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1 12 The Last Word Decade of Delight David S. Layton A Quarterly Publication from Layton Construction Company Winter 2014 BREWING SUCCESS Salt Lake Brewing Company Page 4 2 Nuts & Bolts Layton in the News 10 Subcontractor Profile Alternative Acoustics

[ Nuts & Bolts ] Layton builds good art, good will downtown Squatters celebrated its 25 th anniversary by painting the town or at least its own building.

Layton Construction sponsored the competition, providing a construction lift and paint supplies for the artists. Layton subcontractor Professional Painting Inc.

We are honored that you have chosen to support UMOCA s efforts to meet the growing interest in contemporary visual art in Utah and support crucial community partnerships, says Kristian Anderson,

2 [ Nuts & Bolts ] Layton builds good art, good will downtown Squatters celebrated its 25 th anniversary by painting the town or at least its own building. Partnering with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, four artists were selected to paint interpretations of Squatters and craft beer on the east side of the downtown brew pub. Layton Construction sponsored the competition, providing a construction lift and paint supplies for the artists. Layton subcontractor Professional Painting Inc. applied the basecoat upon which the artists worked their magic. We are honored that you have chosen to support UMOCA s efforts to meet the growing interest in contemporary visual art in Utah and support crucial community partnerships, says Kristian Anderson, executive director of UMOCA. And from it, Squatters also got a new label for its 25 th anniversary beer. Perfect Match Layton partner Stein Eriksen Lodge recognized as world s best ski hotel Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah, is a lodge to match Utah s Greatest Snow on Earth. The lodge was recently recognized as the World s Best Ski Hotel at the World Ski Awards held in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Layton Construction has had a long-standing relationship with Russ Olsen and his team at Stein Eriksen. Layton has provided construction services, renovations and remodels at the lodge since Work is currently underway on the Stein Eriksen Residences-Lodge Buildings (a 40-unit development) with common areas that include an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, restaurant and spa. Sitting atop an underground The Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah, was named the World s Best Ski Hotel. Layton has worked with the lodge several times since parking structure, construction will be built out at 226,723 square feet. The residences vary in size, with multi-levels and terraced construction that offer spectacular views of the northern Wasatch mountain range. Among the construction challenges, crews will be dealing with winter conditions at 7,900- feet elevation. Layton partners with wellness giant to complete headquarters Isagenix International will be among the first major tenants in Rivulon, a 250-acre development in Gilbert, Arizona, developed by Nationwide Realty Investors of Columbus, Ohio. Layton has been selected by Nationwide Realty Investors to build the three-story, 150,000-square-foot, single-tenant office building for Isagenix, an Arizona-based health and wellness company that markets dietary supplements and personal care products. The office building is scheduled for completion in late FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

Featured Project [ Nuts & Bolts ] A moose paid a visit to the Layton Construction worksite at Anchorage (Alaska) Regional Hospital, adding excitement to the renovation project.

loose will not deter Layton s crew from finishing a major hospital renovation at the seven-story HCA hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.

A complete electrical upgrade will replace wiring, transformers and switchgear. The seventh floor has been cleared to the core and shell and will be renovated with 24 medical/ surgical patient rooms.

This two-year renovation of Anchorage Regional Hospital will be completed by December 2015.

3 Featured Project [ Nuts & Bolts ] A moose paid a visit to the Layton Construction worksite at Anchorage (Alaska) Regional Hospital, adding excitement to the renovation project. Winter Wonderland Seven-story regional hospital renovation full of adventure in Alaska Cold temperatures, short winter days only 5 1/2 hours of daylight at winter solstice and even a moose on the loose will not deter Layton s crew from finishing a major hospital renovation at the seven-story HCA hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Layton s work includes major renovations and upgrades throughout the hospital, including flooring, wall finishes, ceilings and millwork. A complete electrical upgrade will replace wiring, transformers and switchgear. The seventh floor has been cleared to the core and shell and will be renovated with 24 medical/ surgical patient rooms. A full, yet incremental renovation of the emergency department (which, of course, never closes) is also underway. This two-year renovation of Anchorage Regional Hospital will be completed by December Continued work on the Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach resort (pictured) was among Layton s celebrated projects in Industry recognition pours in for Layton Construction associations like to recognize quality projects, just as music and film recognizes the best of the best. Though the plaques aren t as prestigious as an Oscar or Grammy, Layton is proud of these recognitions, nonetheless. Some of this year s accolades include: American Concrete Institute Intermountain Chapter (Provo Recreation Center) Associated General Contractors of Utah (Outlets at Traverse Mountain) Build Hawaii Awards Award of Excellence (Continued expansion of Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach) ENR Mountain States (Utah State Hospital and Momentum Climbing Gym) ENR Texas (University Hospital in San Antonio) Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Excellence in Workplace Safety) Utah Construction & Design Magazine (Boeing Composites Manufacturing facility). Layton proves itself in Provo Following the successful construction of the awardwinning Provo Recreation Center, Layton has earned the opportunity to build Provo Power Department office building. The two-level building will include a data center, office space and vehicle bays. It will serve as the home of the city s municipal power system headquarters. Layton s reliability has proven to be as good as Provo s power. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 3

Salt Lake Brewing Company Salt Lake City, Utah BREWING SUCCESS Decade-long partnership

BENNETT I t started with a renovation project 10 years ago.

(ICS) a business unit of Layton Construction finished a renovation for the Salt Lake

4 Salt Lake Brewing Company Salt Lake City, Utah BREWING SUCCESS Decade-long partnership continues to grow with 7 completed projects and other renovations on the way BY GREG BENNETT I t started with a renovation project 10 years ago. Interior Construction Specialists, Inc. (ICS) a business unit of Layton Construction finished a renovation for the Salt Lake Brewing Company that would start a contractor/owner relationship now spanning 10 years and seven completed projects (with an > > > 4 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

5 [ Project Profile ] Wasatch Brew Pub in Sugar House is the latest in a long line of projects between Salt Lake Brewing Company and Layton s Interior Construction Specialists. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 5

6 [ Project Profile ] Layton crews navigated ever-changing security regulations and federal rules to make Squatters Salt Lake International Airport location one of the first culinary impressions visitors get of Utah. The Details Start Date April 2005 Construction Completion More to come... Total Square Footage 35,812 (on all projects) Architects MJSA Architects (Salt Lake City) Projects Squatters Pub Brewery Squatters Pub Brewery, SLC Airport Vino Volo Ale House, SLC Airport Squatters Roadhouse Grill, Park City Wasatch Brew Pub, Park City Wasatch Brew Pub, Sugar House > > > As a novice to commercial construction, I appreciate that Layton continues to educate me on the entire process. Doug Hofeling Chief operating officer, Salt Lake Brewing Company eighth and ninth planned for 2015). The 2005 job Squatters Pub Brewery in downtown Salt Lake City is a flagship for the company and illustrates the creative partnership between owner and builder. It s a really good relationship we ve developed, says James Soares, director of operations for Salt Lake Brewing Company. Layton works with us to learn from each project and to move more efficiently on the next one. They help us continually innovate, which is important to us in all areas of our business. THE JOYS OF RENOVATION One example of this constant evaluation and desire for efficiency comes from the initial Squatters building renovation in To get the heritage building located in downtown Salt Lake City up to modern seismic requirements, initial plans called for steel rods to be placed through the existing brick to add strength. That approach was going to add $300,000 to the project, James says. 6 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

During the planning stage, though, ICS found a new, more cost-effective option. We placed a composite brick cover on the outside and inside of the walls, says Dave Morse, project manager for ICS.

7 [ Project Profile ] We always thought Layton was a bigproject company. What we learned was that the company is great for smaller projects, too. Layton helps us with all elements and stages of our growth. James Soares Director of operations, Salt Lake Brewing Company The Squatters downtown location has become a symbol of urban re-development. During the planning stage, though, ICS found a new, more cost-effective option. We placed a composite brick cover on the outside and inside of the walls, says Dave Morse, project manager for ICS. It s made of strong carbon fibers that were painted on the outside and left clear on the inside. Not only did this alternate solution save money, but it enhanced the feeling inside the brew pub. The clear finish on the inside brought out the brightness of the brick, James says. That was an unintended good result. KEEP THINGS MOVING When building in an existing restaurant, tables need to keep turning, regardless of construction. Such was the case when 50 cubic yards of concrete needed to be poured for a new elevator at Squatters. Layton dug a hole and poured that elevator shaft in the middle of the building with only some wood partitions between the construction crew and the people eating, says Amy Coady, director of development for Salt Lake Brewing Company. We didn t miss a beat through the whole thing. Key Subcontractors Acoustical Ceilings...Alternative Acoustics Drywall...Jordan Enterprises Fire Protection...Quality Fire Protection Flooring... Spectra Contract Flooring Mechanical... C & C Sheet Metal, LLC Painting... Gregory M. Brown Painting, Inc. Plumbing... Reliable Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Structural Steel...3D Steel Structural Steel...Timp Steel Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 7

8 [ Project Profile ] The lights hanging from Wasatch Brew Pub in Sugar House have a vintage look with modern efficiency and have become the talk of other environmentally conscious business owners wanting a similar feel. UP, UP AND AWAY From that first project, the partnership took off to Park City and the Salt Lake International Airport. While each offered significant and unique challenges (imagine maneuvering construction crews through ever-changing airport security regulations), what didn t change was the way the owner/contractor relationship grew. ICS also helped the Squatters locations continue the company s ongoing commitment to the environment and the surrounding community. In cooperation with architects and subcontractors, ICS is always on the lookout for the next socially (and fiscally) responsible thing to help clients like Salt Lake Brewing. We ve always been committed to being responsible citizens and we ve been able to discover ways to do that while protecting the important bottom line, James says. And the company gets more than just warm fuzzies for doing so. It s also been a great marketable part of our company, says Doug Hofeling, chief operating officer for Salt Lake Brewing Company. That s not why we do it, but it has been a benefit. SUGAR ON TOP The latest collaboration between the two companies is the Wasatch Brew Pub, located in the vibrant 8 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

Salt Lake Brewing Company Quick Notes Second-floor banquet space was created in the Squatters Pub Brewery from vacant space, which had gone unused for years because of fire damage.

9 Salt Lake Brewing Company Quick Notes Second-floor banquet space was created in the Squatters Pub Brewery from vacant space, which had gone unused for years because of fire damage. Charred timbers were replaced with historic Great Salt Lake Southern Pacific Railroad Causeway Trestle Wood. [ Project Profile ] The craft beer world is very competitive and these projects help us stay current. Amy Coady Director of development, Salt Lake Brewing Company Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The neighborhood (located southeast of downtown) is an eclectic mix of college town (home to Westminster College), older neighborhood with homes full of character and new urban development. The Wasatch Brew Pub in Sugar House is a 5,200-square-foot addition that fits in well with all the things that make Sugar House a desirable area to live and work. We had to deal with changes and coordinating requirements from various government agencies, but Layton worked with us through each one, Doug says. Layton was great to work with. The ICS team also understands the value Salt Lake Brewing Company brings. In this era of low-bid construction, it s refreshing to work with a company that is concerned with the quality of the end product, Squatters Park City location which will see increased outdoor seating space built in 2015 is a key reason Park City is a social hotspot for visitors to the worldfamous resort town located just east of Salt Lake City. Dave says. We all want it to be cost-efficient, too, but quality matters. ICS and Salt Lake Brewing Company have a busy 2015 scheduled together as well. The companies will work together to complete an expansion to the flagship Squatters location in downtown Salt Lake City and will expand the outdoor seating and banquet capabilities at the Park City location. Use of the second-floor space required an elevator to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The space for the elevator shaft was taken from restaurant floor space. While construction was ongoing upstairs, the restaurant was still functional, even though the roof had been removed and was open air. Layton crews weatherized and sealed off the construction area above, from the working restaurant below. An air handling unit 25 feet long and five feet wide at the Wasatch Sugar House location includes special vibration and noise isolators because the unit is mounted directly on the roof over a residential unit in the multi-story urban retail/residential building. Latest LED lighting technologies have been implemented through the years at all locations. Fewer lights are used, energy consumption is minimized, and ambiance for each location is enhanced. Work at the airport locations was done mostly on the graveyard shift to minimize impacts on air travelers. Under tight TSA security regulations, all construction tools and equipment were continuously inventoried and monitored. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 9

10 [ Subcontractor Profile ] Brad Smith, owner of Alternative Acoustics, still gets on the stilts at least once or twice a month. Alternative Acoustics A Healthy Alternative Ceiling contractor Alternative Acoustics is a step above other subcontractors Brad Smith, owner of Alternative Acoustics in South Jordan, Utah, thrives on hearing someone tell him, It can t be done. There s something about rising to a challenge that brings out the best in him. This attitude makes its way to his crew, meaning Alternative Acoustics is a solutions-based company that finds ways to overcome challenging situations. Tough things come up, but we work with the other members of the team to figure out solutions that work for the owners, Brad says. This dedication to the end goal of owner satisfaction makes Alternative Acoustics a valuable partner on Layton jobs around the West. From the beginning of our company, we ve enjoyed our relationship with Layton Construction and ICS (Interior Construction Specialists), Brad says. Layton We want to make sure owners are happy. We don t work directly with the owners, but we know if Layton is happy with our work that is the best way to get more work. superintendents know what they are doing and know what a job needs. Brad has always had a problemsolving disposition. When he didn t enjoy his employment, he changed careers and began working on commercial ceiling solutions. When he was tired of being the one laid off when jobs were slim, he decided to solve the problem by becoming his own boss. It was 1995 and we were all preparing for the Olympics, Brad says. I thought it would be a good time to start my own business. Brad Smith Owner, Alternative Acoustics in South Jordan, Utah From his start as a one-man operation that saw him spending lots of time on stilts, he s grown his company into 15 employees and is doing interior ceiling jobs in a number of applications and job types. We grew slowly at first, but by now, most of my guys have been with me for 15 or 16 years, he says. That experience gets passed on to clients and people we work with. That expertise is especially important when working on fast, complicated jobs that people think are impossible. Brad says, Bring them on. FOUNDED 1995 TYPE OF WORK Acoustic ceilings and panels EMPLOYEES 15 HIGH-PROFILE LAYTON JOBS WITH LAYTON Salt Lake International Airport (Salt Lake City) Moran Eye Center (Salt Lake City) Parr Brown Gee & Loveless (Salt Lake City) Squatters Brew Pub in Sugar House (Salt Lake City) CONTACT INFORMATION Alternative Acoustics 3546 W. Union Station Lane South Jordan, UT (801) FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company

Tis the Season Layton celebrates holidays by giving to underserved populations in Utah In 2014, Layton Construction completed a major construction project at the Utah State Hospital in Provo, Utah,

Construction crews completed punch lists while others settled and closed financial accounts.

Usually, that is the cue to move on to the next pressing construction project but not this time.

Layton Construction and its employees wanted to do more. Layton s human resources department arranged to sponsor the Utah State Hospital Forgotten Patient Christmas Project.

Struggling with mental illness is not easy, especially at the holidays when the hospital can be a very difficult and lonely place.

State Hospital. Layton employees gathered 75 gifts for 15 patients. gifts. Layton was provided a list of wanted or needed items for each patient.

Earnshaw, hospital superintendent. My wife and I were at the hospital, and it was a joyous Christmas morning as we watched the residents open gifts.

11 Tis the Season Layton celebrates holidays by giving to underserved populations in Utah In 2014, Layton Construction completed a major construction project at the Utah State Hospital in Provo, Utah, with the construction of the Mark I. Payne and the Mountain Springs Pediatric Center buildings. The buildings opened with the usual fanfare of ceremonial ribbons being cut. Construction crews completed punch lists while others settled and closed financial accounts. Routine customer call backs were scheduled with the hospital administrators to verify construction satisfaction. Usually, that is the cue to move on to the next pressing construction project but not this time. The Layton construction team was moved by the level of care given to hospital patients many of whom are permanent residents by the administration and the staff of the hospital. Layton Construction and its employees wanted to do more. Layton s human resources department arranged to sponsor the Utah State Hospital Forgotten Patient Christmas Project. For nearly 70 years, the hospital has ensured that the patients feel the warmth and kindness of their sponsors love for them. Struggling with mental illness is not easy, especially at the holidays when the hospital can be a very difficult and lonely place. Layton Construction employees rallied, selecting 15 patients and providing a total of 75 wrapped Layton s human resources department sponsored the Forgotten Patient Christmas Project at the Utah State Hospital. Layton employees gathered 75 gifts for 15 patients. gifts. Layton was provided a list of wanted or needed items for each patient. Gifts included art and craft supplies, blankets, books, clothes, music, shoes, toys and watches. This was one of the most generous years from our sponsors, says Dallas L. Earnshaw, hospital superintendent. My wife and I were at the hospital, and it was a joyous Christmas morning as we watched the residents open gifts. We received so many items that lifted their spirits. And that wasn t all. Layton s employees collected new packaged socks, enough to fill four giant Santa stockings. That donation was made to The Road Home Salt Lake City s homeless shelter to provide warmth and comfort for the area s homeless population. Layton employees also donated new socks to The Road Home a homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. [ Contribution Corner ] Blake Mitchell 25 years Employee Focus Blake Mitchell In 1990, Blake Mitchell returned to Utah he grew up in Sandy after spending time working in Colorado. He had been working construction during the summer, then took his love of skiing to the slopes of Colorado during the winter. When he returned home, he wanted to get back into the construction industry he d grown to enjoy. At the time, Layton was building the parking structure at the Salt Lake International Airport. I went to the airport looking for a job and got hired, he says. Layton has kept me busy ever since. Blake started as a laborer and now works as a site foreman, overseeing a team of laborers. Layton put me through a communications class that made it possible for me to be a foreman, he says. They treat you like family. They care about you. Blake has worked on a number of memorable projects, but especially appreciated the challenges associated with the University Hospital in Salt Lake CIty. There were tight quarters and we had to work to coordinate things with the hospital, he says. That was a fun challenge. Layton Construction Company FOUNDATION 11

12 [ The Last Word ] The Vino Volo Ale House at the Salt Lake International Airport showcases craft beers from the Salt Lake Brewing Company. Decade of Delight Repeat business from quality clients is essential to Layton 12 FOUNDATION Layton Construction Company We enter the New Year with optimism. Economic forecasts country-wide David S. Layton generally indicate a good year ahead. This issue of Foundation features Salt Lake Brewing Company, a valued customer for whom we ve done work for nearly a decade. Squatters started as a small pub brewery in Its flagship pub is a downtown Salt Lake City icon, and the company has steadily built its base in the Utah market. The company now has six locations, including two establishments at the Salt Lake International Airport where the Squatters brand is enjoyed by air travelers connecting through Salt Lake City s Delta hub. Squatters also merged its brewery operations with Wasatch Brewery to meet the demands of local restaurant and retail customers in the intermountain region. We re grateful to have been part of that extraordinary pattern of growth. Repeat work with trusted customers is our aim. In partnership with Squatters, we ve found costsaving solutions to their construction challenges. We ve had honest conversations with them and the architects to understand what the expected outcomes are and what the challenges might be. Squatters owners demonstrated that they think ahead of the curve. We think we have proven to be a nimble partner, providing answers almost before the questions are asked. That is added value. A decade later, the relationship we ve developed with Squatters is based upon governing principles espoused by Layton for decades. True partnerships are based upon give and take. Some things are assumed. Other things are written. Some things are understood. When challenges arise, we all work together to point out solutions, not point blame. You do the right things because it is right and it is fair. It is far more important to resolve the challenge fairly and honestly than getting or giving something for nothing. I m not a brew master, but I understand that it is artful chemistry years of brewing experience and creative recipe development that make an award-winning beer. Whether for Squatters or any other project across the country, Layton s team is bringing together its chemistry with architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers; decades of construction experience, and creative (and thoughtful) project development to create our customers award-winning construction projects. Cheers. 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 300 Spectrum 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 Amy Fiscus, Marketing Coordinator Send address changes to: afiscus@laytonconstruction.com

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