IN GOOD COMPANY...“walking tours” around a given location. A 360 APPROACH The space integrates CBRE’s global Workplace360 initiative, the company’s leading-edge approach to

Winter 2017-2018A Quarterly Publicationfrom Layton Construction Companywww.laytonconstruction.com

12 | The Last WordFighting Together

David S. Layton

2 | Nuts & BoltsLayton in the News

10 | Subcontractor ProfileWholesale Floors, LLC

CBREPhoenix, Arizona | Page 4

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From among hundreds of healthcare projects nominated by construction companies around the nation to vie for ENR’s Best Projects regional competitions, only one rises to the top as ENR’s “Best of the Best.” Layton’s Farmington Health Center, in Farm-ington, Utah — constructed for University of Utah Health Care — was selected as the 2017 best healthcare project in the nation. Layton’s design-build team sought input from more than 40 medi-cal departments and specialties to complete this complex 130,000 square-foot facility in less than 14 months. The center houses dozens of medical departments, a full-service pharmacy and a branch of the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Vander-BuiltLayton works with national academic leader in housing students for generations Layton continues its suc-cessful run with university student housing projects with the announcement of Residential Colleges A, B and C to be constructed at world-renowned Vanderbilt

University in Nashville, Ten-nessee. Layton is teaming with R.C. Mathews Contractor on this $400 million landmark proj-ect that will include 600,000 square feet of construction

built in three residential halls. It is anticipated that the space will house 1,000 students. The buildings will be constructed in the “collegiate gothic” style.

This project includes demolition of four existing residential towers and an additional $30 million in site and utilities improvements in the West End Central neigh-borhood.

Vanderbilt’s new student residences will be built in the “collegiate gothic” style replacing four existing towers.

Rising to the top of the pile of hundreds of nom-inations, the Farmington Health Center earned ENR’s national “Best of the Best” award.

Farmington Health Center earns ENR’s ‘Best of the Best’

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Las Vegas hospital has been home to Layton since 2011Keeping Up with Expansion

Client relationship expert Eric Nay has been recognized by ENR Mountain States magazine as a 2017 Top Young Professional. Eric’s skill at piecing together complicated

construction deals comes from his professional background that intersects government, private sector development and construction. He once earned the Utah Governor’s Award for Leadership while working in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Eric also gives back by volunteer service as diverse as coaching YMCA sports to humanitarian work in Ukraine.

Young professional earns ENR recognition for client relationship expertise

Sutter Health, a family of doctors and hospitals serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, has selected Layton as a preferred construc-tor. Layton is underway on renovations of eight pharmacies in Sutter facilities to meet new federal pharmacy code requirements, while also complying with California OSHPD and Board of Phar-macy regulations. The first pharmacy will be completed in May, with the larger and more complex upgrades of the $25 million in contracts to be finished by the first quarter of 2019. The projects are challenging because all construction is done in existing and operational hospitals. Working closely with facilities, pharmacy directors, design teams and subcontractors, Layton is using Lean Construction practices, including Last Planner® pull planning and reporting methods, to maintain and improve upon the already aggressive schedule durations.

Layton is the right medicine for Sutter Health Pharmacies

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For seven years, Layton crews have been present at the ever-expanding Mountain View Medical Center in Las Vegas. Starting with completion of a new operat-ing room in 2011, Layton began its relation-ship with the medical professionals at HCA’s Mountain View Medical Center — and they’ve never left. Having completed nearly a dozen projects along the way, Layton’s team is wrapping up perhaps the most complex project — a three-story vertical expansion, which includes two patient floors and a mechanical penthouse, built atop the 70,000-square-foot, three-story main level emergency department

and ICU, and 64 med/surgical beds on the second and third floors, constructed in 2014. With the challenge of keeping lower floors completely operational — including an ex-tremely busy ambulance bay — Layton crews added the new columns and structure above. Prefabricated exterior panels and curtainwall systems sped construction. The sixth-floor penthouse includes six air handing units, as well as extension of four elevators to serve the two new patient floors. Extensive coordination to test, tie-in and commission all of the mechanical systems required precise execution in a fully-opera-tional hospital.

To meet the growing demand for quality ten-ant improvements and other renovations and remodels, Layton established Interior Con-struction Specialists, Inc. (ICS) 18 years ago. With the backing of Layton, the company got off to a fast start and hasn’t looked back. In early 2018, the company hit a milestone of completing $1 billion of construction work since its inception. Having completed 82 projects in 2017, ICS is described by customers as visionary, edgy and innovative. ICS is well positioned as the tenant improve-ment builder of choice and continues to serve many repeat customers because of its trusted reputation.

ICS hits $1 billion in lifetime work

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CBRE, Phoenix, Arizona

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Employees and guests are greeted in “The Heart” of the office, a spacious lobby featuring multiple seat-ing options, a nine-screen media wall and concierge.

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World leaders CBRE and Gensler paired with Layton to build award-winning workplaceSTORY BY GREG BENNETT PHOTOS BY © RYAN GOBUTY/GENSLER

ou can tell a lot about an organization

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CBRE’s Phoenix office. The office meets all the

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CBRE is the largest commercial real estate

services and investment firm in the world, with

more than 450 locations around the globe.

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“The Set” serves as a spot for employees to unwind after work or for teams to celebrate a big win.

In many ways, the partnership between CBRE and Gensler makes perfect sense. Besides their shared interests in commercial construc-tion, Gensler is also a world-wide leader with offices from Britain to Beijing to Boston. CBRE has made a splash throughout the industry with its “Workplace360” strategy, which has been implemented at more than 40 CBRE offices around the world. Chicago and Los Angeles are known for their cutting-edge look at office

The Details

Start DateJune 2017

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Total Square Footage73,080

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> > > “It took a team effort to bring to fruition what, in my opinion, is one of the best office spaces in the country.”

Cathy TeeterManaging director, CBRE Phoenix

design and work experience. When the Phoenix office decided to get new digs, the principals looked to Gensler to get the ball rolling.

CREATING THE VISION Gensler had worked with CBRE on Workplace360 offices in other markets,, so they each shared insti-

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Gensler and CBRE created the “Metropolis in the Desert” theme for the office, personalized to reflect the unique character of the local market.

The elevator lobby opens directly into The Heart.

tutional experience that guided the design and construction plan. However, one key for both client and architect was bringing Layton in early in the process, unusual for a tenant improvement project. “Because of the scale and com-plexity of the project, it was critical to bring in a general contractor during the early planning stages of the project,” says Allyson Calvert, director, CBRE Project Manage-ment. “As a trusted partner, we valued Layton’s expertise during conversations about budgets and scheduling.” Having all key players involved

from the beginning helped ensure the ambitious build-out — span-ning three floors and 73,080 square feet — would meet expectations. “The planning that went into the early stages of this project is what made it successful,” says Dawn Hart, co-managing director and principal at Gensler’s Phoenix of-fice. “CBRE, Gensler and Layton all shared the vision of bringing a ‘Metropolis to the Desert.’ We worked together throughout and sought constant feedback from each other. Our decisions were made based on these ideas of col-laboration and teamwork.”

Acoustical Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrett-Homes Contractors

Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dickens Quality Demolition

Drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDS Framing

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Integrity Electric

Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olympic West

Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wholesale Floors

Glazing and Miscellaneous Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KT Fab

Millwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Custom Millwork

Steel Fabrication/Erection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milling Machinery

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Liquid Galaxy allows the user to showcase 3D building models, panoramic interior photos, analytical data

and mapping technology and provide street-level-view “walking tours” around a given location.

A 360 APPROACH The space integrates CBRE’s global Workplace360 initiative, the company’s leading-edge approach to workplace strategy, highlighted by “neighborhoods,” free address-ing and state-of-the-art collabora-tion options. In the free-address space, em-ployees are no longer tethered to assigned desks or cubicles, but in-stead can choose from a variety of collaborative and private work set-tings that align with their changing needs throughout the day. Neighborhoods give employees a general area to work in, but still allows for impromptu interactions that benefit the entire organiza-tion. Lounge areas like the “RISE Café” and its counterpart, “The

“This was an intricate project involving many moving parts and changing opinions throughout, so it was very gratifying to see the positive and awestruck reactions from employees as they walked into their new workspace for the first time.”

Allyson CalvertDirector, CBRE Project Management

Set,” create opportunities for more social interactions. “‘The Set’ has truly become a focal point of the office, bringing people together from across all service lines and departments,” says Cathy Teeter, managing director, CBRE Phoenix. “Employees who typically don’t cross paths throughout the day are now getting to know one another over a beer or a glass of wine at the end of the work day.”

UNIQUE CHALLENGES The CBRE Phoenix office posed unique construction challenges that needed to be overcome. First, a staircase connecting all three floors had to be cut through the existing concrete and perfectly engineered to maintain the post-tensioned floor while becoming a centerpiece of the space. The staircase is located in “The Heart” and allows for more sponta-

neous interactions between people. It also looks great. However, the job also required adherence to construction noise restrictions both day (from other tenants) and night (from neighboring residents). “Solving for the construction noise restrictions was one of the biggest challenges the project faced,” Cathy says. “Layton had to put together a program that

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worked through all the issues and delivered.”

MAKING IT HAPPEN A nice idea on paper — com-plete with themes and ideas — is only as successful as the team working to get it built. This was a team of champions. “We were all rowing toward the same goal,” Cathy says. “It went amazingly smoothly when you consider the complexity and scope

of the project.” And the end result has been what all parties hoped for — most importantly the CBRE employees. “Since day one, the goal with our new space has always been about building upon the energy from our old space and providing a more collaborative and technology-enabled workplace,” Cathy says. Mission accomplished. “This new space has allowed us to achieve that, and more than

CBREQuick Notes

• The centerpiece staircase required the team to cut into post-tensioned slabs on both floors. The removal of the slabs had to be done one floor at a time due to required shoring.

• CBRE utilized three employee-driven committees to assist in planning and design. Each committee was focused on one of three areas: Health & Wellness, Art & Branding and Protocols & Experience.

• Providing maximum choice in when and where to work, the tech-enabled office includes a range of collaboration zones, huddle rooms and “offices-for-a-day,” in addition to work stations in an open office environment.

• Technology included in the office build-out powers the free-address approach. Each area is complete with plug-and-play workstations equipped with dual monitors and “follow-me” phones. Sit/stand desks adjust with the tap of a button.

• CBRE hosts company and community events in the space, offering the company a chance to illustrate its taste and expertise in real estate.

ever, our employees feel excited and happy to be at work,” Cathy says. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the feedback we continue to receive from everyone.” While CBRE Phoenix continues to lead clients toward finding the best real estate solutions, workers in the office have inspiration in front of them every day. And they know they have other professional leaders to partner with any time.

CBRE occupies the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of Esplanade IV.

More than 400 local employees work in free address environments that encourage

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The most successful compa-nies are the ones that sepa-rate themselves from their

competition by turning challenges into opportunities. Such is the case for Wholesale Floors in Phoenix. “The companies that prosper advance during the downtimes,” says CEO Josh Sugidono. “The bad economy separates the men from the boys.” Consider Wholesale Floors securely in the “men” column because of a bold management decision. When the recession that mired the last decade in a construc-tion funk hit, the professionals at Wholesale Floors struck. Watching competitors fall all around them, Josh put his best installers and team members — who had typi-cally been paid on jobs performed

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TYPES OF WORK• Flooring

EMPLOYEES• 120 (full-time)

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• CBRE, Phoenix• Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix.

• Fender headquarters, Scottsdale, Arizona

CONTACT INFORMATIONWholesale Floors, LLC8855 N Black Canyon HighwayPhoenix, AZ 85021(602) 248-7878wholesalefloors.com

— on a guaranteed salary, offering security when the market matched with chaos. “Keeping our best people meant that when things started going again, we were ready and didn’t have to try to find and train new people,” he says. “We were able to keep 300 guys that are among the best in our industry.” Wholesale Floors’ market, which is made up primarily of commer-cial offices (30 percent), schools (30 percent) and healthcare (30 percent), also benefitted from working in areas less affected by the economic downturn than the residential markets were. “Even when companies down-size, they still change out the flooring and the paint,” Josh says. “There was work there. We just had to get it and make the most of it.” It was also during this time that

the partnership with Layton really began to boom. The two compa-nies quickly formed a strong work-ing relationship because of shared priorities and level of professional-ism. “These guys are relationship-first guys,” says Andrew Geier, execu-tive vice president at Layton. “We work well together and when we offer feedback, they listen. They are a consistently solid performer and when our companies work together, the end product is great.” The admiration is mutual. “We have a 50/50 working rela-tionship with Layton,” says Brad Bergen, director of sales for Whole-sale Floors. “Challenges always come up during construction, but we work through them as partners. It makes all the difference.” It’s in those challenges that op-portunities hide.

Take the OpportunityWholesale Floors stands out in Arizona flooring industry

Wholesale Floors, LLCCEO Josh Sugidono (left) and Brad Bergen,

director of sales, lead a team that has partnered on numerous Layton projects and is

a regional leader in flooring construction.

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In the ‘ZonaLayton is hitting the target with three decades in the southwest

Layton kicked off its 30th year of business in Arizona at an anniversary event

in Phoenix with hundreds of guests, spotlighting customers and subcontractors, to celebrate growth and great progress in Arizona. At the beginning of 2018, it’s only gotten better. NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s Arizona chapter has named Layton as Arizona’s General Contractor of the Year and Tenant Improvement Contractor of the Year. “Layton Construction Company has been creating new spaces in Arizona for more than 30 years,” NAIOP said in a statement. “In 2017, the company built more than five million square feet of office and industrial space in Arizona, as well as constructing more than one million square feet in the public works, health care and hospitality sectors. Some projects included the Palm Valley 303 Buildings A & B, Western Window Systems tenant improvement and Kudelski Security

tenant improvement. “Layton Construction officials believe understanding its clients’ expectations and creating plans to fulfill customers’ wishes are what propels them to the top. “In addition to its attention to detail and dedication to its clients, Layton Construction also believes its involvement with NAIOP Arizona serves as a critical tool to strengthen its own organization. A long-time supporter of NAIOP Arizona, the company has worked on the Developing Leaders steering com-mittee as well as in a variety of philanthropic events.” In addition to its support for NAIOP, Layton believes in better-ing the cities and regions it serves, including partnerships with the Valley Partnership, Urban Land Institute, AIA, and AZ CREW. NAIOP also named Layton’s PV303 Spec Building A — built for First Industrial/Merit Partners, with Butler Design Group as archi-tect — the Speculative Industrial

Western Window Systems, Phoenix

Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix

Project of the Year. In other news, AZ Real Estate magazine recently named the CBRE Phoenix-Workplace360 Tenant Improvement — this issue of Foundation magazine’s feature project — as Winner of the Inte-

rior Office “Red Award.” Having completed over $170 million of total construction in Arizona in 2017, and with recent high-profile accolades, Layton’s Arizona team will continue to only reach higher.

PV 303 Spec Building A, Goodyear

Fighting TogetherLayton rises to the challenges — in construction and against cancer

LaytonConstructionCompanyArea Offices Salt Lake City9090 S. Sandy ParkwaySandy, UT 84070(801) 568-9090

Phoenix2355 E Camelback RoadSuite 800Phoenix, AZ 85016(602) 840-8655

Boise1444 S. Entertainment AvenueSuite 300Boise, ID 83709(208) 429-6740

Irvine300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1000Irvine, CA 92618(949) 453-8300

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Partner-ships are prime to

the success of our business. For 65 years, Layton has delivered predict-

ability by working with customers to understand their expectations and priorities, and then partnering with proven, qualified subcontrac-tors and suppliers, to produce a final product worthy of carrying the Layton name. CBRE is recognized as the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in the world. Its logo and real estate signs promot-ing property management, leasing and brokerage services are seen across the nation. CBRE agents, with whom we’ve built trusted relationships, have recommended our services to many of their clients for tenant improvement work and

ground up buildings, for which we are grateful. The ultimate reward for our relationships with CBRE leaders was being entrusted to build out the Salt Lake City office in 2010, and, most recently, the CBRE Phoenix—Workplace360 office in Phoenix, Arizona. With both of these build-outs, we faced keen competition from others who also wanted the privilege to build these high-profile, prestigious spaces. We are grateful that our past performance and consistent delivery of a quality product gave CBRE the reassurance that Layton was the right team. With the technology and inviting spaces offered in the Phoenix office, we trust that the new space will serve as a magnet where CBRE will continue to build its presence and influence throughout the south-west. Speaking of a different kind of

partnership, Layton has recently joined with Qualtrics and the Utah Jazz of the NBA in a major effort to fight cancer. This past year, “5 For the Fight” was started to create a new op-portunity for many to join the fight against cancer, $5 at a time. Since 2004, Layton has been a passionate contributor to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, and with “5 For the Fight,” we’re stepping up once again. To date, our generous em-ployees have committed, through payroll deduction, over $100,000 this year for the fight. Contribu-tions will be directed to cancer research centers around the nation where our employees live and work. And this time, we’re inviting you — wherever you are — to join us in the fight. Go to Layton5FortheFight.com to learn how you or your company can join us in this great cause.

DAVID S. LAYTON

CBRE’s Phoenix office is the latest in a long line of partner projects linking the real estate

investment giant with Layton.

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