2010 Achievements in Architecture AIA Denver Recognizes 2010 Member Achievements in Architecture ABC Rocky Mountain Honors 2010 EIC Award Winners ACEC/CO Presents Its 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards Each year ASAC members select a person to receive the association�s Member Choice Award. This year�s recipient was Bob Kinning of Expert Mechanical Services Inc., Englewood, and chair of the ASAC Awards Program Committee. Kinning has worked over the last
Submitted by SmithArchitects Inc. This facility was designed to accommodate the existing sloped topography, preserve the ponderosa pine forest, and blend with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Requiring special attention due to area snowfall, the roof design incorporates a traditional ridge beam and rafter composition that is inverted to create a “butterfly” profile. A rock-climbing wall and gymnasium are the focal points of the two-story space. Visitors enjoy unobstructed views through the wellness/fitness center and out to the treetops beyond through the floor-to-ceiling glass wall. Funding for the non-profit project came from the local community. The judges were pleased with the
The American Institute of Architects Denver chapter recognized its 2010 architectural design, honor and president�s awards recipients during a ceremony on Sept. 24 at Mile High Station in Denver. Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, Denver Related Links: AGC Colorado Presents 2010 ACE Awards AIA Colorado Recognizes 2010 Achievements in Architecture ABC Rocky Mountain Honors 2010 EIC Award Winners ACEC/CO Presents Its 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards ASAC Hosts 26th Annual Construction Industry Awards The following 21 architectural design awards were selected from 79 entries submitted by members of AIA Denver and judged by a jury of architects and design experts from California. They were
In order to move radioactive material to and from three separate facilities at the Idaho National Laboratory, the U.S. Dept. of Energy plans to build 10 miles of new road that will allow it to transport the waste without having to access U.S. Route 20. U.S. 20 is the longest road in the United States and runs through the southern portion of the INL. DOE officials say the new road will lie within the nearly 900-sq-mile federal nuclear research center in the Arco Desert between Arco and Idaho Falls, Idaho. The $6.2-million project will be built with American Recovery &
Chris Hipwell was recently hired as the new president for Associated Builders and Contractors Utah Chapter. Hipwell was chosen after a national search to fill the position concluded in September. Her involvement with ABC Utah began in 2003, when she served on several chapter committees. She advanced to the board of directors in 2005. In 2006 she was appointed to the executive board and served as chairman in 2008. div id="articleExtrasA" div id="articleExtrasB" div id="articleExtras" Her construction background includes 10 years of marketing/business development for a large Utah commercial contractor. R&O Construction estimator Todd Zampedri has joined the ranks of
Interstate 80 1300 East to State Street Submitted by Horrocks Engineers The CM/GC team utilized accelerated bridge construction to speed up the schedule for the Interstate 80 project. ABC was used to replace seven bridges along the I-80 corridor in a two-month period from late June through early August 2008. The Horrocks team designed the ABC bridges carrying traffic westbound I-80 at 300 East, 500 East, 600 East, 600 East ramp, 700 East, 900 East and Highland Drive. The technology reduced road closures along mainline I-80 and inconvenience to commuters. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The bridges were
Sunrise @ Escala Submitted by Wadman Corp. Sunrise @ Escala is a four-level hotel and residential building, including 173,500 sq ft of main space along with an 87,000-sq-ft parking garage. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Aesthetically, Sunrise is constructed with durable materials that speak to its connection to the site. The local stone used around the building perimeter as a wainscot offers the sense that the building has naturally grown from the site while also offering protection from the harsh winter environment. The stone is also incorporated in strategic locations as an accent feature to reinforce certain heavy,
Trolley Square RenovationSubmitted by Okland Construction Co. Inc. Trolley Square is a mixed-use, specialty retail project in downtown Salt Lake City. Originally a trolley barn in the early 1900s, Trolley Square is now an upscale marketplace with more than 60 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues situated in four historic buildings. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The site is 13 acres and currently has 232,444 sq ft on site, including an enclosed two-level retail building of 160,000 sq ft, which has been renovated. In addition to the mall renovation, significant enhancements were made to the actual retail stores, the