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MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION

Mortenson’s experience in constructing

libraries around the country should benefit
its work at University of Colorado-Denver’s
Health Science Center.

‘Excellence’ in All it Does

General contractor Mortenson Construction says it has distinguished itself in the industry with abilities in
every construction delivery method and a turnkey approach to service.

W ith a commitment to bringing value to its cus-

tomers and providing “innovative solutions”
that meet or exceed the needs of each project,
Mortenson Construction says it “strives for excellence” in
everything it does. The company says its ability
to provide services for every aspect of a project’s lifespan –
from the initial identification of a business requirement
through to management of the resulting facility – gives it a
greater ability to provide excellence.
“We are experienced in every possible delivery method,
but regardless of contract type, Mortenson is a builder,” the
company says. “We take responsibility for our role, we activ-
ely manage every component of the process and we have in-
house expertise in every aspect of facility development.”
Mortenson is currently using its ex-
Mortenson Construction pertise to complete part of the $4.3 billion
www.mortenson.com
Headquarters: Minneapolis redevelopment of the former site of the
Services: General contractor Fitzsimmons Army Garrison in Aurora,
Mortenson: “Mortenson is Colo. The company explains the University
characterized by its people–
honest, hardworking, profes- of Colorado-Denver’s Health Science
sional and energetic.” Center (UCDHSC) developed a long-term
plan to relocate and expand its education, research, service
and patient care programs to the Fitzsimmons site. Covering
578 acres, the new campus will include the Library at
Anschutz, for which Mortenson is responsible.
“Planning for rapidly changing technology is paramount
for UCDHSC,” the company says. “The Library at Anschutz
will serve a vitally important role as a repository of biomed-
ical knowledge and a gateway to electronic healthcare info-
rmation for the state and the region.
The 116,000-square-foot library will include administra-
tive space, circulation space as well as a learning resource
center. The project will also include space for reference
services, resource services, databases, material storage, edu-
cation and health informatics, information access, study
spaces, the History of Medicine collection and specialized
building support spaces.”
Mortenson’s experience in library construction includes
building the Harold Washington Library Center in Chic-
ago, the University of Minnesota Elmer Andersen Library,
the University of Washington Allen Library and the Mal-
colm X Library and Performing Arts Center in San Diego.

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