Construction is complete on a new 33,000-sq-ft career center in Salt Lake City for plumbers, pipefitters, welders and HVAC&R technicians run by the Utah Mechanical Contractors Association and United Association Local 140. div id="articleExtrasA" div id="articleExtrasB" div id="articleExtras" The Utah Career Center, which replaces an existing career center, is expected to achieve LEED-Gold certification and will train and recertify more than 1,000 tradesmen annually. UMCA and UA’s apprenticeship programs require over 1,350 hours of training—far exceeding most educational trade program requirements. Apprentices who complete their education to become UA journeymen also receive associate’s degrees in applied science from Salt Lake

Hemming Village Retail PadSubmitted by Method Studio Inc. The Hemming Village Retail Pad represents the first completed new building on an important block within the city of Rexburg—in an area that has been identified and zoned for redevelopment to create a pedestrian-friendly zone. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The Hemming family, which resides in and owns most of the block, has done much to preserve key historical homes in this part of Rexburg as well as set aside key areas of land for redevelopment of multi-use commercial, retail, office and residential uses. The design and construction of this

Criteria for Projects: The annual Best of Awards is a competition to determine the best regional projects completed by firms in Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Firms involved in some aspect of a project submit the entries, which are free. Related Links: Legacy Award: Mont Wilson Gold: Outstanding Architectural Design Silver: Outstanding Architectural Design (tie) Silver: Outstanding Architectural Design (tie) Gold: Outstanding Civil/Public Works Project Silver: Outstanding Civil/Public Works Project Gold: Outstanding Cultural Project Gold: Outstanding Engineering Design (tie) Gold: Outstanding Engineering Design (tie) Outstanding Restoration Project Silver: Outstanding Engineering Design Gold: Outstanding Government/Public Buildings Silver: Outstanding Government/Public Buildings Bronze:

Interstate 80 State Street to 1300 EastSubmitted by Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Co. Construction on this project greatly improved safety and efficiency along the two-mile Interstate 80 corridor from State Street to 1300 East in Utah. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges As part of this project, an additional eastbound and westbound general purpose lane was added, bringing the total to four lanes in each direction, an eastbound and westbound auxiliary lane now connects the ramps between interchanges, the interchanges at State Street, 700 East and 1300 South were improved, and the bridges at State, 300 East, 500 East,

Interstate 15 Widening 500 North to Interstate 215 Submitted by Kiewit/Clyde JV This design-build project included the design, reconstruction and widening of the mainline Interstate 15 to add an express lane and three general-purpose lanes in each direction. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Structural work included replacement of bridges at Beck Street’s I-15 overpass and southbound U.S. 89 overpass and demolition of two bridges to be replaced by a new bridge at 1100 North. Additional project components included earthwork, retaining walls, storm drainage, signing, lighting, barriers, ATMS infrastructure and utilities. The project elevated industry standards by implementing partnering

Jupiter BowlSubmitted by R&O Construction Walk in the front door of Park City, Utah’s Jupiter Bowl and on the right you’re greeted by original artwork from local painters; on the left, there’s a window into the kitchen run by four-star restaurant veteran chef Jason Brumm. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Partner Tony Thomas wants to have the best of everything—not just lanes. At the center of the lanes, and near the billiards and arcade, sits the Black Diamond Bar. Modeled after those the partners found in Las Vegas and other popular tourist spots, the Black Diamond is intended

Brigham Young University Center Production Kitchen RenovationSubmitted by Okland Construction Co. Inc. The Brigham Young University Center Production Kitchen project remodeled and added to the existing Dairy Products Laboratory on Brigham Young University’s Provo campus. It became the new central production kitchen, providing food service to the entire campus as well as the Missionary Training Center and other clients. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The work included demolition of portions of the existing building, construction of a new masonry structure, reroof, interior remodel of all existing spaces and finishes, new exterior masonry veneer, a new storefront glazing system,

Laramie County East High RenovationsSubmitted by Adolfson & Peterson Construction Laramie County East High renovations demolished and remodeled the 270,000-sq-ft building, with the exception of exterior walls and interior corridor walls. It included complete electrical and mechanical system change-outs and demolition and rebuilding of interior walls and finishes. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Features included new classrooms, labs, locker rooms, restrooms and special educational rooms. The project also included a playground addition and renovations of the pool, cafeteria, culinary arts area and the gymnasium. The project consisted of 12 phases, done while the high school was fully occupied.

University of Wyoming’s Information Library and Learning CenterSubmitted by FCI Constructors Inc. The new University of Wyoming’s Information Library and Learning Center project built a 92,765-sq-ft addition to the east of the existing building, which rests between the original Coe Library, the College of Business and is bordered by Ivinson Street along the south and the parking lot for the Student Union along the north. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges The second phase renovated 188,656 sq ft of existing space and was completed subsequently. The facility contains offices and support space for Coe Library administration, collection and technical

Select Health Valley Center TowersSubmitted by VCBO Architecture This six-story, sustainably designed facility provides administrative spaces for the Select Health arm of Intermountain Healthcare and includes an adjacent five-story parking structure. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges A lobby space that extends to the second story is an integral part of the open and airy floor plan. The overall design for the office spaces is a column-free floor plan that allows a great deal of flexibility for interior spaces as well as improved sightlines. Ten-ft high ceilings add to the open ambience, as do the floor-to-ceiling windows. The project