Leaders of the Pac. 12 The Last Word A Competitive Edge David S. Layton

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1 12 The Last Word A Competitive Edge David S. Layton A Quarterly Publication from Layton Construction Company Fall 2013 Leaders of the Pac Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center Page 4 2 Nuts & Bolts Layton in the News 10 Subcontractor Profile Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc.

2 [ Nuts & Bolts ] Utah s South Towne Mall adds new entrance to convenient shops Featured Project Shoppers at the South Towne Mall in Sandy, Sandy Utah, are greeted at a new west entrance. The newly constructed entrance creates great exposure to the adjacent interstate freeway. Macerich, one of the country s leading owners, operators and developers of major retail properties, did the facelift to spur development at this most visible side of the mall. The construction also offers additional ADA parking, traffic pattern reconfiguration, energy-efficient LED lighting and attractive landscaping to enhance the access point to stores located there. Built out in a short nine weeks, Layton s Interior Construction Specialists negotiated with subcontractors to meet a tight schedule, completing steel fabrication and erection in just two weeks. With overtime schedules and intense planning, the construction team knocked a month off the schedule. Mall management likes the new look, customers are shopping and sales are good. 108-Room Salute Veterans Living Centers opens to serve and honor our veterans With a salute to our nation s veterans, two Veterans Living Centers have opened in central and southern Utah, in Payson and Ivins. Nearly 50,000 veterans live within the centers service territory, and they qualify for residence when health or aging prompts an assisted-living environment. Each of the homes has 108 private rooms and baths, with community kitchens and common areas. Residents feel at home while mingling in the living rooms or socializing on outdoor patios. Layton Construction s builders coordinated the building of the two centers, approximately 250 miles Layton worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs to build two new Veterans Living Centers in Utah. Nearly 50,000 veterans live in the geographic area served by these two centers. apart, while communicating effectively with the Department of Veterans Affairs, State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management, the architect, the contracted healthcare company that manages the centers and local jurisdictions including building, health and fire officials. Firms around the West are reporting more work being done on construction sites. ENR Reports improved construction economy in Rocky Mountain states Although the magazine represents just one region of the country, ENR Mountain States report of an improved construction economy appears to be the trend nationwide. The cautious optimism and widespread uncertainty expressed by contractors in recent years have all but disappeared in 2013, reports editor Mark Shaw. Leaders of the region s larger firms say a much anticipated recovery is well under way. Contracting firms are further buoyed by increasing backlogs and more opportunities in private-sector markets, Shaw says. 2 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

3 Lone Peak Hospital adds 30 beds and 118,000 square feet of medical service to the communities of the south Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Arizona industrial building continues to rebound with Macy s expansion [ Nuts & Bolts ] Mountain Medicine HCA MountainStar opens Lone Peak Hospital in Draper, Utah HCA MountainStar has opened its new Lone Peak Hospital in Draper, Utah, constructed by Layton. The 118,000 square-foot 30- bed hospital is designed for future expansion to meet expected community growth. Layton puts finishing touches on 12-building RiverPark development After more than a decade of construction in the RiverPark Corporate Center in South Jordan, Utah, Layton winds down construction as the available real estate space is filled up. Layton s construction teams are building out office space in RiverPark Seven, a three-story, 75,000-square-foot facility. The structure is the last of 12 office towers in the 1.5 million-square-foot office park. Next door to RiverPark Seven, Layton s subcontractors are placing CMU masonry block walls on the Dancing Moose Montessori School. The 18,800-square-foot early childhood center adds another amenity to the full range of services offered at RiverPark, joining retail shops, restaurants, a fitness facility, a hotel and Roseman University s pharmacy and dental schools. Ten spacious and nicely furnished labor, delivery and recovery suites provide comfortable accommodations for new mothers. Operating rooms are designed for orthopedic and general surgeries, and 20 medical/surgery rooms are available for patient care. Layton crews, subcontractors and engineers met the demands of a restrictive construction schedule of just 14 months, while skillfully managing concerns related to soil and seismic issues. Boeing purchases facility for Salt Lake City-area manufacturing expansion In January 2013, Boeing acquired an 850,000-square-foot building in West Jordan, Utah, where the commercial aircraft maker will increase its manufacturing capacity. The site we ve chosen is an ideal location to add composite manufacturing capability focused on Boeing s key business strategies, says Ross Bogue, vice president and general manager of Boeing Fabrication. Boeing expects to refurbish the building to complement the company s current fabrication and assembly operations in Salt Lake City. Design and construction are expected to take two years. Layton Construction has been contracted to retrofit the facility for the first phases of manufacturing. Macy s Inc., has contracted Goodyear with Layton to expand an existing fulfillment center in Goodyear, Ariz. Phoenix industrial construction continues to show resilience following the great recession as Layton s Arizona team works on yet another major retailer s distribution center. When the 360,000 square-foot expansion is complete, the center will encompass nearly one million square feet about 23 acres under roof. Concrete floors meet flat floor specifications, and tilt-up concrete panels will create 32-foot clear ceiling heights in the distribution warehouse. The center primarily serves West Coast online shoppers. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 3

4 Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center Salt Lake City, Utah Leaders of the PAC Recently completed Utah Utes football center has opponents seeing red STORY BY GREG BENNETT PHOTOS BY PAIGE Pryor At the start of the academic year, the University of Utah joined an elite group of 12 of the most-respected institutions of higher learning in the country as part of the Pac-12 conference. The move was exciting for the entire Utah Utes community, but it also brought a significant challenge to all involved. The fact is, competing against 11 of the toughest university athletic programs meant investing in the tools required to meet the challenge. Priority No. 1? Improve the Utes Football Center. > > > 4 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

5 [ Project Profile ] The Eccles Football Center gives Utah the chance to display its Fiesta Bowl and Sugar Bowl trophies. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 5

6 [ Project Profile ] The Details Start Date January 2012 Construction Completion Date July 2013 Total Square Footage 152,211 Architects VCBO Architects Salt Lake City > > > This building has to be able to recruit when no one is around. The Football Center fills a void we ve had in recruiting, says Jeff Rudy, director of football operations at the University of Utah. Our old space wasn t built as a football center and it was one of the worst in the Mountain West Conference. When we joined the Pac-12, it was definitely the worst. For example, the existing center lacked things common to other schools facilities including a nutrition center (with accompanying cafeteria), sports medicine area and team meeting rooms. A fresh gameplan The design-build model the university used to develop the project was a welcome approach to the team at Layton. It gave the company a chance to bring a fresh take on the project. Layton and the team they put together was the most complete team from what we could see, Jeff says. They listened to us and then Jeff Rudy Director of football operations, University of Utah presented a building that proved that they listened to what we wanted. For example, Layton brought a solution to the unconventional lot configuration that involved building much of the football center behind two existing facilities. We had donors for the two buildings on each side that didn t want this building out in front, 6 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

7 The cafeteria in the facility, along with showers and pools associated with the training areas made energy efficiency a challenge. However, good decisions and hard work will qualify the building for a LEED Silver designation. [ Project Profile ] The Football Center was tied into the existing Alex Smith Weight Training Center. The new building was built to seamlessly merge with the existing weight lifting facility. Audio/visual presentations will be available to visitors in a number of areas. says Desslie Andreason, architectural project manager for the University of Utah. When Layton brought the idea to push it back, other things came into play like a new practice field. It wasn t a bad thing. It helped us improve the program in other ways, too. Have it, need it, want it The building was developed on the fly, which meant constant communication was necessary to meet the Utes demands. We formed three lists: We have it, we need it, and we want it, Jeff says. Even with our list of wants, there wasn t much we didn t get. What the Utes got was a facility that puts them on a level playing field with any school in the Pac-12. What they got was a building that will meet the program s needs now and into the future. It got a football center that helps a lot more than just the football team. This facility is about the entire athletics department, says Kyle Brennan, senior associate athletics director for administration. This building will bring top-notch sports medicine to all of our athletes. In fact, Dr. Chris Hill, athletics director at the University of Utah, Key Subcontractors Cabinetry/Millwork...Granite Mill & Fixture Company Doors/Hardware...Architectural Building Supply Drywall/Interiors... Ceiling Systems, Inc. Electrical...Wasatch Electric Flooring...Design Team Glass...B&D Glass Landscaping...Great Western Landscape Inc. Masonry...IMS Masonry Mechanical... Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc. (MSS, Inc.) Painting...Grow Painting Roofing...Superior Roofing Seating...Irwin Seating Company Structural Steel...Sanpete Steel Therapy Pools...HydroWorx University Branding...Struck Inc. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 7

8 [ Project Profile ] There are specific meeting rooms for each position group and coaching staff, but the entire team can meet together in this state-of-the-art team room. has discussed the desire for this to be a second hub of the department to go with the main administration offices located in the Huntsman Center. The 24-hour recruiter While the Football Center is beneficial for current student-athletes and staff, it s a major player when it comes to recruiting. It was an absolute must for our program and it s exactly what we needed in all areas from the cafeteria to the training room to the meeting facilities to the locker rooms, everything, says Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. Not only are recruits drawn to the new amenities and services the building offers, but they are also attracted by the commitment the university and its supporters show to the football program by the facility s construction. This is exciting for everyone associated with the university, Jeff says. It s amazing the excitement this building generates from our fans and everyone else we talk to about it. This fan support has been shown by the increase of season ticket sales for the 2013 season. As of the middle of the summer, tickets were sold out for all games. Those fans are already interested in seeing the newest member of the Utah family. People want to know when it does open how open will it be, 8 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

9 [ Project Profile ] The Block U so well established as a brand with the Utes is seen throughout the building, including the shower tiles. We knew it was going to be a great building, but it exceeds expectations. Kyle Whittingham Football coach, University of Utah Ann says. From a brand perspective, it s a great way to tell the story of the program. This desire for access was felt by the Layton crew working on the building. I ve never seen so many people want to take a tour of a building, says Calvin Ostler, superintendent on the project. There was an excitement surrounding this project that you don t see often. It rubs off. Working on this building helped turn us all into Ute fans. Display of champions Ute fans (Layton employees and otherwise) will enjoy seeing BCS bowl trophies and other accolades displayed prominently near the front doors. When we were in the Mountain West (Conference), we were one of two teams from non-bcs conferences to win a BCS game, Jeff says. That s a big deal. And now we have a place to display those trophies. Other common areas will allow for fan interaction, while the team meeting rooms and coaches offices help prepare the team to do what fans like most win. Strength on both sides The success of this project came from a strong working relationship with the Layton team and its partners at the University of Utah. Facilities are a vital piece to succeeding in major college athletics and the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center compares favorably with the best college athletics facilities in the country, Dr. Hill says. All of our student-athletes will benefit from it, especially in the areas of medical care, strength and conditioning and nutrition. While Layton has a long-standing relationship with the university, each project is unique and requires new-found partnership. I don t think a lot of people recognize the challenge that comes from a design-build project like this, Desslie says. (Project manager) Jake Greenland and Cal Ostler deserve a lot of credit. And this building wouldn t be here without Jeff Rudy. He has passion and he brought it here every single week. And like a good teammate, Jeff was quick to share the accolades. I represented the voice of all the coaches and staff, he says. No one else wanted to come to that many meetings! However, plenty of Ute fans will come to red-clad meetings every Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. University of Utah Football Center Quick Notes 17,000 square-foot sports medicine training area with three hydrotherapy pools and numerous training tables 250 seat cafeteria, led by an executive chef and food nutrition specialists 6,500 square-foot locker room 47,000 square feet of meeting rooms, including a theater with seating to accommodate all coaches, players and staff Hall of Fame to celebrate the legacy of Utah football Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 9

10 [ Subcontractor Profile ] Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc. Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc. is led by a team that shares with Layton the highest levels of workmanship. From left: Jay Streator (service manager), Ryan Jorgensen (general manager), Rick Cowley (president) and Michael Baldassari (general construction manager). Not pictured: Dan Wells (vice president of production). A Different Approach Service background means MSS builds with the end in mind Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc. (MSS) didn t set out to become a large, commercial mechanical installation and construction company. In fact, the company s founders Rick Cowley and Dan Wells started and continues the business as a service company, and that has made all the difference. Our service background gives us a different look at construction, says Ryan Jorgensen, general manager of MSS, based in Midvale, Utah. Plus, our desire to stay on at a building as the service provider leads us to a different approach. That approach is a proactive one. The company understands how the equipment should work in the end, so installers work to make sure it performs at the highest level. We can see problems in the Our service background gives us a different look at construction. Plus, our desire to stay on at a building as the service provider leads us to a different approach. Ryan Jorgensen General manager, Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc. in Midvale, Utah installation specifications that won t show up until later in the construction process, Ryan says. That means we can solve those little problems before they become big ones. This proactive approach and concern for the end result is one of the reasons Layton and MSS work well together. Layton has good project managers who take care of a job, says Michael Baldassari, general construction manager for MSS. They have good supers that get you to do your work without using the hammer approach. They are professional in what they do. This professionalism and attention to detail is shared by MSS, as evidenced by the company s numerous safety awards. Even in our early days, we put a lot of focus on safety, Rick says. We have a full-time safety director and put a lot of time and money into keeping our employees safe. They appreciate it. And customers appreciate the continued excellence MSS provides on both the construction and service sides. Founded 1984 Type of Work Mechanical construction Mechanical service Employees 100 High-profile JOBS WITH LAYTON Rio Tinto Stadium (Sandy, Utah) Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center (Salt Lake City) Cummins Rocky Mountain (Denver) Tooele 3rd District Courthouse (Tooele, Utah) BD Medical Sterilization Center (Sandy, Utah) Contact information 6906 S. 300 West Midvale, UT (801) FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

11 Cold, Hard Concrete Conference space at Stein Eriksen required unique winter-time approach Guests at the Stein Eriksen Lodge at Deer Valley, Utah, can t seem to find enough of a good thing. Layton s Interior Construction Specialists has returned to the top of the Wasatch Mountains several times to renovate this five-star, five-diamond resort. Customer demand motivated Stein Eriksen management to build additional conference center space. But where do you locate a 9,000 square-foot conference center at the top of a pristine mountain setting that is virtually built out? You go up. The new Grand Ballroom was built on top of the three-story lodge. Crews had to be creative, as they were limited in the use of construction equipment, and were required to do an unusual amount of manual labor. Design and construction began at the bottom. To carry the load of the new structure above, new footings, foundation and steel columns were placed below, through and above the existing facility. Excavation was tedious. More than 1,000 cubic yards of rock and soil were removed for the footings and foundation. The mountain rocks were broken using a hydraulic rock breaker on a skid steer loader, and were lifted out using a small, self-erecting tower crane. Concrete footings and foundation were placed under the existing building. Inside, crews relocated utilities and cut two-foot by two-foot holes in the floors in existing meeting space, and at the lower level, through laundry, kitchen and offices. Fabricated steel was threaded from the top of the structure, down through the building and connected at the base to the footings. Steel sections were welded inside the building, and welding smoke was carefully ventilated from the building. Crews minimized disruption by controlling dust and debris to health department standards and constructing temporary walls to conceal construction while the resort remained open. The crews also varied schedules as needed to respect resort operations and its guests expectations. At the front door of the lodge, a new porte cochere was constructed to create a more inviting welcome for resort guests. Excavation and placement of eight 20-feet deep mini-piles took place right at the valet entrance where guests are greeted. The project was scheduled through the late fall and winter months, Stein Eriksen s slower season, to minimize guest disruption. Though winter is not the most optimal time to be building in the mountains, Layton knows the importance of understanding and exceeding customer expectations. The addition to the Stein Eriksen Lodge at Deer Valley, Utah, had to be completed on the top of the mountain and while guests continued to enjoy the five-star resort. [ Concrete Corner ] Calvin Ostler Calvin Ostler 24 years Calvin Ostler was the superintendent on the first Layton Construction job to grace the cover of this publication in Spring 2008 the Utah Valley University library. He s also the superintendent on the most recent project the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center showing the high level of work he does day in and day out. Since starting as a laborer 24 years ago, Calvin has taken the opportunity to become one of the company s most trusted superintendents. He worked while attending night school, eventually earning a four-year degree that opened doors with the company. Getting the degree has really paid off, Calvin says. It was something that was a sacrifice to do, but I m glad I did it and I m glad the company has let me grow into this position. Employee Focus Calvin s first superintendent job was the Layton corporate headquarters in Sandy, Utah. Since then, he s supervised construction on the Boise Airport expansion, the UVU library and other successful jobs. The company treats me well and I enjoy the challenge that comes with this type of work, he says. They reward us well for being here a long time and that s great. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 11

12 [ The Last Word ] The Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center opened its doors in time for the start of fall camp and is already helping the Utes recruit. A Competitive Edge Layton is happy to join the University of Utah team again David S. Layton A long hot summer construction season is winding down. I take note, not because temperatures have dipped, but because college football season is underway. Football teams across the country are in the middle of two-a-day practices, tightening play books and gearing up for first game kickoff just days away. College football is big business. Universities continue to build programs and facilities to establish or maintain a competitive edge. Fifteen years ago, we enjoyed rebuilding and expanding the University of Utah s Rice-Eccles Stadium. Built in the late 1920s, the old stadium was undersized and in disrepair, with wooden bleacher seating. The new stadium increased seating capacity by 50 percent. We added guest suites, meeting spaces and sports media facilities, and a fan-based culture resulted, helping 12 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company raise Utah football to new highs. But a team can t rest on its laurels. The University of Utah joined the Pac-12 two years ago. The school had proven itself well on the football field in recent years giving the Pac-12 a great reason to add the Utes to the conference. Resounding wins in BCS bowl games built the case for Pac-12 membership. Once in the prestigious conference, athletic facilities were examined and determined to be among the conference s most deficient. The school had to rise to the level of its competition. Facilities have been planned and designed for many sports. Our team s number was called to build the new Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center. The Football Center tested our competitive spirit, as well. We faced some tough challenges. For the past 18 months, the football program operated out of a temporary trailer complex we proposed and constructed previous to demolishing the old facility and building the new center in its place. Frankly, the temporary space was better than the old facility built in the early 1990s. Our design-build team also included in the package of valueadded amenities, a new football practice field. The center s television studio, offices, auditoriums, meeting rooms, training room (with high-tech hydrotherapy pools), first-class dining facilities and finely appointed locker room demanded the finest craftsmanship from our team and subcontractors. The schedule was extremely tight, but we had no option but to have the football team in the center for 2013 fall camp. Blue-chip recruits were coming. We couldn t disappoint. Utah Athletics Director Dr. Chris Hill said, We re competing against the biggest of the bigs, and we re going to get there. Dr. Hill, whether it be football or construction, we fully agree. We re grateful for challenging projects like the Eccles Football Center, which help keep us at the top of our game. Layton Construction Company Area Offices Salt Lake City 9090 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, UT (801) Phoenix 4686 E. Van Buren Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ (602) Irvine 8001 Irvine Center Drive Suite 1000 Irvine, CA (949) Orlando 5401 S. Kirkman Road Suite 310 Orlando, FL (407) Hawaii 4370 Kukui Grove Street Suite 202 Lihue, HI (808) Boise 1444 S. Entertainment Ave. Suite 300 Boise, ID (208) Nashville 5409 Maryland Way Suite 100 Brentwood, TN (615) A publication of the Layton Construction Company marketing department: Alan Rindlisbacher, Director Chris Knoles, Manager Amy Fiscus, Marketing Coordinator