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Lumberyard Brewing Company

Lumberyard Brewing Company

by | Feb 9, 2020

The Power of Historic Places

Listed on the National Register, the adaptive reuse of the circa-1890’s Copeland Lumber building in downtown Flagstaff is a prime example of the power of historic places. As the headquarters for Lumberyard Brewing, this formerly derelict structure is now a social and business anchor in the heart of the community. 

Lumberyard Brewery: Pre-Preservation Condition

Before this project commenced, the Copeland Building had been vacant for over 15 years. Significant abatement and demolition had to take place before any construction.

Construction During Winter Conditions

Construction took place during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting is experienced in managing these conditions for on-time, on-schedule delivery of this and every other winter project.

Blending Historic Preservation and Sustainable Building Techniques

The brewery-to-be was constructed utilizing multiple sustainable building techniques, including reusing the original wood trusses and other wood material harvested during the demolition phase.

LUMBERYARD BREWING COMPANY

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Markets

Commercial | Historic Preservation | Restaurant & Food Service | Tenant Improvements & Remodels
 

This project earned recognition from the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program and is a recipient of an Arizona Real Estate and Development Award (RED) Award.

Loven Contracting completed the adaptive reuse of the former Copeland Lumber facility into the Lumberyard Brewery Taproom and Grille. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the facility was selectively demolished and reconstructed into a 15,083SF restaurant and brewery using sustainable building techniques and processes. 

Our construction services included:

  • Reusing the original wood trusses and decorated wood stemming from the original lumber harvested from the demolition phase;
  • Extensive structural repairs, 
  • Abatement of asbestos-containing VCT floor tiles and gypsum wall board;
  • Replacing clerestory and main-floor windows with historically accurate replica stock; and
  • Reconditioning the brick perimeter using historically accurate mortar texture and color mixed on-site and sealed for longevity.

Located in Downtown Flagstaff Historic District in a high-traffic area with one-way streets, Loven Contracting implemented various safety and security measures to ensure worker safety and limit local traffic congestion, including rerouting pedestrian traffic and diverting construction traffic through a side street. In addition, construction took place in winter conditions during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting maintained the project schedule and delivered on time. Lumberyard Brewery exemplifies the possibilities of combining sustainable building with historic preservation.

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Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

by | Feb 9, 2020

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

Loven Contracting partnered with Northern Arizona Healthcare to construct the 15,700SF facility.

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

The roof panels were bent by a portable machine on the site to match the arch.

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

There are twelve vehicle storage bays on-site.

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

The Guardian Medical Transport Station features a state-of-the-art call center.

Guardian Medical Transport Station 52

The facility includes an office area and crew quarters for on-duty personnel.

GUARDIAN MEDICAL TRANSPORT STATION 52

Location

Flagstaff, Arizona

Markets

Healthcare

In partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), Loven Contracting constructed Guardian Medical Station 52. Standing two stories tall and over 15,700SF, this facility includes:

  • 4,710SF of office space;
  • 896SF of training area;
  • Nine (9) crew quarters for on-duty personnel;
  • Twelve (12) emergency vehicle storage bays;
  • A state-of-the-art call center; and
  • One (1) off-site detention basin.

The job site featured a mix of high plasticity (PI of 30%+) clay-bearing soils mixed with large diameter and shelves of dense basalt. This soil composition posed numerous challenges in the construction of structural foundations. Loven Contracting successfully addressed this challenge through both over-excavation to competent basalt and the placement of lean slurry beneath the structural foundations. In addition, this project was a ground-up build during the winter. Temporary covers and heaters were strategically placed in areas where the masonry and concrete were installed and maintained to prevent freezing. As construction progressed, the materials remained enclosed 24/7 until curing was complete. The Guardian Medical Transport Station features a round roof system with TJI joists and foam insulation installed. Layout and computer modules supported the installation of wall anchors, top of wall anchors, and MEP and sprinkler systems. To ensure that the roof panels would match the curvature of the arch, the panels were bent on-site.

The new, centrally located facility provides much-needed updates in almost every category, including upgraded, private crew quarters, state-of-the-art communications center, and new vehicle bays. As a result of the new location and facilities, the response time has been significantly improved, the service life of vehicles has been extended, and employee satisfaction has increased.

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Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

by | Feb 9, 2020

Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center

Loven Contracting remodeled the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center and constructed a new theater addition. Millions of visitors per year tour the park, the vast majority of whom spend time at the Visitor Center complex on the South Rim.

Grand Canyon Visitor's Center New Theater Addition

A new 248-seat theater addition was integrated into the Visitor’s Center complex.

Sustainability in our National Parks

Sustainability features included upgrades to rain-water harvesting systems, installing a new catchment system and water storage tank, and a new photovoltaic system for solar integration.

New Visitor Center Design Elements and Educational Features

An expansive renovation of the Visitor Center, along with a new exhibit focused on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, included the installation of a terrazzo “river” and multiple educational interpretative elements, such as Science on a Sphere.

GRAND CANYON VISITOR CENTER

Location

Grand Canyon, AZ

Markets

Government & Municipal | Parks & Recreation | Tenant Improvements & Remodels

Loven Contracting remodeled the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center and constructed a new 3,100SF, 248-seat theater addition. Scope of work included integrating new sustainability features, new exhibits, the installation of a terrazzo “river,” and multiple educational features. The Visitor Center’s new design elements and educational features are now favorite attractions at the highly visited site.

Millions of people per year visit Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, and the vast majority of these tourists include the Visitor Center in their itineraries. The Loven Contracting team worked closely with the National Park Service to schedule construction work and implement safety plans that preserved the quality of experience for visitors, staff, and wildlife. This included daily safety inspections, screened fencing, and scheduling construction relative to bus tours to minimize activities during high visitor periods.

Construction was completed on an accelerated winter schedule. To mitigate winter construction challenges, Loven Contracting erected a full scaffolding system for the masonry phase of building construction and then left it in place to provide a temporary weather enclosure.

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Grand Canyon Hounds Stable and Kennel

Grand Canyon Hounds Stable and Kennel

by | Feb 9, 2020

State-of-the-Art Animal Care Facility

This state-of-the-art indoor riding arena, stables, and kennel in Doney Park, Arizona, incorporates sustainable features and aesthetically pleasing finishes that are functional, durable and meet the owner’s programming requirements.

An Expansive Facility

The facility features an expansive 28,000SF indoor riding arena.

Built with Comfort in Mind

The cast-in-place concrete kennel beds incorporate heating systems and provide warm or cool bed options for the dogs.

Grand Canyon Hounds Kennel

The facility features a kennel capable of housing 100 dogs, veterinary and observation kennels, and exam and grooming spaces.

Grand Canyon Hounds Stables

6,700SF of the facility is reserved for stables that house up to 30 horses.

Attention To Detail

High-end finishes include live edge picnic tables on the observation deck.

Detail-Oriented Guest Quarters

Grand Canyon Hounds and Kennel features high-end guest quarters adjacent to the stables and kennels.

Grand Canyon Hounds Stable and Kennel

The guest quarters are located over the barn and adjacent to an outdoor riding area.

GRAND CANYON HOUNDS STABLE AND KENNEL

Location

Doney Park, Arizona

Markets

Animal Care

A private owner selected Loven Contracting to construct a state-of-the-art indoor riding arena, stables, and kennel in Doney Park, Arizona. Loven Contracting worked closely with the owner and architect to deliver a facility that features an expansive 28,000SF indoor riding arena, 6,700SF stables for up to 30 horses, a kennel capable of housing 100 dogs, and support facilities with tack storage, veterinary and observation kennels, exam and grooming spaces, and adjacent living quarters for caretaker and kennel staff.

A significant amount of construction on the project was completed during the winter. Additional features include healthcare and training equipment, cast-in-place concrete kennel beds with heating systems, site-built structural trusses, structural insulated panels for the roof, and two roof and underground water harvesting systems. These features and finishes enable this Northern Arizona facility to be functional, durable and meet the owner’s programming requirements. 

Photos: Winquist Photography

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Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

by | Feb 5, 2020

Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

When the sewer main on Glen Canyon Bridge was deemed to be in critical condition, Loven Contracting responded immediately to perform assessments and upon award, acted quickly to perform repairs. 

Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

Working 800 feet above the Colorado River demands the highest levels of safety compliance. Our VPP Star Safety Rating makes us the best possible choice for projects with specialty safety requirements. 

Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

Loven Contracting worked with ADOT to coordinate a single lane bridge closure – possible only at night. All work was completed after hours and without impeding the daytime business activities of community stakeholders. 

Glen Canyon Bridge Pipeline Repair

Work on the pipeline was completed quickly and efficiently, providing overall cost savings to the National Park Service.

GLEN CANYON BRIDGE PIPELINE REPAIR

Location

Coconino County, AZ

Markets

Government & Municipal

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has their largest wastewater treatment facility located at Wahweap Marina, which pumps sewage to Page crossing the Glen Canyon Bridge at the Colorado River. The sewer force main at this facility hangs off the side of the bridge 800 feet above the water below and was deemed in critical condition. Loven Contracting acted quickly and performed immediate assessments of the pipeline structure upon contract award. 

After the pipeline breaches were identified, Loven Contracting developed a scope of work to perform the immediate repairs required to allow the pipeline to function properly. In order to access the pipe and begin the repair process, a bridge truck was utilized to lift personnel out and over the side of the bridge. Using the bridge truck required closure of a travel lane on the bridge, restricting traffic flow. Due to an outstanding traffic permit between ADOT and the local houseboat transportation company, the bridge lanes could not be restricted between the hours of 6am and 8pm. As such, all traffic closures and bridge truck activities were conducted after 8pm. 

In addition to our construction services, Loven Contracting provided valuable recommendations and advisement to the National Park Service to ensure the pipeline’s future long-term performance. This project came in below original estimates, providing an overall cost savings to the National Park Service.

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Flagstaff Family YMCA

Flagstaff Family YMCA

by | Feb 5, 2020

Flagstaff Family YMCA

Loven Contracting worked with community and YMCA stakeholders to deliver this valuable asset to Flagstaff, AZ. Delivery of the desired programming at the required budget was accomplished via robust preconstruction processes in partnership with the entire project team.

Project Site Challenges

Project site challenges were reflective of Flagstaff’s volcanic geology – construction of the Flagstaff YMCA required extensive basalt rock excavation. The native ponderosa pine forest is a unique feature of this region, and our staff worked with the client to maximize native tree protection around the facility.

Offering a Wide Range of Services to the Community

The completed project is a true community asset, featuring a multi-purpose gymnasium, wellness/fitness areas, a two-story climbing wall, and accredited Early Childhood Education programs.

FLAGSTAFF FAMILY YMCA

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Markets

Parks & Recreation

This project was awarded “Honorable Mention” in the Architectural Design category by Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest Contractor magazine in their Best of 2010 competition.

The Flagstaff Family YMCA is an example of project success, beginning with a diligent preconstruction process. Working hand in hand with the YMCA and community stakeholders, our team maximized programming while adhering to a strict budget despite the challenging project site. 

This 20,000SF community center is located on a heavily forested, significantly sloped site containing substantial amounts of volcanic bedrock and is a key drainage point for the San Francisco Peaks. The project’s initial phases required significant site work, rock removal, and utility connections through thousands of basalt feet. An extension of the nearby Flagstaff Urban Trail System helped connect the new facility to the community via bicycle. The diligent preservation of the site’s ponderosa pines maintained the facility’s forested atmosphere. 

The completed YMCA includes a Member Child Care Center, Early Childhood Center, multi-purpose gymnasium, climbing wall, aerobics and spinning studios, wellness/fitness area, technology learning center, and locker rooms, enabling the facility to offer a wide range of services to the Flagstaff, Arizona community.

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