Flagtown Lofts

Flagtown Lofts

FLAGTOWN LOFTS

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Flagtown Lofts is a 7,726 SF, 3-story mixed-use complex in Flagstaff, AZ. The ground floor includes 2,152 SF of retail or restaurant shell space, with six premiere vacation rental apartments on the upper floors. Loven Contracting partnered with UPDESIGN studio for enhanced functionality and aesthetic opportunities to complement the Southside district.

The project is located on South San Francisco Street in the heart of Flagstaff’s busy Southside neighborhood. With zero lot lines, construction activities took place above one of the city’s busiest one-way streets and pedestrian sidewalks; rigorous application of VPP safety protocol was essential to citizen safety. The Loven Contracting team employed lane restrictions and street closures as needed, and large deliveries were scheduled during early morning hours to avoid the heaviest pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

COVID-19 Response Services

Unique to 2020 was the need to strategize around the emerging COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent staff health, manpower, and supply issues. Loven Contracting’s Safety Coordinator, the Project Manager, and the Executive Team worked together to develop a set of job site policies based on CDC recommendations, enabling all ongoing and new projects to proceed safely with employee and community health as the highest priority. Potential COVID-19-related impacts on the project schedule were mitigated via sequencing timeframes of work between each subcontractor and crew and establishing designated work areas for individuals. Health questionnaires were completed daily, and any irregular answers or health conditions were immediately reported, ensuring an efficient and safe work environment for all of our staff and subcontractors.

Photos: Emilio Ferrara

Little America Hotel Lodge Remodel

Little America Hotel Lodge Remodel

LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL LODGE REMODEL

This project was awarded with the 2019 Best Interior Improvement Award, as presented by Engineering News Record (ENR).

Loven Contracting completed a 224,458SF remodel of the Little America Hotel Main Lodge and Guestroom Lodges located in Flagstaff, Arizona. This project transformed the aging 1972 hotel and lodge, both in design, and operational and systems efficiencies.

The revitalized hotel features a contemporary design with updated finishes, local textures, and natural elements and is now considered one of the most desirable hospitality options in Flagstaff, providing a wide range of accommodations.

Little America Hotel’s ability to maintain the majority of their revenue stream throughout the construction process was the key to the project’s success, and the construction team hit key phase dates for multiple temporary returns to 100% occupancy during the remodel. This was accomplished through strategic phasing of the work into single buildings with targeted completion for holidays and special events. A robust safety plan — enabling all other facilities to remain 100% functional throughout construction — was essential to a high quality experience for hotel guests and staff.

The scope of work included:

  • Remodel of the Main Lodge: all ballrooms, meeting rooms, reception lobby, gift shop, restaurant, public restrooms, banquet kitchen, administration offices, and storage areas.
  • Construction of an outdoor dining terrace.
  • Remodel of 250 guest rooms in four individual lodge buildings.
  • Replacement of HVAC equipment and sewer lines in all buildings.
  • Enhanced ADA compliance via installation of new elevators in three guestroom lodges, new accessible entrance features, accessibility upgrades to all public restrooms, and the remodel and addition of new accessible guestrooms to current codes.
  • Roof replacement and installation of fire sprinkler systems and fire lines in all buildings.

Potential long term savings were achieved via key system upgrades, including a new roof with open cell foam insulation on all renovated facilities, energy efficient LED lighting to meet APS Energy Efficiency Rebate standards, energy efficient HVAC system and controls, and water conserving fixtures.

Yavapai Lodge Renovation

Yavapai Lodge Renovation

YAVAPAI LODGE RENOVATION

In partnership with Delaware North, Loven Contracting completed renovations of the Yavapai Lodge at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The scope of services included a complete interior renovation of the restaurant, servery, and dining areas, new dining and seating, kitchen modifications, new bar seating, the relocation of the registration desk to the front of the retail area, renovating the lobby to include a lounge area and coffee grab-and-go service, and refurbishment to the retail area. 

Originally built in the 1970’s, the Yavapai Lodge required updates that would enable the facility to provide quality visitor services and experience. The lodge now features functional, contemporary spaces with historical imagery and colors evocative of the Grand Canyon and Southwest.

El Tovar Hotel Roof Replacement

El Tovar Hotel Roof Replacement

EL TOVAR HOTEL ROOF REPLACEMENT

Location

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

In partnership with Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Loven Contracting replaced the Grand Canyon National Park’s El Tovar Hotel’s roof. One of the oldest and most iconic hotels, El Tovar Hotel opened in 1905 and was constructed to accommodate increasing numbers of train passengers arriving aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. Due to the hotel’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places and its status as a National Historic Landmark, any work on the facility requires strict adherence to both the National Park Service and SHPO historic renovation, preservation, and rehabilitation guidelines. 

The roof replacement process included installing over 45,000SF of cedar shake shingles that would match the original’s profile and finishes. Our years of experience working in and around active Grand Canyon National Park job sites enabled our team to work efficiently while ensuring the safety and quality of experience of visitors, staff, residents, and wildlife. To limit the impact of construction on the visiting public, extensive environmental control management and comprehensive safety measures were implemented throughout all project phases.

Meteor Crater Multi-Phase Remodel

Meteor Crater Multi-Phase Remodel

METEOR CRATER MULTI-PHASE REMODEL

Loven Contracting completed a 3,000SF addition in conjunction with the Meteor Crater Natural Landmark‘s Visitor Center’s interior and exterior renovations in Winslow, Arizona. Originally designed by renowned architect Phillip Johnson and constructed at the site of a meteor impact berm in 1961, the revitalized visitor center features a contemporary lobby, reception area, gift shop, and a retail and ticketing center. Additional hardscape and landscaping enhancements were included to improve visitor circulation. 

Loven Contracting developed management and safety plans that allowed for minimal impact on business functions and visitor experiences. Meteor Crater remained open to the public throughout the entire project, enabling visitors to this Northern Arizona landmark to enjoy the site unimpeded. 

Photos: Loven Contracting superintendent and Nick Laessig