Design-Build

Contract: $3,842,000
Owner: The Harnish Group
Synopsis: Location: Wasilla, AK. Architect: Don Dwiggins & Associates. Completion: 04/2007.

Contract: $4,500,000
Owner: IUOE Local 302
Synopsis: Local 302 purchased the southeast corner of 40th Avenue and Denali Street with the goal of constructing the maximum size building that codes would allow while providing at least 60 surface parking spaces for large meetings. Local 302's desire to occupy the building by December 1, 2008 was aggressive, allowing only 6 months for construction. Design was finalized in early April, all permits in hand by early May and construction began right after road restrictions were off. RHC had identified the critical path and long lead items early in the project and those materials were already on order and shop drawings were almost complete. RHC and its designers worked diligently to meet all the program needs including a large training and meeting hall in a 16,000 square foot building. We were also able to provide 65 full size parking spaces. We were able to meet the budget and still include an extensive snow melt system at the main entry and sidewalks.

Contract: $13,600,000
Owner: Food Services of America (FSA)
Synopsis: Food Services of America (FSA) is the largest wholesale food distributor in Alaska. In 1996 RHC constructed FSA’s initial 92,000 square foot warehouse and office facility on a 20 acre site at 10420 Olive Lane here in Anchorage. Three years later, we added another 42,000 SF of warehouse and 6,000 SF of office space to that facility. We are currently increasing the warehouse by yet another 56,000 SF. To meet FSA’s needs, RHC hired an architect, civil and structural engineers, and subcontractors responsible for designing and constructing the mechanical, sprinkler, and electrical systems. RHC coordinated all design disciplines and performed the general contractor work. The 6,000 SF office area that was added in 1999 was especially challenging. It occurred inside the building by extending the 60’ wide third floor another 100 LF above a chilled product loading dock (kept at 38 degrees F) that was in use 24/7. Many creative solutions were devised to install the steel floor framing members 20’ above the dock level and perform other work without disrupting FSA’s freight handling operations. How well did we perform? FSA sole source negotiated with RHC for the current 56.000 SF addition.

Contract: $13,000,000
Owner: Alaska Pacific University
Synopsis: This design-build project was developed on a 4-acre site in the university/medical district of Anchorage, with the construction a 58,496 SF, 3-story medical office building for Alaska Pacific University (APU). A consortium of Doctors who operate multiple medical businesses leases the entire facility. The building has a conventional concrete foundation, braced core structural steel frame, porcelain tile clad steel stud framed wall panels and aluminum strip windows. The first floor contains 6 operating rooms, MRI, Imaging, and Café. The second floor contains physical therapy & administrative offices. The third floor contains exam rooms and medical offices.

Contract: $15,000,000
Owner: Joe & Maria Fang
Synopsis: This fast track design/build project met the Owner's goal of creating efficient Class A office space and parking while maximizing the site utilization of this desirable mid-town Anchorage location with a vision for future development. The project includes a 4-story, 80,000 square feet Office Building and a 425 car, 3 1/2 level Parking Garage. The design concept for both structures was developed in April 2001. Construction began in May, with design development and phased permitting staying just ahead of progress on site. With the new structures being built adjacent to an existing high-tech office operating 24/7; safety, temporary parking and noise/vibration reduction received special attention. The garage was completed in 5 1/2 months and the office in 8 months. The Parking Garage is a 3 1/2 level post-tensioned concrete structure with elevator access to each level. RHC formed, placed and finished the concrete, installed all reinforcing steel, post-tensioned cables, metal railings and screens. The Office Building is a 4-story structural steel and composite deck structure with architectural insulated metal panel and glass exterior walls. The air-conditioned building is heated with hydronic baseboard and cooled by 2 roof top package A/C units. The floors are accessed by two roped hydraulic elevators.