RELIGIOUS / GATHERING
Salt Lake Temple Renovation
Owner: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Architect: FFKR Architects
Engineer: Heath Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Contract: Undisclosed under project NDA
General Contractor: Jacobsen Construction
Size: 375,000 Sq Ft
Completion Date: December 2024
This project is a Design Assist – FLCC project. We were awarded the project during early design development and prior to decommissioning of the Historic Temple. This project is one of Utah’s oldest and highly regarded structures located at the center of Temple Square, in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. We have worked consistently with Heath Engineering and this project design team to complete construction documents in multiple phases, accommodating selective demolition required, while designing for new construction and renovation of the historic structure. Our project management, estimation, and supervision team have been extensively involved through design. We have spent a great deal of time investigating routing for new plumbing and mechanical systems in space available, without compromising the historical structure. There have been many design scenarios being considered for this high-profile project. We have relied on our experience and reputation in the industry, to provide pricing updates for the owner to make their decision on a design intended to remain for future generations. Many challenges come with a project that holds as much historical and sentimental value as this project does. The site excavation and construction encompass a city block in the center of downtown, with no room for materials to be stored on site. Maintaining climate control for the historical structure is required and we have designed and provided temporary heating/cooling systems during construction that do not conflict with a complete renovation of the building. We have redesigned and temporarily rerouted mechanical systems, within the footprint of the renovation, to serve all temple square campus during construction. Two-thirds of the renovation / new construction is below grade and requires pumped systems for all plumbing and storm waste. A new seismic design for the historic structure allows for movement of the structure in all directions and requires plumbing and mechanical systems that will accommodate this movement during an event, without failure. Due to the sensitivity required in a historic structure like this, all systems must be installed without using means of welding or work with flame.
The renovated Salt Lake Temple is intended for dedication in late 2024. Temple Square is one of Utah’s most visited and appreciated places. This place will be presented to many future generations and is a project that we are grateful to be a part of.

THE NEW UTAH PERFORMING ARTS THEATER

Owner: Garfield Traub Swisher

Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli & HKS

Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Layton Construction

Size: 183,000 Sq Ft

Completion Date: May 2016

The New Utah Performing Arts Theater is a 183,000 square foot cultural event center in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Construction has taken place on a very tight construction site where there is essentially no laydown and all deliveries coordinated to be just in time. The site is surrounded on 3 sides with other structures and is physically attached to and constructed with a 26 story office tower. The project is being constructed to obtain LEED certification. It is built with low water consumption plumbing fixtures and high efficiency mechanical systems. With noise as a concern for a theatre facility, the project has struct noise criteria and vibration isolation requirements. Using an acoustical consultant, tests will be conducted to tune out specific frequencies from the mechanical systems to avoid unwanted noise and the piping systems have a great deal of isolation to avoid transferring vibration to the structure.

LDS FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY HUMIDIFICATION PROJECT

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Architect: Van Boerum & Frank Associates

Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank Associates

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Layton Construction

Completion Date: November 2014

Installation of a new clean steam humidification system which included demolition of existing steel piping and humidifiers, new stainless steel piping, (22) stainless steel duct mounted humidifiers, clean steam generator, and complete control upgrade. Due to the space restraints and the short time frame to complete the project we utilized our fab shop to prefabricate as much of the piping as possible. This required close coordination between our on-site superintendent and fab shop foreman. The project was completed successfully, on time, and to the owner's satisfaction with the new system.

CHURCH HISTORY LIBRARY

Best Project / Architectural Design - Mountain States Contractor

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Architect: MHTN Architects

Engineer: RMH Group

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Jacobsen / Swinerton a Joint Venture

Size: 213,000 Sq Ft

Completion Date: March 2009

The Church History Library is a LEED project with complicated technical HVAC systems including dehumidifiers and gaseous filtration required for the rare, valuable, and delicate items stored within. Due to these types of systems needed, we commissioned this building at a higher level than what is required for LEED. Due to its location, there was very limited laydown and deliveries had to be closely coordinated and brought in as needed. This project was completed three months early.

TABERNACLE RENOVATION & SEISMIC UPGRADE

Building Project of the Year 2007 - Associated General Contractors of Utah

Best Renovation / Restoration over $5 Million - Intermountain Contractor

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Architect: MHTN Architects

Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Jacobsen Construction

Completion Date: August 2006

We were awarded the project as part of the General Contractors team during the design and development phase. Our role was to assist in developing the FLCC, developing the schedule, selection of equipment and construcability. This project was a complete seismic renovation of a highly regarded historical building. Due to the location, all material and equipment had to be stored off site and delivered as needed. The project was delivered within budget and schedule.

LDS CONFERENCE CENTER

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Architect: Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership

Engineer: CHP & Associates

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Legacy Constructors

Size: 1.2 Million Sq Ft

Completion Date: December 2000

This was a project with very little lay-down. It required close coordination with all three General Contractors to facilitate as needed deliveries. We were also under a very aggressive schedule with some areas in the “in wall” rough phase while in other areas we were still doing underground. We were able to achieve our goal of having Fall Conference held in the building.

SALT PALACE EXPANSION AND ADDITION

Owner: Salt Lake County

Architect: Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, & Associates / Gilles Stransky Brems Smith

Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Hughes Hunt

Size: 290,000 Sq Ft

Completion Date: February 1996

This project was the first phase of the new Salt Palace Convention Center which started with the demolition of the arena of the old Salt Palace. The expansion included 200,000 square feet of exhibition space, 36,000 square feet of ball room, and 54,000 square feet of meeting space. Also included in the expansion was a new central heating and cooling plant and a large kitchen. Upon completion, the new convention center was on of the largest convention centers in the west. The project was completed on time per the aggressive construction schedule.

JOSEPH SMITH MEMORIAL BUILDING

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Architect: 

Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

General Contractor: Christiansen / Bodell a Joint Venture

Size:   

Completion Date: September 1994

This project was a competitive bid project. This project was a remodel, which included demolition and installation of a complete new plumbing and mechanical systems. It included a central plant, new office space, and restaurants. Because of the unknowns in the existing structure, we worked closely with the mechanical engineers in modifications required both in the piping and HVAC systems. This project demanded high quality in construction and finishes and was performed under the watchful eye of the Church's Temple and Special Projects Group.