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Winter 2015-2016A Quarterly Publicationfrom Layton Construction Companywww.laytonconstruction.com

12 | The Last WordExtended Reach

David S. Layton

STUDENT2 | Nuts & BoltsLayton in the News

10 | Subcontractor ProfileAssociated Fixture Manufacturing, Inc.

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Ready for Anything Wyoming National Guard facility in Afton serves the local community in good times and bad

The Afton Readiness Center — a design-build project completed by Layton in September 2015 — is more than a command center for the Wyoming National Guard. It’s a community resource strategically located in the heart of Star Valley near Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming. It is unique in its structural and architectural elements and has al-ready become a landmark in Afton.

“The maintenance and train-ing facilities are very func-tional to keep our trucks and equipment primed, and our citizen soldiers always ready for duty,” says Ken Lewis, P.E., D.P.M. project manager for the Wyoming Military Depart-ment. “Layton Construction has contributed to Wyoming National Guard’s readiness in protecting our national safety

Snowbird resort guest services building sweeps awards Some projects just stand tall-est compared to others. The Summit at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort — which sits at the top of Hidden Peak at 11,000 feet (also featured in the Fall 2014 issue of Foundation) — is one such project. The 23,000-square-foot guest services facility opened this ski season to rave reviews, not only from Snowbird’s skiers, but from

construction industry award competitions. The project took top honors in its class, sweeping every awards competition in which it was entered, including ENR Mountain States magazine, As-sociated General Contractors of Utah, Utah Construction & Design magazine and American Concrete Institute Intermountain Chapter.

The Afton Readiness Center — completed in part-nership with CRSA Architects — serves Star Valley,

Wyoming, as both an operations center for the national guard, but also as a community center.

“Layton assembled a great design-build team, and we worked together to create a building that fits the rural Afton, Wyoming community very well — aesthetically, func-tionally and culturally.”

Ken Lewis, P.E.D.P.M. project manager for the Wyoming Military Department

and security, while creating a community gathering place that

will serve Star Valley, Wyoming for decades to come.”

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Company’s relocation to Utah highlighted by new space

When leading grill manufacturer Traeger Pellet Grills moved its headquarters from Or-egon to Sugar House, Utah, getting a space that illustrated the brand’s commitment to quality, wood-flavored grilling was important. With the construction assistance of Lay-ton’s Interior Construction Specialists group, Traeger’s new 29,193-square-foot corporate office is a combination of office, retail and hospitality, with an industrial/modern feel theme to the company’s product as “the best wood fired grill on the market.” The main entry features the company logo — laser cut from quarter-inch hot rolled steel — mounted on a textured wall created of stacked firewood. The boardroom table is made from walnut and big tooth maple tree sections. A hint of grill smoke permeates the office, as engineers found solutions to please the fire marshal to grill indoors — and outdoors, too — accessing rooftop patio grills through a roll-up garage door. Challenges of customized furniture, aged

Layton project man-ager Cody Flamm, who works out of the Phoenix office, drives innovation through his use of building information model-ing. His willingness

to embrace new technology has led to success on project’s including the Rivulon/Isagenix project, Cabela’s and the Dunn-Edwards Paints manufactur-ing facility featured in the Spring 2011 edition of Foundation. His skill and professionalism led to his being named to ENR Southwest’s Top 20 Under 40 list.

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Layton innovator recognizes as top young professional

Traeger Pellet Grills’ new headquarters in Sugar House, Utah, celebrates every-

thing wood and even permeates with the smell of wood-grilled goodness.

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barn wood flooring and unique millwork were met by Layton’s Interior Construction Specialists’ design and construction team to keep the project within budget.

“We wanted to build a space that was inspiring and represen-tative of our brand and culture. From day one, the Layton and Method teams helped us bring that vision to life through con-stant collaboration, adaptability and solid alignment on what we were trying to build. We couldn’t be more happy with the outcome.”

Cole VandenAkkerDirector of national sales, Traeger Pellet Grills

Add another state to the Layton footprint. Layton’s healthcare division, led by its Nashville, Tennessee team, has been awarded its third project with Acadia Healthcare and its first project in the commonwealth of Virginia. Mt. Regis Center will be a 26,000-square-foot, 48-bed behavior-al treatment facility in Salem, Virginia. Site work began in February and the project will be completed in December 2016.

Layton expands national reach with Virginia project

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Aggie Recreation CenterUtah State University, Logan, Utah

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Heart of Utah State campus enhanced by ‘place to be seen’STORY BY GREG BENNETT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN BLAKELY PHOTOGRAPHY

ogan, Utah, is a classic college town.

Utah State University has been an

education and economic staple in the

community since 1888. The institu-

tion is a true “home-away-from-home,” where

students move and live year-round.

Because of this dynamic, school officials have

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Its prominent position in the heart of the campus led the construction team to carefully consider how the building was

sited. The building’s placement creates a dynamic entry to the campus at the center of the “student activities district.”

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trict and, starting in 1999, a student recreation

facility was something students wanted as part of

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However, after initial research, renovations

to the existing George Nelson Fieldhouse were

deemed cost-prohibitive and inadequate, and

serious efforts were abandoned.

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SHARED PRIORITY In 2009, 10 years after the initial research was begun, James Morales, the new vice president of student affairs, met with Tyler Tolson, the school’s newly elected student body president. Each brought a list of priorities to the meeting. “At the top of both of our lists was a student recreation center,” Morales says. “Having worked at the University of Minnesota and the University of Connecticut


The DetailsStart DateMarch 2014

End DateNovember 2015

Total Square Footage105,000

Architectsajc architects

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James MoralesVice president of student affairs, Utah State University

before coming here, I knew what something like this would do for the campus community.” The school hired an architectural firm to do a feasibility study and all parties decided that the facility needed to be in the heart of campus. Eventually, site selection led to the corner of Lars Hansen (Nobel Prize winner) Drive and Aggie Bull-evard

— across from the Nelson Fieldhouse. While the building is owned by the state of Utah and construction overseen by the Division of Facili-ties Construction & Management (DFCM), the building was paid for by an increase of student fees. The fee increase and approval of construction had to be approved by a student vote.

“Comfortable and welcoming” — words used to describe the center — for exercise and respite from the pressures of academics.

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GOOD, BETTER, BEST Student leaders and school administrators presented three options to students — a lower-cost option, a medium-cost option and a higher-cost option. “Almost to be expected, the stu-dents went with the medium level,” Morales says. A simple majority was required for approval and while the vote was close, even some of those who voted against it in 2012 speak out in support of the building now that it is completed. “I have talked to a number of students since the vote and I would

say that 97 percent of those that voted against it are coming back and saying, ‘I was wrong,’” Morales says. “They are seeing the fruits of this project and are excited about it and understand what is there.” Student involvement didn’t end at the funding and approval stage. Student leaders were active participants in the planning and execution of the building — from the beginning to the end. “One of the things that impressed me was the amount of student rep-resentation and decision-making,” says Brian McBeth, project man-ager from Layton Construction.


Architectural Woodwork . . .Associated Fixture Manufacturing, Inc.Climbing Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walltopia USA, Inc.Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . Geneva Rock Products/Parson ConcreteElectrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEC ElectricExcavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edge Excavation, Inc.Framing/Drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muddy Boys Inc.Glazing/Metal Panels/Roofing . . .Noorda Architectural Metals Inc.Hardwood Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain Heights HardwoodMasonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen’s Masonry CompanyMechanical/Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Western States MechanicalPainting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knowles Painting Inc.Reinforcing Steel . . . . . . . . . Champion Fabricating & Supply Co.Structural Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanpete Steel LLC

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All students have unlimited access and the facility is for students only.

A climbing wall was one of the most requested amenities and takes a prominent position on the main floor of the facility.

“They weren’t just there, but they were actively involved in the design, the colors — they would come back with ideas and suggestions and those ideas were considered at every stage.”

ON THE SAME PAGE With funding approved, Utah State University officials looked to put together the team to complete the project. “The goal of the planning committee from the beginning was to get partners that cared as much about the building as we did — and we got that,” Morales

says. “We wanted architects and a construction team to understand our community and what a facility like this would mean to us.” Starting with ajc architects, HOK and Layton Construction, the team began to take shape and measure up. “We wanted the design of the building to be unique to USU and a reflection of USU,” says Jill Jones, owner and architect with ajc architects. “The ability to have awe-some views from multiple areas, developing a central circulation ‘canyon’ and creatively using graph-ics and components tied to Logan and mountains, was a strong driver

to the overall design solution.” Getting the right people was one thing. Turning those people into a team that understands the campus environment was another. Key team members — led by Morales and the planning committee — participated in activities important to locals including a hike in the mountains, and a 35-mile bike ride around Cache Valley, a friendly softball game and a project safety barbecue for the team. The team also attended an Aggie basketball game together — a local favorite. “We wanted professionals that knew what they were doing, but

we also wanted them to work with us and listen to our sugges-tions,” Morales says. “We needed to be able to trust them and know we could communicate clearly with them through all phases of construction.” Participating in these activities helped the Layton team get a better understanding of what was hap-pening with the new facility. “With my job, there are times that I am thinking more about the functional side of things,” says Cal-vin Ostler, superintendent on the project. “It was a great team effort to make sure we got the students

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Large windows draw visitors to the outdoors — a highlight amenity of attending school at Utah State University — while offering the convenience of an indoor exercise experience.

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“They asked, ‘Who are you and what do you need?’ They did their homework. They were open-minded and open-hearted. I like that in a partner.”

James MoralesVice president of student affairs, Utah State University

what they wanted.” This shared vision led to ad-ditional confidence for the Utah State team. “We set a clear philosophy about what this building meant to the campus,” Morales says. “When you have that, everyone can focus con-cerns, comments and suggestions on that philosophy. Every question and concern can be answered bet-ter when coming from that central frame. From the architects to Lay-ton, it was a very fluid motion.”

THE END RESULT When the facility neared its

opening, Utah State hired a recre-ation center manager — Chase El-lis — to eventually run the center and assist in last-minute adjust-ments. Because of the planning, consideration and experience of all those involved, Chase could con-centrate his efforts on operational decisions. “Everything was done right,” Chase says. “It had been thought through. I didn’t have to come in and offer sugges-tions because it had been so well thought out.” When the center opened in No-vember 2015, it was an immediate

AggieRecreation

CenterQuick Notes

• Standing in the front corridor of the building, a visitor senses the openness of the three-story “canyon and flowing rivers” architectural theme, which ties the building closely to outdoor recreation that is Logan, Utah.

• Topographical maps on interior walls highlight actual trails in local canyons.

• The facility includes a climbing wall, three basketball courts, weight room, spin room, multi-purpose activity room, dance room, one-eighth mile running track, dressing rooms and ad-ministrative offices.

success. Thousands of Aggies use the center daily. “The students I’ve talked to are in awe,” Chase says. “They are in awe of the building as well as the offerings we’re able to bring in. This facility allows us to offer more programs. We’ve brought in more personal trainers be-cause we have the space. We’re reaching out to students that don’t usually come to recreation centers to see how we can better serve them.” It is quickly turning into a local landmark located in the heart of the student activities district.

Students feel emotional connections to the facility. One spirit squad team member considers this third-floor

dance rehearsal space as “her home.” Badminton courts are attracting international students at high rates.

When working on a complicated con-struction project, it’s

nice to have a skilled partner that doesn’t shy away from a challenge. That’s what Layton gets with Asso-ciated Fixture Manufacturing Inc. of Magna, Utah. “We seem to end up with a lot of the jobs that have unique challeng-es,” says Scott Colledge, president and owner of Associated Fixture. “If there’s a material specification that’s unusual, we’re not afraid to work with it. We build things that others struggle with.” As a company that works in cabinetry and millwork, being able to meet the sometimes difficult ex-pectations of architects and owners — and do it in a team-first manner — is particularly helpful. However, it is at the heart of the company Scott started with Tom Ballou in 2005. Now, with a skilled labor force of about 20, Associated Fix-

FOUNDED2005

TYPE OF WORK• Millwork• Cabinetry

EMPLOYEES• 20

HIGH-PROFILE LAYTON JOBS

• Aggie Recreation Center at Utah State University, Logan, Utah

• Karen H. Huntsman Library at Snow College, Ephraim, Utah

• Provo Recreation Center, Provo, Utah

• The Summit at Snowbird, Snowbird, Utah

CONTACT INFORMATION8975 W. 3500 S.Magna, UT 84044 (801) 250-7620associatedfixture.com

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ture has the know-how to meet the demands of the toughest jobs. “We haven’t had to lay off anyone since we opened in 2005,” Scott says. “Now, they’ve been with us long enough to know the quality we expect and they know what they’re doing.” Plus, Associated Fixture un-derstands the importance of a long-term approach. “We’re different because we don’t feel like we have to win every battle,” Scott says. “In my experi-ence, if you focus on the project, good partners will make sure you’re taken care of.” Plus, the owner gets the best

possible outcome for their project. That approach is one of the things that has led Associated Fixture to work with Layton on a number of projects, including the Aggie Recreation Center at Utah State University. And the future looks good, too. “The abilities of our people — and what they’re able to do now — is far above where we’ve ever been,” Scott says. “The crew we have is a quality group. There’s not a project plan we get that we feel is over our heads.” Combining top-level skill with a customer-first approach makes all the difference.

Built to LastAssociated Fixture utilizes skilled craftsmen to fit each project

“I don’t hire and let people go everytime something doesn’t look just right on the balance sheet. Once you get people trained, keeping them is the important thing.”

Scott ColledgePresident and owner, Associated Fixture Manufacturing Inc.

Associated Fixture Manufacturing Inc. Scott Colledge (left) and Martin White operate a customer-driven cabinetry and millwork business that

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When Raquel Rabacal received a LinkedIn message from Layton’s corporate safety director asking her if she knew of any construction safety experts in Kauai that would be interested in applying for an opening, she said she did — Raquel Rabacal. “Over the last few years, Layton has become a major player in commercial construction in Hawaii — especially on Kauai — so the chance to work for them was ap-

pealing,” she says. So, in August 2015, Raquel joined Layton’s Hawaii team and understands why so many other Hawaiians have embraced the chance to work with the company. “People smile when they work here,” she says. “Layton offers sup-port and training that is helpful.” One example was when Layton flew Raquel to Phoenix to receive training with other project safety

managers within the company. “That group of professionals is a great resource,” she says. “We are a team. Everything in construction is a team. The Layton team has a lot of experience and knows how to do things in a way that brings success.” Which is why Raquel wants to stay a long time. “This is where I want to retire,” she says. “This is a company I could see myself finishing my career with.”

Raquel Rabacal


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Aloha ConstructionIsland office ranked No. 9 in Hawaii

Located just steps from the world-famous Poipu Beach on the sunny South Shore

of Kauai, Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach has earned its place as one of Hawaii’s top tourist retreats. Just over a decade ago, a small group of Layton Construction builders ventured to the islands to begin work on the resort. Placing its trust and confidence in the Layton team, the resort developer has not only seen its resort grow and flourish, but has watched Layton blossom in the Hawaiian Islands to become a recognized construction

leader. Layton Construction finds itself at the No. 9 spot on Pacific Business News’ 2014 Hawaii General Contractors list. Layton’s Hawaii team has expanded services well beyond its initial hos-pitality work. Over the past decade, the team has completed education, entertainment, healthcare and retail projects. The number of diverse projects in the islands continues to grow as customers recognize Layton’s ability to deliver quality, while meet-ing the unique challenges of supply-ing manpower and materials in this remote island paradise.

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A site blessing, accompanied by a ground breaking with traditional Hawaiian O’o sticks— historically used by farmers to turn over soil

and shrubs—begins Hawaiian construction projects. The Layton team, led by Executive Vice Presidents Will Summerhays and Jeff

Peterson, is underway on the mixed-use retail and residential tower to be known as Ae’o, with scheduled completion in 2020.

A sampling of recent Hawaii project completions:

KauaiKauai Community College Building Remodel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATIONKauai Community Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINANCIAL SERVICESKauai Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKauai High School Gymnatorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATIONKauai Lagoons Ritz Carlton (Multiple Renovations) . . . . . . . . . . . HOSPITALITYKukui Grove Executive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFFICERoss Dress for Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAIL

OahuBYU-Hawaii Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATIONKapi’olani Medical Center Remodel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCARELaie Courtyard Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOSPITALITYUniversity of Hawaii Kanewai Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATION

MauiHyatt Regency Maui (Multiple Renovation Projects) . . . . . . . . . . . HOSPITALITY

HawaiiSheraton Kona Resort Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOSPITALITY

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Extended ReachLayton net of influence spreads through relationships with clients

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Twenty-four states. Layton

Construction continues to widen its reach across the coun-try. We closed

2015 having worked in 24 states during the year. What an accom-plishment. As noted in this issue of Foundation, work is underway on a project in Virginia, which will take our cumulative total of work to 40 states in our 63-year company history. Much of the work is done with customers for whom we’ve worked in the past. I can’t over-emphasize the importance of building trusted relationships with customers, who return to us again and again to build other facilities, no matter where they are located. From recent internal communi-cations with our business develop-ment teams, I quote:

• “This [new] work is being negoti-ated with Layton due to the long relationship and string of successful projects our team has had on the campus [Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose]. Led by Kimberly Allen and ‘RJ’ Jackson, this team has worked on this campus for over 10 years and has developed a trusted relationship with the facility.” • “I am pleased to announce Layton has been awarded two more projects with Asurion. We signed a strategic partnership agreement with them last year, and we’ve been very busy working on several renovations.” We started with a project suc-cessfully completed in Arizona, and have extended this customer relationship with construction underway in California, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. • “The Point at Poipu Resort was Voted No. 1 Diamond Resorts Inter-national Best Resort last year out of the 235 DRI Properties worldwide, even during construction [renova-tion]. The Point at Poipu Resort was

voted No. 1 because of the great job of the general contractor, Layton Construction.” This note was from the com-pany’s senior vice presidents of operations, and construction and purchasing. Customer growth is based upon trust. Our culture is centered on listening to both our customers and our professionals — who col-laborate to find the best ideas and answers to our customers’ needs. Just like the Aggie Recreation Center. On another note, of nearly 1,000 people who make up the Layton team and contribute to our suc-cesses, I pay tribute to one. Scott Dotson recently retired after 36 years with the company. We salute him, as he put on his construction tool belt as a form-setter carpenter for years to deliver Layton quality craftsmanship. His son, Tony, continues the family legacy, and has, himself, been a Layton team member for nearly 19 years.

DAVID S. LAYTON

Layton did work in 24 states in 2015. That includes a state-of-the-art campus recreation center serving students at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

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