http://mountainstates.construction.com ENR Mountain States is a leading source for news, information and feature articles on commercial construction projects and people in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming en http://construction.com/images/RSSLogos/MS_Construction_RSS_Logo.gif http://mountainstates.construction.com The McGraw-Hill Companies 2013 mark_shaw@mcgraw-hill.com Sun, 19 May 2013 10:58:08 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 10:58:08 GMT http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0510-cdot-selects-designbuild-team-for-us-6-mobility-and-safety-project.asp The Colorado Dept. of Transportation has selected the team of Felsburg Holt & Ullevig and Edward Kraemer and Sons Inc. for the $98-million U.S. 6 design-build project. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:42:54 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0508-platte-valley-school-district-remodel-under-way.asp Design and preconstruction are under way on a project to consolidate two existing campuses and create a single PK-12 school in the Platte Valley School District. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:28:37 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0508-slaterpaull-architects-named-green-business-of-the-year-in-denver.asp Denver’s SLATERPAULL Architects has been named Green Business of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:08:46 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0508-conference-board-consumer-confidence-index-improves-.asp The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in March, increased in April. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:02:51 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0508-rtd-veteran-returns-to-north-metro-project-after-w-line-lightrail-launch.asp Jim Starling, who originally oversaw development of the North Metro project during its environmental planning process, will return to line as its project manager. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:56:07 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0508-shaffer-baucom-engineering-and-consulting-celebrates-15th-anniversary.asp Lakewood, Colo.-based Shaffer • Baucom Engineering & Consulting is celebrating its 15-year anniversary. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:50:57 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0508-aia-colorado-presents-young-architects-awards.asp The Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects held its annual Young Architects Awards Gala in Denver on April 26. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:33:20 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0508-new-lowry-fire-station-construction-begins-in-denver.asp A much-anticipated new fire station in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, designated as Fire Station 18, moved into the construction phase with an early May groundbreaking. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:22:43 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0508-i70-twin-tunnels-widening-begins-with-major-rock-blasting.asp The $106-million Twin Tunnels Project adds one eastbound lane from the East Idaho Springs interchange to U.S. 6. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:09:02 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0508-construction-unemployment-drops-to-fiveyear-low.asp The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest April level in five years as contractors added more than 150,000 employees in the past year. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:04:02 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0508-dodge-momentum-index-shows-further-growth-in-april-.asp The Dodge Momentum Index rose 5.2% in April from the previous month. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:57:50 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0429-kennecott-copper-announces-plans-going-forward-after-massive-landslide-.asp The slide occurred April 10 on the mine’s northeast slope and was anticipated by Kennecott engineers. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:36:46 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0425-commentary-risk-vs-rewards-in-p3s-for-designbuild-contractors.asp Given the long-term operate-and-maintain component typically included in P3s, everyone involved in project development must focus on its full life cycle. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:57:51 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0425-mcwhinney-will-build-new-multifamily-project-in-westminster.asp Arbour Commons plans to offer 394 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:51:17 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0425-construction-materials-prices-remain-flat-in-march.asp The largest monthly price decrease among construction inputs occurred in the producer price index for diesel fuel. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:45:12 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0425-new-survey-reports-on-highway-cone-zone-accidents.asp Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work-zone study. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:39:10 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0425-commentary-notable-recent-p3-success-stories-in-colorado.asp Public-private partnerships are alive and thriving in Colorado because of leadership from the Colorado Dept. of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District and the City and County of Denver. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:50:38 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0425-mwh-global-opens-new-office-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-.asp Since the 1970s, MWH has helped Ethiopia with water- and energy-related challenges. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:43:30 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0425-mortenson-tops-out-exempla-saint-joseph-heritage-project.asp The new Saint Joseph replacement hospital is located adjacent to the current hospital campus east of downtown Denver. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:32:55 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0424-cement-firm-agrees-to-reduce-harmful-emissions-at-colorado-plant-.asp CEMEX Inc., which owns and operates a Portland cement-manufacturing facility in Lyons, Colo., has agreed to operate advanced pollution controls on its kiln and pay a $1-million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:56:16 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0424-cdot-announces-summer-work-in-northeastern-colorado.asp CDOT says that nearly 200 miles of highway and more than 24 bridges will be under construction in the northeastern section of Colorado this summer. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:49:08 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0424-construction-employment-increases-in-30-states-in-last-month.asp Construction employment increased in 30 states in March as the industry expanded, but at a slower pace than in February. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:27:34 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0424-architecture-billings-index-moves-upward-in-march.asp The American Institute of Architects reported the March ABI score was 51.9, down from a mark of 54.9 in February. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:22:21 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0424-utah-transit-authority-opens-airport-light-rail-link.asp The Utah Transit Authority and Salt Lake City recently opened the six-mile light rail line to Salt Lake City International Airport. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:36:09 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0424-march-construction-improves-8-nationwide.asp New construction starts in March climbed 8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $475.7 billion. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:22:23 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0429-top-starts-show-healthy-mix-of-public-and-private-projects.asp This year’s list includes complex infrastructure and energy projects, plus large-scale commercial and multifamily buildings in the private sector. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:35 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0429-new-nrel-energy-lab-could-help-expand-power-grid.asp The new lab will perform tasks ranging from fuel-cell development to smart-power testing. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:46:53 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0429-utah-dept-of-transportation-completes-two-large-projects-in-2012.asp UDOT's $1.7-billion I-CORE project expanded and improved 24 miles of I-15 through Utah County in a record 35 months. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:33:10 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0429-denver8217s-regional-transportation-district-leads-the-region-in-transit-growth.asp The agency’s booming FasTracks transit program features 81 miles of new rail and bus lines planned or already under construction. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:16:47 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0411-ritchie-bros-launches-new-way-to-buy-and-sell-equipment-.asp EquipmentOne is a secure online marketplace for the private sale of equipment and materials. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:34:39 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0411-kilgore-cos-acquires-concrete-provider-westroc-inc.asp Westroc operates two aggregates sites and seven ready-mix concrete plants along the Wasatch Front. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:27:43 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0411-industrial-supply-co-named-ownermember-of-the-year.asp Industrial Supply earned kudos for its strong and consistent support with both legacy accounts and new customers. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:14:04 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0411-colorado-unemployment-rate-drops-during-february.asp The unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 7.2%. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:01:52 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0411-colorado-business-confidence-surges-going-into-second-quarter.asp The confidence of Colorado business leaders has surged going into the second quarter of 2013. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:03 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0411-construction-spending-rebounds-nationwide-in-february.asp Construction put in place totaled $885 billion in February, up 1.2% from the downwardly revised January level. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:51:27 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0411-insurance-exclusions-may-surprise-contractors.asp The latest round of construction general liability policy changes is the largest the industry has seen in years. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:43:58 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0410-cdot-selects-designbuild-team-for-phase-2-of-us-36-project.asp The project is CDOT’s first public-private partnership. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:06:30 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0410--new-laborsavings-tools-reduce-overhead-limit-liability.asp Construction companies are increasingly allocating more money for labor-saving items that reduce man hours in the field while limiting liability risks. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:42:02 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0410-vestas-receives-its-largest-turbine-order-in-canada-.asp Vestas will deliver 166 V100-1.8-MW wind turbines for the 299-MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Project. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:30:55 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0410-auraria-campus-will-build-5th-street-parking-garage.asp Construction on the $17-million parking structure is expected to start in mid-May. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:42:04 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0410-hl-architecture-wins-2013-green-enterprise-it-award-.asp The Cheyenne-based National Center for Atmospheric Research improves the scientific understanding of climate change. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:49:07 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0410-growing-the-industry-through-philanthropy.asp The construction industry appears to be in sync with general trends in corporate giving. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:33:33 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_top_lists_construction_firms/2013/0429-top-project-starts-in-mountain-states.asp The top project starts of 2012 in the Mountain States are ranked by total construction cost. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:07:40 GMT Top Lists http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0328-new-2570-mixeduse-campus-being-developed-in-denver.asp 25/70 will offer a mix of nationally recognized residential and commercial design showrooms mixed with specialty retail, restaurants, conference and event spaces. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:55:33 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0328-japanese-architect-toyo-ito-wins-2013-pritzker-architecture-prize-.asp Toyo Ito, a 71-year-old architect whose practice is based in Tokyo will be the recipient of the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:47 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0328-proposal-for-north-metro-line-has-technical-merit.asp Because of the new proposal, the agency plans to accelerate the release of a Request for Proposals for the North Metro project. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:35:23 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0327-commentary-scope-of-services-101-taking-a-checklist-approach.asp Outlining your scope of services is important to helping reduce professional liability and risk as well as boost your bottom line. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:56:57 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0327-first-phase-of-csu-moby-arena-additions-is-complete.asp The first phase of the two-phase Moby Arena additions project on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins is complete. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:33:55 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0327-ralph-l-carr-judicial-center-team-wins-national-aia-award.asp It is the association’s highest award for a team that integrated building information technology into a project. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:03:35 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0327--adolfson-peterson-earns-national-abc-award-for-garden-city-high-school.asp Aurora’s Adolfson & Peterson Construction won a national award for its work on the Garden City High School and District Stadium in Garden City, Kan. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:23:12 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0327-consumer-confidence-declines-sharply-from-february-to-march.asp Consumers are once again pessimistic about the short-term outlook. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:00:30 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0327-dept-of-homeland-security-awards-80million-contract-to-mccarthymortenson.asp Construction of the 87,000-sq-ft, freestanding Central Utility Plant is expected to begin immediately and complete in October 2015. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:53:12 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0326-eisenhower-tunnel-celebrates-40th-anniversary.asp In mid-March, the Colorado Dept. of Transportation marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of the westbound bore of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel west of Denver. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:36:47 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0326-architecture-billings-index-improves-at-a-healthy-pace.asp The American Institute of Architects reported the February ABI score was 54.9, up slightly from a mark of 54.2 in January. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:53:10 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0326-colorado-springs-utilities-breaks-ground-on-sds-water-treatment-plant-.asp The plant will treat up to 50 million gallons of water per day upon the project’s completion in 2016. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:43:14 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0326-february-construction-starts-slide-7-nationwide.asp At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $435.4 billion, new construction starts in February dropped 7% from the previous month. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:16:52 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0304-union-station-interior-will-become-denver8217s-new-living-room.asp Historic station is being renovated to house a boutique hotel, restaurants, retail and transit services. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:40:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0304-landmark-building-redo-primes-old-neighborhood.asp The Granite Furniture building, which dates to 1910, is transformed into a mixed-use business anchor for a Salt Lake City neighborhood. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:17:25 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0304-denver-union-station8217s-new-life-as-regional-hub.asp This $500-million makeover on a 40-acre site will link commuter and light rail lines, regional rail and a create greatly expanded bus center. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:50:43 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0320-construction-employment-increases-in-the-past-year.asp Contractors in some metro areas are beginning to worry about the availability of skilled workers now that they have resumed hiring. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:07:09 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0314-schools-and-universities-report-benefits-from-green-components.asp Both K-12 and universities are reporting significant benefits from green construction and renovation techniques and components. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:33:16 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0314-construction-spending-tumbles-in-january-but-is-up-from-year-ago.asp Construction spending snapped a nine-month string of monthly gains with a sharp decline in January but still rose from year-ago levels. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:27:47 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0314-abc-rocky-mountain-honors-chapter-award-winners.asp The Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter held its annual Chapter Awards dinner on February 28 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:16:19 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0314-highway-and-bridge-contracts-down-3-in-past-12-months.asp The real value of highway and bridge contract awards over the last 12 months was down 3% compared the previous 12-month period. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:02:04 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0314-oklahomabased-engineering-firm-est-inc-enters-colorado-market.asp EST Inc., a full-service civil engineering firm headquartered in Oklahoma City, acquired Denver’s Hedrick & Associates LLC on December 31. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:59:57 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0314-denver-rtd-west-rail-line-project-wins-national-agc-award.asp Completion of the West Rail Line expands quality transit in the Denver metro area from Golden to downtown Denver. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:54:00 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0314-acecco-announces-2013-new-faces-in-engineering-.asp Eleven young professional engineers were honored as ACEC/CO's 2013 New Faces in Engineering nominees. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:17 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0314-construction-employment-hits-3year-national-high.asp Construction firms added 48,000 jobs in February, the ninth consecutive month of job growth for the industry. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:20:35 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0314-modernized-csar-e-chvez-building-becomes-neighborhood-gateway-.asp After 28 months of construction, the U.S. General Services Administration rededicated the César E. Chávez Memorial Building in Denver on March 7. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:10:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0313-agc-of-america-honors-flatiron-corp-for-its-community-work.asp Firestone, Colo.-based Flatiron Construction Corp. was honored recently for its efforts to build three much-needed footbridges in Nicaragua as part of the Bridges to Prosperity program. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:29:41 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0313-abc-national-honors-several-colorado-member-firms.asp Hensel Phelps was among the Colorado firms that were honored with ABC national awards in late February. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:44:48 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_top_lists_construction_firms/2013/0304-mountain-states8217-top-20-under-40.asp The professional diversity of the 2013 group is matched only by a desire to be leaders, mentors, contributors and pioneers of better ways of doing things. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:58:37 GMT People http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0227-agc-of-utah-awards-jacobsen-for-u-of-u-health-care-project.asp AGC of Utah recently awarded its Healthcare Project of the Year to University of Utah Health Care’s Clinical Neurosciences Center and Jacobsen Construction. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:45:43 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0227-agc-of-utah-honors-gramoll-construction-superintendent.asp Troy North of Gramoll Construction, Salt Lake City, was recently recognized as the Superintendent of the Year by AGC of Utah. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:36:07 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0227-consumer-confidence-index-rebounds-during-february.asp The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in January, rebounded in February. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:25:31 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0226-gsa-transforms-historic-structure-into-sustainable-building-model.asp The U.S. General Services Administration rededicated in mid-February its 95-year-old Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Grand Junction, Colo. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:24:00 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0226-aia-elevates-four-colorado-architects-to-college-of-fellows-.asp Four of the 122 AIA members elevated to the association's prestigious College of Fellows are from Colorado. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:12:26 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2013/0226-cdot-region-3-wins-executive-director-cup-award.asp This year's Executive Director's Cup Award went to Region 3, which encompasses the northwest corner of Colorado. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:03:56 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0226-commentary-legalillegal-marijuana-and-construction-.asp Although Colorado now has laws legalizing marijuana under defined conditions, marijuana is a “controlled substance” under federal law. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:55:25 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0226-strong-surge-for-architecture-billings-index-in-january.asp AIA reported the January ABI score was 54.2, up sharply from a mark of 51.2 in December. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:38:47 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0226-rtd-receives-unsolicited-proposal-for-north-metro-rail.asp The confidential proposal was submitted February 22 from a team led by Graham Contracting Ltd. of Canada. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:30:42 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0226-construction-materials-prices-on-the-increase-again.asp Prices for construction materials moved higher in January, propelled by large jumps in items used in new housing and nonresidential building renovations. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:22:02 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2013/0226-january-construction-retreats-12-nationwide.asp The value of new construction starts dropped 12% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $469.1 billion. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:12:39 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2013/0226-mortenson-breaks-ground-on-uccs-parking-structure.asp The parking lot is a 1,230-stall, cast-in-place structure that includes an athletic field on the top level. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:49:49 GMT Projects