ENR Mountain States is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Best Projects competition across a seven-state region that includes Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and the Dakotas. A panel of judges from all areas of the industry reviewed more than 100 entries in 20 different categories, examining factors such as innovation, design, teamwork, craft quality, safety and community or industry benefit. Judges could select a Best Project and an Award of Merit if warranted.
Thank you to our main category judges, listed below in alphabetical order:
- Tara Bettale, HDR
- Matt Betts, JE Dunn Construction
- Jeremy Bringard, CRSA
- Dennis Cigana, Jacobsen Construction
- DJ Gratzer, 4240 Architecture
- Becky Hawkins, Method Studio
- Powell Hinson, Carollo Engineers
- Kris Kreymborg, JHL Constructors
- Courtney Tucker, GH Phipps
In addition to the 56 awards listed below, we also will be presenting Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability awards to deserving projects. Three judges selected the Excellence in Safety winners, with a special emphasis on safety programs, cultures and results:
- Dan Milinazzo, Hensel Phelps Construction
- Matt Ogle, JE Dunn Construction
- Rick Zellen, Zurich North America
Two judges selected the most sustainable projects in the region:
- Tim Springer, PCL Construction
- Matt Schlageter, Martin/Martin Engineers
Our judges have also chosen several finalists for the ENR Mountain States Project of the Year. One project in each area (Intermountain and Colorado/Wyoming/Dakotas) will win the top honor and the winners will be announced at the regional Best Projects events in December. We will preview safety and sustainability winners, along with the project of the year finalists in another blog leading up to the events.
All winning project teams will be recognized in Salt Lake City at a breakfast event Dec. 10 at the Marriott Downtown City Creek and in Denver at a breakfast event Dec. 13 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center hotel.
At each event we will also recognize the ENR Mountain States Legacy Award winner, Owner of the Year, Design Firm of the Year, Contractor of the Year and Specialty Contractor of the Year in their respective area. Congratulations to this year's Best Projects winners!
2024 Colorado/Wyoming/Dakotas Best Projects Winners
Airport/Transit
Best Project: United Airlines Flight Training Center Building H, located in Denver. Submitted by Turner Construction Co.
Award of Merit: Denver International Airport Phase 2, located in Denver. Submitted by Hensel Phelps
Cultural/Worship
Best Project: United States Air Force Academy Visitor Center, located in Colorado Springs, Colo. Submitted by GE Johnson
Award of Merit: Space Foundation Discovery Center Phase 1.5 Renovation, located in Colorado Springs, Colo. Submitted by Weifield Group Contracting
Energy/Industrial
Best Project: Airfield Deicing, located in Denver. Submitted by PCL Construction
Award of Merit: MAG Blue Flint Ethanol CHP & Carbon Capture, located in Underwood, N.D. Submitted by Fagen, Inc.
Government/Public Building
Best Project: City of Aurora Southeast Area Maintenance Facility (SEAM), located in Aurora, Colo. Submitted by Saunders Construction
Award of Merit: Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center, located in Jackson, Wyo. Submitted by GE Johnson
Health Care
Best Project: HCA Swedish Medical Center Tower Expansion, located in Englewood, Colo. Submitted by JE Dunn Construction
Award of Merit: UC Health University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion III, located in Aurora, Colo. Submitted by Haselden Construction
Higher Education/Research
Best Project: Colorado School of Mines Labriola Innovation Hub, located in Golden, Colo. Submitted by Saunders Construction
Highway/Bridge
Best Project: Red Rocks South Ramp Structures, located in Morrison, Colo. Submitted by SEMA Construction
Award of Merit: I-25 South Gap, located in Castle Rock, Colo. Submitted by Kraemer North America
Interior/Tenant
Best Project: Biodesix Corporate Headquarters and Laboratory, located in Louisville, Colo. Submitted by Swinerton
Award of Merit: Meow Wolf Denver Lounge TI, located in Denver. Submitted by PCL Construction
K-12 Education
Best Project: Brighton High School STEM and Career Technical Education Center, located in Brighton, Colo. Submitted by Saunders Construction
Award of Merit: Roosevelt High School, located in Johnstown, Colo. Submitted by Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Landscape/Urban Development
Best Project: W. Kentucky Ave. & S. Irving St. Pocket Park and Intersection Improvements, located in Denver. Submitted by PCL Construction
Office/Retail/Mixed-Use
Best Project: The Aerie On-Mountain Restaurant, located in Copper Mountain, Colo. Submitted by Hyder Construction
Award of Merit: Cherapa Place, located in Sioux Falls, S.D. Submitted by ISG
Renovation/Restoration
Best Project (tie): Larimer County Jail Improvement Project, located in Fort Collins, Colo. Submitted by JE Dunn Construction / Hatch Labs at Wilderness Place, located in Boulder, Colo. Submitted by Swinerton
Residential/Hospitality
Best Project: Chamonix Casino Hotel, located in Cripple Creek, Colo. Submitted by Hensel Phelps
Award of Merit: One River North, located in Denver. Submitted by Saunders Construction & Baker Construction
Small Project
Best Project: Lighthouse Writers Workshop, located in Denver. Submitted by Hyder Construction
Award of Merit: University of Colorado Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building, located in Boulder, Colo. Submitted by Swinerton
Specialty Construction
Best Project: Fruitgrowers Dam Outlet Gate Improvements, located in Orchard City, Colo. Submitted by Kissner General Contractors
Award of Merit: Overhauling the Car Shredder at the Evraz Steel Recycling Plant, located in Denver. Submitted by Industrial Constructors/Managers (ICM)
Sports/Entertainment
Best Project: Colorado Convention Center Expansion, located in Denver. Submitted by Hensel Phelps
Award of Merit: Steamboat Ski Area Base Improvements, located in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Submitted by Saunders Construction
Water/Environment
Best Project: Denver Water Northwater Treatment Plant, located in Arvada, Colo. Submitted by GBSM
Award of Merit: Parker Water & Sanitation District Headquarters, located in Parker, Colo. Submitted by Perkins&Will
2024 Intermountain Best Projects Winners (projects located in Utah, Idaho and Montana)
Airport/Transit
Best Project: Weber State University BRT, located in Ogden, Utah. Submitted by Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.
Award of Merit: BOI Employee and East Parking Garages, located in Boise. Submitted by McAlvain Construction
Cultural/Worship
Best Project: National Ability Center – McGrath Mountain Center, located in Park City, Utah. Submitted by Big-D Signature
Award of Merit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Red Cliffs Temple, located in St. George, Utah. Submitted by Big-D Construction
Energy/Industrial
Best Project: Appaloosa Solar 1, located in Cedar City, Utah. Submitted by BHI
Government/Public Building
Best Project: Ada County Coroner’s Office, located in Meridian, Idaho. Submitted by ESI
Award of Merit: Unified Fire Authority Magna Fire Station 102, located in Magna, Utah. Submitted by ajc architects
Health Care
Best Project: Primary Children’s Hospital Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus, located in Lehi, Utah. Submitted by Jacobsen Construction Company
Award of Merit: Intermountain Health Saratoga Springs Neighborhood Hospital, located in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Submitted by Jacobsen Construction Company
Higher Education/Research
Best Project: Salt Lake Community College Herriman Campus Juniper Building, located in Herriman, Utah. Submitted by Big-D Construction
Award of Merit: University of Utah Kahlert Village 4th Wing, located in Salt Lake City. Submitted by Okland Construction
Highway/Bridge
Best Project: I-80/I-215, located in Salt Lake City. Submitted by Michael Baker International
K-12 Education
Best Project: Waterford School Science Building, located in Sandy, Utah. Submitted by Okland Construction
Landscape/Urban Development
Best Project: Dumke Arts Plaza & The Corner Plaza, located in Ogden, Utah. Submitted by Hogan & Associates Construction
Manufacturing
Best Project: Intermountain Health Supply Chain Fulfillment Center & Acute Care Pharmacy Expansion, located in Midvale, Utah. Submitted by Jacobsen Construction
Award of Merit: Suntado Dairy Processing Plant, located in Burley, Idaho. Submitted by Big-D Construction
Office/Retail/Mixed-Use
Best Project: Onset Financial, located in St. George, Utah. Submitted by Okland Construction
Award of Merit: Traeger Grills Corporate Headquarters Relocation & Expansion, located in Salt Lake City. Submitted by Layton Construction
Renovation/Restoration
Best Project: Utah Valley University Sorensen Student Center Remodel, located in Orem, Utah. Submitted by Method Studio
Residential/Hospitality
Best Project: Post District Mixed-Use, located in Salt Lake City. Submitted by Big-D Construction
Award of Merit: Base Camp at Talisker Club, located in Kamas, Utah. Submitted by Big-D Signature
Small Project
Best Project: Lone Peak Tram, located in Big Sky, Mont. Submitted by Baker Construction
Sports/Entertainment
Best Project: Lone Peak Tram, located in Big Sky, Mont. Submitted by Big Sky Resort
Award of Merit: The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, located in Boise. Submitted by ESI
