Lerch Bates, a Denver international consulting firm for vertical transportation, façade access and materials management, has been selected by MANICA Architecture to provide vertical transportation and façade access consulting services for the construction of VTB Stadium and Arena in Moscow, Russia. The massive project will include construction of a stadium and an indoor arena within a single building enclosure. VTB Stadium and Arena, one of the largest projects currently being developed in the Russian Federation, features the redevelopment of historic Dynamo Stadium and the surrounding park. The exterior façade of the old stadium will be incorporated into the construction of
Transportation construction projects from across the country were recognized on June 3 for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) sponsored the 14th annual “Globe Awards” held in Washington, D.C. as part of the association’s Federal Issues Program. The Globe Awards recognize: • Private-sector firms and public-sector transportation agencies that do an outstanding job of protecting or enhancing the natural environment in the planning, design and construction of U.S. transportation infrastructure projects • Transportation construction-related product manufacturers and material suppliers that utilize exemplary environmental processes to protect and enhance the
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the May 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725-billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment-finance market is 56.7, an increase from the April index of 54.0, reflecting industry participants’ increasing optimism despite continuing concerns over the economy and the impact of federal policies on capital expenditures. When asked about the outlook for the future, MCI survey respondent Aylin
Despite the still sluggish economy, Broomfield, Colo.-based MWH Global is coming off its best year ever, with $1.6 billion in worldwide revenue for 2012. The wet-infrastructure and water-engineering company is not only ranked No. 5 among the largest design firms in both the Colorado and Intermountain areas but also consistently earns top honors in international markets as well. Related Links: A Conversation With MWH Global CEO Alan Krause MWH Opens Office in Ethiopia The key to the company's growth can be best summed up with one phrase: "Thinking globally, acting locally." MWH provides design, consulting and construction management services to
An important new women's business center in Afghanistan opened at the end of May. It is aimed at educating entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses in the war-torn country. Related Links: Petra Master Plan Wins National Design Award U.S. Rebuilding Efforts in Afghanistan The International Center for Afghan Women's Economic Development is also the new home for the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council, several other nongovernmental organizations and a university program focusing on women's economic development. The center, designed by Denver-based architectural and interior design firm Burkett Design, is located on the campus of American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). It
Regional design firms are decidedly more upbeat than in previous years. They report an upswing in several markets, most notably multifamily, mixed-use, offices, energy and some public-works sectors. Big concerns include the decline in funding for institutional work, finding enough qualified people to do the work and ongoing uncertainty about the long-term health of the economy. Related Links: Regional Designers Push for More Diverse Services Regional Design Firms Hurting From Flat Economy, Stalled Projects However, many regional design firm leaders think the local economies in Salt Lake City, Boise and Denver will continue to improve and remain stronger than in
The RMH Group, Lakewood, Colo., was presented with an Honor Award as well as a National Recognition Award at the national Engineering Excellence Awards. The gala was hosted by the American Council of Engineering Cos. for The RMH Group’s role in the design of the new Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit at the Denver Zoo. Photo courtesy of The RMH Group The Denver Zoo and The RMH Group were presented with a national Honor Award at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. on April 23. From left: George Pond, Denver Zoo vice president for planning and capital projects;
Haselden/Caspar/Pope—a joint venture collaboration among Haselden Construction, Caspar Building Systems and Pope Construction—recently celebrated the topping out of the Wyoming Medical Center’s new West Tower in Casper. The four-story structure will house 46 patient rooms, as well as a kitchen and servery, chapel, coffee shop, labor and delivery department, and a physical-therapy gym. Photo courtesy of Haselden/Caspar/Pope Wyoming Medical Centers new West Tower is currently the largest project under construction in Casper. Utilizing approximately 750 tons of structural steel, it is currently the largest project under construction in Casper. The project is using a crane with a boom length of
Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter held its annual Safety Awards dinner on May 16 at the Marriott City Center in downtown Denver. More than 150 ABC members and guests were in attendance for the event. The safety awards recognize ABC-member companies who are leading the industry in the area of safety. Photo courtesy of ABC RMC The Tony Dietrich Safety Professional of the Year Award winner is presented to Tom Menzies (center) by Tom Alvarez of RK Mechanical Inc. (left) and award sponsor Paul Miller (right) of Flood and Peterson. Before the awards portion of the ceremony, four
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