Big-D Construction Completes John R. Park Renovation at University of Utah.SALT LAKE CITY -- Big-D Construction recently completed a historic renovation of the 63,980-square-foot John R. Park Building on the campus of the University of Utah The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. . The firm teamed with MJSA MJSA Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America Architects for the project. The John R. Park building, located at the top of President's Circle, has been the campus administration building since its original construction in 1914. Named after the university's first president, John Rockey Park  The of this article or section may be compromised by "peacock terms".You can help Wikipedia by removing peacock terms. , M.D., the building houses the office of the current University of Utah president, Michael K. Young Michael K. Young is the current President of the University of Utah. Young began his tenure as the 14th president of the University of Utah in August 2004. Prior to his appointment at the University of Utah, he was Dean and Lobingier Professor of Comparative Law and . The work completed on the landmark building includes: * An exterior renovation, including significant restoration to the 95-year-old exterior elements. Historic materials were carefully cleaned and repaired or replaced. Severely deteriorated limestone, which was originally quarried in Sanpete County, Utah Sanpete County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000 the population was 22,763 and by 2005 was estimated at 24,044. It was possibly named for a Ute Indian chief named San Pitch, which was corrupted to Sanpete. , was patched with matching repair mortars, as well as a more durable limestone from Wisconsin. The decorative parapet was entirely rebuilt with a new stainless steel structure. * A seismic upgrade to the building roof, pillars and attic. * A complete new roof system was installed along with all new copper sheet metal flashings, an addition that will protect more surfaces, help the building shed water and preserve the refurbished limestone. * Many historic windows were either restored or received new sash with insulated glazing, while all other windows received minor repairs and paint. * Fire protection systems, both detection/notification and sprinklers, were installed in a majority of interior spaces. * Restored granite stair treads and new granite pavers beneath the portico of the front entry were installed. * The bronze statue of John R. Park was fully restored and reinstalled on a new, matching terra cotta cot·ta n. pl. cot·tae or cot·tas A short surplice. [Medieval Latin, of Germanic origin.] pedestal. About Big-D Construction Big-D Construction Corporation has more than 40 years of experience in providing Design-Build, General Contracting and Construction Management services to customers from a wide variety of industries. As one of the largest construction companies in the country, Big-D employs more than 600 associates throughout the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . The corporation's headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , with additional offices in Ogden and Lindon, Utah; Pleasanton, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Jackson, Wyoming. For more information, please visit www.big-d.com. |
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