2024
December 2024
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - 2024 Most Outstanding Projects
The Most Outstanding Projects of 2024 are here! Take a look and see what these award-winning teams have been up to in 2024. A special congratulations to the project team involved on Astra Tower for their excellent work on 2024's UC+D Project of the Year.
Oct | Nov 2024
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - It Doesn’t End Here
The transformation of McKay-Dee Hospital Cancer Center helps awaken the internal healing powers of those battling cancer.
Pg. 36 - Dynamic Electrical
Electrical Contractors report a competitive market for not just people and innovation, but for the energy to power Utah's future.
Pg. 40 - On the Money (Cover Story)
Onset Financial's new Red Rock Division Headquarters makes a bold statement in Southern Utah..
Pg. 48 - 40 & Under Professionals
UC+D profiles six professionals making significant contributions to their respective firms and Utah's A/E/C industry as a whole.
Pg. 62 - United They Build
From an inauspicious start 20 years ago, United Contractors has taken its “work anywhere” mentality to $100 million in revenues and a stellar backlog for the future.
Pg. 68 - Scintillating Sustainability
Utah Clean Energy's new Climate Innovation Center in Salt Lake transformed an old, dilapidated structure into an exciting model of a zero-energy building.
Pg. 72 - Mechanical Trends to Watch
Electrification, efficiency, and a new era of collaboration are all trends to watch for as mechanical contractors and engineers set up buildings for future success.
September 2024
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Pull up a Chair
Local ASLA Chapter ready to make its mark on Utah's A/E/C industry.
Pg. 30 - Movin' on Up!
Silicon Slopes office inspires tenants with refined, iconic spaces and stunning design.
Pg. 36 - Bearing Fruit
Marmalade Plaza is the quintessential connection between neighborhood and urban living.
Pg. 40 - Art of the Grill (Cover Story)
Traeger Grills raises the bar with its funky new downtown Salt Lake headquarters.
Pg. 48 - WPA Marks 30 Years
Provo-based architectural firm eager to explore a future paved with intentionality.
Pg. 52 - Precast Notions
Versatile concrete product wants Utah owners to know it's a force to be reckoned with.
Pg. 58 - Thriving at 10 Years
Kimley-Horn has quickly established itself as a force in Utah's civil engineering realm.
Pg. 62 - Big Plans on Campus
Utah's higher education market remains red-hot with a multitude of innovative, essential projects across the state. UC+D looks at activity at the U of U, UVU, and UTU.
Pg. 68 - Q&A w/ Jeff Owen
Pg. 72 - 2024 Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
July | Aug 2024
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Pg. 28 - New Manufacturing Facilities a Great Indicator of Utah’s Economic Viability
Three new manufacturing buildings will support respective operations for Holcim, Nucor, and Leitner-Poma of America.
Pg. 34 - Man of the People
Fred Babcock reflects on his firm’s 40th anniversary and his own profoundly unique architecture career.
Pg. 42 - Next Get
A second generation of Holman family members are leading Overland Group’s development and construction arms into a promising future.
Pg. 46 - Innovative Infrastructure (Cover Story)
Whitaker Construction meets the challenge to build the largest and longest HDPE effluent pipeline in Utah.
Pg. 52 - Q&A with Marshall Anderson
RDO Equipment Company’s Executive VP over the Mountain Region talks shop and why the firm has entered Utah’s construction market.
Pg. 56 - True Grit
Tough heavy civil job? Gerber Construction has spent the last 50 years making it look easy.
Pg. 70 - Make It Happen!
2024 has an abundance of exciting projects breaking ground. Learn more about 11 projects that are set to make their mark and impact Utah for years to come.
Pg. 78 - Brilliantly Executed Spaces & Thinking
IIDA Intermountain showcases award-winning interior design with the annual BEST Awards.
Pg. 88 - 2024 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - ACEC Utah Engineering Excellence Awards
I-80/I-215 Renewed captures coveted "Grand Conceptor" award.
Pg. 30 - ACI Intermountain Concrete Awards
Long-time chapter recognizes 14 projects for outstanding concrete technology and functionality.
Pg. 34 - ABC Utah Excellence in Construction Awards
High-end resort project Base Camp at Talisker Club claims "Champion of the Year" honors.
Pg. 44 - Mass Timber Magnificence (Cover Story)
The Beehive State's first multi-story mass timber project—Baltic Pointe—is a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration.
Pg. 52 - Post District Prominence
Salt Lake's urban core welcomes a sparkling new neighborhood spanning an entire downtown city block.
Pg. 60 - Q&A with Cameron Gunter
CEO of PEG Companies shares his keen insight on Utah’s Multi-Family and Hospitality Markets.
Pg. 62 - Steady As She Goes
Firms working in Utah's Multi-Family market continue to produce top-quality, diverse projects.
Pg. 72 - 100 Years Young
The completion of two milestone projects highlights Young Automotive Group's rising trajectory as it celebrates 100 years in business.
Pg. 82 - 2024 Top Utah Architecture Firm Rankings
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Pg. 26 - Taking Another Shot
Cal Wadsworth started his commercial general contracting firm back up in 2020 and has brought aboard sons Chris and Jordan with hopes of long-term, multi-generational success.
Pg. 30 - Q&A w/ Reed Ryan
After a dozen years at UAPA, Ryan moves into a national leadership position with the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.
Pg. 32 - Landmark PCH Project (Cover Story)
The new five-story, 486,000 SF Primary Children’s Hospital, Larry H. & Gail Miller Campus in Lehi will serve one of the fastest growing regions in the Beehive State.
Pg. 38 - Literacy Level-up
The Logan City Library is a vital new community project for Cache Valley residents.
Pg. 42 - Innovative Education
Career Technical High School in St. George is one of the most important and potentially trendsetting education projects in Utah, offering students eight career training paths.
Pg. 48 - Q&A w/ Bryan Turner
Davis School District’s Director of Architectural Services dishes on the present and future of sustainable design and construction for the K-12 market.
Pg. 52 - 25+ years of LEED
Opinions vary on the USGBC’s LEED rating system more than a quarter century after its inception, but there is no denying its lasting imprint on sustainable design.
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - AIA Utah 2024
Angie Harris Roberts takes over 103-year-old chapter; all-woman executive team led by Chamonix Larsen.
Pg. 26 - AGC of Utah 102nd Convention
Slade Opheikens of R&O Construction installed as 2024 Chair; Jeff Clyde garners Ryberg Award.
Pg. 32 - Heart of a New City (Cover Story)
The stunning new $45 million, six-story Millcreek City Hall was designed to provide Utah’s newest city with an inspiring “downtown” vibe.
Pg. 38 - Building Blocks
The use of geofoam blocks played a key role in the overall success of the 16-mile long, $750 million West Davis Highway.
Pg. 44 - Let the Good Times Roll
Optimism abounds within Utah’s A/E/C industry for another strong year of economic activity in 2024.
Pg. 50 - Forging Ahead
Crews working on the ginormous $850 million Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Facility recently celebrated one million hours worked, with the project nearing the half-way completed mark.
Pg. 54 - Lehi City Spotlight
Sizzling 5% growth since 2020 continues to fuel a plethora of construction activity in Utah County's northernmost city, including a massive new semiconductor wafer plant for Texas Instruments.
2023
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 29 - 2023 Most Outstanding Projects
The Most Outstanding Projects of 2023 are on display! Take a look and see what these award-winning teams have been up to in 2023. A special congratulations to the large project team involved on West Quarter Phase I for taking home Project of the Year.
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - High-Tech Hexcel-lence
Hexcel Corporation’s Center of Research & Technology Excellence in West Valley City is the largest high-performance carbon fiber manufacturing facility in the world.
Pg. 24 - HELIX Shines (Cover Story)
The exciting new Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex is a shot in the arm for University of Utah’s medical campus.
Pg. 30 - UMC Excellence in Masonry
Edison House cleans up; Richard (Rick) Child honored with Lifetime Masonry Service Award.
Pg. 34 - BHI Marks 25 Years
Vernal-based BHI has thrived the past quarter-century with an inherent mindset of doing whatever it takes to get a job done right.
Pg. 38 - One for the Ages
The new $43.5 million Washington County Administration Building will serve future generations of Southern Utah residents for the next century.
Pg. 42 - Celebrating No. 25 with a Bang!
CFC Supply’s unlikely success with a relatively obscure product 15 years ago— the Blue Banger Hanger—spurred the company to great heights.
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - Go Getter
As the company she co-founded—MARKETLINK— celebrates 20 years, Keri Hammond reflects on her firm’s success helping A/E/C firms get better at marketing and business development.
Pg. 36 - Mint Touch
Mint Construction and Mint Architecture showed off their design-build chops on the T.I. renovation of Taylor Derrick Capital’s new Salt Lake headquarters.
Pg. 40 - End of an Era
Grant Mackay Demolition wraps up one of the largest demo projects in state history with the completion of
work at the former site of the Utah State Prison.
Pg. 44 - A New Hope (Cover Story)
The dynamic new $178 million Kathryn F. Kirk Center is the fifth phase to be completed at the world- class Huntsman Cancer Institute in the past quarter century.
Pg. 54 - Crunch Time
The recent completion of the nearly $20 million 300 West Reconstruction highlights a slate of critical road and infrastructure projects for Salt Lake City Corp.
Pg. 60 - 7-Up!
UC&D profiles seven standout professionals making their mark on Utah’s A/E/C industry.
Pg. 76 - View from 30,000 Feet
Scott Parson shares his unique local-to-global perspective in his new position as President of CRH Americas Materials.
Pg. 82 - Ice, Ice Baby
Innovative ice storage tank system at Security National II in Murray mitigates peak energy demand costs.
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Retail to Research
Booming biotech firm Recursion Pharmaceuticals builds on its Salt Lake headquarters with a bold 120,000 SF expansion at The Gateway which transformed shuttered retail space into a cutting-edge laboratory and research facility.
Pg. 32 - The Relationship Business
Guillaume Belgique’s desire to control his own destiny has evolved over 20 years into a highly successful architecture practice with a penchant for high-end multi-family design.
Pg. 38 - ABC Utah 2023 EIC Awards
Big-D Construction named ‘Champion General Contractor’ of the Year; Mountain States Fence earns Accredited Quality Contractors honors.
Pg. 40 - Landmark PDB Project (Cover Story)
The Utah Department of Transportation hit a home run with the transformation of US-89 into a modern highway system—UDOT’s first-ever ‘Progressive Design-Build’ project.
Pg. 46 - Q&A w/ David Layton
UC&D’s exclusive interview with Layton Construction President/CEO reveals a driven, employee-conscious corporate leader who relishes his job, and is excited at the direction of his firm as it celebrates 70 years.
Pg. 52 - 40 Years for ACI Intermountain
Local chapter of the American Concrete Institute has been a valuable resource for A/E/C firms working in the ready-mix concrete and cement industries.
Pg. 58 - Smelting the Future from the Past
Dazzling new Murray City Hall will anchor a new city center aimed at fostering local economic development.
Pg. 64 - Military Precision
The restoration of the historic Officer’s Club at Camp Williams required a delicate touch in preserving one of the most iconic buildings for the Utah National Guard.
Pg. 70 - 2023 Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 -
Art of the Bridge Move
UDOT has established itself as a national authority in Accelerated Bridge Construction, with a rich history the past 15 years of innovative bridge slides and projects using SPMTs.
Pg. 34 - Pipe Dream
Steinaker Canal Enclosure near Vernal is the first U.S .project utilizing 78-inch diameter HDPE pipe.
Pg. 40 - Cameron Construction 50th
Founder John Cameron, his wife Linda, and son Kevin reflect on firm’s legacy and John’s role as co-founder of ABC’s Utah chapter.
Pg. 44 - IIDA Intermountain BEST Awards
Ten scintillating projects capture the essence of creativity flowing through the local interior design industry.
Pg. 54 - Whitaker Construction 70th—Q&A w/ Brett Nielsen
Pg. 58 - Quarter Time
Phase I of the West Quarter spices up downtown Salt Lake’s west side entertainment district with a saucy new dual-branded hotel and upscale high-rise apartments—located directly kitty-corner to the Delta Center.
Pg. 68 - Build Away!
Utah’s sizzling economy is spawning an array of interesting projects statewide, underscoring the A/E/C industry’s positive impact on communities.
Pg. 76 - Mass Timber Appeal
Baltic Pointe in Draper is the first full-scale mass timber project in Utah, signifying a potential tidal wave of future activity in the Beehive State for that rising market.
Pg. 86 - MWDS Notches 10 Years
First decade shows Midwest D-Vision Solutions’ best niche is not having just one.
Pg. 96 - The Big Five-O for VCBO
Renowned design firm VCBO Architecture celebrates 50 years of excellence by celebrating past accomplishments while eyeing bright future.
Pg. 102 - 2023 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
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Pg. 36 -
Hearth & Home
CW Group’s new corporate headquarters showcases the firm’s penchant for high design and construction.
Pg. 42 - Positive Momentum
With a new chapter president—Tresa Folkman—and a brand-new headquarters and training center, ABC Utah is poised for a bright future.
Pg. 46 - Industry Legends—Rick Higgins
Long-time fencing contractor still enjoying the grind as Mountain States Fence marks 60 years since its inception.
Pg. 48 - Century Mark
MHTN Architects has been designing impactful, community-centric projects for a century. With close to 100 employees and spectacular new downtown digs, the firm is optimistic about its future as it celebrates its Centennial Anniversary.
Pg. 54 - Multi-Family MANIA
Developers, designers, and builders competing in Utah’s multi-family market remain bullish about the future even though interest rates and other headwinds are pausing some of the market’s momentum.
Pg. 58 - Walking Between Two Towers
Best-in-class The Aster showcases the potential of mixed-use development in Salt Lake to generate a new wave of downtown buzz.
Pg. 64 - The Lattice
The former home of the popular Red Lion Hotel is now a 184-unit apartment building bridging downtown Salt Lake and the Granary District.
Pg. 70 - More Than Meets the Eye
Defined by more than top-shelf amenities, Village Station at Eaglewood in North Salt Lake required complex site work and an extra level of geotechnical ingenuity.
Pg. 76 - Moving—At the Speed of State
The consolidation of state offices at the Taylorsville State Office Building produced a dynamic multi-phase renovation for an evolving public sector.
Pg. 82 - Stand Up Work
Tilt-up concrete is making a lasting mark in multiple sectors due to its many benefits.
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Pg. 30 - Glazing Beams Brightly
Utah's glazing industry remains brisk as firms push hard to meet tight schedules while infusing new talent into the workforce.
Pg. 34 - Point Forward
Phase I design plans of The Point—one of the most anticipated development projects in the entire U.S.—is in full swing, with the initial 99-acre parcel including 33 acres of open space.
Pg. 40 - Raising the Bar (Cover Story)
Edison House brings a new level of excitement and sophistication to downtown Salt Lake's entertainment and hospitality scene.
Pg. 48 - K-12 Trends
School districts and A/E/C firms collaborate to create optimum learning environments that are safe, flexible, and sustainable.
Pg. 50 - Labor of Love
Architect Greta Anderson had the rare privilege of leading the design of her former school, Hillcrest High.
Pg. 54 - Brighton Up
Best-in-class learning environments are the theme at Brighton High, which finished last fall after a four-year phased construction process.
Pg. 58 - Fly Eagles Fly
Sustainability is a hallmark on the new Ellis Elementary, which was originally built before the turn of the 20th Century.
Pg. 60 - Fits Like a Glove
The town of Monroe is thrilled to have the new South Sevier Middle School in its community.
Pg. 62 - Green Thumb
Wasatch Community Gardens livens up its Salt Lake neighborhood.
Pg. 66 - Ghosts in the Night
SR-26 bridge repair completed in Riverdale.
Pg. 70 - Upward Trajectory
Bountiful-based City Creek Construction enjoying solid growth as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Pg. 74 - Rock Solid Legacy
Wilford Clyde calls it a career after an impactful 45 years of service split between Geneva Rock and Clyde Companies.
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Pg. 20 - Fare Thee Well
AGC of Utah honors Rich Thorn with its prestigious Ryberg Award at association’s 101st Convention, Thorn’s last one after a stellar 43-year career.
Pg. 28 - Grant Mackay 40th Anniversary
The Mackay name has been synonymous with demolition in Utah for 75 years.
Pg. 32 - Pump It Up
Burbidge Concrete Pumping executives reflect on firm’s 50-year history and founder Gene Burbidge’s legacy.
Pg. 36 - Beehive State Buoyancy
Top economic professionals in Utah express positivity that the A/E/C industry will have another solid year in 2023, despite ongoing concerns with skilled labor shortages and material costs/availability.
Pg. 40 - Jones Excavating Marks 75 Years
Bob Jones and other family members have had vital roles in the firm’s longtime success in heavy/civil markets.
Pg. 44 - Infrastructure Diversity
Recent projects highlight Utah’s push to better utilize water as experts in water resources share cautious optimism.
Pg. 50 - Climbing Through Baker Canyon
I-15 project showcases three scopes of work to keep motorists and wildlife safe amidst the area’s changing conditions..
Pg. 54 - Hot and Heavy
Dynamic new fire stations are sprouting up across the Beehive State to handle rising population demands.
2022
December 2022
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - 2022 Most Outstanding Projects
The Most Outstanding Projects of 2022 are here! A round of applause for all of the award-winning teams and their incredible projects completed in 2022. A special congratulations to the project team involved on 95 State for taking home Project of the Year.
November 2022
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Pg. 28 -
Always Aiming Higher
UMC Inc. aims to build upon the sterling reputation it has established as a premier mechanical contractor in Utah.
Pg. 32 - Long Time Coming (Cover Story)
The new Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City gives Utah’s capital the dynamic, much-needed convention center hotel it’s long been yearning for.
Pg. 42 - Engineering on Display
The 130,000-SF Noorda Engineering, Applied Science & Technology Building is a welcome addition to Weber State’s campus.
Pg. 48 - 20 Years of Resiliency
Electrical contractor CR Lighting is thriving in the 21st Century with its employee-conscious model of sustainability.
Pg. 52 - Stratospheric Success
Founder/CEO Brent Wright’s charisma, design prowess has propelled Wright Engineers to towering success.
Pg. 56 - Creating Public Good
Public engagement consultants' primary goal is to build and maintain trust between various organizations and Utah residents.
Pg. 59 - Thriving in Cedar City
Celebrating 50 years, Watson Engineering Company is a small-town firm with big-firm capability and know-how.
October 2022
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Pg. 28 - Half Century of Excellence
As The Boyer Company marks its 50th anniversary this year, company leaders are optimistic about the firm’s current and future development activity.
Pg. 32 - Getting the Work Done
The relatively new Utah chapter of the American Subcontractors Association is ramping up activity after the pandemic disrupted its debut.
Pg. 36 - 40 & Under Professionals
Utah’s A/E/C industry is flush with dynamic young talent.
Pg. 44 - Teamwork Elevated (Cover Story)
The success of the swanky new 25-story 95 State at City Creek high-rise is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the project team.
Pg. 52 - Library Roundup
Three new gorgeous libraries along the Wasatch Front will inspire future generations throughout the 21st century.
Pg. 64 - Rock Solid
Granite Construction celebrates its 100th anniversary; Salt Lake office is thriving in Utah and Intermountain region.
Pg. 68 - A More Humane Prison
The new billion-dollar Utah State Correctional Facility was designed with an eye towards improving recidivism while offering a better overall environment for both offenders and staff.
Pg. 80 - All Aboard
The new FrontRunner station in Vineyard shows forward-thinking initiatives from project team and officials in a growing city.
Aug | Sept 2022
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Pg. 22 - The Big 2-5 for Meridian
Trio of founders celebrate significant milestone of engineering firm they started in June 1997.
Pg. 26 - Anchoring Millcreek
As the youngest city in Utah, Millcreek has sought to create its own downtown and a new found sense of civic pride.
Pg. 32 - Spectrum Execs Embracing Bright Future
SaltLake-based multi-disciplinary engineering and design firm celebrates its 40th anniversary in October and is poised for growth and continued positive impact.
Pg. 38 - Flying Direct to Provo
Provo Airport’s new terminal boasts impressive design to welcome passengers in and out of the Utah Valley.
Pg. 44 - Passion Project (Cover Story)
The dynamic, new, $69-million Provo City Hall and Public Safety Building is a boon to the citizens of Utah’s fourth-largest city.
Pg. 50 - End of the (Water) Line
Tage Flint is enjoying retirement after a 36-year career, including more than two decades leading Weber Basin Water Conservancy District that capped a remarkable run of leadership by the Flint family.
Pg. 54 - A Campus to Bank On
Zions Bancorporation 400,000-SF Technology Center will be the hub of future activities for the company as it contributes to the ongoing development of a campus in Midvale.
Pg. 60 - Rural, Not Small
Engineering firm Jones &DeMille sets course for rapid expansion after 40 years of championing rural talent.
Pg. 64 - Going Strong at 50
Reaveley Engineers’ second generation of leaders has the structural engineering firm firing on all cylinders as it eyes the next 50 years.
Pg. 74 - Cruise Control
Ben Rogers and Scott Gilberg venture out on their own with the founding of St. George-basedDesert Edge Architecture.
Pg. 78 - 2022 Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
JULY 2022
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Building a Culture of Safety
Pg. 38 - The New Workhorses of Construction
Insatiable demand for heavy equipment has dealers and manufacturers getting creative with finding solutions to their client’s needs.
Pg. 34 - Power Couple
Since starting Engage Contracting,Donavon and Andrea Minnis have established their firm as a force to be reckoned with.
Pg. 38 - Shovel Ready
A peek at 11 scintillating upcoming projects spanning diverse markets across the state.
Pg. 42 - evo-LUTION
The new Campus Salt Lake in the Granary District is a revolutionary adaptive re-use that brings instant pizazz to Salt Lake’s west downtown region.
Pg. 50 - Centennial Celebration (Cover Story)
Salt Lake-based Jacobsen Construction has built numerous generational projects during its 100-year history and continues to push the envelope on construction excellence.
Pg. 68 - Highway Work Booming
Utah Department of Transportation’s list of ‘top projects’ illustrates just how busy heavy/highway contractors are throughout the Beehive State.
Pg. 76 - Swan Song
WW Clyde’s George Muir caps a stellar career spanning five decades with the completion of the unique Bridal Veil Falls Restoration project in Provo Canyon.
Pg. 78 - Competitive Value
Five ex-college athletes working in Utah’s A/E/C industry reflect on how competitive sports aided their professional careers.
Pg. 88 - 2022 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
May | JUNE 2022
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Pg. 12 - Moving On Up
Liberty Sky sets a precedent on high-rise apartment living in downtown Salt Lake City.
Pg. 18 - Community-Focused Development
C.W. Group’s portfolio of companies is making major headway on building projects designed to improve communities throughout Utah.
Pg. 24 - At the Designer’s Table
As it celebrates 70 years, NWL Architects is continuing its legacy with notable success designing high-profile K-12, Civic, Institutional, and Religious projects.
Pg. 30 - Legendary Impact
Ross Wentworth’s career is defined by his design contributions to educational projects throughout the state.
Pg. 36 - Building on a Legacy
Gramoll Construction is transitioning to its third generation of leadership as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
Pg. 41 - NAIOP Utah 2022 Commercial Real Estate Symposium
Pg. 64 - Desert Jewel
USU Moab’s new main building is a stellar example of sustainable design, resiliency, and community impact.
Pg. 68 - Family-Focused Design
Legacy Village of St. George takes senior living to another level.
Pg. 76 - SMPS Utah
SouthernUtah Mini-Conference in St. George proves to be a roaring success in helping A/E/C marketing professionals refine their skills.
Pg. 80 - Back to Business
ABC Utah honors members at its “Excellence in Construction” awards program, is primed to continue its positive impact on Utah’s construction industry
Pg. 84 - VBFA Celebrates No. 50
Founded by Howard Van Boerum in 1972, VBFA has established itself as a preeminent MEP consulting engineering firm with offices in Utah and Arizona.
March | april 2022
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Run Aground
How the global supply chain breakdown impacts Utah’s economic shores.
Pg. 28 - Where Does Sustainability Go From Here?
The concept is ever present in the minds of architects and engineers—sustainability. But where will it go next?
Pg. 36 - Blast Off! (Cover Story)
Innovation, creativity fuel design and construction effort of dynamic Central Elementary and Christa McAuliffe SpaceCenter.
Pg. 41 - Q&A with Vern Latham
Veteran architect says “improving student outcomes” is the driving force behind modern K-12 design.
Pg. 44 - Astro-nomical Focus
Bowen Studios founder and avid astrophotographer Brent Bowen diligently spends hours of time trying to capture that one perfect celestial shot.
Pg. 48 - The Nexus of Regenerative Design
Architectural Nexus aims for a second bullseye with the Living Building Challenge, pushing the industry past sustainability and into regenerative design.
Pg. 54 - New Digs Key in Furthering EDCUtah’s Mission
The Economic Development Corporation of Utah’s newly renovated downtown office helps show off everything that Utah can offer incoming business.
Pg. 56 - Brisk Times for Utah’s DFCM
State’s Division of Facilities Construction and Management is jamming on all fronts after landing $1.8 billion in funding for new projects while maintaining 3,900 buildings across Utah.
Pg. 60 - What’s Sprouting Up on Washington Boulevard
Senior Living on Washington achieves an impressive standard in sustainability by embracing the built environement’s best practices.
february 2022
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Pg. 22 - Chip off the Old Block
Paulsen Construction’s pride runs deep as restoration of Sprague Library is complete.
Pg. 32 - Critical Impact
The new AGC of Utah Training Center is a shot in the arm for a construction labor market desperately in need of skilled employees.
Pg. 38 - Transplanting a New Vibe
Health Catalyst lives their mission by improving the morale and health of their employees with an $8.5-million tenant improvement project in South Jordan.
Pg. 46 - Good Times Will Keep Rolling
Nothing can slow down Utah’s construction market in 2022, although labor and supply chain issues will likely contribute to minor project delays.
Pg. 50 - AGC of Utah Celebrates Century Mark
Venerable association plays a significant role in shaping the construction industry and making contractors better throughout the Beehive State.
Pg. 54 - Perfect Calling (Cover Story)
The face of Utah’s AGC chapter for four decades, Rich Thorn’s positive impact on Utah’s construction industry has been nothing short of legendary.
Pg. 60 - Remembering the Priorities
In Utah’s high desert climate, water conservancy districts are working tirelessly to ensure there is water to meet community needs.
Pg. 64 - In Times of Love and Work
Couples in different sectors of the industry explain how they have best balanced their partnerships and their professional lives.
2021
December 2021
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Pg. 22 - 2021 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2021 are here! From public to private, offices to overpasses, and multi-family to municipal, we present the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2021.
NOVEMBER 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - Eye of the Tiger
Colliers Chairman Brandon Fugal’s work ethic and drive has vaulted him to the top of the commercial real estate leasing market in the Intermountain Region.
Pg. 22 - GSL Electric 40th Anniversary
Sandy-based electrical contractor has a well-earned reputation for delivering quality design-build work.
Pg. 32 - U Know It! (Cover Story)
The University of Utah’s Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium enhances fans’ game-day experience while providing the Utes football program with unbelievable new spaces to pamper players and staff and wow future recruits.
Pg. 42 - Stone Cold Challenges
Local stone/tile contractors and distributors working hard to overcome challenges of product availability, soaring transportation costs/delays and lack of manpower.
Pg. 46 - South City Rising
South Salt Lake’s first Class A office building offers tenants exquisite finishes, while serving as another example of the City’s continued makeover.
Pg. 56 - AIA Utah 100th Anniversary
Architects reflect on what the 100-year mark for the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects means to them and the local A/E/C industry.
Pg. 60 - UDOT 2021 Conference
Executive Director Carlos Braceras delivers inspiring keynote address to UDOT employees, transportation consultants and vendors.
OCTOBER 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - TSA Architects Marks Significant Milestone with 25th Anniversary
With a singular focus, TSA Architects have set the standard in high-quality healthcare design.
Pg. 34 - No Challenge Too Much
The project team on the Adult Autism Center proved resilient and trusting in the face of challenges big and small.
Pg. 40 - Concrete Future (Cover Story)
Nearly 100 years since the company was founded, Jacobsen Construction has grown to require its own unique headquarters.
Pg. 48 - Bases Loaded
Already hot, Utah’s healthcare construction market shows no signs of slowing despite rising costs.
Pg. 54 - WDG Making Big Splash in Real Estate Development
As it celebrates 25 years since its inception, the Draper-based firm is ramping up its development expectations and setting its sights on higher-profile projects.
Pg. 62 - Contagious Passion
Across the spectrum of architecture, engineering, and construction, up-and-coming professionals harness their passions to improve the built environment in Utah
Pg. 68 - Stacked and Buttered Up
SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 provides a unique glimpse at masonry as a profession, as well as the trade’s promising future.
Pg. 70 - Standing Strong
Soleil Technology Park offers lessons in sustainability—and earthquake safety.
AUG | SEPT 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - City Pride on Display in Provo
Provo continues its ascension via a joint city hall and public safety building on Center Street, a part of the city’s burgeoning downtown.
Pg. 26 - Listening for Understanding in the Red Rocks
The first municipal project for Ivins City in years has found success through a passionate project team and their superior coordination.
Pg. 30 - Canyon Vibe
New Courtyard by Marriott in Cottonwood Heights at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon is a welcome addition to Utah’s hospitality market.
Pg. 36 - Snowbird Cogen Plant has Liftoff (Cover Story)
Efficiency guides the way on the Snowbird Power Systems cogeneration plant high in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Pg. 42 - Psomas Summits 75
From land planning neighborhood developments to assisting in the construction of iconic structures across the West, Psomas has grown in its 75 years—with the Salt Lake City branch growing in size and prominence too.
Pg. 46 - The Fourth Generation
How three employee-owned companies built cultures of growth and innovation.
Pg. 50 - All Work, All Play
A new structure and renovated pool building for the city’s recreation center leaves Orem in tip-top shape.
Pg. 58 - Solar, Batteries, and Connectivity Heat Up Electrical Design in Utah
The top engineering firms inUtah based on revenues generated in 2020 by firms with headquarters and/or offices in the state.
Pg. 62 - Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
The top engineering firms in Utah based on revenues generated in 2020 by firms with headquarters and/or offices in the state.
JUNE | JULY 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - Heating the Horizon
CCI Mechanical looks to the future while celebrating 60 years of adaptation.
Pg. 38 - Uniquely Theirs
Zwick Construction’s corporate HQ testifies to the company’s values of excellence in design, construction, and execution.
Pg. 44 - Curtain Call
The stunning Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center located in Taylorsville brings the arts closer to the people in the middle of Salt Lake County.
Pg. 50 - Lucky Charm (Cover Story)
The Clover Creek Solar project is the latest example of Utah’s burgeoning solar energy market and the state’s plethora of developable, wide-open land.
Pg. 60 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Developers use different delivery methods to emphasize their trade partners’ expertise and give the end-user the best value for their money.
Pg. 66 - Cross-Laminated Timber—Engineered for Success
Materials like cross-laminated timbers come with a host of benefits for architects, contractors, and end users.
Pg. 70 - Keeping Utah Moving
UDOT maintains brisk schedule throughout the Beehive State as top projects continue in their various phases of construction.
Pg. 74 - Labor Shortage or Labor Surplus?
Experts say number of job openings in construction and inUtah far exceeds the total available workforce.
Pg. 80 - Ready, Set, Build!
A variety of projects from schools to technology campuses have broken ground and will help shape communities across the Beehive State for decades to come.
Pg. 86 - 2021 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
The ninth annual list of the top general contractors in Utah, based on revenues generated in 2020 by firms with headquarters and/or offices in Utah.
MAY 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 30 - Don’t Skip This Chapter
ABC Utah had quite the year in 2020 and aims to achieve more to promote safety and prosperity for its membership..
Pg. 34 - Intentional Office Design
Office managers are turning to Utah’s interior designers to lure workers back to the office
Pg. 40 - A Different Kind of Jazz (Cover Story)
The Exchange brought in out-of-state players and merged them with local contractors to create a breathtaking community in the capital’s emerging downtown.
Pg. 48 - Banging Out Bangerter
Despite initial COVID-19 challenges, the beat goes on for the team tackling the complex Three Interchanges project on Bangerter Highway.
Pg. 54 - Public? Private? Partners in Finance
Whether public or private, those involved in financing and building Utah’s projects work together to meet resident wants and needs.
Pg. 58 - Pole Position
From barbershop to modern headquarters, KMA Architect's new Spanish Fork office building has all the trimmings.
Pg. 64 - Do It for Trust
Virtual design and construction has the chance to change A/E/C forever, but trust, practice, and collaboration are needed for it to be utilized fully
Pg. 68 - Humanity at the Heart
To celebrate 30 years of business, community-centered ajc architects turns focus to local challenges.
Pg. 72 - 2021 Top Utah Architectural Firms
The ninth annual list of the top architectural firms in Utah, based on revenues generated in 2020 by firms with headquarters and/or offices in Utah.
March | April 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Wheeling and Dealing
Equipment dealers and association representatives are excited about the future, especially with infrastructure spending growing into an achievable political goal.
Pg. 28 - Schoolwork Slowdown
K-12 construction market slows after COVID-19, two years of minimal bonding.
Pg. 32 - A Library Grows in Kearns (Cover Story)
Sustainable in every sense and with resources that embody accessibility and the programming to match the community, the Kearns Library is one for the 21st century.
Pg. 40 - Back to the Future
Colvin Engineering Associates headquarters renovation retains mid-century modern feel in the 21st century.
Pg. 44 - Glass Completely Full
Glazing’s challenges and opportunities leave it in a unique position as the market around Salt Lake City adapts to different architectural needs.
Pg. 48 - Opportunity Knocks
Women leaders see growing role for women in construction.
Pg. 52 - Sustaining Stewardship
Aggregates continue to focus on sustainable initiatives to not only build up communities but make them healthier and safer places to live.
Pg. 56 - A Review from Every Corner
Speakers at 2021 NAIOP Utah Commercial Real Estate Symposium say 2021 will keep up the momentum that was sustained across multiple sectors of commercial real estate.
FeBruary 2021
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - Building Off of 2020
The new year promises new challenges as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out and the state considers fully reopening. But what will it mean for construction?
Pg. 26 - A Tale of Two Cities (Cover Story)
Provo and Orem share an extensive border and plenty of similarities but are on different, positive trajectories toward meeting the needs of their respective residents.
Pg. 32 - A Bridge to Somewhere
Stakeholders from UVU, UDOT, and UTA come together to build spanning pedestrian bridge to bring first mile and last mile together for travelers.
Pg. 40 - Dollars and Sense
Pandemic, increased environmental concerns spur infrastructure spending, but can Utah construction workers keep pace?
Pg. 46 - Partnered Up— Personally & Professionally
Couples from every facet of the industry tell us what it is like to work with their partners and how both their personal and professional relationships strengthen one another.
Pg. 52 - AGC of Utah Convention Recap
AGC of Utah’s 2021 Conference builds on the desire to train up future generations of construction workers and assert the industry’s spot as the best place for a happy, challenging career.
2020
DECEMBER 2020
This issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - 2020 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2020 are here! From commercial to corporate, offices to overpasses, and multi-family to municipal, we present the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2020, including the New SLC, that earned the coveted Project of the Year.
NOVEMBER 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 14 - 2020 Hindsight Creates Promising Future
It’s been a tough year for higher education but 2021 looks to be more promising for institutions as campuses prioritize needed projects and pivot during this adverse time.
Pg. 20 - Tag Team, Back Again
Reimagined learning environments give students welcome spaces in Weber State University’s new Computer and Automotive Engineering Building.
Pg. 24 - Building on a Mission (Cover Story)
Pluralsight’s new global headquarters building in Draper offers a singular view into the projected expansion of Silicon Slopes.
Pg. 30 - Centennial Home Run
From pre-depression sole-proprietorship to a large family business that manages billions of dollars of assets across 16 states, Woodbury Corporation has managed an impressive resume over its 100-year history.
Pg. 36 - Real-Time Construction, Comprehensive Teamwork
Design-build looks to establish itself as a more prominent delivery method in the Beehive State, especially with ongoing success at the Tyson project in Eagle Mountain.
Pg. 42 - Print Not Pour
3D concrete printing aims to speed up the construction process while saving on material and labor costs.
OCTOBER 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - Juab County Jewel
Central Valley Medical Center overcomes various construction challenges to provide a top-tier healthcare facility for the rural center of the state.
Pg. 34 - Community Impact
Designers and builders at Springville’s Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind walk away with new perspectives after constructing one-of-a-kind structure.
Pg. 40 - Coming in Hot (Cover Story)
How an unconventional approach to team leadership delivered Utah’s new airport on time and under budget during a global pandemic.
Pg. 54 - Hospital Hospitality
University of Utah’s new rehab hospital features cutting-edge technology, high-level patient care and a comfort level that sets a new standard in the process.
Pg. 58 - Downtown Delivery
Fairbourne Station Office Tower and parking structure are two more assets to build up West Valley City’s emerging downtown.
Pg. 64 - Something Brewing in Ogden
Ogden River Brewing’s new brewery, designed and built by Lotus Company, adds timeless style, great dining and expansive views to the city.
Pg. 68 - Positive Impact
Utah’s young A/E/C professionals continue to make a mark on their firms, communities and the industry.
AUG | SEPT 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 25 Years Dunn Right
From humble beginnings, passion, creativity and a love of people have helped Dunn Associates enable great design for 25 years.
Pg. 22 - Big Campus, Bigger Ideas
Wavetronix and their recently completed manufacturing hub are phase one of the company’s ambitious, 75-acre, master-planned campus.
Pg. 26 - Breathing Room
Mechanical engineers, with the help of ASHRAE, look to make schools, hospitals, clinics and offices safe as summer turns to fall.
Pg. 30 - We Own the Sky (Cover Story)
Great effort and creativity are the theme du-jour from those working on high-rise developments currently in design or construction across downtown SLC.
Pg. 40 - Alpine Opulence
Modern splendor is on display at Deer Valley’s latest addition, the Goldener Hirsch Residences, which required a dedicated and highly-skilled team to complete.
Pg. 46 - See-worthy
New $22-million recreation, fitness and aquatics center makes a splash in Draper.
Pg. 52 - 2020 Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
JUNE | JULY 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Opportunity Knocks
The Hub of Opportunity in South Salt Lake perfectly fuses residential and commercial spaces through value engineering, collaboration and hard work.
Pg. 32 - Fired Up
BioFire Diagnostics makes a bold statement with its first building on its new west campus.
Pg. 36 - Design for the People
By putting people first, Henriksen Butler helps build offices that last.
Pg. 42 - Wedded Bliss (Cover Story)
Hines shows off relationship-building and development muscle with the Kearns Building renovation and tenant improvements.
Pg. 48 - Heavy Civil Silver
COP Construction, the Montana-based heavy civil general contractor, celebrates 25 years of success since opening their Utah branch.
Pg. 54 - A Legacy Etched in Wood
Gary Sandberg, former president of Granite Mill, tells how family, church and work have carved out a special place in his life.
Pg. 58 - White Tops for Black Belts
Concrete overlays aim to work with asphalt and make a bigger impact on Utah roads.
Pg. 62 - Old Bones, New Digs
CRSA makes its mark as the new tenant in downtown Salt Lake City’s historic Walker Center.
Pg. 68 - Breaking Ground
Despite economic challenges, many significant projects have or will break ground this year that will impact their respective communities for years to come.
Pg. 74 - 2020 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
The top general contractors in Utah, based on revenues generated in 2019 by firms with headquarters and/or offices in Utah.
MAY 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Next in Tech
Technology continues to drive a safer, faster and more ef cient A/E/C industry.
Pg. 32 - Industrial Chic (Cover Story)
INDUSTRY showcases the true power of adaptive reuse, making a giant building still feel intimate and connected to both the workplace and neighborhood community.
Pg. 38 - Bridging the Gap
A/E/C community joins together to build affordable housing, but there is still work to be done in order to make the housing options in the state more accessible.
Pg. 46 - Brute Beauty
Concrete can take on nearly any shape, and builders and owners are using it to do many things like build creative panels that add both pizzazz and functionality to building exteriors.
Pg. 52 - 2020 Top Utah Architectural Firms
Rankings show another strong year for Utah-based architects with overall steady growth or sustained revenues for most firms listed in UC&D’s annual list.
Pg. 56 - The Utah Shake Out
Earthquake aftermath triggers concern about building safety among Utah landlords as well as policy questions looking forward.
MARCH | APRIL 2020
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - R&O Construction Celebrates Anniversary (Cover Story)
Led by its second generation of Opheikens family members, the venerable, Ogden-based general contractor has built an enduring legacy over four decades.
Pg. 40 - Tightening their Belts
K-12 builders and designers find cost-efficiency paramount as fewer and smaller bonds gain voter approval.
Pg. 46 - Steering Committee
Gardner Batt, Dixon and Associates take the wheel, bring extreme go-kart racing across the finish line at The Grid.
Pg. 50 -Taming the Untamable North
Adaptive reuse and a plethora of space leave Ogden and Weber County in a great place moving into the next decade.
Pg. 54 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
With the changing landscape of construction, subcontractors are relied upon more than ever to perform the various tasks that go into building up the great projects we see across this Beehive State.
Pg. 59 - Seeing Green
The movement toward sustainability is creating opportunities for landscape architects to show their value to clients in creating beautiful landscapes that serve a functional purpose while saving both water and money.
FEBRUARY 2020
This issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Hustle and Flow
Water conservancy districts and contractors are working together to create solutions to Utah’s present and future water needs.
Pg. 32 - It Takes a Village (Cover Story)
Hardware Apartments showcases how collaboration and an uncompromising commitment to beautiful design and construction benefits a neighborhood.
Pg. 40 - Red Rock Rising
St. George’s emergence as a regional power
means that work abounds in a variety of sectors inside the city and across Southern Utah.
Pg. 46 - Class Act
Dixie State’s new Human Performance Center goes beyond classroom or gym to vie for the crown as best athletic facility in the state.
Pg. 52 - AGC of Utah Convention Recap
Members of the ever-growing AGC of Utah share optimism while finding answers to pressing industry issues.
Pg. 58 - 2020 A/E/C Economic Outlook
Leaders speak to the opportunities and threats emerging in Utah’s growing construction and design industry for 2020.
2019
DECEMBER 2019
This issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 2019 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2019 are included within the pages of this issue. From commercial to corporate, offices to overpasses, and multi-family to municipal, we present the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2019, including the Utah Valley Hospital, that earned the coveted Project of the Year.
November 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - Taking Flight (Cover Story)
The Monarch is the latest restoration project completed in Ogden’s historic downtown by Fischer- Regan Enterprises, LLC, a notable addition to the City’s arts community.
Pg. 40 - Local Presence, Global Impact
HKS' Salt Lake office celebrates its 20th year in the Beehive State as its corporate office marks its 80th Anniversary.
Pg. 46 - People First Focus Drives Rimrock
As the Draper based contractor celebrates its 20th anniversary, it has seen a meteoric rise in annual revenues the past decade, with diverse expertise in several building markets.
Pg. 51 - Great at Eighty-Eight!
Also 'Bush’ Bussio recently celebrated his 88th birthday and remains the heart and soul of Geneva Pipe and Precast, more than 63 years after its inception.
Pg. 54 - Local Flavor
Punch Bowl Social is the latest ‘happening’ space at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake, with careful thought put
into interior design elements.
Pg. 58 - Shake it Up
Wadsworth Development Group hit a home run in converting an old 1930-built elementary school into Utah’s first- ever Shake Shack, the anchor building for ‘The Schoolyard’ development in Sandy.
Pg. 60 - Century-ions of Safety.
Leaders of CSDZ’s Salt Lake office are driving hard to be their best, as the long-time insurance broker marks its Centennial anniversary.
october 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Lean & Mean
UC&D sits down with UDOT boss Carlos Braceras for an exclusive interview into what makes him tick and his ambitious outlook for the state’s transportation system.
Pg. 32 - Peace, Love & Hope
Inspiring new $9.6 million Peace House in Park City greatly expands its capacity to serve and bring light to victims of domestic violence.
Pg. 34 - Snowbird Projects Dazzle
New $8 million restaurant at The Cliff Lodge – SeventyOne – is a key upgrade at the venerable resort, as is a new $3 million, aesthetically rugged connector bridge.
Pg. 40 - Pedal to the Medical
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 44 - Purple Power (Cover Story)
Weber State’s new $16 million Youngberg Football Center is a transformative project for the school’s athletics program.
Pg. 50 - New Hope
Function meets form in a bold way in the design of three new Resource Centers, ushering in a new era for people experiencing homelessness in Utah’s largest county.
Pg. 56 - Yin & Yang
Lyle Beecher and Jory Walker have built a thriving architectural firm based on an unwavering faith in each other’s abilities.
Pg. 62 - ARW Celebrates 50 Years
Ogden-based structural engineering firm maintains a connection to its roots, with a strong transition plan in place for its future leaders.
Pg. 68 - Innovating Construction
University of Utah officials in charge of campus planning, design and construction are shaking up traditional methods in hopes of improving its project delivery system..
Pg. 74 - Making their Mark
UC&D profiles four A/E/C professionals; two in steel-related businesses, one long-time association leader, and a general contractor now working for a large local owner.
Aug | Sept 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - Be Our Guest!
Two mammoth future hospitality projects – the downtown Salt Lake Convention Center Hotel and Mayflower Mountain Resort in Wasatch Co. – highlight the Beehive State’s burgeoning hospitality market.
Pg. 24 - Mellow Yellow
Okland Construction’s $12 million expansion of its Salt Lake headquarters features the signature yellow color of its iconic logo on dramatic stairwells in its revamped three story, open air lobby.
Pg. 28 - Positive Energy
Salt Lake-based Skyline Electric celebrates its 60th Anniversary with an optimistic outlook on its future and goals of hitting the $40 million revenue mark in 2020.
Pg. 32 - Big Air (Cover Story)
Whitaker Construction of Brigham City is utilizing a dynamic $1.2 million Austrian-made cable crane system on the technical $25 million North Fork Siphon pipeline project for CUWCD.
Pg. 38 - NAIOP Utah
Cameron Gunter of Provo-based PEG Companies presented with 2019 ‘Developer of the Year’ award.
Pg. 44 - Not Just a Game
UC&D’s second installment of ‘Ex-College Athletes in the A/E/C Industry’ takes a look at four professionals who take the same competitive approach from the playing field/court to the business world.
Pg. 54 -
2019 Top Utah Engineering Firm Rankings
July 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - Sizzling Silicon Slopes
The completion of Adobe Phase I at the end of 2012 ushered in an era of unmatched commercial office/mixed-use development and economic impact – spanning the I-15 corridor from Midvale to Lehi.
Pg. 40 - Oil is Well (Cover Story)
Young Living’s dynamic new 263,000 SF Global Headquarters is a testament to founder D. Gary Young’s unique vision and passion for essential oils.
Pg. 50 - Steady at Thirty
Hadco founder John David Hadfield continues to reinvent himself and his diverse heavy/civil firm, taking advantage of busy markets in both residential and commercial construction to double revenues in the past five years
Pg. 54 - Controlling your Destiny
Morgan Asphalt’s investment in a state-of-the-art plant is an essential move in the company’s quest for material independence..
Pg. 58 - Pit Politics
The passage of H.B. 288 was a positive step in preserving the rights of Utah aggregate pit owners, who face a steady uphill battle in combating negative perceptions from residents and municipal authorities.
Pg. 62 - 2019 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
Pg. 74 - Design Destination
Henriksen/Butler’s new 22,500 SF showroom/office in St. George is part of a phased three building development that illustrates the firm’s bullish outlook on Southern Utah, and its desire to ‘raise the bar’ on local design.
May | June 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - K-12 Trends
Market activity brisk state-wide, especially within five primary school districts who are in the midst of spending $740 million on new and renovated K-12 projects.
Pg. 32 - Envision Hits 25 Years
Salt Lake-based electrical engineering firm reflects on a quarter century of success, while transitioning to the future with the promotion of four new Principals.
Pg. 36 - UDOT's Top 10
The Utah Department of Transportation recently announced another busy season of construction activity with $2.1 billion of projects in the works.
Pg. 42 - Shining Star (Cover Story)
UVU’s new $59 million Center for the Performing Arts offers world-class design in a highly functional and flexible space that will serve UVU’s School of Arts program for the next 50 years.
Pg. 50 - Come Together
Design and construction teams were challenged often on The Kimball on Main, a complex marriage of the 90-year-old Kimball Arts Center with a modern new 33,000 SF building in Old Town Park City.
Pg. 56 - CMA Celebrates No. 20
Principals from Curtis Miner Architecture reflect on a strong past two decades of work, an optimistic outlook on future prosperity.
Pg. 62 - ABC Utah 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards
Big-D captures ‘Champion of the Year’ award for Salt Lake City & County Building Renovation.
Pg. 64 - Amped Up!
Spirits are high in the electrical industry with the completion of the new $6.5 million Utah Electrical Training Alliance Center in West Jordan.
Pg. 68 - Flexible Furniture
Modern-day office environments are being defined by ‘touchdown spaces’ and ‘jump spaces’, requiring furniture that is fun, flexible and adaptable to myriad layouts.
april 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - Towering Above
Owner, construction team overcame vast logistical challenges on the $223 million, 12-story Pedersen Tower at Utah Valley Hospital.
Pg. 40 - Soaring Higher
The tallest tilt-up concrete panels in state history – a whopping 75 feet tall – highlight the unique structure of the $48 million Alta High Performing Arts Center.
Pg. 44 - Showstopper! (Cover Story)
A strong collaborative team effort was critical in success of Onset Financial’s dynamic new headquarters in Draper.
Pg. 54 - ACI Intermountain Awards
2019 Excellence in Concrete Awards honors 16 innovative concrete projects in the Beehive State.
Pg. 60 - IIDA Intermountain 2019 BEST Awards
8th-annual competition highlights a dizzying array of stylish and functional interior design projects.
February 2019
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - WSU Lindquist Hall
Complex restoration stripped original structure at Weber State University in Ogden down to original double-T precast columns before transformation into state-of the-art educational facility.
Pg. 28 - Wallace Bennett Building T.I.
$12.3 million renovation for GSA provides exciting new home for 220 USDA employees.
Pg. 32 - Super Size (Cover Story)
The largest precast concrete girders in Utah’s history – an eye-popping 203 ft. each – were recently placed on the I-15 Tech Corridor project in Lehi.
Pg. 36 - Sustainability/Green Building
ULI’s Grayson talks ‘The Business Case for Healthy Buildings’.
Pg. 38 - AGC of Utah 97th Annual Convention
Utah’s largest association enjoying prosperous times across the state with 500+ members.
Pg. 40 - 2019 Economic Outlook
University of Utah economist Natalie Gochnour says Utah’s economy is diverse and solid.
Pg. 46 - UMC 2018 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Troy Hales Masonry earns top awards for work on Q90 in Payson.
Pg. 50 - Paving a Road to Success
A record 1,100 people attended the two-day 2019 Conference for the Utah Asphalt Paving Association, illustrating UAPA’s growing presence in the state.
Pg. 52 - A/E/C Profiles
Bup Minardi has carved out a unique niche in the heavy equipment world the past 15 years with Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.
2018
December 2018
This issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 2018 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2018 are found here! From civic/institutional to corporate, offices to tenant-improvements, and multi-family to municipal, we present the Most Outstanding Projects of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2018, including the Provo 4th District Courthouse, that earned the coveted Project of the Year.
november 2018
This issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 2019 ACEC Utah Awards
Crocker Science Center at U of U earns top ‘Grand Conceptor’ award.
Pg. 22 - Layton Hospital
Creative design solutions a hallmark on Intermountain Healthcare’s new state-of-the-art, $164 million hospital in Davis County.
Pg. 28 - Glass Act (Cover Story)
A revolutionary unitized curtain wall system is the star of Mountain America Credit Union’s shiny new 327,000 SF headquarters in Sandy City’s Cairns District
Pg. 36 - Pedal to the Medical
AIA Utah celebrates opening of new downtown Salt Lake office in historic Ford Building.
Pg. 42 - Rock Solid
Stone restoration and seismic upgrade of 124-year-old Salt Lake City & County Building a landmark achievement.
october 2018
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 14 - AC Hotel
European flair prominent in this classy new downtown Salt Lake City hospitality project.
Pg. 18 - Future of Senior Living
SummitVista in Taylorsville is an ambitious new senior living project looking to redefine that growing market.
Pg. 26 - Farmington High School
Space flexibility paramount in modernK-12 design philosophies.
Pg. 32 - Transforming Healthcare
IntermountainGardner TransformationCenter designed as a training facility for current and future leaders of healthcare industry.
Pg. 40 - Fire it Up! (Cover Story)
New municipal fire stations in Utah are pushing the envelope on sustainability, functionality and premium aesthetics, as evidenced by Salt LakeCity’s No. 14 and No. 3.
Pg. 48 - Utah Masonry
Firms expecting competitive market to remain busy in 2019, despite manpower woes.
Pg. 52 - Dandy Dozen
UC&D profiles 12 A/E/C professionals making their mark on Utah’s design and construction industry.
Pg. 70 - Owner Spotlight
Michael Roderick recognized for his contributions to Utah’s commercial real estate market over a 30-year career.
aug | Sept 2018
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Dental Select HQ
Newly branded ‘sunny yellow’ used playfully in new corporate office digs for Salt Lake-based insurance firm.
Pg. 26 - 50 Years Strong
Pleasant Grove-based Horrocks Engineers has blossomed from a small mom-and-pop shop to a formidable regional powerhouse with 14 offices in eight states.
Pg. 32 - Remote Control
Bodell Construction of Salt Lake City has found a niche working in the challenging heavy/ industrial markets throughout the U.S., particularly Hawaii.
Pg. 36 - St. John Bullish on Utah (Cover Story)
Maryland-based developer came to the Beehive State four years ago and is making a splash in Utah County with its 62-acre master-planned Valley Grove development, which includes the 190,000 SF Grove Tower.
Pg. 42- A/E/C Profiles
Michael Collins, co-founder of Draper-based Bowen Collins & Associates, is enjoying the twilight of a nearly 40-year career.
Pg. 44 - Marathon Man
For Pentalon Construction founder and long distance running enthusiast Carl Tippets, the journey is far more satisfying than the destination.
Pg. 48 - Nifty Fifty
Optimism runs high at St. George-based Watts Construction regarding the future as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary
Pg. 54 - UPS Regional Hub
Massive 840,000 SF facility is the first of what promises to be many projects at the much-anticipated Inland Port development.
june | july 2018
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 40 - Growing Pains
Attracting a new generation of workers to construction will require more than just increased wages and a healthy benefits package.
Pg. 44 - Centennial Mark for Okland
Firmly into its fourth generation of leaders, well-known Utah-based contractor has built some of the state’s most iconic projects during its 100-year history.
Pg. 55 - A/E/C Transitions
Future looks bright for the Jacoby family as Joe leads the architectural firm founded by his father, Bob, and Eric finds success with his new product design company.
Pg. 60 - Major Milestones Hit (Cover Story)
All four new modern SPUI interchanges are operational as of July 22 on this aggressive $214 million, 19-month-long project along Bangerter Highway.
Pg. 64 - Grand New Space at USU
Innovative design features, including the ‘Healing Garden’ area, highlight the $29 million Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence.
Pg. 70 - 2018 Top Utah General Contractors
May 2018
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Beehive of Activity (Cover Story)
Construction of ‘The New SLC’ is a whirlwind of action right now, with giant tower cranes dotting the skyline and more than 1,300 trade workers buzzing around the 300-acre site.
Pg. 32 - Busy Times for DFCM
State agency is an important owner for many local firms and maintains a sizeable annual workload that has grown to 400 projects and $130 million in just Capital Improvement projects.
Pg. 36 - Real Vision
Utah business magnate Dell Loy Hansen has developed a host of impressive projects over five decades; the new $75 million Real Academy in Herriman may just be his crown jewel.
Pg. 46 - USGBC Marks 25 Years
Non-profit organization founded in 1993 is widely credited with bringing greater awareness to sustainability and green building to the commercial design and construction industry.
Pg. 54 - WELL Doing
IWBI President Kamyar Vaghar talks about the importance of green building initiatives like the WELL Building Standard, and in creating high performing buildings in general.
Pg. 58 - 2018 Top Utah Architectural Firms Rankings
Pg. 62 - ABC Utah Celebrates No. 40
Local trade association was founded by a handful of contractors in 1978 on the core principles of the ‘Merit Shop’ philosophy and serves nearly 200 Utah-based firms today.
march | april 2018
This issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - K-12 Outlook
An already strong Utah K-12 education market got a boost last November with $650 million in bonding for future projects.
Pg. 32 - Transparent Design (Cover Story)
Striking glazing and curtain wall system highlights recently completed Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office in Salt Lake City
Pg. 38 - Cleared for Takeoff
Dixie Applied Technical College is a beautiful new facility located at the site of the former St. George Airport.
Pg. 40 - Pedal to the Medical
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 44 - Downtown CBD
A host of exciting new developments are in planning and design phases in the heart of Salt Lake’s central downtown area.
Pg. 48 - 50 Years Strong
Scott Machinery has been one of the premiere heavy equipment dealers in Utah for half a century
Pg. 52 - Utah Asphalt Paving Conference
Pg. 54 - Celebrating 60
Hughes General Contractors of North Salt Lake is one of Utah’s top commercial builders with revenues north of $130 annually the past two years.
february 2018
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - UMC 2017 Awards
Utah Masonry Council honors David O. Anderson with ‘Lifetime Masonry Service’ award; RJ Masonry and Child Enterprises earn ‘Best of Show’ award for work on MTC South Campus Expansion.
Pg. 28 - Man of Many Hats (Cover Story)
CEO, Mayor, Chairman – 2018 Ryberg Award recipient Wilford Clyde has served in many prominent business, civic and community roles during a distinguished 40-plus year career, with an influence that reaches beyond the construction industry.
Pg. 32 - Shining Star
USTAR’s new Innovation Center in Clearfield is designed to aid entrepreneurial start-ups and other tech-driven firms.
Pg. 36 - Past It’s Peak?
Local economic prognosticators believe 2018 will be a very good year for most Utah-based A/E/C firms, although some suggest growth will flatten somewhat.
Pg. 46 - AGC of Utah Convention
WeberChapter honors Jon M. Huntsman Sr. with ‘Service to the Industry’ award; Doug Welling of Jacobsen Construction installed as 2018 Chair.
Pg. 50 - AGC of America Marks Centennial
2017
December 2017
This issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - 2017 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2017 are here! Renovation of Vivint Smart Home Arena – iconic home of the Utah Jazz – earns ‘Project of the Year’ honors; 36 total projects recognized.
november 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - Classy Renovation
Designing an intimate venue was among the priorities on the $21 million Newel and Jean Daines Concert Hall in Chase Fine Arts Center at Utah State University
Pg. 22 - Transitioning at 30
Business is brisk for Ensign Engineering & Land Surveying at it celebrates its 30th year, while eyeing some key leadership changes in the next few years.
Pg. 26 - The Big 5-0
Big-D Construction executives pay homage to company founder Dee Livingood 50 years after he founded the Salt Lake-based construction titan.
Pg. 34 - Hale, Yes! (Cover Story)
The long-awaited $80 million Hale Centre Theatre will stand as a cultural beacon in Sandy City for decades to come.
Pg. 44 - Corporate Splendor
Breathtaking views, high-end finishes highlight the extensive makeover of the Larry H. Miller Corporate & Family Offices.
October 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - Westland Marks 25 Years
The Houghton family reflects on a quarter century of success as a general contractor.
Pg. 34 - Riding the Wave
Led by founder Carmelle Jensen, Salt Lake-based CCG is experiencing record levels of growth as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in Utah’s A/E/C industry.
Pg. 40 - House of Healing (Cover Story)
HCI Phase IV is the latest chapter in Jon M. Huntsman Sr.’s quest to build the world’s finest comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer facility.
Pg. 50 - Sustainability/Green Building
UC&D profiles eight young professionals having a significant impact in their respective A/E/C fields.
Pg. 60 - Tasty New Digs
Skullcandy’s Corporate Headquarters in Park City was designed to comfortably house its 160 employees, with ample room to accommodate future growth over the next decade.
Pg. 66 - In the Trenches
Crews from Kilgore Construction complete paving/interchange redesign at SR-210/Wasatch Blvd. using OGFC asphalt.
Pg. 68 - Kudos for JVCC
Jordan Valley Cancer Center in West Jordan recently earned a national ‘Generative Space’ award from CARITAS Project.
Aug | sept 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - The New American Dream
An almost perfect storm of factors are driving unprecedented growth in Utah’s multi-family housing market.
Pg. 24 - Gentleman Contractor
As the 2nd-generation leader of one of Utah’s largest general contractors/material suppliers, Jack B. Parson Jr. carved out a legacy built on keen business sense, unwavering integrity, and kindness.
Pg. 28 - Golden Living
Legacy Village at Sugar House redefines senior living within an impressive 10-story building featuring 283 luxury residential units.
Pg. 32 - High Class Apartments (Cover Story)
The new 4th West Apartments in Salt Lake City has raised the bar on downtown lifestyles for young urban professionals.
Pg. 38 - Decade of Growth
Zwick Construction’s legacy in Utah is running three generations deep as it marks 10 years since starting back up.
Pg. 42 - Satellite Success
Five years removed from starting an office in Boise, Babcock Design has designed an impressive list of Gem State projects.
Pg. 46 - Kennecott Smelter Shutdown
Mining operations were put on hold for 26 days as KUC completed more than 120 construction and maintenance projects.
Pg. 48 - Up to the Challenge
SLC-based Architectural Nexus’ Sacramento office is one of 15 buildings worldwide aiming for ‘Living Building’ certification.
June | july 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - WSU Lindquist Hall
Complex restoration stripped original structure at Weber State University in Ogden down to original double-T precast columns before transformation into state-of the-art educational facility.
Pg. 28 - Wallace Bennett Building T.I.
$12.3 million renovation for GSA provides exciting new home for 220 USDA employees.
Pg. 32 - Super Size (Cover Story)
The largest precast concrete girders in Utah’s history – an eye-popping 203 ft. each – were recently placed on the I-15 Tech Corridor project in Lehi.
Pg. 36 - Sustainability/Green Building
ULI’s Grayson talks ‘The Business Case for Healthy Buildings’.
Pg. 38 - AGC of Utah 97th Annual Convention
Utah’s largest association enjoying prosperous times across the state with 500+ members.
Pg. 40 - 2019 Economic Outlook
University of Utah economist Natalie Gochnour says Utah’s economy is diverse and solid.
Pg. 46 - UMC 2018 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Troy Hales Masonry earns top awards for work on Q90 in Payson.
Pg. 50 - Paving a Road to Success
A record 1,100 people attended the two-day 2019 Conference for the Utah Asphalt Paving Association, illustrating UAPA’s growing presence in the state.
Pg. 52 - A/E/C Profiles
Bup Minardi has carved out a unique niche in the heavy equipment world the past 15 years with Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.
may 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - WSU Lindquist Hall
Complex restoration stripped original structure at Weber State University in Ogden down to original double-T precast columns before transformation into state-of the-art educational facility.
Pg. 28 - Wallace Bennett Building T.I.
$12.3 million renovation for GSA provides exciting new home for 220 USDA employees.
Pg. 32 - Super Size (Cover Story)
The largest precast concrete girders in Utah’s history – an eye-popping 203 ft. each – were recently placed on the I-15 Tech Corridor project in Lehi.
Pg. 36 - Sustainability/Green Building
ULI’s Grayson talks ‘The Business Case for Healthy Buildings’.
Pg. 38 - AGC of Utah 97th Annual Convention
Utah’s largest association enjoying prosperous times across the state with 500+ members.
Pg. 40 - 2019 Economic Outlook
University of Utah economist Natalie Gochnour says Utah’s economy is diverse and solid.
Pg. 46 - UMC 2018 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Troy Hales Masonry earns top awards for work on Q90 in Payson.
Pg. 50 - Paving a Road to Success
A record 1,100 people attended the two-day 2019 Conference for the Utah Asphalt Paving Association, illustrating UAPA’s growing presence in the state.
Pg. 52 - A/E/C Profiles
Bup Minardi has carved out a unique niche in the heavy equipment world the past 15 years with Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.
March | april 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - WSU Lindquist Hall
Complex restoration stripped original structure at Weber State University in Ogden down to original double-T precast columns before transformation into state-of the-art educational facility.
Pg. 28 - Wallace Bennett Building T.I.
$12.3 million renovation for GSA provides exciting new home for 220 USDA employees.
Pg. 32 - Super Size (Cover Story)
The largest precast concrete girders in Utah’s history – an eye-popping 203 ft. each – were recently placed on the I-15 Tech Corridor project in Lehi.
Pg. 36 - Sustainability/Green Building
ULI’s Grayson talks ‘The Business Case for Healthy Buildings’.
Pg. 38 - AGC of Utah 97th Annual Convention
Utah’s largest association enjoying prosperous times across the state with 500+ members.
Pg. 40 - 2019 Economic Outlook
University of Utah economist Natalie Gochnour says Utah’s economy is diverse and solid.
Pg. 46 - UMC 2018 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Troy Hales Masonry earns top awards for work on Q90 in Payson.
Pg. 50 - Paving a Road to Success
A record 1,100 people attended the two-day 2019 Conference for the Utah Asphalt Paving Association, illustrating UAPA’s growing presence in the state.
Pg. 52 - A/E/C Profiles
Bup Minardi has carved out a unique niche in the heavy equipment world the past 15 years with Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.
february 2017
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - WSU Lindquist Hall
Complex restoration stripped original structure at Weber State University in Ogden down to original double-T precast columns before transformation into state-of the-art educational facility.
Pg. 28 - Wallace Bennett Building T.I.
$12.3 million renovation for GSA provides exciting new home for 220 USDA employees.
Pg. 32 - Super Size (Cover Story)
The largest precast concrete girders in Utah’s history – an eye-popping 203 ft. each – were recently placed on the I-15 Tech Corridor project in Lehi.
Pg. 36 - Sustainability/Green Building
ULI’s Grayson talks ‘The Business Case for Healthy Buildings’.
Pg. 38 - AGC of Utah 97th Annual Convention
Utah’s largest association enjoying prosperous times across the state with 500+ members.
Pg. 40 - 2019 Economic Outlook
University of Utah economist Natalie Gochnour says Utah’s economy is diverse and solid.
Pg. 46 - UMC 2018 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Troy Hales Masonry earns top awards for work on Q90 in Payson.
Pg. 50 - Paving a Road to Success
A record 1,100 people attended the two-day 2019 Conference for the Utah Asphalt Paving Association, illustrating UAPA’s growing presence in the state.
Pg. 52 - A/E/C Profiles
Bup Minardi has carved out a unique niche in the heavy equipment world the past 15 years with Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.
2016
december 2016
This issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 2016 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2016 are one click away! From commercial to corporate, offices to overpasses, and multi-family to municipal, we present the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2020, including 111 Main, that earned the coveted Project of the Year.
november 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 14 - SBR 50th Anniversary
Bob and Diane Shupe have created a reprographics legacy.
Pg. 18 - Circular Logic
Overstock.com’s Peace Coliseum is one of the most unique buildings ever constructed in the Beehive State.
Pg. 24 - Showtime! (Cover Story)
The 2,500 seat Eccles Theater gives Salt Lake City a significant cultural boost.
Pg. 30 - Towering Above
111 Main’s steel two-way hat truss system represents engineering excellence to overcome unique challenges.
Pg. 36 - Private Owner Roundtable
october 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Field of Vision
$36 million renovation of Maverick Stadium a major improvement for USU’s football program.
Pg. 32 - Start Me Up (Cover Story)
Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah gives a home to entrepreneur ethos.
Pg. 34 - Multi-Generation Success
W.W. Clyde & Co. celebrates its 90th anniversary with a reverence for its past and a determined eye focused on future success.
Pg. 44 - Owner Spotlight
Wadsworth Development Group
Pg. 48 - Super Six
UC&D Profiles six ’40 & Under’ professionals who are making their mark on Utah’s A/E/C Industry.
Aug | Sept 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - Ancestry
New headquarters further cements roots for genealogical giant.
Pg. 26 - Designed for Dining
Restaurant designs in the Beehive State are creating memorable eating environments for guests.
Pg. 32 - Prickly Renovation
Successful transformation of old Market Street Broiler shows just how far an owner will go to do a project right.
Pg. 34 - Structurally Sound
Retiring structural engineer Parry Brown’s imprint on Utah’s A/E/C community is truly legendary.
Pg. 38 - Moving On Up
Sandy City is experiencing a wave of exciting new development activity.
Pg. 42 - Historically Impactful (Cover Story)
Gastronomy co-founder John Williams may have been known as a restaurateur, but his true genius was in renovating historic buildings and serving as an ambassador to the LGBT community.
june | july 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - New Downtown for SSL
UC&D sits down with UDOT boss Carlos Braceras for an exclusive interview into what makes him tick and his ambitious outlook for the state’s transportation system.
Pg. 32 - Northern Activity
Inspiring new $9.6 million Peace House in Park City greatly expands its capacity to serve and bring light to victims of domestic violence.
Pg. 38 - In the Trenches
New $8 million restaurant at The Cliff Lodge – SeventyOne – is a key upgrade at the venerable resort, as is a new $3 million, aesthetically rugged connector bridge.
Pg. 40 - Eye Catchers
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 48 - Two Roads Diverged (Cover Story)
Utah’s two largest projects differ substantially in priorities and approach.
Pg. 54 - Heavy Hitters
Work in the Beehive State’s heavy/highway market remains steady, as contractors maintain a focus on embedding technologies into operations while keeping workers – and the traveling public – safe.
Pg. 64 - 2016 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
may 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 28 - Learning Curve (Cover Story)
Firms working in Utah’s A/E/C industry are having a multi-generational impact on the design and construction of new K-12 schools.
Pg. 34 - Inside Out
Interior spaces continue to change in Utah’s Business Market.
Pg. 38 - Up in the Air
Whitaker Construction went to great lengths to ensure worker and public safety on the Ogden Canyon Siphon project.
Pg. 40 - Pedal to the Medical
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 44 - Temples to Casinos
The ability to design a multitude of diverse projects has been a hallmark at FFKR Architects for 40 years.
March | april 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 32 - Zig-Zagg (Cover Story)
Stylish new corporate headquarters shows how owners and designers are willing to push the T.I. envelope.
Pg. 38 - Industry Legends
Two prominent Utah architects – Tony Wegener of Design West and Peter Brunjes of VCBO – are retiring after lengthy careers.
Pg. 48 - Power Player
Led by CEO Richard Hunt and President Troy Gregory, Salt Lake-based Hunt Electric is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016.
Pg. 48 - Let the Good Times Roll
Gardner Company has developed more than 30 million square feet of commercial projects in just the past five years, including areas like View 72 in Midvale and downtown Boise.
Pg. 54 - Centennial Celebration
Randy Evans, grandson of founder Rudy Orlob, is leading the charge at Industrial Supply as the firm marks its 100th anniversary. Millions in Local Plant Upgrades.
Pg. 58 - Curtain Wall/Glazing Trends
Strong economy fueling growth, improving profit margins for Utah-based firms.
february 2016
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - 2016 Economic Outlook
Optimism abounds among Utah-based A/E/C firms as 2016 is expected to be another economically robust year.
Pg. 28 - Fire in his Belly (Cover Story)
Since 1976, Rob Moore has spurred Big-D from a small, Ogden-based firm, to one of the largest general contractors in the U.S
Pg. 34 - Peak Performance
Innovation and teamwork allowed designers to tackle unique, once-in-a-lifetime challenges associated with building on a mountain top.
Pg. 40 - Higher Education Design Roundtable
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 48 - Utah Cement Industry
Holcim, Ashgrove Have Invested Millions in Local Plant Upgrades.
2015
December 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - 2015 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2015 are on display! From commercial to corporate, offices to overpasses, and multi-family to municipal, we present the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2015, including the inspiring rebirth of the Provo City Center Temple, that earned the prized Project of the Year.
November 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - Century + Decade
Salt Lake-based CRS Engineers is one of the oldest civil firms in the Western U.S., having existed for a remarkable 110 years.
Pg. 24 - Lasting Legacy (Cover Story)
Ralph L. Wadsworth forged an enviable career as both a structural engineer and heavy-highway contractor.
Pg. 32 - Steely Outlook
Utah-based steel firms are bullish on Utah’s economic outlook and increasingly doing more alternative delivery work.
Pg. 36 - Bridge Rehab
Working in the confines of the rugged Virgin River Gorge offer unique challenges to crews, from working 90 ft. off the valley floor to dealing with stringent environmental requirements.
Pg. 40 - Runnin’ with the PAC-12
The U of U’s new Huntsman Basketball Facility is a testament to the Utes’ commitment to its athletic programs.
october 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - Red Hot
Commercial office market is sizzling along the Wasatch Front, particularly off I-15 in Southern Salt Lake County/Northern Utah County.
Pg. 30 - Higher Law (Cover Story)
Sustainability, technology are hallmarks as the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah is aiming for LEED Platinum certification.
Pg. 34 - Essential Building
Phase II at doTERRA’s Utah County campus a testament to firm’s culture, explosive growth.
Pg. 40 - Design 101
Understanding the true needs of clients.
Pg. 42 - Gen Next
UC&D profiles nine professionals from Utah-based A/E/C firms who are making a significant impact in their respective industries.
Pg. 60 - Maximizing Efficiency
Steel Encounters, Inc.’s new fabrication facility has helped improve efficiency of operations by 30% since opening in February.
aug | Sept 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - Bulls-Eye! (Cover Story)
Bingham Junction development has Midvale City buzzing with excitement.
Pg. 22 - Labor Trends
Shortage of skilled workers not likely to ease anytime soon.
Pg. 26 - Major Influence
Utah-based firms having tremendous success working in out-of-state markets.
Pg. 40 - Ken Garner Engineering 10th Anniversary
Pg. 44 - Terracon Celebrates 50 Years
June | july 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 30 - Thinking Zero
5kW wind turbine is expected to completely power the new 24,000 SF Intermountain Commercial Storage facility.
Pg. 32 - Teamwork Drives Success
Cornerstone I project is the latest addition to the 20-year-old Cottonwood Corporate Center.
Pg. 40 - Visual Appeal (Cover Story)
New Carbon County Courthouse/ Administration Building a beautiful, much needed addition in Eastern Utah town of Price.
Pg. 47 - 2015 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
may 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Celebrating 40 Years
Wally Cooper, Allen Roberts continue to lead CRSA.
Pg. 32 - Open Space (Cover Story)
Daylighting, outside views highlight FJ Management’s new corporate headquarters.
Pg. 36 - Perfecting Precast
The new LDS Temple in Payson is a shining example of architectural precast used as an exterior finish.
Pg. 42 - 3form Thriving
President/CEO Talley Goodson has transformed the Utah-based manufacturer into a dynamic $100 million-plus firm.
Pg. 44 - Top Utah Architectural Firms
Weber State’s new $16 million Youngberg Football Center is a transformative project for the school’s athletics program.
Pg. 48 - ProSoft Turns 30
Software reseller helps A/E/C industry stay on top of technology.
march | april 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 30 - Doing ‘The Right Thing’
Mark Miller Subaru investing $500K on PV array system.
Pg. 32 - UVU Classroom Building
Flexible spaces define new $42 million project.
Pg. 36 - Municipal Construction
UC&D looks at the activities of four major Utah cities.
Pg. 40 - Questar Pipeline Project
Unknown underground factors challenge work crews.
Pg. 44 - K-12 Roundtable
Sustainability among main topics discussed by industry professionals.
Pg. 50 - The Century Mark (Cover Story)
Ogden-based structural engineering firm maintains a connection to its roots, with a strong transition plan in place for its future leaders.Cache Valley Electric celebrates 100 years.
february 2015
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - Tilt-Up Grows Up (Cover Story)
Aesthetics have come a long way in the tilt-up concrete market.
Pg. 28 - New Life
New Student Life Center, School of Dentistry Add Depth to U of U’s Salt Lake City campus.
Pg. 34 - Steady As She Goes
Local economists, firms expecting a solid, steady year of growth in Utah’s A/E/C market.
Pg. 40 - Private Owners Outlook
TOD projects highlight growing private sector activity.
Pg. 46 - AGC of Utah 93rd Convention Recap
Weber State’s new $16 million Youngberg Football Center is a transformative project for the school’s athletics program.
2014
December 2014
This issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - 2014 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2014 are here! UC&D recognizes a total of 30 outstanding projects, including general building, heavy/highway, and civil/municipal, including the U.S. District Federal Courthouse in SLC as the Project of the Year.
November 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Higher Education
Construction activity plentiful on BYU’s Provo campus.
Pg. 30 - Owner Spotlight: DFCM
Director Josh Haines and his top executives have been working diligently the past 15-plus months to institute new policies and procedures in an effort to make the Division more effective for its myriad clients.
Pg. 32 - Utah’s Infrastructure Report Card
ASCE Utah engineers hand out grades to seven critical categories. Utah’s GPA: C+/B-.
Pg. 38 - Here Comes the Sun (Cover Story)
Utah’s hospitality/resort market flourishing with unique projects underway across the state.
Pg. 44 - Levi's Stadium
West Jordan-based SME Steel played a key role in the success of the San Francisco 49ers’ $1.2 billion stadium.
Pg. 46 - Steel Trends
SME Steel CEO Wayne Searle bullish on his firm’s immediate future.
Pg. 50 - Equipment Trends
Rental market booming for Utah equipment dealers.
october 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 36 - Retail Gain
From marketplace to multi-use, commercial/retail construction trending upward in Utah.
Pg. 44 - Healthcare Market Robust (Cover Story)
Local firms enjoy working in vibrant, growing market.
Pg. 52 - Specialization Key in Healthcare
Pg. 54 - 40 & Under Rising Stars
UC&D profiles nine A/E/C young professionals.
Pg. 70 - AIA Utah 2014 Awards
Soren Simonsen Earns Bronze Medal.
Pg. 74 - Walking the Walk
MWCI undergoes first major renovation since 2003.
Aug | Sept 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - Paving Trends (Cover Story)
Asphalt and concrete are being utilized effectively by UDOT, other owners.
Pg. 28 - 101 Tower
Panoramic views highlight Salt Lake’s newest high rise building.
Pg. 32 - Monsen Engineering’s 40th Anniversary
Pg. 34 - Allotech’s 30th Anniversary
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 38 - Building Commissioning 101
Changes now effective per updated codes.
June | July 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - In the Trenches
Terminal Reservoir project critical for MWDSLS, SLC residents.
Pg. 26 - Déjà View (Cover Story)
Xactware HQ in Lehi offers amazing views of the outside environment.
Pg. 34 - Petzl America HQ
Verticality, light and sustainability all key design aspects.
Pg. 40 - Earth Mover
Geneva Rock invests $11 million into Overland Conveyor System.
Pg. 44 - A Labor of Love
$6.1 million Ronald McDonald House addition/ renovation will help even more families with ill children.
Pg. 48 - Sugar House Rising
Eclectic Salt Lake neighborhood reinventing itself amidst flurry of construction activity.
Pg. 55 - 2014 Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
Pg. 62 - Anniversary Profiles
IMS Masonry, Hadco Construction each celebrating 25th.
May 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - Industry Legends
Stephen Smith of GSBS Architects retires after nearly four decades.
Pg. 28 - ABC Utah Convention Recap
Chapter recognized nationally for having highest percentage of member growth.
Pg. 34 - Q&A: Corey Solum
Think Architecture Principal/CFO and 2014 AIA Utah President dishes on the world of architecture.
Pg. 36 - Court Now in Session (Cover Story)
Stately new $185 million U.S. Federal Courthouse blends function and form in a spectacular modern structure.
Pg. 44 - Wolverines Got Next
$45 million Student Life and Wellness Center newest building on UVU’s Orem campus.
Pg. 48 - 2014 Top Utah Architectural Firms
UC&D ranks top architects according to 2013 revenues.
Pg. 52 - Architect Anniversary Profiles
Four firms celebrating notable milestones in 2014.
march | april 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - Industry Legends
Lighting design guru Jody Good is in a class of his own.
Pg. 26 - Crisp & Clean
Transparency key for Wasatch Advisors’ stylish new corporate offices.
Pg. 30 - 8th & Main
Stunning new 17-story skyscraper is Boise’s tallest building.
Pg. 34 - Green Progress
LEED v4 aims to improve environmental outcomes.
Pg. 38 - Fab Prefab (Cover Story)
Mechanical prefabrication helps subs keep pace on fast-track projects.
february 2014
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 26 - 2014 Economic Outlook
Flat to modest growth predicted for 2014.
Pg. 30 - Nu Wave (Cover Story)
Nu Skin’s Campus Renovation is turning heads.
Pg. 36 - AGC of Utah 2014 Convention Recap
Pg. 44 - Trends in Concrete
The weird science of admixtures.
Pg. 48 - Design-Build Roundtable
2013
December 2013
This issue Includes:
Pg. 20 - 2013 Most Outstanding Projects
The most outstanding projects from 2013 are found here! These 25 projects represent the best of the Utah A/E/C industry and their work in 2013, including the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building that earned UC&D's inaugural Project of the Year award.
november 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 16 - Internally Cured Concrete
Pg. 18 - Industry Legends: John Cameron
Pg. 20 - Solar Gain (Cover Story)
Despite nearly $2 million cost, ROI on Burton Lumber PV project expected to be just four years.
Pg. 22 - DFCM Hires Joshua Haines as New Director
Speedy turnaround and breathtaking design drive U of U hospital expansion.
Pg. 26 - I-80 Parley’s Canyon Drainage Pipeline
Pg. 28 - K-12 Construction Trends
Pg. 36 - Owner Spotlight: University of Utah
Key Projects abound across Campus.
September 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 18 - SLC Public Safety Building
$125 million Project Aims for Net Zero Status.
Pg. 24 - U of U Football Center
New Facility Will Help Utes Stay Competitive in PAC-12.
Pg. 30 - Rose House at Red Butte Garden
Building Serves as ‘Green Room’ for Concert Performers.
Pg. 32 - FrontLines 2015
Completion of Draper TRAX Marks End of UTA’s $2.5 Billion Program.
Pg. 38 - Young Guns (Cover Story)
Under 40 Professionals Making Their Mark in Utah’s A/E/C Industry.
Pg. 48 - Healthcare Trends
Pg. 52 - Owner Spotlight – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pg. 58 - Electrical Roundtable
august 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 24 - eBay Building (Cover Story)
Efficiency Drove Design of eBay’s New Draper Campus.
Pg. 30 - Masonry Rountable
Discussion on Key Topics Affecting the Masonry Industry.
Pg. 32 - Top Utah Engineering Firms
Rankings Based on 2012 Revenues.
Pg. 38 - Honnen Equipment
Marks 50 years in Intermountain Region.
june 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - A Case for Pervious Concrete
Advocates say there are major advantages to using pervious concrete on certain projects.
Pg. 26 - New & Improved
Cache Water Restoration Project returns flows to Cache Valley in time for summer.
Pg. 32 - Utah Asphalt Paving Association
After overcoming industry hesitation, UAPA leaders are pleased with three years of solid progress.
Pg. 34 - UC&D Structural Engineering Roundtable
Pg. 40 - Accelerated Bridge Construction
Pg. 46 - Changing of the Guard (Cover Story)
UDOT promotes Carlos Braceras to Executive Director to replace retired John Njord.
Pg. 50 - UC&D’s Top Utah General Contractor Rankings
april | may 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 22 - Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
$14.3 million, LEED Platinum project designed by Salt Lake-based ajc architects.
Pg. 26 - Owner Spotlight: The Boyer Company
Under leadership of President/CEO Jake Boyer, company has 40 projects in the works that total more than half a billion dollars.
Pg. 33 - Layton Construction 60th Anniversary
Company President/CEO David Layton confident firm is heading in the right direction.
Pg. 38 - Utah Electrical Firms Honored at IEA Awards
Pg. 42 - Association Spotlight
ABC Utah Experiencing Solid Growth, Has Bright Future.
Pg. 48 - Utah’s Top Architectural Firms (Cover Story)
February | march 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 14 - Utah ACPA Awards
Pg. 18 - AGC of Utah Convention Recap/Awards
Pg. 28 - Utah Masonry Council Awards
Pg. 32 - Adobe’s New Abode (Cover Story)
Software giant’s stunning new $110 million campus in Lehi is turning heads.
Pg. 39 - Ogden High School Renovation
Classic Art Deco structure holds great value to local community.
Pg. 42 - FrontRunner South
Jordan Narrows offered immense challenges for both design and construction team.
Pg. 44 - LEED: 15 Years Later
Like it or not, USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program has raised the bar on creating sustainable buildings.
Pg. 49 - MHTN Architects Celebrates 90th Anniversary
january 2013
This Issue Includes:
Pg. 14 - 2012 AIA Utah Awards
Pg. 18 - 2012 ACEC Utah Excellence in Engineering Awards
Inspiring new $9.6 million Peace House in Park City greatly expands its capacity to serve and bring light to victims of domestic violence.
Pg. 34 - Billion Dollar Baby (Cover Story)
I-15 CORE project delivered ahead of time and under budget.
Pg. 36 - Cowboy Up!
Cowboy Partners continue to thrive in Utah’s multi-family development market.
Pg. 40 - Anniversary Profile
Mountain States Fence celebrates 50 Years in construction industry.
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