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 2012 mark_shaw@mcgraw-hill.com Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:13 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:13 GMT http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0516-regional-transportation-district-breaks-ground-in-aurora-on-i-225-light-rail-line-.asp The 10.5-mile light rail extension will travel through Aurora and a small section of Denver. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:34 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0516-construction-materials-prices-inch-up-nationwide-in-april.asp The cost of construction materials took a breather in April, while contractors showed slightly greater ability to roll past price increases into their bids. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:55 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0516-new-cu-biotechnology-facility-opens-on-east-boulder-campus.asp Faculty, staff and students working in the new $160-million Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building at CU Boulder come from five departments on campus. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:24 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0516-cdot-announces-summer-projects-in-northeast-colorado.asp More than 150 miles of highway will be under construction, with costs totaling more than $110 million in Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma counties. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:16 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0516-commentary-beware-of-recent-changes-in-certificates-of-insurance.asp An inability to comply with contract terms could easily occur, because many contracts have provisions that require the general contractor to deliver a certificate of insurance that contains specific language. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:32 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_people/2012/0516-industry-leadership-a-conversation-with-alan-krause-of-mwh-global-inc.asp The following interview with Alan J. Krause, president and CEO of MWH Global Inc., took place in the engineering firm’s Broomfield, Colo., headquarters on April 25. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:38 GMT People http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0516-architecture-billings-index-reverts-to-negative-territory.asp The American Institute of Architects reported the April ABI score was 48.4, following a mark of 50.4 in March. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:29 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0510-new-history-colorado-center-debuts-a-walkable-work-of-art-.asp The ”Great Map of Colorado” is a 40-ft-by-60-ft terrazzo map of Colorado’s topography imbedded into the museum’s atrium floor. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:48:23 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0510-cdot-puts-historic-dotsero-bridge-up-for-private-adoption.asp The Colorado Dept. of Transportation is offering the National Register-listed Dotsero Bridge over the Colorado River in western Colorado for adoption. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:19:30 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-commentary-new-workers-comp-rules-will-impact-employers-costs.asp The average cost of a workers’ compensation claim has nearly tripled since the last split point update over 20 years ago. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:07:12 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-april-credit-managers-index-depicts-slight-economic-dip-nationwide.asp After five straight months of gains, the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) slipped to 55.1 from the March reading of 56.2 and just slightly above the January reading. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:54:55 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0510-construction-industry-training-council-honors-2012-apprentice-graduates.asp The Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado will hold its 2012 graduation ceremony May 5 at the Arvada Center. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:09:57 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-construction-spending-eases-upward-nationwide-in-march.asp Construction spending inched up in March to an annualized rate of $808 billion, up 0.1% compared to the previous month and is now 6% above year ago levels. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:03:24 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-commentary-the-added-risk-considerations-of-design-build-delivery.asp Because of the increased potential liabilities arising out of design-build projects, the contract between the parties takes on added significance. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:05 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-national-construction-employment-remains-flat-in-april.asp The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5%. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:20:12 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0510-national-construction-trade-groups-team-up-for-alcohol-and-drug-free-industry.asp Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:58 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0510-cdot-announces-summer-projects-in-northwest-colorado.asp This summer CDOT will have more than 100 miles of highway under construction in dozens of projects in northwest Colorado totaling more than $100 million in contracts. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:17 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0509-crews-race-to-reopen-utah-state-road-14-by-early-this-summer.asp The two-lane highway connects Interstate 15 and State Highway 89, passing near Cedar Breaks National Monument. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:05:04 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0509-davita-world-headquarters-designed-to-create-strong-community-spaces.asp The new DaVita World Headquarters was designed around a “community first, company second” theme that dominates the design of the building and places people at the top of its corporate priorities. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:26:59 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0502-denver-restoration-firm-helps-preserve-historic-legacies-brick-by-brick.asp Located in Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood, Building Restoration Specialties performs in masonry restoration and conservation of historic buildings. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:18:30 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0426-commentary-contractors-should-explore-the-benefits-of-r-and-d-tax-credits.asp Faced with the ongoing slow recovery, a growing number of construction businesses have realized more direct financial benefits through tax incentives. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:06:25 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0426-new-survey-shows-increased-safety-risk-in-cone-zones.asp Sixty-eight percent of the nation’s highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:41:23 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0426-march-construction-starts-climb-23-nationwide.asp New construction starts in March jumped 23% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $482.4 billion. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:22:57 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0426-aia-colorado-recognizes-2012-young-architects-and-designers.asp The American Institute of Architects Colorado presented 13 awards and honors, as well as 16 scholarships and grants, during its annual Young Architects Awards Gala (YAAG) on April 20 in Denver. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:11:14 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0426-consumer-confidence-virtually-unchanged-in-april.asp The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined slightly in March, was virtually unchanged in April. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:05:27 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_cities/2012/0423-rich-data-from-mcgraw-hill-research-analytics.asp Residential construction is the only major sector where 2012 project starts in Salt Lake City will be nearly the same as last year. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Cities http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_top_lists_construction_firms/2012/0423-top-starts-in-the-mountain-states.asp ENR Mountain States ranks the top 25 project starts in the region for 2011. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Top Lists http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_people/2012/0423-people-mountain-states.asp Here’s a summary of the new faces, roles, responsibilities and awards for people in the A/E/C industry across the Mountain States region. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT People http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0423-rio-tinto-autoclave-plant-will-be-first-of-its-kind.asp Constructing the new autoclave plant is part of KUC’s plans to extend the life of the Bingham Canyon mine past 2020 and into mid-2030. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0423-water-supply-boostfor-southern-colorado.asp The new SDS pipeline will allow water to be transported nearly 55 miles from Pueblo to the municipal water system in Colorado Springs. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0423-city-of-denver-embracesmile-high-transformation.asp The City of Denver is the Mountain States Owner of the Year for Colorado and Wyoming. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0423-utah-transit-moving-full-speed-ahead-.asp The UTA has overcome a tough economy and demanding schedules to move its new rail lines toward on-time completions. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0417-commentary-contractors-must-fine-tune-their-scope-of-services.asp Carefully outlining your scope of services is important to helping reduce professional liability and risk as well as boost your bottom line. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:38:13 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0417-construction-materials-prices-spike-nationwide-in-march.asp The cost of construction materials jumped in March, even as the amount contractors charge to complete projects remained stagnant. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:25:21 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0417-cdot-announces-summer-construction-projects-in-denver.asp Among the Colorado Dept. of Transportation’s plans for construction this summer in the Denver metro area is the start of a $310-million safety and capacity improvement project on U.S. 36—the state’s largest road construction project of the year. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:52:54 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0417-institutional-health-care-work-lead-list-of-biggest-new-projects-in-mountain-states.asp Many of the largest project starts in the Mountain States ran counter to national trends last year in part because the list of new projects is dominated by government work. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:24:13 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0416-dha-breaks-ground-on-22-million-phase-2-at-mariposa.asp The Denver Housing Authority celebrated the next phase of community revitalization at its Mariposa development on West 10th Avenue and Navajo Street in Denver on April 10. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:50:44 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-denver-area-leads-us-in-adding-most-construction-jobs-in-past-year.asp The greater Denver area added the most construction jobs between February 2011 and February 2012. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:02:27 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-leed-certified-building-projects-hit-12000-mark-.asp The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced that the 12,000th commercial project has earned LEED certification. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:52:53 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-consumer-confidence-falls-slightly-in-march-after-february-gain.asp The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in February, pulled back slightly in March. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:48:40 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-commentary-beware-of-contracts-that-set-unreasonable-terms.asp The significance of that type of contract is that some of the terms of contracts of adhesion may not be legally enforceable. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:41:29 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-fastracks-commuter-rail-cars-undergo-squeeze-test-for-structural-stability.asp Squeeze tests were performed on FasTracks commuter rail cars in late February. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:32:44 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0412-je-dunn-completes-two-medical-office-buildings-on-st-anthony-campus.asp Denver’s JE Dunn Construction, a commercial general contractor, recently completed two medical office buildings (Medical Plaza 1 and 2) on the St. Anthony Medical Campus in Lakewood, Colo. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:17:25 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0412--four-agc-of-colorado-member-firms-win-national-safety-awards.asp The four safety winners were PCL Construction Services Inc., Calcon Constructors Inc., Sturgeon Electric Co. Inc. and L.P.R. Construction Co. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:08:47 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0412-ap-renovates-beck-recreation-center-in-aurora.asp After a year of construction, Adolfson and Peterson Construction wrapped up the renovation of Aurora’s only full-service recreation center—Beck Recreation Center. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:37:39 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-commentary-contractors-must-carefully-document-weather-related-delays.asp Several events can secure extensions for weather-related delays—which typically are not compensable, but they can grant relief from liquidated damages. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:14:51 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0412-rtd-breaks-ground-on-wadsworth-west-light-rail-parking-structure.asp The Regional Transportation District broke ground on April 11 on a 1,000-space parking structure at 14th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:44 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0412-western-state-college-tops-out-new-student-apartment-complex.asp Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison and JE Dunn Construction recently topped out the $16-million Pinnacles student apartment complex. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:51:35 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-march-construction-employment-dips-by-7000-jobs.asp The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs nationwide between February and March, following a similar decline of 6,000 the month before but extended a pattern of modest year-over-year job increases. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:21 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0412-acec-colorado-awards-scholarships-to-colorado-engineering-students.asp The American Council of Engineering Cos. of Colorado, with support of the American Public Works Association, awarded $29,000 in scholarships to 10 college students who are actively pursuing engineering degrees in Colorado. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:34:13 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0412-csu-retains-top-design-firm-to-consult-on-football-stadium.asp Colorado State University says it has retained global design firm Populous as an architectural consultant on the university’s new football stadium project. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:10:51 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0327-construction-employment-down-in-a-third-of-metro-areas.asp Construction employment declined in 111 out of 337 metropolitan areas between January 2011 and January 2012, increased in 169 and stayed level in 57. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:19:28 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0327-architecture-billings-index-remains-positive-for-fourth-straight-month.asp Led by the commercial sector, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has remained in positive territory four months in a row. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:09:40 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0327-prairie-waters-facility-wins-two-national-agc-awards.asp The Aurora Prairie Waters Peter D. Binney Water Purification Facility, and the project’s contractor, Denver-based Western Summit Constructors Inc., was one of eight firms to receive AGC’s Alliant Build America Merit Award in March. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:54:49 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0327-ap-earns-national-award-for-north-high-school-work.asp Aurora’s Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s work on the Denver Public Schools North High School Historic Renovations and Addition project has earned the company an ABC Pyramid Award. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:44:48 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0327-commentary-the-added-risk-considerations-of-design-build-delivery.asp To maximize the benefits of design-build, it is essential that each party’s responsibilities and obligations be clearly defined under the contract. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:31:13 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0327-february-construction-falls-7-nationwide.asp At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $376 billion, new construction starts in February dropped 7% from the previous month. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:20:46 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0327-cdot-to-begin-construction-on-interstate-70-parachute-interchange-.asp The Colorado Dept. of Transportation and its contractor, SEMA Construction, began work March 26 on a new interchange west of Parachute on I-70 at approximately Milepost 72. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:07:03 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0327-rtd-west-rail-corridor-team-completes-track-work-tests-line.asp The RTD FasTracks West Corridor project team recently installed the final segment of track on the West Rail Line. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:58:08 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0327-zi-south-restaurant-in-denver-celebrates-grand-opening-march-17.asp The 4,963-sq-ft Zi South is located on the northwest corner of 22nd and Blake streets in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:43:17 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0327-pinkard-earns-abc-national-safety-excellence-award.asp Pinkard Construction Co., Lakewood, maintained a safety record that earned the company recognition in the general contractor category of ABC’s National Safety Excellence Awards. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:30:24 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0327-icon-venue-group-hired-to-help-assess-csu-stadium-feasibility.asp ICON Venue Group has been retained as a consultant by Colorado State University to help study the feasibility of an on-campus stadium at the university. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:19:57 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0323-denverfirmdesignsnewcenterforwomeninafghanistan.asp The International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development will become the new home for the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, several other nongovernmental organizations and a university program focusing on women’s economic development. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:15:19 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0319-hunt-electric-celebrates-two-million-man-hours-worked-without-a-lost-time-injury-.asp Salt Lake City’s Hunt Electric recently reached two million man-hours worked without a lost-time accident. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:46:00 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-new-report-card-shows-idaho-infrastructure-makes-barely-passing-grades.asp The Southern Idaho Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently released the 2012 Report Card for Idaho’s infrastructure, which gives the state an overall grade of C-. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:16:56 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0319-merrick-engineer-receives-first-lidar-art-award-.asp Sergio Aguayo’s submittal entitled “Lighting Up the Night” consists of five images captured from a testing site in Utah. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:50:49 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-february-credit-managers-index-suggests-a-stronger-economic-future.asp The Credit Managers Index is now sitting at 55.8, rising a full percentage point above January’s reading. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:40:27 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-new-credits-introduced-into-leed-pilot-credit-library.asp The U.S. Green Building Council’s next update to the LEED green-building program, LEED 2012, will include various updates to credits within the LEED Pilot Credit Library. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:26:49 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0319-cdot-selects-ames-granite-joint-venture-to-build-us-36-express-lanes-.asp The Colorado Dept. of Transportation recently elected the Ames-Granite joint venture team as the design-build contractor for the $310-million U.S. 36 Express Lanes project between Boulder and Denver. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:09:45 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-colorado-provided-10-million-rural-transit-trips-in-2010.asp Colorado transit agencies provided more than 10 million trips to get Coloradans and visitors to work, medical appointments, shopping, school and other critical destinations in 2010, according to the National Transit Database. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:53:39 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0319-acec-of-colorado-honors-2012-outstanding-woman-in-engineering-new-faces-nominees.asp The American Council of Engineering Cos. of Colorado honored Jeanne Sharps of Denver's Felsburg Holt & Ullevig as the 2012 Outstanding Woman in Engineering at a special ceremony on Feb. 29. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:45:13 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-construction-employment-declines-by-13000-in-february.asp The construction industry lost 13,000 jobs between January and February but continued a string of year-over-year job increases. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:32:38 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0319-roche-wins-national-abc-eagle-award-for-new-lakewood-target-store.asp Greeley-based Roche Constructors received an Eagle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors for its work on Target Store No. 2717 in Lakewood, Colo. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:26:09 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0319-construction-materials-prices-up-sharply-in-february.asp The cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:04:43 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0319-pinkard-completes-era-office-and-laboratory-expansion-.asp A project team led by Pinkard Construction has completed the 66,000-sq-ft office and analytical laboratory build-out and addition for Environmental Resource Associates in Golden, Colo. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:53:15 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0319-dha-begins-demolition-for-phase-2-of-south-lincoln-redevelopment-in-denver.asp The Denver Housing Authority has started demolition for a major phase of redevelopment at the former South Lincoln Homes site in Denver near the West 10th Avenue & Osage Street light rail station. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:22:01 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0319-new-building-for-the-bard-planned-in-southern-utah.asp The new $26-million facility will follow the Elizabethan-era design cues of the festival’s current Adams Theater. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:49:56 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0229-january-construction-starts-recede-2-nationwide.asp The value of new construction starts dropped 2% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $402.2 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:06:58 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0229-commentary-construction-tax-credits-that-improve-return-on-investments.asp When evaluating the financial viability of a project, there are three federal tax credits worth considering. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:48:41 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0228-architecture-billings-index-remains-positive-for-third-straight-month.asp On the heels of consecutive months of strengthening business conditions, the Architecture Billings Index has now reached positive territory for three months in a row. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:48:47 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0228-consumer-confidence-increases-to-its-highest-level-since-last-february.asp The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in January, increased in February. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:40:25 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0228-construction-materials-prices-rise-slightly-nationwide-in-january.asp The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderation in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:24:50 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0228-denver-design-firms-abo-group-and-by-architects-merge.asp The Abo Group Inc. and B+Y Architects PC, both of Denver, have merged, effective February 27. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:06:19 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0228-flatiron-volunteers-complete-important-footbridge-in-rural-nicaragua.asp Firestone, Colo.-based Flatiron’s first Bridges to Prosperity volunteer team of 2012 has successfully completed a much-needed footbridge in Santa Lucia, Condega, Nicaragua. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:29:50 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_firms/2012/0228--abc-rocky-mountain-presents-annual-chapter-award-winners.asp Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter held its annual chapter awards dinner and political action committee fundraiser on February 16. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:49:38 GMT Firms http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0228-commentary-does-your-contract-call-for-liquidated-damages-or-a-penalty.asp Courts do not like penalties, so they look at liquidated damages contract provisions with careful scrutiny when asked to do so. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:24:03 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_people/2012/0228-chinese-architect-wins-2012-pritzker-prize-for-architecture.asp Wang Shu, a 48-year-old architect whose architectural practice is based in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, will receive the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:08:19 GMT People http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_news/2012/0228-construction-employment-well-below-its-peak-in-most-metro-areas.asp Construction employment remains below peak levels in 329 out of 337 metro areas. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:02:47 GMT News http://mountainstates.construction.com/dodgereports/2012/0227-pulse-mountain-states.asp Here is a list of current projects planning and bidding across the Mountain States region from McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Dodge Reports - Pulse http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0227-tablet-software-upgrades-may-save-eagle-p3-500k.asp Tablet software enhancements allow a Denver consulting firm to electronically send key reports on the rail project in a day or two, rather than the month it can take for paper reports. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_projects/2012/0227-public-safety-building-meets-civic-need-in-utah.asp The new Public Safety Building will fulfill a multitude of needs, including consolidating the administrative offices of the police and fire departments, central dispatch and disaster/emergency operations center. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://mountainstates.construction.com/mountainstates_construction_people/2012/0227-enr-mountain-states-top-20-under-40.asp This group of young leaders is redefining the standards and practices of the construction industry through their talent and hard work. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT People