The $112-million Sand Creek Byway was the largest single contract in Idaho Transportation Dept. history. The 2.1-mile project realigned a segment of U.S. 95 that bypasses Sandpoint in northern Idaho. Photo courtesy of Parsons RCI Inc. The 2.1-mile project realigned a segment of U.S. 95 that bypasses Sandpoint in northern Idaho. Related Links: Stimulus Money Fuels Highway Projects in Eastern Idaho New Report Card Hard on Idaho Infrastruture The project was constructed adjacent to an existing historic railway depot, several operating commercial buildings and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. Sensitive environments nearby include Sand Creek, Lake Pend Oreille, bald

The 26,500-sq-ft Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center just north of the Wyoming-Colorado border is a model of energy efficiency and highly sustainable design. Photo courtesy of The RMH Group The building uses renewable energy such as wind and solar to generate its power. Photo courtesy of The RMH Group Extensive daylighting strategies also reduce electrical demand. Related Links: New Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center Opens Green Building Growing Rapidly in Hotel and Retail Sectors The mechanical and electrical systems were designed to limit energy demand while maximizing the use of onsite resources. Extensive daylighting strategies reduce electrical demand, and renewable-energy power sources

Galileo's Pavilion at Johnson County Community College is an inspired learning space that also serves as an information center for the campus and the community. The facade of the LEED-Platinum-designed pavilion is clad in recycled slate chalkboard panels and large glass panels reclaimed from an unfinished building project. A glass louver system, highly insulated glass curtain walls, operable windows and skylights, and the thermal mass of the concrete floors manage the sun's heat and prevailing winds for passive heating, cooling and daylighting. Other green features include rainwater harvesting and green roof trays, solar panels and a wind turbine. Photo courtesy

Swire Coca-Cola USA, which touts itself as the third-largest independent bottler in the U.S., expanded its 402,577-sq-ft headquarters in Draper, Utah, to keep up with its fast-paced growth over the last few years and allow for future expansion. Additions were made to office, warehousing and distribution space. Related Links: Yesco Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility MSC Aerospace to Expand Operations The expansion evolved on all four sides of the facility, coordinating new elements with the old. Materials such as masonry, brick, paint and flooring were procured to match the existing building. Many functions of the old building were expanded and

Trimble Navigation, a leading location and positioning technology firm, integrates a wide range of technologies for the construction, surveying, agriculture, mapping and GPS industries. Trimble's new Rockies campus is a four-story, 125,000-sq-ft facility situated on a 15-acre site in Westminster, Colo. Photo courtesy of JE Dunn Construction The exterior skin is made of a high-strength, composite-resin rain-screen panel with unitized curtain-wall windows. hoto courtesy of JE Dunn Construction The campus is designed to house 570 employees in a highly collaborative, open work environment. Related Links: Trimble Opens New Westminster, Colo., Office Trimble Introduces Lightweight Jobsite Tablet Trimble's Rockies campus is

It's not often that designers get a chance to create a space for the people who make their designs a reality. In this project, Gensler teamed with Turner Construction to design a thoughtfully detailed and constructed office in a historic 1949 building. Located in Denver's vibrant Lower Downtown District, Turner's office has become not only a showcase for its craft but also a tool to demonstrate the company's strong, renewed presence in the Colorado and regional construction market. Related Links: Turner Team Preparing to Build Iconic Aspen Art Museum Renovated Union Station Will Transform LoDo District With a condensed construction

The 150,000-sq-ft L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Institute was built to encourage creativity and spur major breakthroughs in research. Slated for LEED-Gold certification, this new building on the University of Utah campus has five floors, underground parking, research labs and conference rooms. Research spaces were built for maximum flexibility, efficiency and collaboration. A spacious four-story atrium serves as the building entry and connects the new institute with L.S. Skaggs Sr. Hall. The atrium also provides cafe and small lounge areas for faculty and students to discuss their research. The facility features an amphitheater for presentations and college events. Photo courtesy of Jacobsen

The Village at South Campus is a five-story building that houses more than 900 Brigham Young University students in 236 apartments. A mix of housing, professional offices and commercial and retail businesses, it is intended to inspire a vibrant downtown and attract students. It is also a first of its kind for student housing in Utah, says the submitter. Photo courtesy of R and O Construction The project includes two residential towers and a two-story commons. Related Links: Provo to Get New Student Housing Western State College Breaks Ground on New Student Housing The project includes two residential towers and

The new Residential Life Student Housing complex is at the south end of the Weber State University campus. Five residence halls were demolished to make way for its three buildings, which are three-level, above-grade steel-and-concrete, masonry-unit block structures, each with 40 to 60 units. They include lounges, gathering spaces, kitchenettes, work-out facilities, laundry rooms, meeting spaces, storage, building services areas, a convenience store and a commercial kitchen. The buildings form a quad in the center, where students can relax in front of a fire pit, enjoy beautifully landscaped walking paths or spend an afternoon at the sand volleyball court. Photo

This six-story, mixed-used project offers off-campus student housing, classrooms, restaurants and shops. The residence portion houses between three and five people per unit, each with private bedrooms. There are a total of 168 beds, and each apartment is equipped with wireless Internet, cable TV, a microwave, stove, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Adjacent to the 87,500-sq-ft facility is a five-level, 294-stall parking structure available for residents and visitors. Photo courtesy of Big-D Construction The residence portion houses between three and five people per unit. Related Links: Provo to Get New Student Housing WSC Breaks Ground on Student Housing The project schedule was