CSHQA & Layton team up on airport project

After reviewing written proposals and interviewing three qualified teams, the Jackson County Airport Selection Committee has selected CSHQA, an architectural /engineering firm and Layton Construction Company, Inc., to design and build the new terminal at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Following contract negotiations and commissioners' approval, construction is slated to begin in as little as 90 days.

The Layton-CSHQA team's most recently completed project, the Boise Airport terminal in Boise, ID, has already garnered national attention and awards. Bern Case, the director of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport believes that this team will bring the same successful elements to Medford.

"Layton and CSHQA offered us a unique solution that presented the best value for the citizens of Jackson County," said Case. He noted that the team's excellent understanding of small hub terminals; commitment to a higher level of customer service; and shortened construction schedules were important factors in the committee's decision.

G Brown Design Receives Quality Growth Grand Achievement Award

Envision Utah honored G Brown Design, Parley's Rails Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) coalition, and Salt Lake City Corporation with a Grand Achievement award for Planning and Design for "The Draw at Sugar House." Governor Olene Walker presided as the award was made at the 2004 Envision Utah Governor's Quality Growth Awards breakfast at Memorial House in Memory Grove, June 3, 2004. Jerry Brown, principal of G Brown Design and Senator Karen Hale accepted on behalf of G Brown Design and PRATT.

The Envision Utah Governor's Quality Growth Awards program recognizes exemplary projects and communities that keep Utah beautiful, prosperous and neighborly for future generations. Three levels of awards are given: Merit, Excellence and Grand Achievement, with Grand Achievement reserved for the most commendable projects.
The Governor's and Envision Utah's commitment to the development of quality communities prompted the establishment of these awards. The goal is to honor organizations that are contributing to Utah's livability.

The Draw at Sugar House will be a key connector in the Parley's Creek Trail system, a major east-west corridor between the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the Jordan River Parkway Trail. The Draw will restore the historical pedestrian link between Sugar House Park and the Sugar House business district once provided by the railroad trestle at Thirteenth East.

G Brown Design, Site and Landscape Architects, and artist Patricia Johanson conceived of the crossing as an open passageway, or "draw," connecting Sugar House Park and Hidden Hollow. The concept of an open draw was a refinement of the KOPE Kids' (Kids Organized to Protect the Environment) idea for the crossing. A sego lily, complete with bulb, stem and flower, was the inspiration for the path and plaza that serve as the approach to the crossing in Sugar House Park. In Hidden Hollow, storm water will flow from the adjacent building roof in a wooden sluice above the path and drop into a brook in the form of a rattlesnake winding down the hill to the Hollow.

PRATT and Salt Lake City Corporation worked with Congressman Jim Matheson to obtain $5 million from Congress for construction of the entire Parley's Creek Trail, including The Draw. Other funding has been received from one private foundation, and is being sought from other private foundations and trails programs administered through state and local government agencies. Construction on The Draw is scheduled to begin in 2005.

Interior Construction Specialists Undertakes Work on Two BYU Campuses

Sandy, Utah - June 11, 2004 - Interior Construction Specialists, Inc., one of The Layton Companies, has contracted to perform work at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. The contract amount for both projects totals nearly $6 million.

The universities, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, operate independently in the selection of construction companies which perform work on their campuses.

Brigham Young University has selected Interior Construction Specialists to complete mechanical and chemistry lab upgrades on several floors of the nine-story Widtsoe Building, originally built in 1968 on the BYU campus in Provo.

A remodel and addition is slated for the Clark Building on the campus of
BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. The project includes a complete upgrade of electrical and mechanical systems, complete remodel of the building's three-floors, and construction of a 1,500 square foot addition. The changes will allow the 29-year-old Clark Building to meet the increased demands imposed upon all buildings on campus, since BYU-Idaho became a four-year university, nearly three years ago.

Pentalon Awarded Varian Medical Systems Test Bunker

Pentalon Construction was awarded by competitive bid the Varian Medical Systems new test bunker. This test bunker is designed for testing high tech x-ray tubes that are used for x-raying cargo containers for aircraft carriers. The project will be complete in six short weeks. The project was designed by Pinegar Design Group located in Murray, Utah. The project manager is Shay Johansen and the superintendent is Kenyon Benson

JRCA & Layton Complete Dixie Area Detention Facility

The new Dixie Area Detention Facility was recently dedicated in
Hurricane, Utah. JRCA Architects, a Salt Lake City design firm, was commissioned by
the Utah Department of Human Services Division of Youth Corrections as prime
architect to lead a design team for the new $6.5 million, 64-bed juvenile center.

According to Joe Jenkins, former Director of the Division of Facilities and Construction
Management, "The design-build team was awarded the contract based on its unique
design." The design team included Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc. (HSMM), a
Virginia-based architectural and engineering firm, and Layton Construction, a
commercial and industrial construction firm in Sandy, Utah.

Sheri Mowery, Assistant Program Director - Division of Youth Corrections, noted that
the County is "supposed to double within the next 16 years…there was a great need for a new facility." The modern 37,237 square foot facility houses classrooms, administrative offices, visiting rooms, laundry facilities, a multipurpose room, kitchen, and a security control center.

R & O Starts second Boyer development

R&O Construction of Ogden is at work on 13 buildings as part of a new "walkable" town center at 227 E 123 South in Draper. The project is on an accelerated schedule with opening slated for October 2004. R&O is using a panelized roofing system to cover the masonry and steel buildings. According to R&O the system is efficient and safer for workers. The project is a development of the The Boyer Company and Arbor Commercial Development. R&O built a similar development for Boyer at the South Jordan Towne Center.

Furst Construction Completes Church Expansion

A dedication ceremony on June 19, marked the finish of an expansion and remodel of the Wasatch Presbyterian Church by Furst Construction of Slat Lake City.

The project included demolition of the church's existing fellowship hall, remodeling of 15,000-sq. ft of existing space for a new fellowship hall and administration areas, and the addition of a 15,000-sq ft, three level facility to accommodate the church's children's education wing. The education wing is a 46-year-old accredited preschool, a 4,000-sq ft multipurpose room with a basketball and volleyball court and several classrooms.

The project architect was Don Mahoney, a principal at Salt Lake City-based EMA. EMA was retained by WPC in 2001 to develop architectural solutions to accommodate the church's 5,00 plus members and the growing preschool. Furst Construction became work in June 2003.

The building was originally constructed in 1946.

"This renovation will alleviate some of the problematic system overlaps typical of an older building such as ours and provide additional space for enhanced congregational fellowship and community outreach programs. It will allow us to offer better facilities as well as additional service for our members and our community, said construction committee chair Larry Ann Castle-Fericks.

Through an exclusive alliance with Ogden-based architect Daniel Cook & Associates, Furst and EMA were able to utilize some of the concepts developed by DCA - "Building Gods Way" - that help Christian organizations realize significant savings on construction projects.

"Wasatch has been able to take advantage of BGS's unique Ministry of Construction approach and Cornerstone Supply network, which has helped them increase their ministry while meeting project goals, resulting in high-quality new facilities for the church," said Furst Construction President Bob Furstenau.

Some building upgrades included improving the structural integrity of the foundation, the addition of an elevator, translucent wall panels for abundant natural light in activity areas and ensuring ADA accessibility throughout the campus.

Church members were involved in the construction process and performed such work as landscaping, periodic site clean-up and provided lunch for construction crews once a week.

An public open house followed the dedication ceremony.