Firm Acquisition Lands New Headquarters in Salt Lake City

Nicholson Construction aquires Salt Lake City's FECI while Big-D Construction Corp. and Camco take on new public projects.

Nicholson Construction Company Announces Acquisition of Salt Lake City's FECI

Nicholson Construction Company, a leading U.S. geotechnical contractor, has acquired the operating assets of Foundation Engineering Contractors Inc. Based in Salt Lake City and Mascot, Tennessee, FECI performed drilling, grouting, and dam remediation work throughout North America.

FECI's Salt Lake City office at 2125 North Redwood Road, has become Nicholson's western district office. Ron Hall will oversee Nicholson's western operations as the district manager. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Hall has managed all aspects of geotechnical construction including drilling, grouting, and high-capacity anchor installation for civil construction, mineral exploration, and environmental projects.

The acquisition bolsters Nicholson's capabilities in the areas of curtain drilling and grouting, mine grouting, and tunnel and shaft grouting, as well as high-capacity anchor installation.

"This venture provides us with quality specialized equipment and some of the best people in the business," explains Nicholson president Andrew Walker. "The knowledge and experience possessed by these new employees are the fundamental reasons for this move. This acquisition is an integral part of our plan to broaden the range of techniques available to our valued clients through our expanding network of district offices."

Big-D Takes on Public Projects in North Summit and Weber Counties

Big-D Construction Corp. has been awarded the construction management and construction contract for the new facility expansion and renovation of North Summit School District's elementary, middle and high schools. Estimated cost is approximately $10 million. The company will also be remodeling project for the Weber-Morgan County Health Services.

Design and engineering plans for the North Summit School District have been progressing over the past several months with construction scheduled to begin August 13, 2004. Completion will be phased on each project, with overall completion in December 2005.

In Weber County, Big-D will build a three-level, 42,000-sq ft. medical office building for Weber-Morgan County Health Services. The project includes partial demolition of the old Standard Examiner building and a rebuild of the east wall of the building associated with the Children's Museum, which will continue to occupy the space throughout construction. Completion is expected in December. Estimated cost is approximately $4.9 million.

Rob Moore, president of Big-D Construction Corp., stated that this and other public projects are significant to the Utah economy. "The private sector remains slow and without the public sector construction jobs in Utah would be very flat." He added that over 150 construction management and tradesmen would be utilized on the project. The project will be managed from the company's Ogden office.

Camco Taped for School Rebuild

The Salt Lake City School District has selected Camco Construction, Inc. to rebuild Indian Hills Elementary School. Between now and Fall 2005, the old school will be demolished and a new 78,000-sq ft school will be built. It will include 30 classrooms, a library, lunchroom, and four playgrounds.

Furst Builds New Retail and Medical

Furst Construction has been contracted to build a new 16,400-sq. ft retail facility for Taylor's Bike Shop in Taylorsville and a new 7,500-sq. ft office facility for Genesis Dental. Furst broke ground on both projects in August.

Taylor's Bike Shop will be a full-service bicycle sales and repair shop located at 3269 West 5400 South. Approximately 6,000-sq ft. of the new building's main level along with 2,900-sq ft of basement will house the new shop. The remaining space is designed to accommodate up to four additional tenants.

The new Genesis Dental building will serve as the company's corporate headquarters. Approximately 2,500-sq ft will house the practice of Dr. Steven Pope, DDS and 1,500 sq. ft will be dedicated to corporate offices. Genesis manages dental practices in Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, and Tooele.

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