Dunn Associates Receives National Marketing Awards

Dunn Associates, a Salt Lake City-based consulting structural engineering firm, was recently recognized with two national awards as a part of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Marketing Communications Awards Program. Dunn Associates was recognized with the first place award for small firms in the web site category. Dunn Associates then received the Small Firm Best of Show designation, given to the top award winner across 18 categories, as determined by national media representatives.

Rod Zabriskie, Dunn Associates' marketing director, attended the SMPS National Conference and Awards Gala to accept the awards on behalf of the firm. "It was remarkable to have received the award for the web site category to begin with. But to have also been recognized with the Best of Show award, when matched up against that many other award winners in their respective categories, was a special honor," said Zabriskie.

The web site, found at www.dunn-se.com, features information about the firm, personnel, project experience, special services and case studies. The site also includes a special client reference library that is designed to give architects, contractors and owners basic structural information when setting up new projects. Additionally, a link to an FTP site allows for the convenient exchange of files throughout the design and construction process.

Ronald H. Dunn, owner and founder of Dunn Associates, said of the award, "It's an honor. They recognized that we have incorporated a completely different approach on our web site; it's not just an advertising medium, but a tool for our clients to download information that streamlines the procurement and design processes."

The web site was initially designed by Modern8, a brand-focused design firm, also of Salt Lake City.

According to SMPS, "The annual SMPS Marketing Communications Award Program recognizes excellence in marketing communications by professional service firms in the design and building industry. Awards are presented in 18 categories," including corporate identity, newsletter, promotional campaign and web site.

Condominium Development Project Underway by Roger Knight Construction

A 12-unit, 15,000 sq. ft. upscale condominium development project by Roger Knight Construction is underway with completion scheduled for January 2005. American Estate Management Corporation is the developer of the "Park 7 Condominiums," located at 2898 South 700 East and adjacent to Nibley Park Golf Course. The 1,260 square foot units, designed by architect David Rohovit, are available through the Patton Group at Caldwell Banker.

Sure Steel Receives Honors for Hanger Project

Sure Steel of Sandy received national recognition from the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association for their work on two projects in Utah.
During the MBCEA's national conference in Las Vegas, Sure Steel was presented with the "Building of the Year" award in two categories. The C-130 Corrosion Control Hanger Building at Hill Air Force Base was recognized in the large Airplane Hanger category and winning honors in the Large Recreational category was the Snyderville Recreation Facility in Summit County. These projects were selected from numerous entries from throughout the county. Both buildings were design-build projects with Sure Steel taking responsibility for furnishing and installing the structureal steel framing as well as the metal roof and wall sheeting.

Utah firm engineers major project in Arizona
Pic in file "El Rancho"

Reeve & Associates recently completed final engineering design for El Rancho SantaRosa: a residential community in Pinal County, Arizona encompassing 720 residential home sites. Situated between Phoenix and Tucson, Pinal County is one of the fastest growing areas in the western United States. All homes sites have been sold with construction of site improvements beginning the end of October.

During the course of the project, Reeve encountered significant challenges including designing around an existing 340-foot wide channel called the SantaRosa Wash. Serving as a major drainage system for the Phoenix area, the wash cuts directly through the 200-acre development. Reeve transformed this barren feature into a recreational area for walking, jogging, biking, and horseback riding trails.

A 30-acre open space requirement, initially an obstacle, became an asset by providing an area for on-site retention for all storm water. By perking water into the ground within 36 hours of collection, this retention system enables the underground aquifer to be recharged -- important in an area of scarce water resources.

Despite the harsh, arid climate, an impressive landscape design was created through the use of creative xeriscaping techniques. By using palm trees complemented with rugged rock walls as a focal point, plants and shrubs were then added to provide color throughout the year.

This ability to transform design constraints into features that enhance the project is a hallmark of our planning and engineering services.

A Utah-based, firm Reeve & Associates works closely with Kent Hoggan, the real estate developer for El Rancho SantaRosa. Hoggan, also based in Utah, develops numerous projects throughout the western U.S.

Pentalon Takes on Project at Lake Park

Pentalon Construction, Inc., was recently awarded a contract to provide general construction services on The Shoppes @ Lake Park located in West Valley City, Utah. The project will consist of a new 47,000 square foot retail shell for two future tenants. The project manager is Brent Meadows who is a tendered employee of Pentalon. Dick Dresher, Principal of Dresher Associates Architecture and Planning in Bountiful, Utah, will design the project.