Award-Winning Projects and People Shaping the Future

Encore Electric Recognized at 2024 Award Ceremonies

December 16, 2024 – Lakewood, CO — During 2024, Encore Electric completed a number of groundbreaking projects that are set to shape the future, including advanced simulators designed to train aspiring pilots and a laboratory built with sustainability at its core. Thanks to the dedication of Encore Electric teams, these projects won awards that are based on merit and overcoming challenges. In addition to the award-winning projects, two Encore Electric team members were also recognized for advancing the construction industry.

United Flight Training Center
United Airlines trains thousands of pilots each year and recently set an ambitious goal to recruit and train 10,000 pilots by 2030. To achieve this goal, a new 150,000 square feet of training space was added to the United Airlines Flight Training Center Campus in Denver. Encore Electric provided design-assist, power, lightning protection, fire alarm system, construction management services, and the installation of 12 flight simulators for this state-of-the-art facility. 

“Knowing the pilots come to this facility from all over the world to use these SIMs is a really big deal and it is something our team ought to be proud of,” said Ken Pease, Encore Electric service technician. 

Bronze: Meeting the Challenge
of a Difficult Job
Specialty Contractor
Presented by Associated General Contractors of America

Award of Honorable Mention
Specialty Contractor: Specialty Construction – Commercial
More than $10 Million
Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain

Pikes Peak State College Delta Dental Oral Health Career Center
Pikes Peak State College, Delta Dental, and Encore Electric construction team and technology solutions collaborated to create the Delta Dental Oral Health Career Center. The health career center has an advanced dental simulation lab that will provide students with hands-on training opportunities as they begin their dental careers.

During construction, the Encore Electric teams addressed all electrical, power, lighting, lighting control, access control, CCTV, fire alarm, and coordinated power and connections to owner-furnished medical equipment. 

“I’m proud of the work the entire Encore Electric team did on this project,” said Ben Bohl, Encore Electric technology solutions project manager. “Every single person played a crucial role in this project. From the dedicated prefabrication team, who supplied spooled fiber that met PPCS color standards and streamlined our material delivery, to our talented team that ensured high standards were not just met but exceeded.” 

Bronze: Best Building Project 
Specialty Contractor:
Electrical – Commercial
Under $2 Million
Presented by Associated General Contractors of America

Intermountain Health Lutheran Replacement Hospital Lutheran (SCL West)
To complete the massive 685,000 square foot hospital, technology solutions, construction, and service and special projects partnered to bring the newest healthcare technology to the growing community. 

SCL West now has 247 patient beds, 10 operating rooms, and expanded access to emergency and critical care. This project was especially challenging because construction began in May 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, supply chains were experiencing unprecedented shortages, delays, and price increases. To stay ahead of delays, Encore Electric worked closely with all project partners. 

“The level of collaboration on this project between our own teammates, subcontractors, the general contractor, and the owner was something I’ve never seen before. That translated to our successful outcome at the end,” said Jason Becker, Encore Electric project manager.  

Award of Merit 
Specialty Contractor Electrical: Commercial
More than $10 Million
Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain

NREL Research and Innovation Laboratory
One of the most sustainable projects Encore Electric has built this year is the NREL Research and Innovation Lab (RAIL) in Golden. Construction and service and special projects built this state-of-the art laboratory, incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. By combining innovative science with practical applications, it plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

“The lab space is designed to be versatile which will allow for a larger variety of experiments and research,” said Adam Dillman, Encore Electric preconstruction senior manager. 

National Award of Excellence 
Presented by Design-Build
Institute of America

National Award of Merit
Presented by Design-Build Institute of America

Best Regional Projects Engineering News-Record Awards
In addition to the awards mentioned above, several Encore Electric projects were recognized at the Best Regional Projects Engineering News-Record ceremony.

UCHealth University of Colorado
Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion III
Health Care
Award of Merit

Roosevelt High School
K-12 Education
Award of Merit

Big Sky Resort Lone Peak Tram
Sports & Entertainment
Best Project

Jeffrey Engelstad
Encore Electric Director of Engineering Services Jeffrey Engelstad was recognized at the Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) 40 Under 40 awards. Engelstad was nominated for this award for leadership and innovation in the engineering industry. 

“I am honored to be selected as part of the CSE 40 under 40 cohort,” said Engelstad. “Reading through the list of recipients, I am impressed by the leadership and accomplishments of my cohort members. I know that my selection into this group is due in large part to the accomplishments of the teams and projects that I get to support. I owe this recognition to the incredible caliber of people I get to work alongside.”

Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 Award 
Presented by Consulting Specifying Engineer