The new Logan Library helps provide a lift to the community with this inspiring 32,000 SF facility. By Talia Wolfe Before the Logan Library ribbon-cutting ceremony began, two children eagerly ran past the staff toward the children's section. Inside the children's area, two girls, with their arms linked, skipped past the shelves of books while a little boy raced along the cobblestone path that weaves through the bookshelves. A young girl in the reading nook called her mom over to see, and a little girl with pigtails used the miniature-sized door into the children's section to enter the playhous ..read more

Intermountain Healthcare's latest PCH project is a critical healthcare project for a burgeoning population in Lehi and the greater Utah County area.  By Milt Harrison Since its inception more than a century ago in 1922, Primary Children's Hospital has set a standard for pediatric healthcare excellence by continuing to produce world-class facilities throughout the Beehive State.  The latest cutting-edge offering is the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi (PCH Lehi), a project of significant importance to this burgeoning city, o ..read more

Cal Wadsworth has resurrected his general contractor firm with the goal of eventually handing the reins over to his sons.  By Brad Fullmer At an age when most folks are kicking off their post-retirement "golden years", 66-year-old Cal Wadsworth is attacking this chapter of his life with the zest of a man reborn, having fired back up his general contractor firm in 2020 with a vision of eventually turning it over to the next generation. It speaks to his resolve as a businessman and construction lifer, as a parent who wants to do right by his children, but even more as a person who has rall ..read more

Northernmost Utah County city has skyrocketed to No. 6 in overall population, with a sizzling 5% growth the past four years, a plethora of high-profile office and  retail projects, and a jaw-dropping $11 billion investment by Texas Instruments. By Brad Fullmer Adobe’s 680,000 SF Lehi Campus is an iconic project in Lehi that was completed in two phases, with the  first phase opening at the beginning of 2013 and signaling a new era of development along the Silicon Slopes  corridor. (photo by Dana Sohm) Inset: Aerial view showing an illustration of Texas Instruments’ new 300 mm&nb ..read more

Crews from Sundt, PCL continue to put forth maximum effort on the $850 million SLC Water Reclamation Facility, the second-largest project ever in the City's history. By Brad Fullmer Work continues to grind forward on the mammoth new Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)—a critical $850 million project being built by a joint venture of the Salt Lake regional offices of Sundt Construction and PCL Construction that will replace the current facility in North Salt Lake once it's turned over to SLC's Department of Utilities (SLCDPU) in July 2026.  As it stands, this is the second-la ..read more

Optimism abounds within Utah's A/E/C industry for another strong year of economic activity in 2024. By Brad Fullmer It's been more than 45 years (1978) since The Cars released their debut album highlighted by the wildly popular song Good Times Roll, but if there was ever a tune to sum up the general sentiment of local A/E/C professionals regarding Utah's 2024 Economic Outlook, Good Times Roll would be up there.  "Our members are expecting another good year," said Joey Gilbert, President/CEO of the 650-member Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Utah. "For our contractors in both the b ..read more

The use of geofoam blocks played a key role in the overall success of the 16-mile long, $750 million West Davis Highway. By Reuben Wright Crews working on bridge sections of the project did the majority of heavy-lifting—as seen with these giant cranes lifting heavy girders—during the wee hours of the night,   part of UDOT’s expectations of keeping traffic moving by limiting road closures. (night photos by Kjell Gerber, BuildWitt) Innovation remains a calling card for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) on its major highway projects, with the recent completion of the mammoth $75 ..read more

The stunning new $45 million, six-story Millcreek City Hall was designed to provide Utah's newest city with a legit "downtown" vibe.  By Brad Fullmer It's been a long time coming for elected officials and the citizens of Millcreek City, but their beloved $45 million, nearly 80,000 SF City Hall is finally complete, ending a lengthy five-year process that tested all parties involved but produced an awe-inspiring six-story building that will serve as the public heart of this rising community southeast of downtown Salt Lake.  "It's awesome!" gushed Jeff Silvestrini, in reference to his ..read more

103-year-old Chapter announces New Executive Director and all-woman Leadership Team. For the first time in its 103-year history, The Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Utah) has a fully female executive leadership team. It wasn’t intentional, as Past-President Jessica Hoffman stated, “That is who stepped up.” And more importantly, these women have an aggressive plan for serving the entire, very diverse, association. "I'm very excited—we have a great team!" said Chamonix Larsen, Salt Lake City/Denver Department Manager for Morrison Hirschfield, who will serve as 2024 Pr ..read more

Blake Larsen’s repurposing of the ‘Blue Banger Hanger’ 15 years ago helped family firm Connectors for Construction transition to the commercial construction market and reach great heights of success. By Brad Fullmer (left to right) Gene and Sue Larsen, their son Blake, and his wife, JaLynn, at the CFC Supply  Christmas Party, made extra special this year with the firm’s 25th anniversary. (photos courtesy CFC) The great recession that struck in 2008—fueled by a collapse of the residential housing market—crippled many businesses within the A/E/C industry, leaving many scrambling to stay a ..read more