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Fall 2015A Quarterly Publicationfrom Layton Construction Companywww.laytonconstruction.com

12 | The Last WordA Year of Shared Success

David S. Layton

PLACE2 | Nuts & BoltsLayton in the News

10 | Subcontractor ProfileHowe Electric Construction, Inc.

Adventist Medical Center - HanfordFamily Birth Center | Page 4

STARTING LIFE IN THE RIGHT

2 | FOUNDATION | Layton Construction Company

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A Spotlight for the Community Hale Centre Theatre legacy continues with construction of state-of-the-art facility in Sandy, Utah

For 30 years, Hale Centre Theatre has brought nationally acclaimed, live theater to the Salt Lake area, playing to audiences from 5 to 105 years old. Now, with the company enter-ing its fourth decade, ground has been broken for Hale Centre Theatre’s new world-class, profes-sional family theater in Sandy, Utah — and Layton will build it. “Once open, HCT will become an incomparable theatrical engine,

presenting more than 500 perfor-mances in 2017,” says Mark Di-etlein, HCT President, CEO and co-founder. “Layton Construction was selected as the builder because it has vast experience building world-class arts venues. They are by far the most qualified builder. We’re grateful for the support we’ve received personally from David and Julie Layton for many years, to help us build our dreams for this one-of-a-kind theater into a reality.”

Maui project team earns ‘Oak Hard Hat’ safety award The construction team at the Ka’anapali Beach Club Resort in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii replaced rooftop space frames corroded by ocean air, completing a near-impossible project with flawless safety performance. The project was awarded Layton’s presti-gious “Oak Hard Hat” award for safety excellence. Layton’s team and subcontrac-tors demolished and replaced

three atrium canopy covers atop the 13-story resort, while the facility was fully occupied. New steel-frame shade structures were engineered and con-structed and new canopy fabric installed. Safety fabric covered the atrium areas to protect resort patrons 13 floors below. As ex-pected, the precautions worked. The project was completed with-out a single safety incident.

Hale Centre Theatre relies on the construction experience of Layton Construction to build its

new facility, scheduled for opening in 2017.

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“Layton Construction was selected as the builder because it has vast experience building world-class arts venues.”

Mark DietleinHale Centre Theatre president, CEO and founder

The facility will include an 850-seat theater-in-the-round, featuring a center stage with engineering technology like none other in the world. The center stage will be built by Tait

Towers-Stage Technologies, stage masterminds behind Sochi 2014 Olympics, Katy Perry Tour, and MTV Music Awards. The theater is designed by Beecher Walker Architects.

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Financial firm trusts Layton to redevelop campus Security National Financial Corporation (SNFC) will change the skyline of Murray, Utah, along the I-15 corridor with the rede-velopment and expansion of its corporate campus at 53rd South. At full build-out, the 20-acre campus will include nearly 1 million square feet of office space in six buildings, ranging in height from four to 12 stories, serviced by three parking structures including more than 4,000 stalls. Rooftop terraces, plazas, onsite amenities, and close proximity to mass transit hubs in a central urban core will provide vibrant workspace for up to 5,000 employees. “Layton Construction has been an integral

“Lean” management concepts create more value for customers by focusing on continual improvement, minimizing waste and promoting collaboration at all management levels. At Sutter’s Palo Alto Medical Foun-dation (PAMF) Danville (California) Clinic, a 14,000 square-foot health-care tenant improvement, an acceler-ated five-month schedule used:

• Takt Time Planning ... to identify targets of in-wall rough, overhead rough, above ceiling work, and fin-ishes to target key completion dates. Included meeting with subcontractors to identify their build-out processes and timing.

• Pull Planning… helped to insure trades had room to work efficiently, and six-week look ahead schedules forecast possible constraints and removed them.

• A weekly “A3” dashboard…was used at owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings to show progress and constraints, as well as streamline meetings.

“Lean” Results?• Less overtime used than planned

• Elimination of constraints and barriers

• Project contingency was not used

• Bottlenecks eliminated with the design team

• The project met its accelerated time schedule

The new facility includes an eleva-tor, updated HVAC system, general radiology room and equipment, and mammography room and equipment.

Changing Skylines

‘Lean’ construction utilized by Layton at Sutter’s Danville Clinic

Layton’s scope of work aligned well with Security National Financial Corporation’s expansion plans, shown in this archi-tectural rendering, which include redevelopment, commercial office, tenant improvement and parking structures.

Trade publication recognizes Layton project for safety ENR Mountain States magazine recently named the 201 Commerce Center Building #6 as the winner of the Intermountain Area Best Safety Award. The award was given for Layton’s “approach to safety through comprehensive, job-specific programs with well-documented plans and good follow through.” “From day one, we focused on safety,” says Michael George, Layton’s project manager. “Su-perintendent Lawerance Stanton was tenacious to do field audits and he met daily with subcontrac-tors to review risks and their performance. With a well-thought safety plan, we had no incidents.”

team member providing design and cost control measures during the preconstruc-tion phases of this project,” says Scott Quist, SNFC president and CEO.

“Security National is proud to work with both Layton and IBI Group, as well as all the other design profes-sionals who have worked to make this project a reality.”

Scott QuistPresident & CEO, Security National Financial Corporation

The 201 Commerce Center Building #6 project earned

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Adventist Medical Center - HanfordFamily Birth Center, Hanford, California

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Labor and delivery center expansion to Adventist Healthfacility serves the underserved of California’s central valleySTORY BY GREG BENNETT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS OSTLIND

he central valley of California is known as one of the most fertile agricultural regions

in the world. It is highlighted by sprawling acres of fruit and nut trees and vineyards.

It also has a strong military contingent, highlighted by the U.S. Navy’s NAS

Lemoore base and the accompanying personnel living in the area. > > >T

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Originally, the site plan called for a more traditional landscaping plan. However, in light of California’s severe drought, a more resource ef-ficient design was employed — to great results.

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So, when the Adventist Medical Center – Hanford looked to ex-pand its services to the community, building an obstetrics wing to serve young families was a high priority. “We’ve been operating obstet-rics out of Central Valley Gen-eral Hospital, but the facility was beyond its lifespan for acute care,” says Wayne Ferch, President and CEO of Adventist Health/Central Valley Network. “The positive side of that, though, is that we had the chance to bring in consultants


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End DateDecember 2015

Total Square Footage51,800

ArchitectPerkins Eastman | LBL

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> > > “I appreciated the detail that Layton and JLL came in with. We came in on budget. That always makes things easier for the CFO.”

David Larsen CFO/Senior vice president of financial operationsAdventist Health/Central Valley Network

to design a facility that would differentiate us and raise the level of care we can offer to families in our area.”

A CHRISTIAN APPROACH Adventist Medical Center – Hanford is part of the larger Adventist Health organization, which is founded on Seventh-day

Adventist health values. Its church connection gives the organization a unique mission and approach to healthcare and taking care of people in the community. The congressional district representing Hanford and the sur-rounding areas is among the lowest scorers on the human develop-ment index in the country. The

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community is made up of a large number of farm laborers and others struggling to meet the financial demands of life. Usually, this isn’t the environment where healthcare companies look to invest. Adventist Health was different. “One of the things I’m proud of is that we could get this approved for one of the poorest areas of California,” Wayne says. “To get funding for this project, the board expressed a desire to help those that need the help. It also shows that we’re here to stay. We’re here to serve the valley. I can’t wait for it to open. The mothers and fathers

we serve will be blown away.” The Adventist approach to health has, since the 19th Century, placed a strong emphasis on the healing properties of sunshine and fresh air. The new facility carries on that tradition with an open-air area, high ceilings, large gathering areas and abundant windows.

COMMISSIONING THE NAVY “A key part of selling this to the board from a financial perspective was that we would be able to attract more patients than we could at the older facility,” says David Larsen, CFO/ Senior vice president of


Acoustical Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Building Materials

Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muse Concrete

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howe Electric

Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robinsons Interiors

Framing/Drywall/Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tarlton & Son

Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Landscaping

Mechanical/Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Inc.

Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Triad Steel/Mid State Steel Erectors

Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Visalia Ceramic Tile

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With its connection to the Seventh-day Adventist church, the Family Birth Cen-ter takes its Christian duty seriously — to serve the poor and to serve children.

The quiet reflection area provides a place for fresh air and includes a commissioned statue of Jesus Christ with children, by sculptor Victor Issa.

Layton’s genuine approach appealed to the Adventist Health team, includ-

ing the fact that the individuals that presented the bid were the same

people that worked on the project.

financial operations with Adventist Health/Central Valley Network. Enter the U.S. Navy. “The naval base had a hospital to deliver babies,” Wayne says. “When we started this, they decided to cease delivery at the base. That means a lot to us.” Not only that, but the Adventist Health physicians and support staff now have a new facility with tech-nology and amenities comparable to their skills. “This will be welcome to not only patients and their families, but

to the staff members and physi-cians,” says Andrea Kofl, senior vice president of patient care services. “Many of the physicians and staff members have been serving the community for many, many years. This was clearly a need from a clinical perspective, but also from a patient experience perspective.”

ASSEMBLING THE TEAM With such a key expansion in an under-served community, it was important to Adventist Health to get the right project team together.

After seeing the work Layton did on the Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta — a Seventh-Day Adventist orga-nization — Layton caught the attention of the team at Adventist Health. “The selection process was rigorous, with 10 potential companies,” says John Hol-lander, regional director of project and development services for Adventist Health/Central Valley Network. “We toured multiple sites, talked to occupants and got

recommendations. As we went to Murrieta, the staff hugged project managers from Layton. That was a great project.” That level of appreciation, shown years later, was revealing to the Ad-ventist Health team. While it’s not uncommon for owners to enjoy their time working with a builder, the hugs indicated something bigger — a level of friendship — that went beyond being good to work with or following through on promises. It showed genuine care.

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Amenities in the Family Birth Center welcome visitors and include this open and airy lobby, as well as a lounge area/coffee shop that is expected to be a popular spot.

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“We meet every seven days. That’s owner, architect, contractor and relevant subs. You can get a lot done when you’re in communication that often with those key players.”

John HollanderRegional director of project and development services, Adventist Heath/Central Valley Network

SUPPORTING THE VALLEY The Family Birth Center con-struction not only needed to be done well, but it was also impor-tant that Layton utilize — as much as possible — the local commercial construction talent. “We’re a small community,” John says. “That was key for our community. Those contractors have been waiting for this project. Layton’s ability to use locals was key to the overall success of this project.” John mentioned the ease of decision making that came from

working with Layton’s project superintendent, Jason Reed. “Jason and his iPad,” John says. “That iPad needs to be framed at the end of this. He would pull information up on that while you were walking around the job site. You didn’t have to wait to get the information you needed.” Jason had the challenge of keep-ing the hospital running with no interruption from the construction of a completely new structure next door. A challenge he accepted. “We had some tie-ins that could have been a little disruptive, but

Family Birth Center

Quick Notes

• The total capacity includes 31 beds, which will be beneficial to families from all areas of the Central Valley.

• The most fragile of all newborns will benefit from the six neona-tal intensive care unit beds.

• Two operating rooms will serve mothers who need to deliver by cesarean section.

• When the facility is fully opera-tional, it is expected to handle 2,000 births a year.

Layton worked hard to schedule around our busy times,” John says. “Jason was good to make sure the information was communicated in plenty of time. All projects have disruptions, so the devil is in the details with them. We had the details and could adjust.” And the details will continue to be worked out on the next project the two groups do together — a six-bed intensive care unit expansion to the Adventist Medical Center – Selma, which starts construction in December 2015 and is scheduled for completion in 2016.

A modern, open design — with plenty of access to light — was implemented for its

aesthetic appeal and its healing properties.

More than 65 years ago, Joe Howe started a construction company

dedicated to idea that listening to a customer’s needs is the best way to find a good solution. Now, Joe’s grandson, Todd, runs Howe Electric Construction — based in Fresno, California — with the same devotion to problem solving. “We have to understand the needs of the customer more than the cus-tomer does,” Todd says. “That means we have to ask questions — and know which questions to ask — to determine the best course of action for each project and each situation.” Once the initial listening is done, Howe works to do the right thing for each customer and that starts with being open. “We try to find the most cost-effective and efficient options for our customers,” Todd says. “Then, we are

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TYPE OF WORK• Electrical construction — Medical — Industrial — Commercial• Design-build services

EMPLOYEES• 150

HIGH-PROFILE LAYTON JOBS• Adventist Medical Center - Hanford Family Birth Center, Hanford, California

• Acadia Behavioral Health renovation, San Jose, California

• Asurion FIB tenant improvement, San Mateo, California

CONTACT INFORMATION4682 E. Olive Ave.Fresno, CA 93702 (559) 255-8992howe-electric.com

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open about our costs. We itemize ev-erything. That level of transparency has been well received by owners and our construction partners — like Layton.” Howe Electric approaches each project as an “us” endeavor. Their fingers are pointed toward solutions, not to find fault. “Business is about doing the right thing,” Todd says. “It seems simple, but most companies have lost grasp of that these days. We do electri-cal construction, but we are really relationship builders.” That is why the budding partner-ship between Layton and Howe is such a great fit.

While the two companies first worked with each other on the Adventist Medical Center — Han-ford Family Birth Center, they have already expanded into other projects currently underway. And Todd sees the relationship growing even more. “We work with partners more than chasing jobs,” he says. “We follow our trusted partners to where they are working and we love the relation-ship we’re building with Layton.” It’s an approach to business that has led to three generations of suc-cess. And Todd’s daughter is now with the company, ready to take it to the fourth.

Designed for the Right Way to BuildHowe Electric Construction understands that teamwork is the key to success

“We pride ourselves on custom projects. The dicier the project, the more we like it. We like to figure out how to make it shine.”

Todd HowePresident, Howe Electric Construction

Howe Electric Construction, Inc.

Howe Electric Construction — with Kirstin Howe (project manager), Rod Tice (general foreman) and Troy Spargo (proj-

ect manager) pictured — has been a valuable team member for contractors since 1949. The company specializes in

complicated jobs that require a customized approach.

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Mike Daniels knew he wanted to work in the construction industry when he took a class as a junior in high school where students built a house. “Before I took that class, I thought I wanted to be an architect,” he says. “After that, though, I knew building was what I wanted to do.” That targeted focus took Mike to Arizona State, where he graduated with a degree in construction man-

agement. After working in California for a time, the Utah native wanted to return home, so he brought his experience, knowledge and passion for building to Layton. From his first job as an assistant project manager on the Sandy City Hall to his current role as a vice president, he’s worked on projects ranging from the Utah State Uni-versity student recreation center to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the

latter of which hosted his daugh-ter’s wedding reception. “Layton has enjoyed a lot of growth since I began working here,” Mike says. “It’s been exciting to be part of that. This is a place where I feel I make a difference. My work matters. And I work with great people.” Mike enjoys being involved in projects around the country and looks forward to more years of constructing with integrity.

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Celebrating San JoseNewest Layton office builds up the Bay

Earlier this year, Layton Construction acquired the assets of Fernandes

and Sons General Contractors of San Jose, California. At that time, Layton an-nounced, “We are excited to add a group of construction profes-sionals to our team including project managers, superinten-dents, project engineers and carpenters. The local office will be headed by vice presidents Whitney Walter and Chris Jensen. As we welcome our new team members, we look forward to working together as we build on the 62-year legacy of Layton

Construction.” Eight months later, Layton has welcomed the new team, transi-tioning with them by getting to know existing clients, incorpo-rating Layton business practices and opening a new office condu-cive to future growth plans. Layton’s investment is a platform to build its business, similar to growth in other mar-kets where Layton has chosen to work. In early December, the ribbon was ceremoniously cut in the new offices to start a new chapter of growth in the Northern Cali-fornia market.

Mike Daniels

Employees officially cut the ribbon on a new office in San Jose on Dec. 4, kicking off a new chapter in the Layton story.

A sampling of recent Northern California project completions, current projects and new projects acquired are noted:

Recent CompletionsAdventist Medical Center Hanford Women’s Center, Hanford . . HEALTHCAREAsurion FIB, San Mateo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INTERIOR RENOVATIONDominican Hospital, Santa Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCAREMarriott Courtyard, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOSPITALITYNineteen800, Cupertino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIXED USE RETAIL/HOUSINGO’Connor Hospital, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCARESanta Clara University, Santa Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HIGHER EDUCATIONSutter PAMF Clinic, Daly City . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCARE INTERIOR RENOVATIONSutter PAMF Clinic, Danville . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCARE INTERIOR RENOVATION

Current ProjectsAcadia San Jose Behavioral Health, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCAREEl Camino Hospital, Los Gatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCAREHCA Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCAREMacy’s Sacramento, Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DISTRIBUTIONSan Mateo County Jail, Redwood City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CORRECTIONS

New ProjectsAdventist Medical Center, Selma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTHCARE441 Page Mill Road Mixed Use Development, Palo Alto . . . . . . MIXED USEChevron Building, CenterCal Properties, Concord . . . . . . . . . . . . . RETAILSuite 315 at 1250 Bayhill Drive, San Bruno . . . . . . . .INTERIOR RENOVATION

A Year of Shared SuccessGrowth stems from trusted relationships and repeat business

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end of a progres-sive year in the construction industry, grateful for the rebound

in the economy that has created many construction opportunities. Most of all, we’re even more grateful for good clients who entrust us with the privilege to work with them. Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, California, is a shin-ing example of the importance of relationships. Our first successful project with Adventist Health Systems in Murrieta, California proved to be instrumental in its decision to select Layton for the Hanford project. Even before the

doors to the new Family Birth Center were opened in Hanford, Adventist Health has again chosen Layton to join with them in the construction of intensive care and emergency department expansions at the Adventist Health Center just up the road in Selma, California. As with our relationship with Adventist Health, we are grate-ful for so many other clients and projects across the country where trusted relationships are at the root of our business. The very essence of our business model is in building great relationships with our clients, which stand project after project. Our new San Jose office is open and our team continues to build our base of work. We believe in that market, and are making a ma-jor investment — financially, and

in the growth and development of our team — to enhance our success. We’re expanding. We have great people. We were excited to welcome the San Jose-based con-struction professionals who joined our team in May, and with them as our nucleus, we will continue to grow our business. We’ve had great success so far, with significant new work op-portunities underway in Northern California. The new San Jose office space was needed, but it also serves as a symbol of our growth. Like our pattern of growth around the country, we will continue to expand our footprint and deepen our relationships with clients in the Northern California area. Here’s to a safe, successful and prosperous 2016.

David S. Layton

Before the doors opened for the Family Birth Center featured in the cover story, Adventist Health had joined forces with Layton again — this time for an emergency

room and intensive care expansion in Selma, California.

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