PROJECT PROFILES
Ogden’s 12th Street Nears Completion
Since October 2008, crews have worked night and day to complete construction along the 12th Street corridor in Ogden. General contractor Staker Parson Companies announced that within the next two weeks, the mainline and side streets of the road will be completed and open to the public. The road features a unique concrete surface and is the first project of its kind done by Staker Parson in the Ogden area.
Liquid asphalt was extremely expensive and in short supply when the project was bid. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decided to pour a concrete instead of asphalt surface, feeling that a concrete surface would not only be a more economical option, but would provide a longer life for the road based on the amount of traffic that travels 12th Street. Local businesses and a high volume of traffic make the road one of Ogden’s busiest. Staker Parson had a full time public information manager who worked directly with UDOT’s public information consultant to keep everyone informed on the daily construction and allow the public to avoid certain parts of the project that were under construction.
Along with the challenge of traffic control and maintaining access for businesses, one of the biggest obstacles on the project was installing a new mainline water system for Ogden City. “The existing water line was installed long before anybody that worked on this project, including Ogden City and UDOT, were around. We had to rely heavily on old as-built drawings that were not always accurate. It took a lot of in the field engineering and cooperation to make things work,” said Jeff Davis, project manager for Staker Parson.
To date, nearly 40,000 cubic yards of concrete have been placed. Before the concrete could be placed, grade crews rotomilled 65,000 tons of asphalt that will be used by Staker Parson in recycled asphalt pavement.
“This was a great project for us because it involved cooperation from every subcontractor and every division of our company,” said Davis. “We relied on the experience and expertise of everyone involved to make this a successful project.”
Key subcontractors included Craythorne Inc., Craig Sorensen Construction, and Romero Construction. A few minor items including landscaping, fencing, and signs will be completed in the spring, and the project will be completely finalized in April 2010.
Staker Parson Conveyor System Keeps Roads Safe at Hinckley Drive Extension Project Site in Roy October 22nd, 2009
Innovative Staker Parson conveyor system keeps roads safe at Hinckley Drive extension project site in Roy, Utah.
Utah Museum of Natural History
Innovative Concrete Mix Used for New “Green” Utah Museum of Natural History October 1st, 2009
The new building under construction for the Utah Museum of Natural History on the University of Utah campus is a “green” work in progress with environmentally conscious building initiatives that include a pervious concrete parking lot and sidewalks, a building skin made of locally harvested copper and rock products, a wind turbine, and a roof with sections of native-seeded plants.
The process recycles 100 percent of the existing asphalt, saving existing resources.
Cold Recycle Overlay in St. George, Utah September 22nd, 2008
Staker Parson Companies constantly strives to work innovation into each project it completes. In St. George, Utah, South Construction is working in partnership with Western Rock Products to complete an asphalt and paving job for the Utah Department of Transportation. The project, which started in January, extends from mile marker zero on the Utah/Arizona boarder to mile marker 6 at Bluff Street, in St. George Utah.
A Jack B. Parson mixer unloads concrete into an LBH pump truck for sidewalks in front of Larry H. Miller's Megaplex 13 theaters.
Staker & Parson Companies Paves Way for The Junction September 21st, 2008
The Junction, downtown Ogden’s entertainment, retail and residential complex built on the site of the former Ogden City Mall, is well underway and nearly ready for the public. The Salomon Center (Fat Cats, Gold’s Gym, Costa Vida, Striker’s Grill, Pizza Factory, and other retail) is scheduled to open in June along with the Megaplex 13 theaters. Soon to follow at the southeast corner of The Junction site is the Boyer Building where Wells Fargo will reside, and at the opposite corner to the north of the site, Ensign Plaza. Before long we will see residences at Earnshaw Condos and at Ashton Square, a condominium and commercial building. Future projected development of The Junction includes various retail and residential spaces.
Utah's State Capital Renovation Project
Utah’s State Capitol September 21st, 2008
Jack B. Parson Companies created a safe and secure foundation for Utah’s State Capitol with innovative concrete mixes and techniques.