Opened in 2010, The 10-story hotel tower was constructed on a steep hillside and the entire site for the
development had to be constructed to grades established above the slope of the existing hillside which required complex shoring systems that varied across the site.
Though not contracted as a Design-Build project, functioning in this “Design-Assist” approach proved to be most beneficial for all involved in the project. It allowed the design team to make adjustments early on in the design process and for the construction team to interact effectively in a solution-oriented approach that would have benefits throughout the course of the project, including the added advantage of completing the hotel two months ahead of schedule.
