Specialization and Selectivity put
VCBO on Top Again
For the second year in a row, Salt Lake City-based VCBO (so named for the last
names of the firm's principals Niels Valentiner, Steve Crane, Peter Brunjes and
Sean Onyon) tops Intermountain Contractors survey of architectural firms in Utah
and Idaho. Established 30 years ago, VCBO currently has a staff of 75 staff members
including programmers, architectural designers, interior designers, specifiers
and project managers.
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University of Utah's Health Sciences Education Building
The Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) is located on the Health Sciences
campus directly adjacent to Skaggs Hall College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing,
the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, the George and Delores Eccles Institute
of Human Genetics, and the Biomedical Polymers Research buildings.
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Architectural
Nexus Continues to Rise
Nearly a year and a half since a merger created the firm, Architectural Nexus
continues to grow with a strong emphasis in health-care facilities and university
projects.
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Utah Architects Host
Regional Gathering and Green Building Gets a Push in Idaho
The Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will host the Western
Mountain Regional AIA conference at the end of October, looks at consolidating
leadership and growing membership. In Idaho, Demand for the services of architects
varies in different parts of the Gem state. The Idaho AIA chapter is at work educating
the public about the value of working with an architect and are pushing forward
"green" building practices. Full
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Strategy Pays-off for Boise Firm
Eight years ago, Boise-based CSHQA, an architectural firm, diversified by adding
engineering and interior design services to its offerings. That strategy has seen
the firm though several lean years. Full
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CEntry
Renters Engineers Listing
Steel prices have put a squeeze on some projects by this engineering, purchasing
and construction firm but they see some sectors moving up regardless.
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Multi
Specialty Firm Rounds out Top Three
Salt Lake City-based Spectrum Engineers creates centers of engineering excellence
to find the right systems for the right job.
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Utah
Engineers Looking to the Future
Engineering work in picking up in Utah following post-Olympic slump and the leadership
of the Utah chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies is looking
to expand their influence and offer expertise to new government officials. Idaho
ACEC officials have launched a "Buy Idaho" campaign for the A/C/E industry
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UDOT Rethinks
Bridge Replacement
A new way of replacing aging freeway bridges in Utah is being tested on Interstate
215 and 3900 South on Salt Lake City's East side. The new technique has tested
engineers and contractors but may become the wave of the future.
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