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2008 Best of Awards

The annual Gold Hard Hat Awards is a competition to determine the best projects completed by Colorado firms in a calendar year. The projects are submitted by firms involved in any aspect of a project.

Judging was done by a panel of industry experts:
Don Gendall of The Weitz Co., Bryan McFarland of Alberta Development Partners, Jeff Pedersen of The Durrant Group, Fred Wolfe of GE Johnson Construction Co., Lauren Evans of Pinyon Environmental and Jeff Cochran of Catamount Constructors.

Projects were selected based on design quality and innovation, craftsmanship, the project¹s contribution to the community and the industry, solution of unique design and construction challenges and overall excellence. The size of the project was not a factor in judging.

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View Larger	WorshipCalvary Episcopal Church Calvary Episcopal Church was first constructed in Golden in 1879 and is the oldest church in Colorado. In 2000, a building program was established, leading to the construction of the Great Hall on the opposite side of the one-acre site. In the second phase of the building program, the house between the historic church and the Great Hall was to be demolished to make room for a connecting link between the historic building and the new hall. Architectural Workshop Golden, Colo. Photo courtesy of Architectural Workshop Comment on this project
View Larger	TransportationMaroon Creek Bridge This 670-ft-long, single-cell, cast-in-place balanced cantilever concrete bridge accommodates vehicle, bus and bicycle traffic, with a design that is sensitive to its environment. It mimics the adjacent 1890s vintage railroad trestle. The bridge is the first cast-in-place concrete bridge built in the balanced cantilever segmental method in Colorado since the 70’s. The project team endured severe winter and an overextended labor market, but completed the project within contract time. Various changes to the project allowed for improvements to the bridge while remaining within the original budget. BTE/Atkinson JV Aspen Photo by Terry Shapiro Comment on this project
View Larger	WorshipMile Hi Church The Mile Hi Church expansion is a green project for the Lakewood congregation. The project required an extraordinary construction and inflation process, resulting in a six-story dome structure. The sanctuary’s monolithic dome is environmentally friendly and energy efficient, taking fewer natural resources to operate than a comparably sized traditional building. Mortenson Construction Lakewood, Colo. Photo courtesy of Mortenson Construction Comment on this project
View Larger	ResidentialRenaissance Riverfront Lofts The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides rental housing for transitional homeless and low-income families in Denver. The lofts sit on a triangular site and abuts mixed-use retail/office development. It also provides views of the downtown Denver skyline. The project showcases a collaboration of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, the city of Denver and Enterprise Green Communities to bring environmentally sustainable development to affordable housing. Christopher Carvell Architects Denver Rendering courtesy of Christopher Carvell Architects Comment on this project
View Larger	Renovation/RestorationManor Vail Penthouses The Penthouses at Manor Vail is a complex renovation because the project location at the base of Golden Peak. It began in April 2007 with the addition of 17 new luxury condominiums to be built on top of the existing three-story structures. The tabletop design and implementation had never been used in the Vail Valley. GE Johnson Construction Co. Vail, Colo. Photo courtesy of GE Johnson Construction Co. Comment on this project
View Larger	Project Management84th Avenue Medical Office Building The design-build team had less than eight months to design and construct the new kidney dialysis center and doctors’ offices. The finishing touches were completed four months after receiving the building permit. It is a testament to the interdependence, cooperation and commitment to a common vision by the design-build team. Starker Construction Co. Westminster Rendering courtesy of Starker Construction Co. Comment on this project
View Larger	Mixed-UseLincoln Terrace Taylor Kohrs utilized post-tension concrete technology to build the seven-story Lincoln Terrace in the heart of a bustling Denver corridor. The project consists of ground-floor retail space, and structured parking. With 75 affordable apartments, Lincoln Terrace provides sensible residences for urban dwellers at 6th and Lincoln avenues. Taylor Kohrs Denver Rendering courtesy of OZ Architects Comment on this project
View Larger	Health CareSt. Francis Medical Center The St. Francis Medical Center is the culmination of years of planning, decision-making and collaboration among the owners, architects, engineers, designers, medical professionals and contractors. The 33-acre site was selected for its visibility, convenience and proximity to the communities it was designed to serve. The challenge was accelerating the design process and adhering to a 26-month schedule from mobilization to the first patient admission. GE Johnson Construction Co., RTA Architects Colorado Springs Photo courtesy of GE Johnson Construction Co. Comment on this project
View Larger	Health CareResearch Complex 2 The Research Complex 2 officially joined the University of Colorado Denver Health Science Center in June. The opening completed the school’s move to Anschutz campus. The building forms the western edge of the new research park and echoes the architectural vernacular of Research Complex 1 to the east. The building features a blue glass-and-aluminum curtain wall facing the courtyard, with a rose brick faï¿½ade on the laboratory side. Mortenson Construction Aurora, Colo. Photo courtesy of Fentress Architects Comment on this project
View Larger	Green Building 280 South Penn The original building was constructed of masonry and timber in 1933. The goal of the project was to restore the historic integrity of the building while giving it new life. Incorporating sustainable features was the highest priority. Finishes and building systems were specially selected to create a healthy and inspiring environment while dramatically reducing the building’s environmental impact. Architectural Workshop Denver Rendering courtesy of Architectural Workshop Comment on this project

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View Larger	DesignCornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado College’s Cornerstone Arts Center is designed to be a catalyst for arts collaboration and interdisciplinary work. It offers the college an innovative approach to the teaching and performing of the artsâ€¦ one that recognizes that the future of interdisciplinary teaching needs strong technological support, with spaces designed to serve various functions. Mortenson Construction Colorado Springs Photo courtesy of Mortenson Construction Comment on this project
View Larger	Concrete/Steel/Masonry Fire Station No.8 This building replaces the current Fire Station built in 1966. The all-brick exterior utilizes contrasting colors of brick influenced from a historical context of older fire stations. The scope of masonry work consisted of 85 working days and 140,000 units of brick and block. White Construction Group Colorado Springs Photo courtesy of White Construction Group Comment on this project
View Larger	Concrete/Steel/Masonry Broadstone Lofts The Broadstone Lofts is a three-story apartment complex located across from Coors Field and directly above an existing four-story building. The scope and challenge of this project consisted of a three-story concrete addition to the top of the historic 1927 Piggly Wiggly building, as well as a new eight-story building with two-and-a-half levels of underground parking. GE Johnson Construction Co. Denver Photo courtesy of GE Johnson Construction Co. Comment on this project
View Larger	Civil/Public Works 75th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades The city of Boulder needed to upgrade its 75th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant to reduce ammonia limits and increase overall plant capacity. Garney crews worked closely with Brown & Caldwell and the city of Boulder to complete the work on schedule, all the while maintaining the plant’s pumping capacity. Garney Construction Boulder, Colo. Photo courtesy of Garney Construction Comment on this project
View Larger	IndustrialVestas Blade Manufacturing Facility The Vestas Blade Facility in Windsor marks the first North American manufacturing facility for Denmark-based Vestas. The 10-and-a-half-month schedule was cut by six weeks to allow Vestas to begin producing its blades, sooner. Ground was broken in June 2007, with the first phase turned over just eight months later. Mortenson Construction Windsor, Colo. Photo courtesy of Mortenson Construction Comment on this project
View Larger	CivilUpper Colorado River Recovery Implementation Program Studies indicated that a fish-passage facility would significantly improve fish migration around the historic, Price-Stubb Dam. However, building a fish ladder at this location would require the Colorado River to be completely diverted around the dam for six months. The diversion channel was closed, cofferdams removed, and the Colorado River was diverted back to its normal path in late April, just in time for spring runoff. Kissner General Contractors Palisade, Colo. Photo courtesy of Kissner General Contractors Comment on this project
View Larger	ResidentialThe Landmark The Landmark is a four-star resort lifestyle development located in Greenwood Village. The 15-acre, mixed-use development includes T-REX light-rail stations, high-end dining and shopping, and distinctive luxury residences. The Landmark Tower includes 14 floors with 130 units varying in size from 875 to 2,500 sq ft. Beck Residential Greenwood Village Photo courtesy of Beck Residential Comment on this project
View Larger	BridgesMaroon Creek Bridge The Highway 82 Maroon Creek Bridge is a 670-ft-long, single-cell, cast-in-place balanced cantilever concrete bridge with three spans over 170 feet each. The bridge deck is 73 ft wide to accommodate traffic, bus and pedestrian lanes. It is about 114 ft above Maroon Creek. The cast-in-place balanced cantilever design was chosen to minimize impact to the environmentally sensitive Maroon Creek Wetlands BTE/Atkinson JV Aspen, Colo. Terry Shapiro Comment on this project