Solar energy projects continue to shine in Colorado, but there may be clouds on the horizon. The state’s solar market has seen impressive growth in recent years. Large commercial and utility-scale projects drove the growth, but the residential and midsize retrofit markets also stayed strong. On a national scale, the state remains a leader. It ranks fourth in solar installations behind California, New Jersey and Nevada, and second in solar jobs per capita, according to data compiled by the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. However, the pace appears to be slowing. Total capacity installed for

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

Sometimes the reason for building green can run deeper than simply the desire to conserve resources, achieve LEED certification or reduce operating costs. They are also driven by a belief in stewardship. “We are entrusted with funds by our members and we have a responsibility to manage them the best we can,” says Jared Doxey, director of architecture, engineering and construction for the Salt Lake City-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We also have the responsibility to be good neighbors to the community and of all mankind and to be respectful of the Earth and its resources.” Mark

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

When CooverClark & Associates designed the $34-million Wyoming Air National Guard’s new aviation support facility in Cheyenne, the Denver-based firm married functionality, technology and energy efficiency with a lodge feel that WANG hopes will enhance recruitment/retention and provide a comfortable home to support training and aircraft maintenance operations. Photo BY Mike Rogers The 98,000-sq-ft aviation maintenance facility provides space for the Navy reserve, active-duty Air Force and reserve Air Force and Army and includes a hangar, administration building and pumphouse. Photo By Mike Rogers Design for the building created a western lodge feel, with a rustic stone-and-timber interior that mimics

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

Unified State LaboratorySubmitted by Big-D Construction and VCBO Architecture The objective of this project was to provide public health laboratory services to Utah’s growing population through state-of-the-art laboratories, including a BSL3 suite, organic and inorganic chemistry labs, microbiology labs, radio chemistry, forensic toxicology, administrative offices and collaborative spaces. The first of three modules, the Unified State Laboratory facility will provide efficient delivery of critical lab services for the Utah Dept. of Health’s Bureaus of Forensic Toxicology, Chemical and Environmental Services, Laboratory Improvement and Microbiology. Related Links: Intermountain Best of 2010 Judges Located on the Rampton Complex in Taylorsville, Utah, near