Construction projects around the state.

• Position: BUILDING UTAH

A recovery is underway in Utah and, however slow it may seem, the construction industry is beginning to see new ambitious developments. Take a look at some of the significant projects across the state, ranging from commercial, to residential, to government, to highway construction.

NORTHERN

OGDEN-WEBER APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

Ogden - The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College is building a state-of-the-art, 88,000-square-foot Health Technology Building that will double the college's capacity for training and job placement.

Developer: State of Utah, Division of Facilities Construction and Management

Architect: GSBS Architects

General Contractor: Okland Construction

Engineer(s); Envision Engineering PC; Colvin Engineering Associates; Reaveley Engineers; and Great Basin Engineering

Estimated Completion: May 2011

Estimated Cost: $21.9 million

OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION, REMODEL AND ADDITION

Ogden - Project includes comprehensive programming, master planning and design service to both restore this landmark building and at the same time transform it into a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Developer: N/A

Architect: EDA Architects

General Contractor: Hughes Construction

Engineer(s): CRSA; Reaveley Engineers; Colvin; Spectrum Engineers; CCC

Estimated Completion: Summer 2011

Estimated Cost: $58 Million

WEBER-MORGAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNEX

Ogden - This two-story building is a much-needed expansion to serve the health needs of Weber and Morgan County residents.

Architect: Architectural Nexus, Inc.

General Contractor: Wadman Corporation

Engineer(s): LP Davis Engineering, ARW Engineers, Great Basin Engineering

Estimated Completion: September 2011

Estimated Cost: $2.5 million

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WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #3789

Ogden - A new Wal-Mart Supercenter is being completed by R&O on Wall Avenue in Ogden. The design is an upscale prototype that complements the site and area where it is located.

Developer: Wal-Mart

Architect: B/R/R Architecture

General Contractor: R&O Construction

Engineer(s): N/A

Estimated Completion: May 2011

Estimated Cost: $8 million

OGDEN DRIVER LICENSE BUILDING REPLACEMENT

South Ogden - Wadman Corporation is working with the State of Utah - Division of Facilities Construction and Management to build a new, 10,500-square-foot Driver License Building to replace the existing building.

Architect: JRCA Architects

General Contractor: Wadman Corporation

Projected Completion: November 2011

Estimated Cost: $1.9 million

FALCON HILL

Hill Air Force Base - The first phase of Falcon Hill is underway with construction of a 38,000-square-foot Security Forces Squadron (SFS)/Office Special Investigation (OSI) office building on three acres; a second 5-story, 153,000-square-foot building on 16 acres to be occupied by Northrop Grumman; and a new west gate of 2,000 square feet on a 35,000-square-foot site.

Developer: Sunset Ridge Development Partners

Architect: Architectural Nexus

General Contractor: R&O Construction

Estimated Completion: December 2011

Estimated Cost: $20 million

DAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, LIBRARY AND CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER COMPLEX

Farmington - The project consists of two new public buildings housing three general uses, together with the demolition of four existing buildings and the construction of associated parking facilities and landscaping.

Developer: Davis County

Architect: Blalock & Partners

General Contractor: Wadman Corporation

Engineer(s): BHB Consulting Engineers

Estimated Completion: October 2012

HARMON'S GROCERY STORE

Farmington - R&O Construction is currently completing the new 73,031-square-foot Harmons Grocery Store, the anchor of the new Station Park.

Developer: Harmon City Inc.

Architect: Prescott Muir Architects

General Contractor: R&O Construction

Estimated Completion: May 2011

Estimated Cost: $5 million

SALT LAKE AREA

TOOELE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

Tooele - State-of-the-art, 72,000-square-foot jail facility with 264 inmate beds.

Developer: TCJ Projects LLC

Architect: GSBS Architects

General Contractor; Sahara Inc.

Engineer(s): Dunn Associates, Inc., Ward Engineering Group, Cache Valley Electric, United Team Mechanical

Estimated Completion: December 2011

Estimated Cost: $22 million

RENOVATE I-80

Salt Lake City to the Wyoming state line - Renovate I-80 is a proactive initiative to extend the life of I-80 and help prevent more extensive reconstruction by improving and reinforcing the existing infrastructure and enhancing safety. Work is commencing on three bridge projects, two maintenance and resurfacing projects and two safety projects.

Developer: Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

General Contractors: B, Jackson Construction, Ralph Wadsworth, Flatiron Construction

Estimated Completion: Fall 2011

Estimated Cost: $29.6 million

JOHN W. GALLIVAN UTAH CENTER ICE RINK AND SUPPORT FACILITY

Salt Lake City - To better meet the evolving purpose of the Gallivan Plaza, EDA is revisiting the master plan and designing a new amphitheater and a stage to accommodate a larger number of people and events.

Architect: EDA Architects

General Contractor: Big-D Construction

Engineer(s): Reaveley Engineers (structural); VBFA; EELD; Spectrum; Thomas Engineering Co.; Landmark Design

Estimated Completion: Summer 2011

Estimated Cost: $5 Million

SLCC CENTER FOR NEW MEDIA

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