by cmccord | Jan 13, 2020
Exceeding Historic Preservation Standards
Our experienced Loven Contracting Historic Preservation Division staff always exceed client expectations and National Park Service guidelines for preservation.
Commitment to Historic Techniques
Loven Contracting ensured that all paints were matched using National Park Service guidelines.
Historical Accuracy Via Modern Tools
Loven Contracting self-performed intricate carpentry work to replicate the historic textures of the original logs/vigas via modified modern tools for efficiency and accuracy.
BRIGHT ANGEL CABINS ROOF REPLACEMENT
Location
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Loven Contracting’s historic preservation carpentry team replaced the roofs and repaired key historic elements on the historic Bright Angel Cabins located in the historic Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key to the success of this project was a site management plan that ensured minimal impact on the activities of park visitors and staff in a high-volume visitation zone. Specific components of the management plan included a phased project schedule that enabled us to reduce the size of the work area, screened fencing, and an adjusted work schedule to minimize work during high visitation days.
Loven Contracting’s ability to self-perform intricate carpentry work was utilized to replicate the historic textures of the original logs/viga via modified modern tools for efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, all paints were matched using NPS guidelines, and the original cedar shingles were replaced with in-kind materials for historical accuracy. Sustainable practices included the evaluation of and re-installation of salvageable original materials and meeting all client requirements.
by Christina Toledo | Jan 7, 2020
Remote Location Logistics
To repair trail damage at the very remote Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Loven Contracting utilized a barge to transport all equipment, materials, and personnel. This project involved a thorough preconstruction process wherein all cost-saving opportunities were explored, making it a great example of the preconstruction process’s value.
Gabion Installation
Trail repairs included excavating for a new gabion trail support structure and installation of the gabion.
Creative Solutions
Loven Contracting designed and constructed a concrete pad in the water flow’s impact zone to address erosion during flash flood events.
Project Site Stewards
Loven Contracting staff have a core understanding of the rich cultural and natural heritage of our National Park system. We work hand-in-hand with NPS stakeholders to ensure compliance with all site restoration regulations. For this project, it was necessary to temporarily reroute the Rainbow Bridge trail and create a single point for equipment access. These were removed and restored at project completion.
RAINBOW BRIDGE NATIONAL MONUMENT
High water events in the autumn of 2013 caused significant damage to the Rainbow Bridge Trail in Rainbow Bridge National Monument – a remote National Park Service site accessible only via footpath or by boat.
Repair and reconstruction of the trail required barge transport of all equipment, materials, and personnel from Page, Arizona, to the job site. To reduce transportation costs and job duration, the crew was supplied with houseboat housing, enabling them to maintain a continuous work schedule.
The trail repair and improvement process included trenching and excavating for a new gabion trail support structure and installing the gabion. To address additional erosion caused by an overhead waterfall feature during flash flood events, Loven Contracting designed and constructed a concrete pad in the water flow’s impact zone. Upon construction completion, the crew removed the temporary trail reroute and the equipment access road. Our crew conducted all site clean-up and restoration activities per National Park Service standards.
by cmccord | Sep 17, 2019
New Playground Area and Equipment
The County Park features a new playground area and equipment.
Renovating Park Amenities
The Cataract Lake County Park renovation included replacing the existing park amenities ranging from ramadas to bathroom facilities.
CATARACT LAKE COUNTY PARK
Location
Williams, Arizona
Loven Contracting renovated and rehabilitated the Cataract Lake County Park in Williams, Arizona to increase the public’s utilization of the park’s space. To achieve this, Loven Contracting’s services on the 15.1-acre County Park renovation included replacing the existing park amenities – ranging from shade structures, ramadas, canopies, and bathroom facilities – with new, updated fixtures as well as adding several lakeside detention basins for improved flood control and drainage.
Additional amenities included asphalt driveways, concrete pathways, site lighting, horseshoe pits, playground area and equipment, boat landing, and parking area. Through Loven Contracting’s construction services, what began as an outdated recreation area became a renewed outdoor space that is now enjoyed by many outdoor recreationalists in the City of Williams, Coconino County, and across Northern Arizona.
