Mercury

Summarize the project's program, features and achievements?

Project Mercury featured the construction of 248 tilt-up concrete panels, with the largest panel measuring 48’ x 31’ x 10” and requiring 46 cubic yards (CY) of concrete. The tallest panel reached 50’-10.25”, and the widest measured 31’. In total, 235,405 square feet of panels were placed and finished using 7,808 CY of concrete, while the slab totaled 1.2 million square feet, requiring 29,099 CY poured across 28 slab sections.

Mercury is set to be a transformative addition to the town of Garland, Utah, bringing hundreds of jobs and a significant boost in local revenue. Beyond its economic contribution, the project stands as a symbol of resilience, craftsmanship, and the ability to deliver excellence under extreme conditions.

What obstacles were overcome related to the schedule, budget, program, specification, site, etc. on this project?

Construction Challenges & Solution Constructed in northern Utah during winter, Mercury’s timeline required extensive adaptation to harsh weather. All slab pours occurred during sub-freezing temperatures, accomplished by utilizing:

• Ground heaters
• Concrete additives
• Thermal blankets

Of the 248 panels, all but 80 were poured under the same winter conditions. Logistics were also a major factor: the site was located in the heart of a town, surrounded by multiple schools and accessible only via two-lane roads. Coordinating deliveries and maintaining schedule integrity under these constraints was a challenge. Working closely with the city, the general contractor successfully executed 1,200 CY pours starting as early as 2:00 AM, ensuring minimal disruption to the community.

Please communicate any engineering complexities or unique features of the panel design for this project?

Mercury was not only a structural achievement but also an aesthetic one. Panels included:

• Extensive reveals and complex detailing
• Six distinct colors of textured architectural paint
• Custom formliner patterns for visual variation and design appeal