HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8105 FORT COLLINS UTILITIES VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES (2)Request for Proposal
8106 - Fort Collins Utilities Vehicle Storage Facilities
April 30, 2015
Presented to City of Fort Collins
c/o
Chad Mapp – Project Manager
John Stephen CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer
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Fort Collins Vehicle Storage Facility
8106
Index
1. Design/Build Experience
a. Project Profiles
2. Financial Capability
a. Bonding Letter
b. Project Financial Arrangements
c. Pending/Outstanding Claims or Judgements
d. Banking References
e. Insurance Information
f. Financial Statements
3. Management Experience & Capability
a. Project Management Experience
b. Value Engineering and Cost Control
4. Sustainable Design Experience
a. Design Team Organization
b. Design Process
c. Low Energy & Sustainable Design Features
d. Energy Analysis Techniques
e. Commissioning and Actual Performance
f. List of LEED Certified Projects
g. LEED Project References
5. Team Member Experience
6. Team Building
7. Unique Capabilities
8. Safety
9. Subcontractors
10. Agreement Comments
11. Construction Cost Factors
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1 Design Build Experience & Project Profiles
(Please reference Project Team and Team Member Experience in Section 5 Team Experience)
Recently Completed Vehicle Maintenance / PEMB / Public Projects / LEED Projects
Vehicle Maintenance
Titan Machinery (Completed as a Design/Build Team)
Schmidt Earthbuilders
Poudre Valley Electric
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 4
Mountain View Fire Protection District - Longmont
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 3
Mountain View Fire Protection District – Erie
Fire Station #3 – Colorado Springs
Falcon School District 49 – Auxiliary Bus Service Facility
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Titan Machinery (Completed as a Design/Build Team)
Petersen
Sierra Longview
Genesis
SuperVac
Waterford
World Beverage
Napa Auto Parts
Elder Construction, Inc.
Hartford Homes
Risk Removal
The Classical Academy
Sand Creek High School Field House
Jones Office Building
Hollowbrook Office Building
Towncenter Office/Warehouse Building
SA Robotics
Public Projects
Mead Community Center
Nederland Community Center
Lochbuie Town Hall & Police Services Center
Pioneer Charter School
Freedom Elementary School
Loveland Classical Schools
Carter Lake Marina
Cherokee Metropolitan Water District Building
Hanover Fire Support Service Bldg
Widefield School District 3 – Webster Elementary
City of Colorado Springs - Cold Storage Building
Falcon #49 - Sand Creek High School Field House
Falcon School District 49 – Auxiliary Bus Service Facility
Fire Station #3 – Colorado Springs
Mountain View Administrative Offices
LEED Projects
Nederland Community Center
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope
Peloton Cycles
Pioneer Charter School
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 3
Mead Community Center
Lochbuie Town Hall
Sundance Professional Center
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Project Profiles
PEMB Vehicle Maintenance (Design Build)
Architecture West and Elder teamed up to provide a single source project delivery for the Titan Machinery Project. The team
effectively managed the project from the initial site plan review process with the Town of Windsor to the complete delivery of an
interior remodel of the office area, pre-engineered metal building addition to provide for additional parts storage, complete
upgrade of HVAC system in the garage/shop to provide vehicle exhaust, and a new wash bay facility with new domestic water,
sanitary sewer, primary electric, and natural gas utilities services.
CLIENT
Titan Machinery
644 E. Beaton Drive
West Fargo ND 58078
DESIGN/BUILD TEAM
Elder Construction, Inc.
Architecture West, LLC
TB Group
Weeks Structural Engineering
Integrated Mechanical
SRB Engineering
LOCATION
7250 Greendale Road
Windsor, CO
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, B & S-1 Occupancy
1,482 square foot interior office remodel
2,285 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building Addition
6,500 square foot Garage Maintenance
6,000 square foot Vehicle Wash Bay
PROJECT DURATION
5 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 758,942.00
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Project Profiles
Public Vehicle Storage- LEED* Gold (Pending)
Architecture West spearheaded this project for the Town of Mead, which included both the Mountain View Fire Protection
District Fire Station No. 3 and the Mead Community Center. The east side of the building features a combined fire station
and vehicle storage facility, while the remainder of the building is occupied by administration offices, assembly areas and other
community facilities that make up the new Community Center. The entire building is currently pending LEED* Gold Certification.
CLIENT
Town of Mead, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, A-3, B & S-1 Occupancy
13,500 square foot building, LEED* Gold (Pending)
1,731 square foot vehicle storage area
PROJECT DURATION
9 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,650,000
PEMB
Architecture West played a key role in the design-build-assist process for the Genesis Fixtures Project, which included new
office space as well as research and development, warehouse and production facilities.
CLIENT
Genesis Fixtures, Inc.
Fort Collins, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type II-A, B & S-1 Occupancy
161,980 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building
30,000 square foot office space
PROJECT DURATION
7 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 4,260,000
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Project Profiles
LEED* Silver Certified
Pioneer Charter School - Expeditionary Learning / Outward Bound High School
CLIENT
Pioneer Charter School - PSD
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, A-3 & E Occupancy
26,333 square foot building, LEED* Silver Certified
PROJECT DURATION
9 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 1,560,000
LEED* Silver Certified
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope (United Way) - Housing Day Center and Offices
CLIENT
United Way
Fort Collins, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, A-3 & B Occupancy
10,000 square foot building, LEED* Silver Certified
EPA Energy Star Design Rating of 97
PROJECT DURATION
8 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,450,000
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Project Profiles
LEED*-CS Gold Certified
Nederland Community Center - Community Recreation Center, Gymnasium, Exercise Areas, Community Meeting Rooms and
Classrooms, Administrative Offices, Theatre
CLIENT
Town of Nederland, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, A-3, B & S-1 Occupancy
26,181 square foot building, LEED* Gold Certified
PROJECT DURATION
10 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,175,000
LEED*-CS Gold Certified
Sundance Professional Centre - Multi-Tenant Professional / Medical Offices
CLIENT
Loveland, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, B Occupancy
19,000 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building
EPA Energy Star Design Rating of 97
Bronze Award for Construction Excellence
PROJECT DURATION
11 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,850,000
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Project Profiles
LEED* Platinum (Pending)
Peloton Cycles - Retail and Offices
CLIENT
Peloton Cycles
Fort Collins, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, B & M Occupancy
14,087 square foot building, LEED* Platinum (Pending)
PROJECT DURATION
8 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,250,000
LEED* Gold (Pending)
Lochbuie Town Hall - New Town Hall, Community Center and Police Services Center
CLIENT
Town of Lochbuie, Colorado
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type II-A, B, A-3 & S-1 Occupancy
8,000 square foot LEED* Gold (Pending)
PROJECT DURATION
10 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 4,160,000
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Methodology for Controlling Costs
Elder Construction will work with the ownership group and the design team to establish the overall guiding design goals and
principles. These Design Principles will be the framework in which decisions will be made and evaluated throughout the project.
Goals will be established for all aspects of the design and preconstruction phases. Schedule milestones will be set. Budgets will
be clearly established and laid out for all to understand.
During this phase, we will also begin to test the project costs to make sure we are within the budget. Cost control and working
within the budget is of paramount concern, and is the responsibility of the entire Team. The architect and engineers will work
closely with Elder Construction to control project costs. This will ensure that, as the project design is finalized, we are
collaborating on the materials and considerations that not only meet the budget requirements but also provides the best value
solution.
Elder Construction will be an active part of the final design along side the design team. This is not only so we can monitor the
budget, but also ensure constructability. We want to make sure that any materials chosen and methods selected through the
design or scope integration, are the most efficient systems to build. Additionally, Elder Construction will review the drawings
and specifications for any scope gaps or areas for potential clarification for the subcontract team. By performing due diligence
up front, we will save time once we are under construction.
Another advantage of being involved during the design phase is to identify all of the submittals, including the long lead items,
up front. By knowing what is needed to be submitted or ordered immediately, Elder Construction can start the submittal process
and work to minimize any potential schedule impacts.
Elder Construction utilizes key costing data bases and state of the art
computer software to prepare detailed estimates and construction schedules
early. This focus allows our clients and designers to make immediate
decisions before documents are complete and construction starts are
compromised. A cornerstone of our company’s success is an estimating
system that produces accurate and complete estimates in the shortest
possible timeframe. We spend our careers understanding, tracking, and
validating construction cost so our clients don’t have to. We combine
detailed quantity surveys and current marketing pricing to produce estimates
that hold true.
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2 Financial Capability
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Identify Project Financial Arrangements
Elder Construction and Architecture West acknowledge both firms have the financial capacity to absorb project start-up costs as
well as maintain the day to day working financial aspects of the project.
Pending or Outstanding Claims or Judgements
Elder Construction, Inc. nor Architecture West, LLC are not currently involved in any pending or outstanding construction claims
or judgements.
Banking and Financial Institution References
Wells Fargo
90 S. Cascade
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Matt Lieven
719-577-5496
Financial Statements
To be provided in hard copy
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Insurance References & Sample Insurance Certificate
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3 Management Experience and Capability
Elder Construction will provide a staffed onsite Superintendent, and required carpenters and labors. The project will also include
a dedicated project manager and project coordinator/project engineer located off-site in our main office.
Construction Manager - The overall project leadership and manages all areas of construction, including weekly progress
reviewed with Elder staff and regular site visits.
Superintendent - The overall onsite leader is the Superintendent. The main point of contact for all major decisions onsite
including coordination of all subcontractors, ensuring that materials arrive onsite, inspections by state and local officials
occur at each stage in the construction process, and that the schedule and budget is maintained. The Superintendent
and the Project Manager work together as team to make sure project stays on track. In addition they are
communicating voices during the owner, architects, and contractor’s (OAC) meetings providing the overall status
updates
Project Manager - Overall leadership and direction to the project from start to finish. The project manager’s primary
responsibilities include: reviewing and issuing subcontracts, project accounting, managing the budget, cost value
engineering, pricing and reviewing change orders, and holding regular status meetings with subcontractors and
owners. Additional functions include closely working with the Superintendent in maintaining and updating the
schedule to insure the project completes on time. The project manager will also assist the Project Engineer in the RFI
and Submittal processes.
Project Coordinator/Engineer - Our project coordinator/engineer will handle seamless coordinates with the subcontractors
to ensure the correct building materials are being used and delivered according to the schedule. Our project
coordinator/engineer will also manage the administrative obligations for the team, including insurance, subcontract
execution and project closeout.
Carpenter/Laborers – Our carpenter/labors report to the Superintendent and are responsible for completing all self
performed activities. They will is also responsible for assisting in temporary protection and subcontractor coordination
needs as required.
Owner Coordination Meetings
In order to keep the owner fully informed and to keep open communication, Elder puts together regular weekly Owner,
Architect’s and Contractors (OAC) meetings. In this meeting every detail of the project is reviewed. Meeting minutes are passed
out and reviewed identifying key issues that need to be addressed on the project. An updated schedule is included and
reviewed. This keeps the owner up to date on critical activities, integration with the owner’s subcontractors and review of the
overall completion date. In addition, request for Information, Submittal, and Change Order logs are provided and reviewed. This
provides the opportunity to prioritize any outstanding submittals and RFI’s that need to be addressed quickly to stay on track.
Subcontractor Coordination Meetings
Every week, in addition to OAC meetings, Elder Construction Staff will conduct a subcontractor coordination meeting. In these
meetings the schedule is reviewed, subcontractors provide an update of current status, safety, major deliveries, and coordination
of critical upcoming work programs. Submittal, RFI, and Change Order logs are discussed and notification of any required
inspections and shut downs are reviewed. The goals of these meetings are to keep all subcontractors informed of critical items
and overall project progress.
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Construction Schedule
Critical path activities are the driving force behind the completion date for any project schedule and maintaining them is a must
if construction is to stay on track.
Schedule Creation
Each schedule is created based upon analysis of the drawings, identification of critical construction activities, critical approvals,
and past experiences. The project schedule is completed and reviewed by the project team allowing for discussion, outside the
box thinking, and planning. Every part of the construction process will be studied. Critical submittals will be added to the
schedule and tied in accordingly to their installation dates; identification of critical sections of the construction will be
determined and broken out accordingly. Any activity over 10 days will be broken up into multiple activities to provide the most
detail possible. After this back and forth discussion the final schedule will take place and be issued to subcontractors for their
review and feed back. In this process both the Project Manager and the Superintendent have ownership in the schedule and
understand how the schedule was generated.
Identifying the Critical Path
Critical Activities are activities on the schedule that cannot be changed or moved otherwise they affect the completion date.
Identifying these is critical for a competent, correct and realistic schedule. One way Elder identifies these are by submittal
requirements and the fabrication time of the material. During the bid process and while the preliminary schedules are being
produced Elder is following up with subcontractors to identify material fabrication time for critical activities. Each of these
submittals are included in the schedule in their own section and provided a fabrication time based on comments from
subcontractors and suppliers. The submittal activity is then linked to the installation activity accurately representing the date the
critical activity can be installed.
Value Engineering Approach
Value engineering is a mindset and team approach involving the owner, design team, consultants, contractor and trades. Value
engineering is approached by understanding the goal of the project and creatively providing the ownership group with ideas,
options, and cost information to make informed decisions. Value Engineering is a systematic method for analyzing a project site
to identify essential functions, design opportunities and alternate methods to meet your project’s budget and schedule
requirements. We work closely with our clients to provide value that respect your intent and meets your time and cost
requirements. Through the value engineering process, we will evaluate the design, construction materials and systems involved
to determine if there are more cost-effective options to achieve the same result. We evaluate the impact on initial cost of
construction, operations, maintenance and life cycle cost.
Step One – Understand the goals of the project (Budget, Programing, Ascetics)
Step Two – Collaborate with the design team, consultants, and trade to identify area of cost savings
Step Three – Develop cost and time elements related to these areas of cost saving
Step Four – Present to the ownership group, track, and incorporate into the design documents.
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4 Experiences with Sustainable Design
Methodology and Sustainable Project Solutions
The Design Build services of Elder / Architecture West, LLC Team have had a long-term commitment & collaboration on high
performance design, with an Integrated Design approach, on a significant number of projects. Design charettes become an
effective way for early dynamic workshops, goal setting, conceptualization, broad user input, quickly, increasing the initial ‘front-
end’ time but allowing for a more comprehensive Pre-Construction Budgeting analysis. This provides an opportunity to gather
the entire building team, owners and stakeholders to identify goals, process, issues and solutions. Environmental issues are
defined, strategies explored and innovative solutions discovered.
This Team has created Owner value oriented development with a specific focus on creative and environment, specifically vehicle
maintenance, LEED* Certified, Public & PEMB projects.
Architecture West provides land planning, interior design and award-winning architectural designs that are responsive to both
the owners' needs and the environment. Architecture West is committed to high performance sustainable building. Our
projects have been significantly enhanced by responsible and responsive architectural planning and design. Our goal is to
produce a building that will have minimal environmental impact with the maximum of human comfort, energy performance and
overall delight for the building users, meeting and/or exceeding the required LEED*-Gold standards, of this project.
The Consultant Team of Architects, Planners, Sustainablity experts, Engineers focused on Energy Modeling, Envelope Testing and
other professionals listed, provide a practical and confirmed experience, at the highest levels of the Construction Industry.
Focusing the integrated vision of a skilled design team on whole systems solutions for a specific project results in quality,
timeless and sustainable architecture. This collaboration can combine beauty with practicality, meld amenity with economics, and
honor the needs of both present and future generations. This process results in "real time" coordination of all design criteria
through the synergy of the team
Architecture West utilizes AutoDesk Revit, the latest in BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to design and construct
projects in 3D. The benefits of 3D modeling is the ability to observe the design in real-time, challenging ourselves, our
Consultants and the Client, providing multiple options and design solutions. This not only helps us to study and test concepts
before they are integrated but also allows us to identify potential conflicts in the earliest design phases, saving time and money.
This software also allows us to collaborate with Structural and MEP teams.
Architecture West and Group14 Engineering have worked together for years. We recently teamed up on the Mead Town Hall &
Fire Station. Group14 facilitated and documented the LEED Gold Certification for this project, and provided energy analysis and
commissioning. The project demonstrated over 40% interior water savings, achieved all 19 energy optimization points, and
followed LEED v4 construction waste recycling to earn an Innovation Point while recycling over 75% of the waste. For energy
efficiency, the key was keeping the systems simple while still providing occupancy control to minimize unoccupied energy
consumption. A 14 kW photovoltaic system offsets 21% of the building energy consumption by cost.
Design Team Organization
Architecture West, LLC will be the coordinator of the Design Consultants and Construction Team. This will be a very lateral
approach with multiple joint Integrated Design meetings, giving all vested Parties, the ability to question, challenge, evaluate and
study alternate/options, as we go through the initial Schematic Design Phase. A ‘whole-systems’ thinking / building approach,
searches for selections that benefit in multiple ways, are synergistic, window daylighting / ventilation/ lighting controls, for
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example. DRT, Development Review Team meetings will provide regular opportunities for ‘progress’ updates and evaluations,
with specific core groups/focuses Enhanced, planning, energy, sustainability/LEED* issues.
IBE, the Institute for the Built Environment @ CSU will coordinate the LEED* Credits, Design Charette, on-going Scorecard status
and Documentation. Group 14 with The Ballard Group will coordinate the overall Energy portfolio of the project, initial systems
options and projected modeling impacts, Design document ‘peer’ reviews, Enhanced Cx / Commissioning details and O&M .
The goal is to balance initial design decisions with final costs and real ‘operational performance’. The Elder Construction
/Architecture West Team will provide real-time Pre-Con. Budget checks, evaluations, as well as input from Sub-contractors on
overall ‘Constructability’ and O&M reviews with the City and Design Cx & Modeling Consultants. Post-Occupancy evaluation,
confirms projects are operating at the highest levels, from initial Concept to actual Implementation. The City’s Facilities Staff &
Cx Consultant will be an integral part to this close-out process.
Design Process
• Establish Owner Goals & Programming requirements.
• Utilize Design Charette & LEED* Scorecard evaluation, to track project status and progress.
• Coordinate ‘real-time’ Pre-Construction estimating in qualifying the final Budget.
• Continual Design Development and DRT (Design Review Team) reviews with Client representatives and core
Construction/Design Team members.
• On-going Construction Document reviews from City Cx and Modeling consultants, peer, LEED*, Budgets, and
Constructability reviews.
• Monitoring and coordinating Construction phase, questions, specifications & CD documents.
• Coordinate with City’s Final Commissioning, testing and final delivery/acceptance.
Low Energy & Sustainable Design Features
Daylighting, occupancy sensors, Photo voltaic panels, high-performing insulation systems, fluid applied air/moisture barriers,
low-flow water fixtures, Energy recovery systems, high-performing Mechanical systems including Geo-thermal heating & cooling
systems, Solar Wall air and water pre-heating systems, chilled beam design, ice storage & other synergistic, mutually beneficial
opportunities/solutions.
List of LEED Certified Projects
Architecture West LLC
• Pioneer Charter School, LEED* - Silver, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Nederland Community Center, LEED* - Gold, Nederland, Colorado
• Sister Mary Alice Housing Services (United Way) Center, LEED* - Silver, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Sundance Professional Medical Offices, LEED* - Gold, Loveland, Colorado
• Peloton Cycles, LEED* - Gold (pending), Fort Collins, Colorado
• Mead Community Center & Mountain View Fire Protection Fire Station, LEED* - Gold (pending), Mead, Colorado
• Lochbuie Community Center & Police Services Center, LEED* - Gold (pending), Lochbuie, Colorado
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Architecture West LLC
• Western State Colorado University, Mountaineer Field House – Gunnison, Colorado
• Park County School District, Fairplay P-12 School - Fairplay, Colorado
• Candelas Community Center- Arvada, Colorado
• South Transit Center - Ft. Collins, Colorado
• Eagle View Adult Center - Brighton, Colorado
• Central Park Recreation Center – Denver, Colorado
• Rifle Library - Rifle, Colorado
• University of Colorado- Colorado Springs, Gallogly Events Center – Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Colorado State University – Indoor Practice Facility – Ft. Collins, Colorado
• Colorado State University – Athletic Academic Training Center – Ft. Collins, Colorado
• Colorado College – Cornerstone Performing Arts Center – Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Northside Aztlan Recreation Center – Ft. Collins, Colorado
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Group14 Engineering
Services Provided
Project Square
Footage
LEED Status or
Target
Energy
Analysis
LEED /
Sustainability
Cx / RCx
/ Audit
1325 E. 16th Avenue – Group14
Office GHG Analysis
7,000 Platinum ● ● ●
Arvada Police Department 9,500 Gold ● ● ●
Auraria Higher Education Complex
Garage
425,080 Gold ● ●
Coors Foundation 55,850 Silver ● ● ●
Covidien Building 7, Gunbarrel, CO 189,300 Gold ● ● ●
CSM Residence and Dining Hall 100,951 Gold ● ● ●
Durango Public Library, CO 42,000 Gold ● ● ●
Elmendorf 301 Weapons Load
Training Facility
19,000 Targeting LEED Silver ● ●
FTW 300C (Company Operations
Facility), Fort Wainright, Alaska
22,000 Targeting LEED Silver ● ●
Gallogly Events Center, UC
Colorado Springs
30,000 Gold ● ● ●
Huffhines Recreation Center, TX 25,700 Silver ● ● ●
Joan Mitchell Artist Studio 84,000 Platinum ● ● ●
Kaiser South Medical Specialty
Clinic
265,000 Silver ● ●
Kent Denver Day School Dining Hall 18,500 Platinum ● ● ●
Kroc Corps Community Center, AZ 119,000 Silver ● ● ●
Kroc Corps Community Center, IL ● ● ●
Maroon 5, Denver, CO 93,500 Silver ● ●
Maui Community College, Science
Building
30,000 Gold ●
Mead Town Hall and Fire Station 12,866 Gold ● ● ●
Mental Health Center of Denver 80,000 Platinum ● ● ●
Mile High United Way 60,075 Gold ● ● ●
Museum of Contemporary Art 30,000 Gold ● ●
Rifle Library 27,669 Gold ● ● ●
Suncor Office Building 80,000 Silver ● ● ●
Teton County Library 30,807 Gold ● ● ●
Village Center Station III 300,000 Gold ● ● ●
Village Center Station I, CO (office,
retail, adjacent to transit station)
505,100 Gold ● ●
Wyoming National Guard, Aircraft
Hanger
QUALITY
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5 Team Member Experience
Project Coordinator/Engineer
• Maintain As-built/Record
Drawings
• RFI Management
• Submittals Management
• Project Closeout
Project Manager
• Project oversight and planning
• Project accounting and cost
control
• Organize and maintain team
communication and coordination
• Oversight of project documents
• Value Estimating
Site
Superintendent
• Site Supervision
• Safety
• Scheduling
• Constructability Reviews
• Quality Control
Carpenter Foreman
Carpenters
Labors
Elder Construction
Patrick Elder - Preconstruction Manager
Preconstruction Services
Architecture West, LLC
Steve Steinbicker- Design Architect
Consultant Team Coordinator
Architect / Planner / Interior Designer
Architecture West, LLC
Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Electrical Engineer
SRB Consulting Engineering
Envelope Commissioning
Pie Consulting & Engineering
Fire Protection Engineer
Jensen Hughes
Structural Engineer
Weeks & Associates, Inc.
Sustainability / Energy Modeling / Cx Consultant
Group 14 Engineering
LEED Consultant
Institute for the Built Environment at CSU
Civil Engineer
Interwest Consulting Group
Traffic / Transportation Engineer
Delich Associates
Geotechnical Engineer & Material Testing
Earth Engineering Consultants
Landscape Architect
Torrey Design Studio, LLC
Owner
City of Fort Collins
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EDUCATION
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science
Construction Management
FIRM EXPERIENCE
Elder Construction, Inc.
Windsor, Colorado
2011-Present
GE Johnson Construction
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2003-2011
Skeet Dodder Construction
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1997-2003
REFERENCES
Sangre de Cristo School District
Mr. Brady Stagner
719.378.2321
GE Johnson Construction
Mike Kosters
303.930.9000
Klipp Architecture
Mr. Jay Ireland
303.893.1990
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elder Construction, Inc.
7380 Greendale Road
Windsor, CO 80550
www.elderconstructioninc.com
Phone 970.744.4731
Fax 970.744.2257
austin@elderconstructioninc.com
AUSTIN DODDER, LEED GA
OPERATION MANAGER
Austin Dodder is Elder Construction’s Operation Manager for Elder Construction’s Northern
Colorado office. After graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in
Construction Management. Austin spent the first seven years working for a large regional
general contractor. His experience has included various job assignments in many remote
locations. In 2011 Austin joined Elder Construction by joining the Northern Colorado Office to
oversee the field operations of the Northern Office.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Sangre de Cristo PK-12 School - $19 million, 80,000sf PK-12 school with a 40 acre site.
• Manor Vail Penthouses - $100 million addition of 17 high-end penthouses including a 4 story
underground parking structure with roof top garden and 4 acre site.
• Northstar Base Village Phases 1, 2 and 3 - $225 million, 7 building mixed use resort and spa
including a 60 acre site in Truckee, CA.
• Edgemont Building A - $42 million, 100,000sf, eight-story mixed use resort and spa that included
39 high end condos in Steamboat Springs, CO.
• Napa Auto
• 20/20 Vision Center
• Rocky Mountain Family Vision
• Platteville Family Dental
• Endodontic of the Rockies
• Advanced Dental
• Jonathan Nelson, DDS
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
EDUCATION
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Administration
Business Management
Minor in Construction
Management
FIRM EXPERIENCE
Elder Construction, Inc.
Loveland, Colorado
2009-Present
Icon Group, Inc.
Castel Rock, Colorado
2007-2008
GE Johnson Construction
Denver, Colorado
2004-2007
Elder Construction, Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1997-2002
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
2006 IBC General Contractors
License #614
U.S. Green Building Council
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elder Construction, Inc.
7380 Greendale Road
Windsor, CO 80550
www.elderconstructioninc.com
Phone 970.744.4731
Fax 970.744.2257
patrick@elderconstructioninc.com
PATRICK ELDER, LEED AP
PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Patrick Elder is the Preconstruction Manager for Elder Construction’s Northern Colorado office.
Patrick has over 10 years of construction experience in a wide range of construction markets
including extensive experience in Colorado. Upon graduation from Colorado State University
with a B.A. in Business Management and minor in Construction Management Patrick went
to work for GE Johnson Construction, a large general contractor in Colorado as a Project
Engineer and Estimator. While with GE Johnson Construction Patrick estimated commercial
and multi-family construction projects up to and over $100 million in construction cost.
After 4 years with GE Johnson Construction, Patrick joined the Icon Group, a construction
consulting firm, where he spent his time focused on delivering exceptional preconstruction
services to clients in Indiana, Texas, Idaho, Utah and Colorado. While with the Icon Group
Patrick estimated Healthcare, resort and multi-family projects ranging up to $191 million in
value.
Patrick is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction in the preconstruction phase
of projects including conceptual/budget estimates and cost study analysis.
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Education
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science – Architecture
Registration
Colorado, #B-1772
NCARB #63677
Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
NCARB (National Council of Architects
Registration Boards)
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
(Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design)
US Green Building Council:
Colo. North Chapter Member
Energy Star Partner
Institute for the Built Environment
Advisory Board Member
Front Range Community College
Advisory Board Member
City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County IBC Building Code
Review Board Member
Stephen J. Steinbicker, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
Experience
A Principal of Architecture West, Steve founded the firm in 1996 with the goal of
focusing on sustainable design and integrated design with a design-build team
integration and collaborative approach. His superior delivery system balances
clients’ needs with value. A LEED Accredited Professional since 2004, Steve is
passionate about applying creative, sustainable design principles tied to practical
solutions to the firm’s design projects, producing high-performance buildings. His
areas of expertise include architectural design, sustainable/daylighting design,
construction documents and contract administration, whole integrated design
approach and project development, site analysis/selection, land planning,
programming.
Selected Relevant Experience
Mead Fire Station &Town Hall/Community Center Addition & Remodel,
Mead CO; pursuing LEED Gold Certification; 13,500 sf
Mountain View Fire Protection District, Fire Station #1, Longmont, CO;
Remodel & Tenant Finish; 5,400 sf
Mountain View Fire Protection District, Fire Station #4,
Niwot, CO; Addition & Remodel; 7,460 sf
Lochbuie Town Hall, Lochbuie, CO; Community Services & Police
Headquarters; Designed to LEED Gold Standards, 13,000 sf
Loveland Classical High School, Loveland ,CO;13,400 sf
Sundance Professional Centre, Loveland, CO; Multi-Tenant
Professional and Medical Offices; LEED-CS Gold Certified;
EPA Energy Star design rating of 97; 19,000 sf
Colorado Springs School District #11 Freedom Elementary School,
Colorado Springs,CO; built to LEED standards; 62,000 sf
Pioneer Charter School, Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound High
School, Fort Collins, CO; designed to Silver LEED specifications;
26,333 sf
Nederland Community Center, Nederland, CO; community center,
theater, offices; LEED Gold certified; 40,000 sf
SuperVac Manufacturing, Fort Collins, CO; Fire/Emergency Response
Engine Production Facilities Remodel & TF; 61,980 sf
Ziegler Road Mixed Use, Fort Collins, CO; Residential/ Offices/Retail; 4
Firm Profile
Principal Architect, Stephen J. Steinbicker, LEED AP, BD+C, AIA, NCARB
Steve has practiced architecture in Colorado since 1979. He is a LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) BD+C Accredited Professional who is passionate applying LEED principles
to our design projects, producing sustainable, high-performance buildings with particular
attention to daylighting and facility energy management. He embraces green building practices
Sustainable Commercial Architectural Services
Architecture West, LLC, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is staffed by LEED-Accredited Professionals
dedicated to providing an integrated whole systems approach to architectural design, land planning,
and construction administration services, with a particular emphasis on sustainable, high performance
buildings. We utilize a team approach to design, costing and constructability, balancing clients' needs
with value. Architecture West's goal is to exceed the needs of its clients, while optimizing operational
and maintenance life cycle cost savings by pursuing energy efficient design that promotes conservation
of resources. Through continuing education, seminars and conferences, we remain up-to-date with the
latest advances in Green Building.
Areas of expertise include LEED based design, sustainable/daylighting design, team facilitation,
community and design charrette facilitation, site analysis/selection, land planning, programming,
construction documents, interior architecture and design, construction administration and
tenant finish, with a focus on Design/Build/Assist delivery methods. We focus on the
programmatic needs and design parameters established for each individual project, often
utilizing design charrettes to collect input from all involved parties. Our broad project portfolio
includes mixed-use, residential, offices, retail, banks, medical, schools and industrial facilities,
demonstrating a proven ability to collaborate with other contractors to ensure a successful project.
attention to daylighting and facility energy management. He embraces green building practices
and applies his expertise to all projects, even those not pursuing LEED certification.
Steve Steinbicker is a member of the American Institute of Architects,
the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the U.S. Green Building Council,
and is a Board Member of the Institute for the Built Environment, a research-based educational program
of the Construction Management Department at Colorado State University, fostering stewardship and
sustainability. Steve is an Advisory Board Member for Front Range Community College.
Architecture West, LLC is an Energy Star Partner.
Architecture West, LLC: What Sets Us Apart
•Commitment to our clients' needs and optimizing sustainable design solutions
•Award-winning design ability
•Dedication to sustainable high-performance buildings
•Integrated whole systems approach to design, daylighting and facility energy management
•Integrity of design through cost-effective, practical and exemplary solutions
•Depth of experience with focus on Design - Build - Assist
•Focused design-charrette process for assessing project and community needs and programming the buildings' uses
•Successful track record working with City and County Planning offices
•History of successful teaming with other firms, design and construction
•One Principal leading through the processes, concept to operations
•Effective communication throughout our team disciplines and with the Owner, Owners Rep, and CM/GC
•Community involvement in non-profits, higher education, municipal forums
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Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203
Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514
Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762
Fax: 303-988-4517
Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
STRATEGIES
The Ballard Group, Inc. has employed many innovative design strategies on past projects, including the following examples.
Biomass Boiler
Park County School District, Fairplay P-12 School – Fairplay, Colorado
The project will consist of renovating the Fairplay campus from numerous stand alone building to (1) connected building.
Building heat is provided by a 1000kW (3,400 MBH) output wood fired boiler and associated components including the
cyclone, exhaust flue fan, ignition system, feed auger, ash auger and bin, deluge tank, fire suppression pump and buffer tank.
The plant also consists of (2) 3,000 MBH output 95% efficient condensing boilers to supplement the wood fired boiler. A 6”
air/dirt separator, glycol feeder, pot feeder and expansion tanks is also installed to ensure the integrity of the boiler system.
Mountain Parks Electric, Biomass Boiler Project – Granby, Colorado
The boiler is the first of its kind installed in North America. The Ballard Group worked closely with local contractors and the
Swedish boiler manufacturer to ensure that this first installation could be used as a model project for future applications. The
boiler can burn either wood pellets or wood chips. Combustion analysis and BTU metering will be performed to determine the
energy efficiency and net environmental impact in a Colorado mountain environment. Initial estimates have the boiler
operating at 90% efficiency. The data gathered from this project will help state and federal agencies create standards for
biomass boilers. The project involved the design of a new 1,200 MBH biomass boiler plant, as well as integrating the boiler
into the facility’s existing heating water plant. The facility’s heating water system serves over 30,000 square feet of radiant in
floor heating and 7,000 square feet of snowmelting. The entire heating water system will be served from the biomass boiler
with the existing natural gas boiler only operating during late spring and early fall when there are minimal heating
requirements.
Grand Valley Recreation Center, Biomass Boiler Plant Design - Fraser, Colorado
The Ballard Group completed a biomass boiler system design for the Grand Valley Recreation Center. The design was
complete and ready for the construction phase, however due to grant and budget issues the biomass boiler plant was not
constructed. The design included a 3,750 MBH, Swedish manufactured, biomass boiler. Pumps distributed the heating water
from this boiler system to heat exchangers for heating the swimming pools, domestic hot water and snowmelt system. The
biomass boiler utilized a dual source fuel system. A screw auger moved wood pellets or wood chips from an exterior storage
silo to the fuel delivery stoker. The boiler controls modulated output capacity by varying auger and stoker speeds, delivering
the correct quantity of fuel to the combustion chamber. The boiler also had a natural gas burner as a backup fuel source in
the event that the biomass fuel was unavailable. All of the systems were designed to operate at full capacity using only
biomass fuel. The project is noted only to show a second biomass design was completed by our office but was not built. The
project was constructed without the biomass boiler plant.
Geothermal Exchange
Eagle View Adult Community Center – Brighton, Colorado
16,800 square foot recreation facility with 3,000 square foot bath house, plus a 2,800 square foot pool mechanical building,
and a 600 square foot restroom building. Ground source heat pumps are utilized to enhance energy efficiency. The ground
source heat exchanger loop provided geothermal water to all ground source heat pump units to accept or reject heat to/from
the building. Each heat pump unit rejects heat to the building loop or accepts heat from the building loop through the use of a
variable flow pumping system.
Geothermal Systems
Candelas Community Center – Arvada, Colorado
3,700 square foot community center including an outdoor pool. A closed loop ground heat exchanger system is used to supply
water to three (3) water-to-air heat pumps which provides heating, cooling and ventilation to the building.
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
A 123,000 square foot community recreation facility utilized a central heating and chilled water system with a series of roof
mounted air handling units. The condenser side of the centrifugal water chiller employed the use of a geo-exchange system
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Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203
Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514
Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762
Fax: 303-988-4517
Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
that rejected heat to an aquifer. Conventional cooling towers were not used.
Denver Public Schools, Swigert-McAuliffe International School - Denver, Colorado
A 105,000 square foot K-8 school utilizes ground source heat pumps as the primary means of heating and cooling.
The Campus at Southpark - Littleton, Colorado
An office park with multiple office buildings utilized a ground source heat pump system as the primary means of heating and
cooling.
1st Congregational Church - Boulder, Colorado
A new, three story, 14,000 square foot Christian Education Center utilized a ground source heat pump system as the primary
means of heating and cooling.
Ice Storage
Plaza 7000 East – Denver, Colorado
120,000 square foot office building. Utilized an ice storage system in conjunction with an indoor centrifugal water chiller and a
VAV air distribution system.
Underfloor Displacement Air Distribution System
Rifle Library – Rifle, Colorado
New 27,670 square foot public library and offices, which makes use of underfloor air distribution with hot water heating coils
for all perimeter zones of the building.
Colorado College, Cornerstone Performing Arts Center – Colorado Springs, Colorado
A new 70,000 square foot building for the arts. Utilized displacement under floor air distribution for the auditorium seating
area.
University of Denver Newman Center for the Performing Arts – Denver, Colorado
A 180,000 square foot new building which includes a 1000 seat concert hall, flexible theater and rehearsal space, organ recital
hall, dressing areas, scene shop, lobby commons area, and the new Lamont School of Music. Utilized displacement under floor
air distribution for the auditorium seating area.
The Wildlife Experience Museum – Lone Tree, Colorado
A 145,000 square foot facility that includes several large gallery spaces, a Great Hall, central kitchen, a café, an IMAX theater,
office space and art storage spaces. Utilized displacement under floor air distribution for the IMAX Theater.
Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center – Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
123,000 square foot community center including a performing arts facility utilized displacement under floor air distribution for
the auditorium seating area.
Heat Recovery Systems
Aspen Recreation Center – Aspen, Colorado
82,000 square foot mechanical retrofit where all air handling units were replaced with air to air heat recovery units.
Aurora Public Schools - Rangeview High School Science Wing Addition – Aurora, Colorado
Eight classroom addition space served by air to air heat recovery air system.
Dozens of other projects utilize air to air heat recovery or some sort of energy recovery systems.
Solar Heating
Several Projects utilize solar for Domestic Water Pre Heating
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Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203
Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514
Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762
Fax: 303-988-4517
Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Solar Swimming Pool Heat
Teton County Community Center – Jackson, Wyoming
Updates to a 36,000 square foot recreation center that was originally designed in the early 1990s with a new solar thermal
pool water heating system. This system consists of solar thermal panel arrays, pool water-to-solar heat exchangers for the Lap
Pool, Leisure Pool and Therapy Pool, pumps, BTU meter and a solar system controller.
Flagstaff Aquatic and Multigenerational Center – Flagstaff, Arizona
52,000 square foot, two-level recreation facility including a natatorium, locker rooms, gymnasium, administration,
multipurpose rooms, aerobics and open fitness.
Erie Community Center – Erie, Colorado
60,000 square foot, two-level recreation facility including a natatorium, locker room, gymnasium, aerobics studio, open
fitness, running track, senior center, teen room, child care, and multipurpose rooms.
Adams 12 Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center – Thornton, Colorado
59,000 square foot aquatics center.
Solar Wall
Western Eagle County Metropolitan Regional District Field House – Edwards, Colorado
60,000 square foot field house facility utilizes solar wall for building heat.
Central Park Recreation Center – Denver, Colorado
70,000 square foot field house. Facility utilizes solar wall for building heat.
South Transit Center – Ft.Collins, Colorado
15,600 square foot transportation facility. Facility utilizes a ventilated trombe wall for partial building heat.
Radiant Cooling (Chilled Beam Design)
Various projects at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) in Golden, Colorado utilize radiant cooling/chilled beam
design.
Condensing Boiler Design
Virtually all new projects that we design will utilize condensing boiler technology.
Rain Water Harvesting
Denver Public Schools, Green School Classroom Cottages – Denver, Colorado
8,000 square foot proto type temporary 6 classroom building with roof drainage routed to holding tank with pumps etc. for
landscape irrigation.
Good Shepherd Wellness Center – Longview, Texas
75,000 square foot wellness/recreation center. Routed roof drainage to site pond for lawn irrigation.
Denver Green School – Denver, Colorado
A classroom cottage prototype school for Denver Public Schools. Routed roof drainage to a collection vessel for site irrigation.
Water Saving Fixtures
All projects for the last 20 years have been designed utilizing water saving fixtures and technologies.
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The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
LAKEWOOD
2525 South Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 200
Lakewood, Colorado 80227
Phone: 303-988-4514
Fax: 303-988-4517
FORT COLLINS
4730 South College Ave.
Suite 203
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Phone: 970-548-8762
Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Special Firm Qualifications
♦ City & County of Denver,
certified Small Business
Enterprise (SBE)
♦ Regional Transportation
District - SBE
Services Provided
♦ HVAC, Plumbing & Fire
Protection Engineering &
System Design
♦ Design for New Construction
♦ Redesign & Upgrade of
Existing Systems.
♦ Tenant Finish
♦ LEED Certification,
Greenbuild, and Sustainable
Design
♦ Energy Modeling
♦ Energy Conservation Studies
♦ Energy Management
Recommendations
♦ Evaluations, Assessments &
Reports
♦ Life Cycle Cost Analysis
♦ Master Planning
♦ Value Engineering
♦ Cost Estimating
♦ Peer Reviews
♦ System Troubleshooting
The Ballard Group, Inc. was established in 1978 to provide qual-
ity mechanical engineering services. The scope of our work is
comprehensive and varied in the mechanical engineering field
with specific emphasis on heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
plumbing and fire protection design. We maintain two offices in
Colorado; our main office in Denver and a branch office in Fort
Collins.
Our operating philosophy is to provide sound, innovative
engineering services tailored to the individual needs of our clients,
on time and within budget. We strive to be a forward-thinking
company that uses our experience combined with industry
innovations to achieve the goals of the end user. We accept each
job as a challenge to deliver energy efficient and cost-effective
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Matt Doll heads up our Fort Collins office, serving as
Principal In Charge of mechanical engineering and Lead
Project Engineer. Matt was with The Ballard Group, Inc.
from 2000-2005 and rejoined the company in 2010. He has
a total of 21 years of engineering experience. He is a LEED®
Accredited Professional.
PROJECT REFERENCE:
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
• City of Fort Collins, South Transit Center for MAX
Bus Rapid Transit - Fort Collins LEED® Certification in
Progress, Gold Level Anticipated
• Weld County School District RE-1, Bus Maintenance -
Gilcrest
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Traffic
Building, West Yard Site - Greeley
• CDOT, Twin Rivers Maintenance Facility - Gilcrest
• Bar-S Service Garage - Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Mitsubishi Motors of Fort Collins
• Campus Auto Repair- Fort Collins
• Poudre School District, South Bus Transit - Fort Collins
• Brighton Diesel Service - Brighton
• University of Wyoming, Transit Facility Preliminary
Design - Laramie, Wyoming
• Carlin Dodge Autopark – Colorado Springs
• Rickenbaugh Cadillac - Denver
• Food Bank of Larimer County - Fort Collins
• Pioneer Park - Brighton
• State of Colorado, Department of Revenue, tenant finish
- Fort Collins
• City of Aurora - Aurora
• Hoffman Heights Tiny Tots Daycare
• District 2 Crime Lab Fume Hood
• District 2, Police Wedge Room
• District 2, Police HVAC Modifications
• Beall Gymnasium (Pre-Fabricated Metal Building) -
Weld County
• Brentley’s Asphalt (Pre-Fabricated Metal Building -
Johnstown
• University Of Wyoming - Laramie, Wyoming
• Half - Acre Gym, renovation & expansion LEED®
Certification in Progress
• Performance Arts Building, renovation & expansion
LEED® Certification of Existing Building in Progress
• Western State Colorado University - Gunnison, Colorado
• Mountaineer Field House LEED® Gold Certified
MATTHEW J. DOLL, P.E., LEED® AP
Principal
EDUCATION:
Colorado State University,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, 1995
REGISTRATION:
Colorado, 2002, #36694
Wyoming, 2010 #13082
U.S. Green Building Council LEED®
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Tim Harris serves as Principal In Charge of Plumbing, Fire
Protection and Medical Gas Engineering. Tim has been
with The Ballard Group, Inc. since 1981 and has a total of 34
years of engineering experience. He is a LEED® Accredited
Professional.
PROJECT REFERENCE
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
• City of Fort Collins, South Transit Center for MAX
Bus Rapid Transit - Fort Collins LEED® Certification in
Progress, Gold Anticipated
• City of Fort Collins, Mason St. Bridge - Fort Collins
• Colorado State University, Indoor Practice Facility - Fort
Collins LEED® Gold Certified
• Colorado State University, Anderson Athletic Academic
Training Center - Fort Collins LEED® Gold Certified
• Northside Aztlan Recreation Center - Fort Collins
LEED® Gold Certified
• Mitsubishi Motors of Fort Collins
• Ralph Schomp BMW - Lone Tree
• Murray Motors Imports, Certified Pre-Owned Building
& Sales Office Building- Glendale
• Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), Traffic
Building, West Yard Site - Greeley
• CDOT Maintenance Building, Twin Rivers - Gilcrest
• Bentonville Recreation Center (Pre-Fabricated Metal
Building)- Bentonville, Arkansas
• APEX Field House (Pre-Fabricated Metal Building) -
Arvada
• Western Eagle County Metropolitan Regional District,
Freedom Field House (Pre-Fabricated Metal Building) -
Edwards
• Arvada Police Station, Lake Arbor & West Wood -
Arvada Both buildings LEED® Gold Certified
• Gunnison Police & Dispatch Station - Gunnison LEED®
Silver Certified
• Hi-Plains School District R-23, Hi-Plains K-12 School -
Siebert LEED® Certification in Progress, Gold Required
by BEST Grant
• Northern Arizona University, Center for Aquatics &
Tennis - Flagstaff, Arizona LEED® Certification in
Progress, Gold Planned
• Western State Colorado University, Mountaineer Field
House - Gunnison LEED® Gold Certified
• Park County School District, Fairplay PK-12 School
Complex - Fairplay LEED® Gold
• Eagle View Adult Community Center - Brighton LEED®
Gold Certified
• Denver Public Schools, Swigert-McAuliffe International
K-8 - Denver LEED® Silver Certified
• Rifle Library - Rifle LEED® Gold Certified
TIMOTHY R. HARRIS, C.P.D., LEED® AP
Vice-President
EDUCATION:
University of South Dakota,
Springfield Bachelor of Science in
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
WSCU, Mountaineer Field House
Gunnison, Colorado
PCS, Fairplay PreK-12 School Complex
Fairplay, Colorado
Arvada Police Department,
Lake Arbor Community Station
Arvada, Colorado
Rifle Library
Rifle, Colorado
• Central Denver Recreation Center – Denver Ongoing Design
with LEED Gold Certification as target
• Southern Oregon University, McNeal Pavilion and Student Rec
Center – Ashland, Oregon Ongoing Design with LEED Gold
Certification as target
• Northern Arizona University, Aquatics and Tennis – Flagstaff,
Arizona Certification in Progress with LEED Gold Certification
as target
• University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Student Recreation
Center - Colorado Springs Certification in Progress with LEED
Gold Certification as target
• University of Wyoming, Half Acre Gym - Laramie, Wyoming
Certification in Progress
• University of Wyoming, Buchanan Performing Arts Building -
Laramie, Wyoming Existing Building Certification in Progress
• Hi-Plains School District, Hi-Plains PK-12 School – Siebert
Certification in Progress with LEED Gold Certification as target
• South Transit Center – Fort Collins Certification in Progress with
LEED Gold Certification as target
• Western State Colorado University, Mountaineer Field House –
Gunnison Gold Certified
• Arvada Police Department, Lake Arbor Community Station –
Arvada Gold Certified
• Arvada Police Department, West Woods Community Station –
Arvada Gold Certified
• Gunnison Public Safety Facility: Police and Dispatch Station –
Gunnison Silver Certified
• Candelas Swim & Fitness – Aurora Gold Certified
• Eagle View Adult Center – Brighton Gold Certified
• Park County Schools, Fairplay PreK-12 School Campus – Fairplay
Gold Certified
• Central Park Recreation Center at Stapleton – Denver Gold
Certified
• Denver Public Schools, Swigert McAuliffe K-8 International
School – Denver Silver Certified
• Robert L Taylor Community Center – Sarasota, Florida Silver
Certified
• Rifle Library – Rifle Gold Certified
• University of Colorado -Colorado Springs, Gallogly Events
Center - Colorado Springs Gold Certified
• Huffhines Recreation Center – Richardson, Texas Silver Certified
• Colorado State University, Indoor Practice Facility – Fort Collins
Gold Certified
• Colorado State University, Anderson Athletic Academic Training
Center – Fort Collins Gold Certified
• Institute for Healthy Living at Good Shepherd – Longview, Texas
SRB Consulting Engineering -LEED Project List
Electrical Engineering
Educational:
Creede Schools - Clayton Academy School 2015
Served as engineer of record for new 38,000SF school. Seeking LEED Gold
Certification.
Colorado State University – Engines & Energy Conversion Lab 2014
Served as engineer of record for a 65,400SF 4-story laboratory addition. Seeking
LEED Gold Certification. Building will incorporate 100% LED lighting, advanced
lighting controls and energy monitoring down at the circuit level for accurate tracking
of energy usage.
Mapleton Schools - Clayton Academy School 2012
Served as engineer of record for new 74,400SF school. LEED Gold Certification.
Mapleton Schools - MEC/MESA School 2012
Served as engineer of record for new 82,450SF school. LEED Gold Certification.
Mapleton Schools – North Valley Young Adult Center 2012
Served as engineer of record for new 20,500SF library, administrative offices and
classroom wing addition to the existing high school. Numerous interior remodels were
also part of the scope of work throughout the facility. LEED Gold Certification.
Monte Vista Schools – Monte Vista High School 2011
Currently in the design phase for the new 78,000SF high school. LEED Certification.
Monte Vista Schools – Metz Elementary School 2011
Currently in the design phase for the 23,400SF addition to the elementary school.
LEED Certification.
Monte Vista Schools – Marsh Elementary School 2010
Served as engineer of record for the administration addition and remodel of the
existing elementary school.
Weldon Valley Schools – Weldon Valley School – LEED Silver 2010
Served as engineer of record for the renovation for the historic portion of the building.
Meeker Schools – Meeker Elementary School 2010
Served as engineer of record for new 65,000SF elementary school.
Meeker Schools – Meeker Middle School 2010
Served as engineer of record for the remodel of middle school consisting of lighting,
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power and HVAC upgrades.
Meeker Schools – Meeker High School 2010
Served as engineer of record for the remodel of high school consisting of lighting,
power, HVAC and service upgrades.
North Routt Community Charter School 2010-2011
Served as engineer of record for a new charter school in Steamboat Springs. School is
seeking LEED Silver.
Commercial:
Green Park – LEED Silver 2010
Served as engineer of record for a new parking facility near DIA. Site consisted of
approximately 1.4mil SF of surface parking and 475,000SF of covered parking. LED
lighting is used throughout facility. Project obtained LEED Silver certification.
Peloton Cycles – LEED 2009
Served as engineer of record for new 14,000SF bicycle store. LEED Certification.
Lodging:
YMCA Of The Rockies – LEED Gold 2008-2010
Served as engineer of record for three new lodge building containing 202 guest rooms
and numerous meeting rooms. Two lodge building obtained LEED Gold with the third
obtaining LEED Silver.
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Lawrence N. Smith, P.E.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Twenty four years of PME design experience
Healthcare, commercial, industrial and institutional design fields
Supervisory experience of plumbing, mechanical and electrical (PME) designers
Experienced with AutoCAD and PowerTools Electrical Engineering software
EDUCATION/LICENSES:
University of South Florida – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Fall 1990
Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Wyoming,
Washington, Montana, Nebraska, Arizona, Oregon and Texas
EXPERIENCE:
SRB Consulting Engineering. LLC, Winsdor, CO 2002-Present
Currently serving as Engineer of Record, overseeing the management of PME design
and engineering as well as working on specific projects. Recently completed projects
include Medical Office Buildings, Surgery Centers, School remodel/additions, Retail
tenant finishes and Heavy equipment repair facilities.
Merit Electric, Inc., Fort Collins, CO 1998-2005
Served as Director of Engineering Services and acted as Engineer of Record. Oversaw
the management of Merit’s engineering department personnel and acted as project
manager on specific key projects.
SarasotaMemorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL 1996-1998
Served as SMH’s staff engineer responsible for interfacing with hospital departments
and consulting architects and engineers. Directed the design path for electrical,
HVAC, plumbing and fire detection disciplines for consultants on large projects, and
directed the in-house design staff on smaller projects.
Forney Engineering, Inc., Bradenton, FL 1992-1996
Served as a manager and coordinator between architects, owners, design professionals,
and internal employees for industrial, institutional and commercial projects. Was
responsible for all facets of projects from design development phase through
completion of construction.
R.O. Covington & Associates, Bartow, FL 1990-1992
Served as a manager and coordinator for smaller projects, including school
additions and commercial projects.
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SRB Consulting Engineering - Vehicle Buildings Project List
Electrical Engineering
Western Equipment and Trucks – Repair Facility Building 2015
Serving as engineer of record for new 13,000SF equipment service facility. Building
has (8) bays for vehicle repair, wash bay and support areas.
KIA Hospitality Center – New Car Dealership 2014
Served as engineer of record for new 22,800SF car dealership. Building has (11) bays
for vehicle repair, wash bay, vehicle showroom and support areas.
Colorado Crude – Repair Facility Building 2014
Served as engineer of record for new 20,100SF heavy equipment service facility.
Building has (8) bays for equipment repair, wash bay and support areas.
CDOT – West Yard – Vehicle Storage & Maintenance Facility 2014
Served as engineer of record for new 12,100SF vehicle storage building. Building has
(10) bays for vehicle storage / light maintenance and support areas.
CDOT – Twin Rivers – Repair Facility Building 2014
Served as engineer of record for new 27,100SF vehicle storage building. Building has
(10) bays for large vehicle storage / repair and support areas.
Wray Fire Station – Addition 2014
Served as engineer of record for 10,400SF addition to existing fire department
building. Addition houses (6) fire fighting vehicles and support spaces.
Cheyenne Power Motive – Repair Facility Building 2013
Served as engineer of record for new 11,200SF heavy equipment repair facility.
Building has (4) repair bays, wash bay and support areas.
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Jeffrey R. Crowe, M.S., P.E.
Project Manager – Building Sciences
jcrowe@pieglobal.com
Education: Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado
M.S. Civil Engineering, 2007
Lafayette College – Easton, Pennsylvania
B.S. Civil Engineering, 2005
Registrations and
Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado
ITC Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer
BECxP – Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider
CxA+BE – Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure
Areas of
Expertise: Building Enclosure Consulting and Commissioning (BECx)
Pre-stressed & Post Tensioned Concrete
Structural Engineering
Air, Moisture, Thermal, and Vapor Barriers
Exterior Claddings & Facades
Fenestrations & Curtain Walls
Low & Steep-Slope Roofing Systems
Sealants, Coatings, & Repellents
Building Performance Testing
Biography: Jeff has provided design and construction phase consulting services for a diverse client
base on a wide variety of both structural and building enclosure system related projects.
His responsibilities include: design development assistance, plan and specification reviews,
quality assurance field observations, building performance testing and diagnostics on both
new and rehabilitation construction projects.
Prior to joining Pie, Jeff served as a Restoration and Design Engineer for a specialty
engineering firm providing design and consulting services for the construction and
rehabilitation of concrete parking structures across the United States. Specific duties and
responsibilities included site condition surveys, repair design, structural design, and
specification review. He also assisted in the submittal review process for several projects.
Jeff also has extensive experience in the quality assurance of curtain wall systems,
facades, and roofing systems. His past and current experience includes the inspection of
both historic masonry buildings and modern high-rises in the northeastern United States.
In 2011, Jeff co-authored an article with Stuart Mitchell of Pie titled ASTM 2813 and the
Owner’s Project Requirements – Commissioning the Building Enclosure that was published
in “The Construction Specifier”, December 2012.
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Francisco C. Reina, CPHC, PHIUS+, RESNET, BPI, GAE
Building Science Specialist – Building Sciences
freina@pieglobal.com
Education: University of Northern Colorado
B.A. International Trade & Relations, 2002
Emphasis: Political Science, Economics, French
Registrations and
Certifications: Certified Passive House Consultant
PHIUS+ Energy Rater
RESNET Energy Rater and Quality Assurance Designee
Building Performance Institute Building Analyst
Green Advantage Environmental Commercial Certification
Areas of
Expertise: Building Enclosure Consulting / Commissioning - New Construction and Major Renovation
projects
Opaque Wall Assembly Air, Vapor, and Water Resistive Barriers
Functional Performance Testing
Combustion Appliance Zone Testing
Duct System and Ventilation Air Flow Commissioning
Infrared Thermography
Building Energy Modeling and Performance Improvement Analysis
Hygrothermal Modeling and Analysis
Biography: Francisco has over 25 years of construction experience. His building science experience
spans over 6 years with his work as a RESNET Energy Rater and BPI Analyst, which
included work in building performance verification and testing on both the building
enclosure and mechanical system in over 300 buildings.
He also possesses practical experience on insulation and air sealing detailing including
combustion appliance zone testing. Francisco’s continued building science work has led
him to certifications through the highest standard of building performance.
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Corporate Headquarters:
6275 Joyce Drive, Suite 200, Arvada, CO 80403-7541
(tel) 303.552.0177 (nationwide) 1.866.552.5246 (fax) 303.552.0178
www.pieglobal.com
www.BECx.com
www.airbarriertesting.com
Solving Your
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When you’re in need of specialized knowledge,
Pie can help. Our clients enjoy seamless service
based on a commitment to project leadership,
accountability, and communication.
Knowledge.
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Pie.
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Founded in 1999, Pie is one of the premiere consulting and investigative engineering firms in the country.
Built upon knowledge, experience, and education in many specialized fields, our staff includes some of
the industry best forensic and building science engineers, architects, and specialists.
Pie provides its clients with a complete array of services and proven
project experience to aid in the delivery of high performing buildings for
new construction and major renovation projects.
“Pie’s professional approach to our projects
is outstanding. They are always there for
us when we have questions and definitely
go beyond the expected. We consider them
a valuable member of our team and a
trusted advisor.”
Jim Drago
Sundt Construction
Pie has provided its services to owners/operators, architects, contractors, and developers on all types of
commercial projects including hospitals, data centers, high and low-rise office buildings, K-12, higher education,
resort, institutional, cultural, historical, military, transportation, local, state, and federal government projects.
Pie’s building expertise includes the following:
Building Enclosure
Air & Water Barriers
Thermal & Vapor Barriers
Low & Steep Slope Roofing
Green Roofs
Exterior Claddings & Facades
Curtain Walls
Storefront Systems
Fenestrations & Flashings
Skylights & Glazing
Plaza Decks
Below Grade Waterproofing
Sealants, Coatings & Repellents
Structural
Deep and Shallow Foundation Systems
Post-Tensioned Systems
Precast Concrete
Heavy Timber and Conventional Framing
Helical Piers
Metal Building Systems
Masonry
Fiber Reinforced Polymer/Composites
Vibration Analysis
Structural and Light Gauge Steel
Micropiles
Shoring and Bracing
Civil
Surface Grading & Drainage
Interior and Exterior Drain Systems
Retaining Walls
Flood Control
Open Channels
Storm Sewers
Water & Sewer Utilities
Bridge Hydraulics
Scour Analysis
Wetlands
Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
Mechanical
Plumbing
Radiant Systems
Metallurgical
“Pie delivered a comprehensive and thorough water & air infiltration
prevention design review and testing package for our project at a
reasonable cost. The added details, testing, and field observations
proved priceless in ensuring that a quality building was delivered to
the owner.
Jonathan Stevens, Project Engineer
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
As-Built Condition Assessments
BECx Plan Development
Schematic Design Consultation
Design Development Consultation
Hygrothermal Roof & Wall Analysis (WUFI®)
2-D Thermal Modeling (THERM®)
Construction Document Reviews
Submittals and Shop Drawing Reviews
Pre-Construction Meetings & Training Seminars
Verification Plans and Checklists
Mock-Up Testing
Quality Assurance Observations & Reporting
Construction Phase Meetings
Field Performance Testing
Operations & Maintenance Manual
Building Enclosure Retro-Commissioning
“The biggest downfall on this project was not having Pie onboard
during the initial design review. Pie provided key design
modifications allowing us to salvage our ability to comply with
the project requirements. Pie was an exceptional addition to our
project and we appreciate all their help.”
For more information about
Pie’s overall services and
capabilities, please visit our
websites at:
www.pieglobal.com
www.BECx.com
Denver Police Crime Lab Colorado Judicial Center NCAR Super Computing Data Center
Eric Anderson
Martin Harris Construction
Pie provides building enclosure consulting,
commissioning (BECx), and performance testing
services related to air, water, thermal and vapor
barrier systems throughout the design and
construction process. Typical new construction and
major renovation services can include:
Building
Science
Denver International Airport -
South Terminal Redevelopment
Program
Davita World Headquarters
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Whether contracted separately for testing services or as part of our consulting or building enclosure
commissioning (BECx) program, Pie routinely self-performs building enclosure performance testing services
on new construction, major renovation, and building enclosure retro-commissioning projects. Pie has
provided performance testing on projects ranging from a missile command control facility on the Marshall
Islands in the South Pacific to high and low-rise commercial buildings of all types and complexities throughout
the United States. Pie excels in performing the following field testing and diagnostic services:
Kwajalein Atoll, Building 5050
Marshall Islands
Poudre School District Building
Envelope Performance Analysis
Colorado Judicial Center
Denver, CO
“Pie is one of the most professional consultants we’ve ever worked with.
Great communication and flexibility with a very tight schedule, and
comprehensive envelope testing and reporting that will serve our school
district for years to come.”
Stu Reeve Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
*Pie’s in-house testing capabilities meet all the requirements to satisfy
fundamental and enhanced commissioning of the building enclosure (BECx)
per ASTM 2813-12: Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
Test
Standard
Description Purpose
ASTM E1105
Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows,
Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform
or Cyclic Air Pressure Difference
Specimen Water
Penetration
ASTM E783
Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows
and Doors (and opaque walls)
Specimen Air Leakage
AAMA 501.2
Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts,
Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
Specimen Water
Penetration
ASTM C794 Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Sealant Adhesion
ASTM C1193
Guide for Use of Joint Sealants: Field
Applied Sealant Joint Hand Pull Tab
Sealant Adhesion
ASTM C1715
Water Leakage Performance of
Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
Masonry Wall Water
Leakage/Drainage
ASTM D4541 Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers Coating Adhesion
ASTM D7234 Pull-Off Adhesion Strength of Coatings on Concrete Coating Adhesion
ASTM E779 Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization Building Air Leakage
ASTM E1827
Determining Airtightness of Buildings
Using an Orifice Blower Door
Building Air Leakage
ASTM C1060
Thermographic Inspection of Insulation in
Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
Thermal
Pie LEED Project Participation
210 LEED projects as of Jan. 2012
175 LEED Silver
29 LEED Gold
6 LEED Platinum
This map illustrates the number of
LEED building projects (by state) for
which we have provided services
with a strong commitment to high
performance building enclosures
and sustainable development.
“They are always very professional,
knowledgeable and helpful. I would
not even consider using anyone but
Pie.”
Keon Bates
Project Manager
Sundt Construction
Our clients benefit from the unique
expertise we offer including:
Keen industry knowledge of all building enclosure
trades and disciplines, which enhances design and
construction phase value analysis, evaluation, and
sub-contractor coordination.
On-site quality assurance observations performed
by experts in the industry to identify and rectify
potential issues early in the construction process
and provide real world solutions.
Over a decade of experience in forensic building
investigations and rehabilitation design and
management that inform recommended best
practices throughout the design and construction
phases.
“The Pie team was able to adapt to rapidly changing scopes and schedules. Clear, concise communications with the
General Contractor were key to Pie being able to keep the testing process moving and not impacting the overall
construction activities.”
Fred Schultz, Owner/Developer
Trammell Crow
Pie’s Corporate competitive advantage highlights:
19 Registered Professional Engineers
11 Advanced Engineering Degrees
1 Licensed Architect
1 Registered Landscape Architect
3 LEED® Accredited Professionals
2 Registered Roof Consultants (RRC)
Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
2 Exterior Design Institute Certified 3rd Party Inspectors
Certified Exterior Insulation and Finish System Inspector
7 Certified Infrared Thermographers (Level I and II)
CDT with The Construction Specification Institute
2 Haag Certified Roof Inspectors
Green Advantage Environmental Certification (GAE)
Building Performance Institute Analyst (BPI)
Certified Nuclear Gauge Operator
Certified EPA AHERA Contractor/Supervisor
Certified Engineering Expert Witness
Pie currently has three LEED AP professionals on staff.
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Denver International Airport - South Terminal
Redevelopment Program - Denver, CO
Carl R. Darnall Army Replacement Hospital -
Fort Hood, TX
Border Patrol Station – Boulevard, CA
University of Northern Colorado Butler Hancock
Athletic Building – Greeley, Colorado
GSA: Byron Rogers Federal Center Modernization –
Denver, CO
City of Denver Police Crime Lab – Denver, CO
City of Fort Collins Discovery Museum – Fort
Collins, CO
Exempla St. Joseph Heritage Project—Denver, CO
Soldier Family Care Center and Behavioral
Health Clinic – Ft. Carson, CO
John M. Roll Federal Courthouse – Yuma, AZ
University of Northern Colorado Butler Hancock
Athletic Building – Greeley, Colorado
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Supercomputing Center – Cheyenne, WY
Poudre School District 2011 Building Envelope
(Air, Water, Thermal) Assessments for Retro-
Commissioning Program – Fort Collins, CO
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center – Denver, CO
Charles Schwab Denver Service Center - Lone Tree,
CO
Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital - El Paso, Texas
Solera High Rise – Denver, CO
FAA Rocky Mountain Regional Air Traffic Control
Tower – Broomfield, CO
The Spire High Rise – Denver, CO
U.S. Army Brigade & Battalion Headquarters (BBHQ)
– Fort Carson, CO
DaVita Headquarters Building – Denver, CO
U.S. Navy/NAFVAC Bachelor Enlisted Quarters –
Camp Pendleton, CA
U.S. Army Camp Rudder Ranger Training Barracks
Renovation – Eglin AFB, FL
Colorado State University Engineering II Building
U.S. Army Child Development Center – Ford Island, HI
U.S. Army Headquarters, Commissary, Child
Development Centers, Dining Facility, Medical
Centers, Barracks, Maintenance Facilities (TEMFs), &
Company Operations Facilities (COFs) – Fort Carson,
Colorado
Lockheed Martin GPS III Processing Facility - Littleton,
CO
U.S. Army Reserve Centers – Yakima, WA; Vancouver,
WA; McAlester, OK; Colorado Springs, CO; Fargo, ND;
Butte, MT; Saginaw, MI
Medical Education and Training Complex – Fort Sam
Houston, TX
U.S. Army Volar Barracks Renovation (Major) – Fort
Polk, LA
University of Arkansas Football Center & Founders
Hall
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical
Campus – Aurora, CO
University of Pennsylvania Horticulture Center –
Philadelphia, PA
Pie Scope of Services:
Building envelope consultation and
investigation plan development. Field
analysis of low/steep-slope roofing
systems, gutters, flashings, masonry
facade, fenestrations; targeted water
performance testing with leak source
identification; infrared thermography
surveying; intrusive examination and as
-built condition assessment with
recommendations and cost analysis.
Pie Scope of Services:
On-site QA observations of the
in-progress building envelope
components and assemblies.
Photographic based QA reports were
prepared and submitted for each
on-site observation. Air leakage and
water penetration testing with
diagnostics, of both the existing and
new fenestration and cladding
assemblies.
Pie Scope of Services:
BECx including plan and specification
design review consulting services for air
and moisture barrier materials,
assemblies, and systems at the 100%
construction document phase prior to
construction. Participated in design
review meetings, ASTM E1105 mock-up
water penetration testing, and on-site
quality assurance field observations
with reporting .
Engineering II Building
Fort Collins, CO
Client: Eaton Energy Solutions
Contractor: Haselden Construction
Byron G. Rogers Modernization
Owner: General Services
Administration
GC/Client: Mortenson Construction
Work on the 620,000-square-foot Byron
G. Rogers government federal building,
which is home to 11 federal agencies will
include complete design and construction
for upgrades to the structural elements
and all major building systems. The
building upgrades are projected to
reduce energy use by more than 80
percent over current levels. Work on the
government complex will result in the
implementation of innovations in
sustainable building design; creation of
superior workplaces for civilian Federal
employees; provisions for increased
security and safety for tenants and
visitors; and cost effective and reliable
construction based on “best value”
decisions.
Engineering II is a 122,000 square foot
Pie Scope of Services:
Pie’s scope of services include Design
Phase review and consultation,
submittal and shop drawing reviews,
off-site mock-up QA and laboratory test
witnessing, development of enclosure
verification checklists for contractor/
sub-contractor QC, pre-installation
meetings and training and construction
phase quality assurance observations
and reporting.
Pie Scope of Services:
BECx, including SD, DD, and CD design
phase consult, construction document
reviews, verification plan and
checklists, shop drawing and submittal
review, pre-installation meetings, mock
-up fenestration testing, QA site
observations, in-situ performance
testing, and whole building air barrier
testing and diagnostics.
Pie Scope of Services:
Construction Phase BECx services
including hygrothermal/vapor drive
analysis of wall assemblies, mock-up
consultation, shop drawing/submittal
reviews, pre-installation and
construction phase meetings, test
witnessing, wall panel and unitized
curtain wall shop fabrication, on-site
QA observations, field testing and more.
St. Joseph Hospital Heritage Project
Denver, CO
Owner/Client: Exempla Healthcare
Contractor: Mortenson Construction
Denver International Airport - South
Terminal Redevelopment Program
Owner: City and County of Denver, CO
Client: Mortenson-Hunt-Saunders
Tri-venture
Carl R. Darnall Replacement
Hospital, Ft. Hood, TX
Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Client: Balfour Beatty/McCarthy, JV
The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
project consists of the design and
construction of a 947,000 SF, $534M
facility with a six-story hospital, three
out-patient clinic buildings, a central
utility plant and three parking garages. It
will replace the adjacent original 600,000
square feet Darnall Hospital, which is
undersized for the amount of services it
provides. The hospital serves roughly
45,000 Soldiers, as well as nearly 125,000
family members and retirees. An
important feature of the new hospital is
the 100,000 square feet dedicated for
behavioral health services, which will
enable the hospital to provide additional
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Our firm has been involved in vehicle storage, design build projects of the same scope and size as the
proposed City of Fort Collins. We work closely with local code and fire officials to develop effective
solutions to unique challenges associated with vehicle storage facilities.
North Dakota Border Patrol Station, Pembina, ND (2013)
The project included the design and construction of a new 50-agent Border Patrol Station (approximately
15,500 square feet), Parking Garage (approximately 16,000 square feet). The Garage included enclosed
parking spaces for vehicles as well as areas for maintenance storage, a vehicle wash area, and storage
for hazardous materials and first aid supplies. JENSEN HUGHES worked on the design/build to provide
code consulting for the project.
Fort Sill TEMF Building, Fort Sill, OK (2012)
The TEMF building is a two-stories facility with an area of approximately 35,000 square feet. The new
TEMF building included facilities for the purpose of maintaining and repairing vehicles and includes parts
storage and administrative offices. The project also included additional buildings on the site: two
Organizational Storage buildings (OSB) (30,000 square feet each), two Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV)
Storage buildings (18,000 square feet each), and four POL & Hazardous Materials Storage buildings
(1,000 square feet each). JENSEN HUGHES provided design documents for the fire alarm, fire
protection, and life safety systems, participate in coordination and review meetings, review documents for
Life Safety Code compliance, review shop drawing submittals for fire protection systems, perform
preliminary site visits, and witness preliminary and final testing of the fire protection systems.
Port of Entry Vehicle and Pedestrian Inspection Building - El Paso, TX (2005)
The project expanded the Port of Entry from 167,441 gross square feet (gsf) to 201,093 gsf. The main
site functions include primary, secondary non-commercial vehicle, pedestrian inspections, and
commercial vehicle inspections. The support facilities for the non-commercial vehicle and pedestrian
functions include a main administration building, head house, customs building, primary and secondary
inspection structures, and a kennel building. The support facilities for the commercial vehicle inspections
include a primary inspection structure, and export dock, an import dock, an exit structure with radioactive
check, bulk cargo bins, narcotics storage, cargo search facility, hazardous material inspection, and empty
truck inspection. The project includes the construction of several component areas of the Port of Entry on
approximately 72 acres of land. Project is a modification to 5 buildings at an existing port of entry located
in El Paso Texas. Scope of work included providing required fire protection for the renovations and
serving as the life safety consultant required by GSA. Project included replacement of the existing fire
alarm system.
EL Paso Border Patrol Vehicle Maintenance Building - El Paso, TX (2011)
JENSEN HUGHES provided fire protection design for a 40,000 sf vehicle maintenance building that will
be used by the U.S. Border Patrol Station.
San Diego Aiport Parking Garage, San Diego, CA (2012)
Project consisted of a multi-level parking garage facility that contained all of the operations for Car Rental
Agencies (fueling, car wash, returns, vehicle pickup, and vehicle storage). JENSEN HUGHES’s scope of
work included providing building and fire code consulting services.
San Clemente Vehicle Storage, San Clemente, CA (2012)
Fire sprinkler and fire alarm design for 5,000 sf vehicle maintenance building.
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Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
M.S., Fire Protection Engineering,
2009
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2008
Registered PE
Professional Engineer, State of
Colorado, No. 48321
Associations
Member, Society of Fire Protection
Engineers (SFPE)
Member, National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
Julie Buffam, PE
Fire Protection Engineer
Experience: 6 Years
With JENSEN HUGHES: 4 Years
Ms. Buffam’s project experience includes design services for fire suppression
systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, and smoke control
systems. Julie also provides code consulting services including fire and life
safety analysis of both renovation designs and new building designs to ensure
compliance with all applicable fire and life safety codes.
Other work includes existing property evaluations such as property condition
assessments and alternative compliance analyses. Property condition survey
and assessments are conducted in order to determine the need for, and cost of,
fire and life safety improvements. Alternative compliance surveys and analyses
are conducted to determine whether existing conditions provide an adequate
and equivalent level of safety as compared to prescriptive code requirements. In
addition, technical assistance is provided for identifying solutions to existing
design issues.
Project Highlights:
Eagle County Airport, Snow Removal Equipment Storage Facility Project
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for suppression system design
for a new snow removal equipment storage facility to be located at Eagle County
Airport. Design required special attention to design around garage door
openings and issues of potential freezing.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission, Fire Protection Options Project
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for identifying fire protection
options for metal airplane hangar building. Developed a report detailing various
specialized fire protection/suppression system design options for protection of
stored airplanes.
Denver International Airport, South Terminal Redevelopment Program
Engineer responsible for code consulting, fire alarm system design, fire
suppression design, and smoke control design for a major transportation facility
and hotel development project that is an extension of the DIA main terminal.
University of Colorado Boulder, New East District Energy Plant
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for code consulting, fire
suppression design, and fire alarm system design for a new heating and cooling
plant. Code consulting also provided for renovation of West District Energy
Plant.
Building 555 & Building 3307 Renovation Project, Rota Naval Base, Rota,
Spain
Lead Engineer responsible for code consulting services, fire alarm and mass
notification system design, clean agent extinguishing system design, and fire
protection system design for metal warehouse buildings. Ms. Buffam coordinated
between UFC and NFPA code requirements and negotiated with NAVFAC
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Weeks & Associates, Inc.
Structural Engineers
Weeks & Associates, Inc. 300 Boardwalk, Building 3, Unit D Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 225-2422
PROJECT LIST
1. Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory – Greeley, CO
One-story masonry and steel frame 20,000 square foot multi-use building.
2. Weld County Social/Human Services Building – Greeley, CO
Three-story structural steel 40,000 square foot office building.
3. Weld County Office Building – Greeley, CO
One-story masonry and steel 18,000 square foot office building
4. Public Works Building – Frederick, Colorado
One-story PE Metal Building 19,000 square foot including vehicle bays, wash
bay, office area and exterior storage bins.
5. Public Works Building – Johnstown, Colorado
One-story masonry and steel 15,000 square foot including vehicle bays, wash
bay, office area and exterior storage bins.
6. Boulder County Transportation Operations Building – Longmont, Colorado.
Building is one story slab on grade 21,000 square foot pre-engineered metal
building used for vehicle maintenance with wash bays and office space in a
portion of the building.
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GARY G. WEEKS, P.E.
WEEKS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Weeks is a structural engineer and President of Weeks & Associates,
Inc. He is responsible for the operations of Weeks & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Weeks has considerable experience in structural design, including
design of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and civil
structures.
Mr. Weeks has conducted numerous site inspections during the
construction phase of masonry, steel, wood and concrete structures. In
addition, Mr. Weeks is involved in the evaluation of existing structures to
determine their structural soundness. He has given expert testimony in
cases involving structural problems.
Mr. Weeks has performed geotechnical investigations in Colorado, Wyoming
and Nebraska. In conjunction with these investigations, Mr. Weeks has
developed geotechnical reports and is knowledgeable in testing procedures
for the analysis of soils and construction materials.
Prior to starting his engineering career, Mr. Weeks was employed in the
construction industry where he was involved in commercial, industrial and
residential construction.
Mr. Weeks has attended engineering seminars with topics including
expansive soils, structural steel, light gage steel construction, concrete slabs
on grade, precast concrete, masonry and wind loads for buildings.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Custom home design
Structural design of numerous custom homes
Multi-Family housing.
Structural design of multi-family/apartment complexes.
Commercial buildings Colorado, Arizona, Nebraska and Wyoming.
Structural design of office, medical, industrial/commercial, and
retail centers of timber, masonry, concrete and steel construction.
Governmental & Institutional.
Structural design of buildings for Colorado State University, City
of Fort Collins and City of Loveland, Loveland School District,
Poudre School District, Poudre Valley Fire Authority, Weld County
and the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1979,
Colorado State University
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer: Colorado, Wyoming,
AFFILIATIONS
Member, ASCE
Member, AISC
Assoc. Member, HBA
WORK HISTORY
Weeks & Associates, Inc. Engineer/President,
1999
Terracon - Engineer/Manager, 1992-1999
Empire Laboratories, Inc., Structural Engineer,
Division Manager - Structural Department,
1988-1992; Engineer, 1980-1988
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Laura Charlier, LEED AP+
Sustainability Services Director
Project Experience
Mead Town Hall and Fire Station, Mead, Colorado (Targeting LEED Gold)
This project was awarded a Colorado Energy Impact Grant and is meeting the
requirements of the Colorado High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) and
LEED Gold. Through an integrated design process, the project was able to identify a
cost-effective efficiency solution. The project is achieving 48% energy cost savings
relative to ASHRAE 90.1-2007. This exceptional energy goal will result in a design with
a carbon footprint that is close to 50% less than a building built to code (electricity
energy savings result in greater carbon savings). (2013-2015)
Auraria Higher Education Center 5th Street Garage, Denver, CO (Targeting LEED Gold)
This parking structure is located in the midst of the Auraria Campus and is anchored
with a Core & Shell multi-use space that will serve each of the resident schools. The
project is anticipating LEED Gold and is meeting the Colorado HPCP program
requirements. The design incorporates several campus wide sustainability policies for
energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality and transportation management. (2013-
2015)
Denali National Park Emergency Services Fire Management Building, Denali, Alaska
(LEED Gold)
Laura was the LEED Administrator of this 8,000 sf office, emergency call center and
garage annex project. Efforts were focused on materials selection, reducing waste,
water and energy use which are particularly important for this remote location. We
also recommended optimal HVAC systems and renewable energy options. The
renewable energy systems at Denali include micro-hydro, photovoltaics and solar
water heating. (2008-2011)
RTD TOD at Boulder Junction (Pursued LEED Gold)
Laura provided LEED (Neighborhood Development) and sustainability consulting for a
transit-oriented development project in Boulder, Colorado. The private-public project
included office space, multi-family housing, a parking garage and an historic depot. The
project’s initial intent was to target LEED Gold. (2011)
Arvada Police Department Westwoods and Lake Arbor, Arvada, Colorado (LEED Gold)
These two 10,000 sf police sub-stations are carbon copies built on different sites in
Arvada. They provide the City of Arvada with police staff and support spaces as well as
a meeting space for the community. The projects are targeting 30% energy cost
savings and LEED Gold. (2013-2015)
Education
1989, Associates Degree of
Occupational Studies in
Interior Design Colorado
Institute of Art
Recognition
Over 50 projects registered
or completed with the U.S.
Green Building Council.
Experience with multiple
LEED rating systems; NC, CI,
C&S, Schools
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED BD+C Accredited
Professional
U.S. Green Building Council
Colorado and West
Regionalization Task Force
Committee for LEED v4
(2012)
U.S. Green Building Council
Colorado Rocky Mountain
Green 2009 presentation
on LEED 2009 v3 and Park
Matt Cooper, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, CxA
Commissioning Director
Project Experience
Larimer County Alternative Sentencing Department, Ft. Collins, CO (LEED Gold)
Group14 provided energy consulting and fundamental and enhanced commissioning
and measurement and verification services for this new, 48,000 sf building. Matt acted
as Project Manager.
City of Denver, Eastside Department of Human Services, Denver, CO (LEED Gold)
Matt provided the commissioning and measurement and verification services for the
Eastside Human Services Building was built in Denver's Clayton neighborhood with
funding through the Better Denver Bond Program. The 54,000- sf building houses
many programs, including, a low-income energy assistance program, family and adult
Medicaid eligibility, child care enrollment, child welfare services and co-location space
for Workforce Development Services. Eastside was designed and built to meet LEED-
Gold standards. The construction budget was $17 million. (2010-2012)
1860 Lincoln Denver Public Schools , Denver, CO
Matt is the Project Manager for this a 1960s-era office building renovation into Denver
Public Schools’ new district office headquarters. The 415,000 sf building consists of 13
floors and two levels of underground parking. Group14 is providing energy consulting
which consists of design charette, energy efficient design through life-cycle cost
analysis, daylighting strategies and modeling. (2013-2014)
Colorado State University, Engines and Energy Conversion Lab, Ft. Collins, CO
(pursuing LEED Platinum)
Group14 is providing fundamental and enhanced commissioning services for this $18.5
million, 65,000 sf expansion of the Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory in the
historic power plant building in North Old Town. The highly sustainable and energy
efficient expansion will include advanced building technology. The building uses a
cooling tower serving a radiant cooling system instead of a chiller for
cooling; advanced LED lighting designed by the EECL; advanced daylighting controls;
and wind, solar, biomass (algae will be grown on the roof). Matt is acting Project
Manager. (2013-2014)
Education
2000: B.S. Architectural
Engineering. Kansas State
University, Manhattan, KS
Recognition
Licensed Professional
Engineer in Colorado
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Accredited
Professional
Certified Commissioning
Authority
Elected Member of the
Building Commissioning
Association Southwest
Chapter Board of Directors
ASHRAE HBDP (2010-2014)
ASHRAE BEMP
(2010-2014)
Expertise
Over fourteen years of experience in the building energy field.
Sustainable Design with emphasis on Energy Optimization and Commissioning
using the USGBC LEED rating system
Has managed and supervised personnel, projects, and contracts through each
phase from contract through occupancy.
Expert in building energy models using eQuest, Trane Trace and RetScreen.
Matt has led the design and commissioning of mechanical, plumbing and fire
protection systems.
As part of Group14’s Commissioning Director, Matt establishes quality control,
Services Provided
Project Square
Footage
LEED Status or
Target
Energy
Analysis
LEED /
Sustainability
Cx / RCx
/ Audit
Arvada Police Department 9,500 Gold ● ● ●
Banner Ft. Collins Harmony Medical
Center, Ft. Collins, CO
137,000 ●
City of Denver - Eastside Human
Services
51,000 Gold ● ●
City of Denver Webb Building
Lighting Study
66,000 Study
●
City of Denver, Sustainability
Consultant
20,000 –
100,000
Study, Audits ● ● ●
City of Denver, West Denver Library 14,337 Silver ●
City of Fort Collins Police Facility
Building, Ft. Collins, CO
96,000 Gold ●
Covidien Building 7, Gunbarrel, CO 189,300 Gold ● ● ●
CSU Engines and Energy Conversion
Lab, Ft. Collins, CO
84,000 Platinum ●
Fort Collins Housing Authority
Vibrant Community with Oz, Ft.
Collins, CO
70,000
Enterprise Green
Communities
● ●
Fort Collins Utilities 2014 HVAC QI
M&V
N/A
(Training for
contractors)
●
Ft. Wainwright 326, Administrative
Building
42,000 Targeting LEED Silver ●
Ft. Wainwright 340, Administrative
Building
35,000 Targeting LEED Silver ●
Larimer County Alternative
Sentencing Department, Ft. Collins,
CO
53,000 LEED Gold ● ●
National Renewable Energy Lab -
Integrated Biorefinery Research
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SUSAN REILLY, P.E., BEMP, LEED AP
Building Energy Engineer
Project Experience
City of Denver Sustainability Consultant / LEED Support Services (2008-2012)
Group14 was selected by the City of Denver to provide LEED support, including energy
efficiency consulting and commissioning, on the city’s new and existing facilities. Sue is the
Project Manager for this contract to provide support to the City of Denver Facilities Planning
and Management Department. (2008-2012)
City of Fort Collins Police Facility Building, Fort Collins, CO (LEED Gold)
As the energy engineer for this project, Sue worked closely with the design team to explore
evaporative cooling options and thermal energy storage for the office building. She compared
the cost effectiveness of wall and roof insulation levels, shading options and glazing. Sue also
performed the LEED Energy Analysis. (2005-2006)
Colorado Governor’s Energy Office (GEO), Costs and Benefits of LEED Certification in Colorado
Sue surveyed the costs and benefits of all LEED certified projects in Colorado for the Colorado
Governor’s Energy Office. We collected cost data associated with LEED and identified
benefits. Predicted energy cost savings were provided and the majority of the projects
showed that the energy savings alone offset LEED costs. (2006)
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, Denver, CO (LEED Gold)
As the energy consultant, Sue analyzed energy efficiency measures for a 655,000 SF building.
The office tower is 12 stories plus a basement level and the court’s wing is 4 stories. By
selecting from a variety of cost-effective energy efficiency strategies for the building
envelope, lighting & internal loads, and HVAC systems, the project can achieve over 19%
energy cost savings relative to 90.1-2004, or $139,000 annual savings. (2012)
Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility, Denver, CO (pursuing LEED Certification)
Sue is managing the energy consulting services for this 200,000 sf, design-build maintenance
facility. It has a large high-bay area flanked by offices, conference rooms, and workshops. The
facility has a goal of 30% energy savings. To achieve this, we have optimized daylighting
through skylights in the high bay area, designed for lower ambient light levels that are
supplemented by task lighting, minimized fan energy through low face velocities, and the
office wing is being served by a variable refrigerant flow system with a dedicated outdoor air
system. (2011-2014)
RTD TOD at Boulder Junction (pursued LEED Gold)
Sue provided concept-level design for LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) and
sustainability consulting for a transit-oriented development project in Boulder, Colorado. The
private-public project included office space, multi-family housing, a parking garage and an
historic depot. The project’s intent was to target LEED Gold. (2011)
Education
1988: M.S Mechanical
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley, CA
1984: B.S. Mechanical
Engineering, University of
Colorado, Boulder, CO
Recognition
Licensed Professional
Engineer in Colorado and
California
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED AP
Board Member, Colorado
Renewable Energy Society
(2000-2003)
ASHRAE member of TC 4.5
Fenestration and TC 4.7
Energy Calculations
National Fenestration
Rating Council certified
simulator since 1992
Awards
April Brown
Projects Manager
April is a Projects Manager at the Institute for the Built Environment with
expertise in integrated design, green building strategies, sustainable operations
and maintenance, and LEED certification. Often referred to as the in-house “LEED
Therapist,” she assists clients and development projects with successful
implementation of sustainable design and operations and has managed project
certifications across multiple LEED rating systems (BD+C, CI, EB:O&M) for a
range of building types. April is particularly skilled at carrying the momentum and
enthusiasm of long-term projects from the visioning phase through
implementation and completion. Additionally, she provides professional
mentorship and guidance to the graduate student interns at IBE. April
volunteered as a content expert for the USGBC LEED regionalization task force for
LEEDv4, is a member of the LEED Expert panel for USGBC Colorado, and a
LEEDUser Guest Expert for BuildingGreen’s premier online forum for LEED
implementation.
Education
M.S., Construction Management
Colorado State University, 2010
B.S., Geography
Ohio University, 2003
Professional Experience
Projects Manager
Institute for the Built Environment, 2009-Present
Sustainable Building Associate
Institute for the Built Environment, 2007-2009
Accreditations & Certifications
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
U.S. Green Building Council, 2008 – 2013
Green Globes Professional (GGP)
The Green Building Initiative, 2014
Affiliations
LEEDUser Guest Expert
Select Papers & Publications
Brown, A. (2015). Sustainable business can be
taught: 4 pillars for success.
http://www.greenbiz.com/article/sustainable-
business-can-be-taught-4-pillars-success
Plaut, J., Hodgin, S., Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A.
(2012). Regenerative design: The LENSES
Framework for buildings and communities.
Journal of Building Research and Information.
40(1), 112-122. Routledge.
Wackerman, A. et al. (2011). LEED for Existing
Buildings: O&M Feasibility for Colorado State
University. Full report at
http://www.centerforgreenschools.org/studies.a
spx.
Select Lectures
Key low- and no-cost opportunities to reduce
operating costs and resource use in existing
buildings. Rocky Mountain Green 2014, Denver
CO & Greening the Heartland 2014, Chicago, IL.
Behind the Scenes of Colorado Regional Priority
Credits. Rocky Mountain Green 2013, Denver
CO.
Inspiring Creativity and Wonder and Achieving
LEED Platinum: A Case Study of the Children’s
Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Rocky
Mountain Green 2011, Denver CO.
Brian Dunbar Executive Director
Brian Dunbar is Executive Director of the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) and
Professor Emeritus at Colorado State University. Professor Dunbar holds two degrees in
architecture from the University of Michigan and is a LEED Accredited Professional and
Faculty Member. Professor Dunbar has taught Interior Design, Construction
Management, and Sustainability courses at Colorado State and created the graduate
emphasis in sustainable building, professional certification courses in green building, and
sustainable design and construction courses offered in Costa Rica and on the island of St.
John, USVI.
Through IBE, Brian has guided project work and facilitated design charrettes for the
National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, American Institute of Architects, cities,
numerous school districts, and the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office. Since 2004, Brian
has annually been selected as a LEED faculty member by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Brian is co-author of “147 Tips on Teaching Sustainability” and his sustainable building
teaching and research has been honored and recognized by the AIA, the USGBC-Colorado
Chapter, the Colorado Governor, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, communities,
businesses and universities.
Education
M.A., Architecture
University of Michigan, 1981
B.S., Architecture
University of Michigan, 1979
Accreditations & Certifications
LEED Fellow
U.S. Green Building Council, 2012
NCIDQ Exam
National Council for Interior Design Qualification,
1989
NCARB Exam
National Council for Architecture Review Board,
1982
Awards & Recognition
Honored in sustainability by the American Institute
of Architects, Colorado Governor’s Office, Alliance
for Sustainable Colorado, Colorado State University,
U.S. Green Building Council
Select Presentations
Barr, S. & Dunbar, B. (2012). A Green School Isn’t
Actually Green…Without Whole-School
Sustainability. Green Schools National Conference,
Denver, CO.
Dunbar, B. (2011). Whole-School Sustainability:
Aligning Design, Operations and Curriculum. Learn
Green Conference: Palm Beach, FL.
Barr, S., Leigh, K., & Dunbar, B. (2011). Green Schools
that Teach: Whole-School Sustainability. Greenbuild
International Conference. Toronto, ON: US Green
Building Council.
Dunbar, B. (2010). LENSES: A Framework to Create
Living Environments. Monterey, CA: U.S. Green
Building Council National Faculty Retreat.
Dunbar, B., Franzen, B., McDill, F. (2010). Green Your
District, Green Your Schools, Green Your Students.
Green School Summit USGBC Colorado Chapter.
Dunbar, B., McDill, F. (2010). Helping Teachers
Create Building-Focused Sustainability Clubs in Green
Schools. Minneapolis MN: Green Schools National
Conference.
Dunbar, B., Plaut, J. (2010) Bringing New Life:
Sustainability and Beyond. Fort Collins, CO: Business
1218 W. ASH, STE. C, WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550
TEL. 970.674.3300 – FAX 970.674.3303
P15027 – City of Fort Collins Utilities Vehicle Storage Facilities
Firm Description
Interwest Consulting Group has broad experience with services for local and state
government entities. We have prepared site civil plans for CDOT vehicle storage
facilities, the Fort Collins Police Services facility, Poudre Fire Stations #4 and #8 (a
current project), new schools and school expansions, recreation facilities, municipal trail
designs, and municipal roadway projects. Interwest is dedicated to maintaining the
highest standard of professional integrity and quality in its operations, with an emphasis
on cost-effective and timely services.
Interwest specializes in all aspects of site civil design - site layout, grading and drainage,
sanitary and water main systems, stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation
control, utility design, and parking lots. We have extensive experience working with the
City of Fort Collins and other local municipalities and agencies on building projects
which feature prefabricated structures, vehicle storage and maintenance, as well as LEED
certification. We have been successful partners on numerous design-build projects within
Fort Collins as well as around the state of Colorado. In serving all of our clients
(governmental, municipal, commercial and residential), Interwest focuses on innovative
solutions, meeting each client's specific needs, and building trusting, lasting relationships
through strong people skills and communication.
Relevant Experience
Design-Build Projects:
Fort Collins Police Services Building (LEED-Gold) – Fort Collins
Weld RE-1 Bus Storage Facility - Gilcrest
YMCA of the Rockies (LEED-Gold) – Estes Park
New Belgium Brewery – Fort Collins
Liberty Common School Expansion – Fort Collins
Mapleton Skyview Campus (LEED-Gold) – Thornton
The Caprock Academy – Grand Junction
Additional Relevant Experience:
CDOT 9-Bay Vehicle Storage Facility – Strasburg
Woodward Technology Campus – Fort Collins
Poudre Fire Authority Station #4 (LEED-Gold) – Fort Collins
Poudre School District Warehouse – Fort Collins
Fort Collins Loveland Water District Building – Fort Collins
Seven Generations Office Building (LEED-Platinum) – Fort Collins
Loveland Fire Training Center – Loveland
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CONSULTING
GROUP
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Robert Almirall, P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Almirall has 29 years of experience providing general civil engineering,
project management and client support services. His experience includes
the design, management and oversight of public and private projects in
Virginia, California and Colorado. These have included municipal
facilities, commercial and industrial site developments, residential
developments, grading and drainage plans, roadway designs, watershed
analyses, storm sewer and stormwater management plans, erosion and
sedimentation control plans, sanitary and water main system design, flood
plain studies, and site layouts. As a Project Manager, Bob has been
responsible for the site design, coordination and oversight of numerous
public agency projects. His extensive experience and excellent
communication skills have produced superior results on a multitude of
projects for governmental and municipal agencies.
P R O J E C T S P E C I F I C E X P E R I E N C E
Fort Collins Police Services Facility – Fort Collins
Project Manager providing site civil engineering design services along with
the design of adjacent Timberline Road on behalf of the City. The 7.5-
acre site included a new Police Building, parking for the public and a
secured parking lot for police vehicles, utility and drainage design, and all
required coordination with City Operation Services and review
departments.
Weld County School District RE-1 Bus Storage Facility – Gilcrest
Project Manager on this design-build project for a new bus storage and
maintenance barn. Interwest prepared all site civil engineering plans for
the project, from schematic through construction documents, including
the design and coordination for the installation of a Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) compressor pad a fueling area.
Woodward Campus Manufacturing Facility – Fort Collins
Project Manager – Interwest prepared master plan and final construction
documents for the site, utility, grading, drainage and erosion control for a
new manufacturing and office facility campus on an approx. 120-acre
site. Construction plans also included the design for improvements to two
adjacent roadways involving the addition of curb, gutter and sidewalk,
median modifications, and commercial entrances to the project site.
Poudre Fire Authority Station #4 – Fort Collin
Project Manager. Provided site civil engineering design of this sustainable
and cost effective 4-Bay fire station on a 3.5 acre site. The design
included grading, drainage, storm water management, utility design,
erosion controls and a new concrete left turn lane off of Drake Road. The
project earned LEED Gold Certification.
Mapleton Skyview Campus – Thornton
Project Manager for the site improvements associated with two new
school buildings on a 35 acre campus. Design aspects included
coordination for separate 45,000 s.f. buildings, playing fields, significant
onsite/offsite drainage conditions, utility corridors, LEED considerations and
ADA-compliant site grading.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech
1986
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
Professional Engineer / Colorado
1999 / No. 33441
Matthew J. Delich, P.E., PTOE
Delich Associates
Traffic/Transportation Engineer
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Cincinnati, 1966
M.S. Civil Engineering, West
Virginia University, 1969
Numerous courses and seminars
to maintain professional
proficiency and understanding of
current technology.
Professional Affiliation
Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Fellow
Professional Registration
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer
Professional Engineer in
Colorado, Wyoming, and
Pennsylvania
Professional Experience
Matthew J. Delich, P.E./ Delich Associates
1980 to present, Loveland, Colorado
A consulting Engineer providing professional engineering services in
the areas of traffic and transportation engineering, transportation
planning, and civil engineering. He has worked as a technical
consultant to numerous governmental agencies, engineering consultants,
and private industry.
BRW, Inc. 1978-80, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Director of Transportation Engineering Studio providing transportation
and traffic engineering input on numerous multi-disciplinary projects.
Conducted transportation engineering analyses in Wyoming, Colorado,
Nebraska, and Montana.
Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments
1975-78, Loveland, Colorado
Director of Transportation Planning directing the 3-C transportation
planning process in the Larimer-Weld Region. Conducted traffic and
transportation engineering analyses for local communities. Prepared
the Regional Air Quality Plan.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission
1967-75, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Principal Traffic Engineer responsible for: carpool/buspool planning;
small area transit studies; regional transit development program;
highway corridor analyses; travel surveillance; and regional
transportation planning.
Publications
Intersection Delay At Unsignalized Intersections. Presented at the ITE Western District Meeting, Boise, Idaho,
July 1990.
Transportation-Related Impacts of Land Use Alternatives in the Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland Triangle. 1977 -
Presented at the ITE Western district Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 1979.
Trip Generation for Mixed-Use Developments. Colorado/Wyoming Section Technical Committee - Trip Generation,
ITE, 1987.
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Joseph M. Delich, P.E., PTOE
Delich Associates
Traffic/Transportation Engineer
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO, 1998
Professional Affiliation
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Professional Registration
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer, December 2009
Passed Professional Engineers
Exam in April 2006
Passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination in
1997
Professional Experience
Mr. Delich has worked in the fields of both traffic and transportation
engineering. He has performed many Traffic Impact Studies over the last
few years with Delich Associates. Prior to that he has performed roadway
design and inspected construction of roads and bridges for a large civil
engineering firm. He has computer software experience with Synchro,
HCS, AutoCAD , Inroads SelectCAD Autoturn 4.0,and TSIS/CORSIM.
Representative project experience for Mr. Delich includes:
Dearmin West, Erie, CO
Traffic Impact Study for 1000 home development with internal
commercial land uses. Responsibilities included intersection analysis,
classification of interior roadways, and coordination with nearby
developments.
Oxbow, Windsor, CO
Traffic Impact Study for a residential development along WCR 13.
Responsibilities included intersection analysis, determining auxiliary
lane lengths, and interior roadway classification.
Crossroads Area Traffic Impact Studies, Loveland, CO
Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Crossroads 7th and 8th Commercial
Subdivisions, Candlewood Inn Hotel, Drury Inn Hotel, East Loveland
19th Commercial Development. Responsibilities included preparing
individual traffic impact studies and coordinating numerous
transportation improvements in this developing area of Loveland.
CSURF/AVA Solar, Fort Collins, CO
Transportation Impact Study for an office/industrial park development
in the I-25 corridor. Responsibilities included coordination with
CDOT, Fort Collins, and Larimer County.
Airport Road Roadway Improvement Plans, Longmont, CO
Designed Roadway improvements for Airport Road from Pike Road to
17th Avenue. Responsibilities included design of a four lane roadway
and coordination with the city.
Harmony Half Acres, Fort Collins, CO
Design an asphalt roadway with curb and gutter improvements for an
existing gravel road. Responsibilities included the design of the
roadway with drainage and coordination with the city.
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DELICH
ASSOCIATES
FORT COLLINS WOOD STREET VEHICLE FACILITY
PROJECT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
DELICH ASSOCIATES
Delich Associates is an engineering firm specializing in traffic and transportation services.
Delich Associates works with a variety of private and public clients throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
Delich Associates possesses an intimate knowledge of the many transportation guidelines and
procedures of Fort Collins, including the Larimer County Urban Area Standards (LCUASS), and
provides the critical expertise necessary to manage all elements of transportation in the development
process. Delich Associates specializes in performing relatively small projects ($1,000 - $15,000
range), but has been involved in projects exceeding $100,000 total fees, often joining with other
consulting firms in working on various projects.
We have a long history of preparing public and private traffic studies in Fort Collins dating back
to 1982. We have also prepared transportation impact studies of many development proposals in/near
the central area of Fort Collins. Notable projects include: the Fort Collins Utilities Bock 32 Building, the
Woodward Governor Headquarters and Manufacturing Complex, the Bohemian Headquarters Office
Building, the Otter Box/Blue Ocean Mixed Use Development, and the Colorado State University
Engines Laboratory.
TEAM
Matt Delich is the owner of Delich Associates. He has over 45 years of experience as a traffic
engineer, primarily in Colorado. Matt’s previous experience includes positions with another consulting
firm, and with regional planning agencies in Colorado and Pennsylvania. He is a Life Fellow Member
of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and has presented technical research papers at meetings
of that organization.
Joseph Delich has been with Delich Associates since 2004. He is a registered professional
engineer in Colorado. He has over fifteen years of experience as a civil/transportation engineer. Prior
to joining Delich Associates, he worked for two other consultant firms in street and roadway design and
construction inspection.
Michael Delich has been with Delich Associates since 1998. He has over fifteen years of
experience as a traffic engineering technician. He has completed continuing education courses from
Northwestern University.
PROJECT SCOPE
Since Delich Associates specializes in traffic and transportation engineering studies and
design, we are accustomed to working with a variety of civil engineers, architect/planners, and other
professionals on specific projects. The specific scope of our involvement on the Fort Collins Wood
Street Vehicle Facility Project will not be known until the project is underway and specific analyses and
evaluations are requested.
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EARTH ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, LLC
DAVID A. RICHER, P.E.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Partner
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering; University of Texas at El Paso, 1986
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer - Colorado
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society
WORK HISTORY
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC: Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Partner; 2013-Present
Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc.; Senior Geotechnical Engineer; 2007-2012
Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Geotechnical Dept. Manager – Fort Collins, Co.; 1999-2007
Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Office Manager – Greeley, Co.; 1994-1999
Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Geotechnical Engineer, Fort Collins, Co.; 1992-1994
Empire Laboratories, Inc.; Geotechnical Engineer, Fort Collins, Co.; 1988-1992
Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT); El Paso, TX.; 1986-1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Richer currently serves as a senior geotechnical engineer for Earth Engineering
Consultants, LLC in the Windsor, Colorado office. In that position, his responsibilities
include management of daily administrative tasks, and technical oversight of
geotechnical explorations, material testing services, and construction quality control
programs. Earth Engineering provides consulting services on 200 to 300 projects per
year involving predominately development and/or commercial construction in the
Colorado Front Range region as well as southern and eastern Colorado. Typical projects
involve construction of pavements throughout Northern, Eastern and Southern Colorado,
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) roadway projects, raw water storage
ponds, mixed use developments, commercial/retail, municipalities and school district
projects, along with office and warehouse projects with several projects developed on or
within in expansive soil/bedrock conditions.
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EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Since 1993, Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) has provided geotechnical consulting
services for the full spectrum of building projects including municipal facilities such as vehicle
maintenance/public works facilities, most recently for the City of Loveland’s Public Works facility
located 200 North Wilson Avenue, commercial development, schools, industrial parks, roads and
highways, subdivisions, recreational parks, dams, river channel improvements, and flood way
mitigation approaches concerning geotechnical/earthwork related issues, etc. At present, EEC
professional licensed engineers work on over 200 exploration projects every year with those
services provided predominantly in the Northern Colorado / Front Range area. A list of
current/recently completed projects and associated client contacts can be provided as a separate
attachment to this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
In addition to preconstruction geotechnical explorations, EEC personnel provide a wide range of
construction material’s testing services. With 25 technical personnel working in our Fort Collins
office, EEC technicians provide services on a very wide number of projects in the northern
Colorado area. Those services beginning at stripping of topsoil off a development site continue
through complete building construction and end with final paving of drive and parking areas for
development. Our Windsor/Fort Collins laboratory is AASHTO certified for asphalt and soils
testing and 13 EEC field technicians are ACI certified for concrete testing. EEC encourages and
promotes demonstration of technical competence for technicians through NICET examinations for
soils, concrete and asphalt and CAPA certification for testing on state highway projects.
EEC personnel are not only involved in conventional and routine testing of various materials;
participation in leading edge technology is also a focus for EEC personnel. EEC is one of the few
laboratories in the country capable of performing mix design and quality control testing on foamed
asphalt recycling for pavement rehabilitation. EEC engineers have pioneered the use of alternative
lining systems for feedlot storage lagoons in the sandhills of eastern Colorado and have been
involved since the inception of EEC in the modification and stabilization of soils with additives
including lime, Portland cement and Class C fly ash.
At EEC, our market and focus is Front Range Colorado. We know the local market, the local
geotechnical conditions, local materials, local suppliers and local government regulators. We use
that knowledge along with our technical expertise to get things done for our clients in northern
Colorado.
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Torrey Design Studio, LLC
Voice: 970.214.6314
torreydesignstudio@comcast.net
Jennifer AndersonTorrey, RLA, LEEDyAP
Principal / Landscape Architect / Project Manager
Profile
Jennifer has over 24 years experience in the field of landscape architecture; 20 of these years have
been in Northern Colorado. She is LEED accredited and licensed as a Landscape Architect in the
states of Colorado and Wyoming. Jennifer has a depth of experience as both a project manager and
project landscape architect. She is accomplished in taking projects from conceptual design to
construction detailing. She is highly competent in leading design teams through the entitlement
process, keeping lines of communication open between team members, leading team meetings, and
maintaining an open items list. Her private and public project experience includes: schools,
commercial/retail, office, medical, industrial, residential, and multi-family residential.
Jennifer provides open, honest, effective communication with clients and team members. She values
each team member’s input and effectively provides essential coordination between project
disciplines, which is vital to the success of any project. She is skilled at maintaining a clear view of the
overall project vision while keeping close track of critical project details.
Software
Jennifer is highly experience in AutoCAD and Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Outlook.
Jennifer is proficient in Sketch-Up Pro, Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Page Maker.
Education / Certifications
MS Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin – Madison 1994
BLA Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University 1991
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Colorado, LA 360 2009-2013
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Wyoming, LA 0064B 2002-2013
LEED AP Certification, USGBC 2009
Colorado Master Gardener Certificate Training – CSU Cooperative Extension 2006
Construction Documents Technologist Certification from CSI 2002
Professional Affiliations
Advisory Committee Member for the Larimer County Plug Into Nature Program 2011-2012
Member of American Society of Landscape Architects 1997-2010
Staff liaison for Centerra Design Review Committee in Loveland, CO 2001-2003
Honors / Awards
ASLA Colorado Chapter: Honor Award for Design (Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens) 2005
ASLA Merit Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture (Univ. of Wisconsin) 1995
ASLA Honor Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture (Iowa State Univ.) 1991
Publications
Master’s Thesis (1994) and National Park Service Publication, Pictured Rocks Resource Report, PIRO
96-01 (Jan. 1996): “Use of Measurement Techniques and Management Standards to Define
Acceptable Conditions in Backcountry Campsites at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan”
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JENNIFER ANDERSON TORREY RLA, ASLA, LEEDyAP
He who plants a garden plants happiness --- author unknown
1 2156 Meander Road EWindsor, CO 80550 E970.214.6314 Etorreydesignstudio@comcast.net
Representative Public / Semi-Public Projects: (* signifies project worked on while employed in a firm prior to Torrey Design Studio)
Benson Sculpture Park at North Park Lake – Master Planning
Project Description: Master planning for a 2.5 acre expansion to Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland, CO. Coordination
with High Plains Arts Council and City of Loveland.
Woodward Public Improvement Projects and Natural Area - Owner’s Representative
Project Description: site restoration in Fort Collins, CO. My role on this project was helping the City of Fort Collins
manage the design and construction team to help the project meet cost, scope and schedule.
Larimer County Food Bank - Site and Landscape Design and entitlement processing
Project Description: site renovation at the entry of the existing Larimer County Food Bank building in Fort Collins, CO.
Renovations include improved pedestrian circulation aesthetic enhancements to the entryway.
Larimer County Natural Resources Headquarters - Site Assessment and Feasibility Study
Project Description: site assessment for the location of future headquarters building for Larimer County Natural
Resources Department; Feasibility study for the preferred site location.
Longmont Fire Station - Landscape Design
Project Description: Xeriscape landscape design for Mountain View Fire Protection District in Longmont, CO.
Brush Elementary School – Landscape and Planting Design
Project Description: planting design and site amenities design, located in Brush, Colorado.
University of Northern Colorado Middle School - Landscape Design
Project Description: Landscape design for a new middle school building on an existing campus in Greeley, CO.
Salida Del Sol Charter Academy - Landscape Design
Project Description: Landscape design and site design for a new elementary school building in Greeley, CO.
Aurora Xeriscape Gardens* in Aurora, Colorado: planting design and construction detailing.
The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex* (243 acres)
Project Description: Entitlement, planting design, landscape design and detailing, sign design, project management.
Representative LEED Projects: (* signifies project worked on while employed in a firm prior to Torrey Design Studio)
Lake Vista Luxury Apartments* – Site and Landscape Design and Construction Documents
Project Description: A LEED for Homes Silver certified, 300+ unit apartment resort community located on sixteen acres
of lake front property with westward mountain views. This green resort provides high quality amenity space for
residents in outdoor dining / kitchens, pool and spa, fire pits, picnic areas, community vegetable gardens, and beautiful
xeriscape gardens. Through careful site planning, over two acres of remnant prairie were preserved and additional
areas of prairie and wetlands were restored on-site.
Arbour Square Apartments - Site and Landscape Design and Construction Documents
Project Description: Located off I-25 and 144th Street, this resort style development offers a sophisticated urban living
environment connected to the Orchard Town Center by a grand pedestrian promenade. A large urban courtyard
provides year-round luxurious amenities to residents: outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, a formal
open space, a reflecting pool, spa and swimming pool with infinity water features, gardens, seating areas with fire bowls
and outdoor fireplaces. This project is LEED certified.
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QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
6 Team Building
Elements of a Successful Team - Goals, Communication & Decision Making
Team building is comprised of several elements, initiated
and developed over the project life; Goal setting, Roles definition and responsibilities, coordinated Problem solving
& Relationship management.
The Team Building starts with the LEED* Design Charette, and continues with Owner/Contractor/Consultant
Integrated design collaboration meetings. These project meetings are formatted on consistent timelines and are
often tied to Critical Path dates of decision making & delivery of project documents. Key Schematic & Design
Development reviews are critical to client ‘buy-in and contractor budgeting analysis, allowing the project to move
forward from concept to completion.
The General Contractor and Design are working for the same goals of the project/client. Trust in the whole team,
practical decision making with a constant challenge of creativity and constructability. Trust that the functional and
fiscal goal of the client are FIRST, consultants evaluate options and alternates, Trust that the sustainability is a part
of all decision making, long term value, energy systems evaluations, first –cost vs. long term operational and
maintenance costs.
Design-build-assist with the client in the making decisions of alternatives presented by the design team and
budgeted by the contractor.
Team building certainly continues with Municipal and Fire Authorities, understanding Codes and having a mutual
relationship with governing Authorities. Our Team has a long standing working relationship with Fort Collins Staff at
the Planning, Building Department and PFA agencies.
Key Team Building Components
Design –Charettes
Goal setting
Open dialogue, discussion and communication
Regular coordination, budget re-cap and scheduling meetings
Consultant integration on key-decision making discussions
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INTEGRITY
VALUE
7 Unique Capabilities
Effective communication, collaboration and coordination form the foundation of our services. Fueled by our commitment to
fulfilling our promises, Elder Construction and Architecture West have partnered to provide the City of Fort Collins with the best
project delivery and design possible. As a team we combine traditional quality practices and extensive building experience with a
take-charge, roll-up-our-sleeves attitude and collaborative style needed to drive today’s technically demanding fast-track
projects from start to finish. Looking from each customer’s point of view, we think smarter to provide our exceptional service
with the highest quality and cost-effective solutions. Through upfront collaboration with the owner, contractors, consultants and
subcontractors, we understand issues from the smallest detail to “big picture” planning. Our finger lies on the pulse of a project,
allowing us to troubleshoot when necessary and forecast schedules, especially long-lead time equipment, as well as deliver fast-
track, technically challenging projects that often exceed client expectations.
Elder Construction and Architecture West is changing the face of design/build contracting. By this, we mean our vision is so
unique that it is the foundation to not only buildings, but also solid ongoing relationships with our customers and project
members. We’re always looking for ways to exceed our customer’s expectations and deliver more value for their money. We
learn their business, build tight partnerships on every project, and proactively seek feedback so that the service we provide
continuously improves. Ultimately, our success comes down to people and service that create genuine teamwork and an
enjoyable experience. It’s an attitude that encourages customers to want to work with us again. We are not happy with merely
satisfied customers; we want “Raving Fans.” Raving fans are customers who are completely satisfied.
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INTEGRITY
VALUE
8 Construction Safety
Safety of our clients, employees, and subcontractors is of paramount importance to us when setting up a job site. Elder will
visually define its areas of work, and restrict access to people with appropriate personal protection equipment. Each worker goes
through an onsite safety orientation with a member of Elder Construction Team prior to starting his work on the job site and is
provided with an orientation pamphlet. This pamphlet is designed to be a quick reference guide and knowledge base for anyone
on the jobsite.
Elder Construction’s E-Mod History
2013/2014 – 0.93
2014/2015 – 0.86
2015/2016 – 0.82
Elder Construction’s Recordable Incidents
2014 -8.93 (3 injuries)
2013 – 4.24 (1 injury)
2012 – 0
Elder Construction’s Lost Days
2014 - 9
2013 - 0
2012 - 0
Orientation pamphlet provides information regarding
• Emergency contact numbers
• Site Layout Plan showing; access points, parking, laydown areas and do not enter locations
• Elder Construction Safety Guidelines
• Clients Safety Guidelines (McWhinney General Site Guidelines)
Safety Officers
Jim Howard is Elder’s in house safety officer.
David Wilson of Employers Resources of Colorado is Elder outside consultant for safety.
The primary goals of the safety manager are:
• Oversee implementation of the Elder Construction, Inc. safety program.
• Annually review the Elder Construction, Inc. safety policy and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate records and annually report the results of workplace accident and injury trend analysis.
• Recommend actions to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents and illnesses.
• Integrate safety into the day-to-day activities of all employees.
• Coordinate the new employee orientation and safety training programs.
• Assist Elder Construction, Inc. in compliance with government standards concerning safety and health.
• Assist supervisors with accident investigation.
• Identify unsafe conditions and practices and determine remedies.
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INTEGRITY
VALUE
9 Subcontractors
Elder construction has been in business for over 20 years and over that time period, we have developed a successful working
relationship with a number of subcontractors. In our relationships with our subcontractors, in our creative innovations that
provide real value, in our deep commitment that goes above and beyond expectations, Elder exercises honesty and integrity in
everything we do. Hiring a subcontractor is not just a partner in the construction process, but a partnership that turns it into a
friendship that will last beyond the current project and well into the future.
Because of this history and relationships, Elder has an extensive data base of subcontractors to solicit from. Below is a guide line
of how we intend to select the list of subcontractors and vendors. Each subcontractor we select will provide a proposal package
confirming they meet the requirements we set forth.
We believed that these requirements will provide a comprehensive and complete list of the most qualified subcontractors to bid
this project. We do encourage suggestions not only from the owner but also the architect on additional subcontractors; however,
any requested subcontractor will have to meet the same requirements for review. Once bidding is complete the two low
contractors will be interviewed to verify the content of their bid package and review the schedule and their manpower
capabilities as it relates to the schedule.
Proposal Requirements
· Comparable Job Experience
· Current Work Load
· Relationship with Elder
· References
Specific Key Items
Weekly design meetings with the design team, owner and Elder Construction to review drawing status and ensure the
construction documents are on schedule.
At 75% DD’s - Review drawings a update budget to reflect drawings. We will do this by product a internal estimate then put
the drawings out to a minimum of 2 subs in each trade to confirm pricing
At 95% DD’s - Repeat the process of creating a internal budget with confirmation from subcontractors.
At 75% or 95% we can look at teaming up with MEP trades to help in a design build capacity to also minimize, reduce, and
contain cost. This option also allows the MEP trades to provide valuable cost saving suggestions to the project.
At final construction drawings we will issue them out to a minimum of 3 subcontractors per trade to provide the most
competitive numbers available to the client.
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INTEGRITY
VALUE
10 Agreement Comments
Elder Construction and Architecture West have no exceptions to the Chapter 7 contract agreement.
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INTEGRITY
VALUE
11 Construction Cost Factors
Overhead and Profit for General Office Activities – 6%
Overhead and Profit for Field Activities – 6%
Markup on Subcontractor Work by General Contractor – 6%
Markup on Materials and Equipment – 6%
Markup on Project Labor or Materials to be determine the final contract price – 6%
Change Order Markup – 12%
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C O N T A C T
I N F O R M A T I O N
Interwest Consulting Group
1218 West Ash, Suite C
Windsor, CO 80550
970.674.3300
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Environmental Program Series.
Selected Publications
Barr, S., Dunbar, B. & Schiller, C. (2012). Sustainability in Schools: Why Green Buildings have
Become a Catalyst. The CEFPI Planner, Council for Educational Facilities Planners. (p.19).
Barr, S., Leigh, K. & Dunbar, B. (2011). Green Schools That Teach: A Research White Paper.
Institute for the Built Environment. https://Ibe.colostate.edu.
Plaut, J., Hodgin, S., Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A. (2012). Regenerative design: The LENSES
Framework for buildings and communities. Journal of Building Research and Information.
40(1), 112-122. Routledge.
Barr, S., Leigh, K., Dunbar, B., & Tremblay, K. (2011). Green Schools that Teach: Whole-School
Sustainability. Greenbuild International Conference Proceedings (pp. 3-9). Toronto, ON:
US Green Building Council.
Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A., Hodgin, S., Plaut, J. (2011). LENSES: A Framework for Integrating
Natural, Social, and Economic Systems in Sustainable Development. Earth Systems
Governance Conference Proceedings.
Williams, M., Nobe, M., Dunbar, B., Criswell, M. (2010). Acceptance of waste minimization
practices by construction management students. Journal of Green Building. V5 (4).
Bradley,C., Dunbar,B., Plaut,J. (2006) Fossil Ridge High School. Journal of Green Building. V1(1)
Timpson, W., Dunbar, B., Kimmel, G., Bruyere, B., Newman, P., Mizia, H. (2006). 147 Practical
Tips for Teaching Sustainability: Connecting the Environment, the Economy, and Society.
Atwood Publishing: Madison, WI
Dunbar, B., Selengut, S. (2004). Ecotourism and Sustainable Building at Harmony, Concordia,
and Maho Bay, US Virgin Islands. Global Challenges of Parks and Protected Area
Management Symposium, ISSRM 2002 Conference. La Madalena, Sardinia, Italy
Hyllegard, K., Ogle, J., Dunbar, B. (2004). Predicting patronage behaviors in a sustainable retail
environment: adding retail characteristics and consumer lifestyle orientation to the
belief-attitude-behavior intention model. Environment and Behavior. V36 (5)
Hyllegard, K., Ogle, J., Dunbar, B. (2003). Sustainability and historic preservation in retail
design: Integrating design into a model of the REI decision-making process. Journal of
Interior Design, V29(1)
brian.dunbar@colostate.edu
970.217.2527
1501 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1501
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SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Building Operations & Maintenance
Laramie County School District #1: LEED EB+OM Analysis and development of
Sustainable Operations & Maintenance Manual
Cost Analysis for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance at Summit
Hall, Colorado State University
Summit Hall, Colorado State University; LEED EB: O&M Gold
LEED Administration: Version 3
High Plains School, Loveland, CO: Targeting LEED Gold
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO: Targeting LEED Silver
Chestnut Tower, Campus Crest Communities Residential Student Housing,
Philadelphia, PA: Targeting LEED Gold
CSU Lory Student Center Revitalization, Fort Collins, CO: Targeting LEED Silver
CSU College of Engineering Building II, Fort Collins CO: LEED Gold
HealthProMed Medical Facility, San Juan, Puerto Rico: LEED Gold
University of Wyoming Visual Arts Facility, Laramie WY: LEED Platinum
Army National Guard Readiness Center, Windsor CO: LEED Platinum
Rocky Mountain Innosphere, Fort Collins CO: LEED Platinum
Larimer County Alternative Sentencing Division, Fort Collins, CO: LEED Gold
Alamosa K-5 School, Alamosa CO: LEED Gold
St. Vrain Elementary School 26, Erie CO: LEED Gold
LEED Administration: Version 2.2
Hampton Inn & Suites, Gunbarrel, CO: Targeting LEED Gold
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens’ Children’s Village, Cheyenne, WY: LEED Platinum
Loveland Library Addition, Loveland CO: LEED Gold
Poudre Fire Authority, Station 4, Fort Collins CO: LEED Gold
Vail Fire Station, Vail CO: LEED Gold
Research/Grants
Knowledge Network Development for U.S. General Services Administration, Office
of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Feasibility Study for Five
Buildings at Colorado State University
Waste Stream Analysis and Recycling Educational Outreach for Rocky Mountain
National Park
april.brown@colostate.edu
970.491.5041
1501 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1501
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Building Award from the
Colorado Renewable
Energy Society (2000, 2007)
2006 Practitioner of the
Year Award, U.S. Chapter of
the International Building
Simulation Performance
Association
2013 DOE Protégé of the
year, Department of Energy
Small Business Awards
Expertise
Over 25 years of experience in building energy field.
Expert in building analysis software including eQuest, OpenStudio, DOE-2, WINDOW 6,
and THERM 6
Design assistance in investigating sustainable design and energy efficient solutions for
a wide range of building types, including visitor centers, offices, laboratories,
apartments, museums, recreation centers, schools and hospitals.
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Facility
23,100 Platinum ●
Peloton Cycles, Ft. Collins, CO 14,000 Certified ●
Poudre Valley Health System -
Medical Center of the Rockies
570,000 Gold ●
Rally Development Office Building 69,000 ●
RTD Commuter Rail Maintenance
Facility
194,495 Gold
●
RTD TOD at Boulder Junction
(office, retail, hotel, transit station)
Approx.
250,000
Gold thru SD ● ●
Village Center Station, CO (office,
retail, adjacent to transit station)
505,100 Gold ● ●
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master specification templates, temperature control design documentation, and
has worked to create and implement measurement and verification plans. He
oversees and manages a staff of four commissioning agents.
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Avenue Green, Group14’s
LEED Platinum office
building.
Rocky Mountain Green
2013 presentation on LEED
v4 Behind the Scenes of
Colorado Regional Priority
Credits
Expertise
Over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry
Thorough knowledge and understanding of sustainable design and construction
practices.
Understanding of LEED requirements, process, documentation and resources and the
necessary skills to make certification of a project run smoothly, able to support and
encourage project participants in the LEED certification process
Experience working on multiple LEED projects providing a range of services including
expertise on site issues, water, materials, construction waste management, and
indoor environmental quality as well as managing all disciplines
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mental/physical care for soldiers suffering
from visible and invisible wounds of war.
Exempla Healthcare's new Saint Joseph
replacement hospital will be located in
the heart of Denver, carved out of the
city's largest and oldest medical campus,
and will sit on the former Children’s
Hospital site. Plans for the 831,000 sf full
service hospital include 348 patient beds,
a roof top helipad, centerpiece chapel
structure, central courtyard, balconies at
every level, and a roof top garden. It also
has a free standing Central Utility Plant
that will serve this building and others on
campus. The project will require
maintaining uninterrupted access and
service to three of Denver’s largest
hospitals.
The DIA South Terminal Redevelopment
Program (STRP) marks the continuation of
the original vision of the airport. Gensler’s
design for the STRP will both strengthen
DIA’s connection to the city’s urban core
and turn the airport itself into a travel
destination. The $500 million project
includes the design and construction of a
519-room Westin hotel and conference
center, a Public Transit Center, including
an RTD East Rail Line station and a public
plaza for community programming and
events that connects the development to
the existing Jeppesen Terminal. Slated for
completion in 2015, the project is being
constructed by the Mortenson-Hunt-
Saunders tri-venture.
“We benefitted greatly from your teams knowledge and experience. You were very easy to work with, very responsive,
and very willing to share your knowledge with our team.”
Mike Pask
Project Manager
Saunders Construction
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interdisciplinary research and academic
facility for Colorado State University's
College of Engineering that will bring
faculty and students together in teams
focused on several broad research topics,
including energy, health, and the
environment. It will be a signature
building at one of the main entrances to
campus at the corner of Laurel and
Meridian. Facilities will include
interdisciplinary research laboratories,
teaching laboratories, classrooms,
faculty offices, and the Student Success
Center.
This GSA project involved a registered
historic landmark federal building and
courthouse originally constructed between
1892 and 1895. Expanded in 1911 and
again in 1931, the total building size is
approximately 78,045 square feet, with the
primary tenants being the U.S. District
Court, U.S. Marshall's Service, and the
Magistrate Court. Interior water intrusion
had been experienced at various locations
throughout the building over a period of
20+ years. Pie recommended necessary
repairs per our observation and testing.
These items were prioritized via budget
estimates, which allowed the client to
prioritize repairs.
“Thank you for your contributions in technology innovation by introducing building air tightness and pressure testing to
Army facilities worldwide. The US Army is the first major building owner in the U.S. to require continuous air barriers
with a maximum leakage rate in their new and retrofit buildings. This requirement will improve occupant health, comfort
and productivity in their new and retrofit buildings. Your efforts reflect a high level of competence, dedication, and
professionalism and are a credit to yourself and the US Army. I thank you for a job well done!”
Katherine Hammack
Assistant Secretary of the Army - Installations, Energy and Environment
Sioux Falls Federal Building
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Owner: General Services
Administration
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Education &
Collections Facility
University of Wyoming Berry Bio-Diversity Center –
Laramie, WY
Vandenberg Hall Cadet Barracks Renovation – U.S. Air
Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Weber State University New Residential Life Phase
Buildings – Ogden, UT
Naval Base Coronado P-750 Hangar – San Diego, CA
The industry recognized expertise of Pie’s BECx services has resulted in requests for Pie staff experts to present and
train on the topic at venues such as the USGBC 2011 Greenbuild International Conference, USGBC Chapters, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, AIA Chapters, California Cx Collaborative, and the 2012 Construction Specification Institute (CSI)
Construct national conference.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
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Continuity
ASTM E1186 Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Air Leakage
ASTM C1153 Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Wet Roof Insulation
ASTM E907 /
FM 1-52
Field Testing Resistance of
Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems
Wind Uplift
Resistance
ASTM D5957 Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations Water Leakage
ELD
Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing and Waterproofing
Membranes
Water Leakage
ASTM E488 Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements Fastener Pull-Out
ASTM E2359
Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation
and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
EIFS Cladding Wind
Resistance
ASTM F1869
Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of
Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
Moisture content
ASTM F2170
Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete
Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes Moisture content
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Solar Panels
Glycol Systems
Ventilation and Make-Up Air
Material Analysis
Stress and Fatigue
Fire Suppression Systems
Adhesives and Coatings
Boiler Systems
A/C and Refrigeration
Texas Regional Office
8868 Research Blvd.
Suite 309
Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-271-4547
Corporate Headquarters
6275 Joyce Drive, Suite 200
Arvada, CO 80403
Toll Free: 866-552-5246
Phone: 303-552-0177
Fax: 303-552-0178
Minnesota Regional Office
9703 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 612-284-7080
Fax: 612-284-7088
Additional Pie
Staff Locations
Arizona
Florida
Tennessee
Wyoming
Carl R. Darnall Replacement Hospital
Colorado Judicial Center
ASTM E 1105 Water Test
Solera
Consulting on over $15.0 Billion in new construction and major renovation projects since 1999.
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Gold Certified
• Northside Aztlan Recreation Center – Fort Collins Gold Certified
• Colorado College, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts
Center – Colorado Springs Gold Certified
• The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College
– Ann Arbor, Michigan Gold Certified
LEED® CERTIFIED PROJECTS
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
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Construction Technology, 1981
REGISTRATION:
Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD)
by American Society of Plumbing
Engineers
U.S. Green Building Council LEED®
Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL:
American Society of Plumbing
Engineers (ASPE)
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
CSU, Indoor Practice Facility
Fort Collins, Colorado
APEX Field House
Arvada, Colorado
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Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL:
National Council of Examiners for
Engineering and Surveying
American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Engineers
South Transit Center for
MAX Bus Rapid Transit
Fort Collins, Colorado
The Sports Barn
Weld County, Colorado
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mechanical systems utilizing our professional expertise.
We believe the size and composition of our company makes us par-
ticularly responsive to the goals of our clients. The firm currently
employs 20 people; of which six hold Professional Engineering
Licenses, one is a Certified Plumbing Designer, and seven are
LEED® Accredited Professionals. The three principals alone have
78 years of combined experience in Mechanical Engineering, and
all are LEED® Accredited Professionals.
We have built a strong reputation based on exceptional knowledge,
innovation and quality design. We are able to meet our objectives
by combining high standards with broad experience from a large
number of successfully completed engineering projects.
A company’s reputation for consistently performing its job to the
satisfaction of the people who employ it can best be judged by the
volume of repeat business. We have consistently earned the re-
spect and trust of our clients and maintain long term professional
relationships through exceptional performance and collaboration.
FIRM HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY
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acres, 45,000 sf
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope, Fort Collins, CO; United Way
resource center and offices; LEED-NC Silver Certified; 10,000 sf
Peloton Cycles, Fort Collins, CO; Retail & Office Building;
LEED-NC Gold Certification pending; 14,000 sf
Carter Lake Marina, Loveland, CO; 4,500 sf
Fort Collins Housing Authority Supportive Housing-Owner’s Rep for
Design-Build, 4-story, 40 unit housing; 40,000 sf
Fort Collins Housing Authority Offices, Fort Collins, CO; Office remodel,
addition & interior design; 6,700 sf
The Villages at Stanford, Fort Collins Housing Authority;
1,200 sf clubhouse, 82 unit apartment complex high performance
remodel
Fort Collins Motorsports, Fort Collins; Retail, Offices; 3,943 s.f.
Eyecare Associates, Fort Collins; Medical Tenant Finish 6,814 sf
Advantage Bank, Loveland, CO; Branch Bank & Offices,15,000 sf
Advantage Bank, Greeley, CO; Branch Bank & Offices, 13,000 sf
Grace Community Church, Loveland, CO; Church Remodel and TF,
27,800 sf
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• Dr. Walton DDS
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Facilities Staff- Water Department & Power Department
Elder Construction
Austin Dodder- Construction Manager
Project oversight and planning
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Approx.
100,000
Targeting LEED Silver ● ●
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