MISSOULA
FIRST SECURITY BANK
The First Security Bank project is utilizing Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), a wood panel system that is gaining popularity in the U.S. after being widely adopted in Europe. The stability, strength, and rigidity of CLT allows it to be used in mid-and high-rise buildings. CLT is often utilized for its ability to store carbon and the smaller environmental footprint. Cross-Laminated Timber offers a challenge to Valley Electrical Contracting on this project with regard to routing conduits for lighting, power, data, security, and Building Automation. The three-story building has two distinct wings connected by a central open atrium. The building will also include a sophisticated smoke control system in the atrium with smoke curtains that drop on a fire event.
The First Security Bank project includes a 60KW generator for selective backup power throughout the building. The project will utilize a 1200A, 3-phase service and features distributed lighting control. The building includes an addressable fire alarm system, security/access control, and a significant telecommunications system to support bank operations and typical office space use.
First Security Bank, now a part of Glacier Family of Banks, first opened its doors in Missoula in 1972. Serving individuals and businesses in western Montana with a full-range of banking products and services, First Security Bank values their community and supports more than 400 local community organizations annually.
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER – CARDIOLOGY ADDITION & RENOVATION
Our VEC team is excited to be working with Dick Anderson Construction and Associated Construction Engineering, Inc. to bring this Cardiology addition to the city of Missoula at Community Medical Center. This 17,000 sq ft addition is a steel frame build and will have both 480 and 120 power distribution pulling from the already expansive existing hospital grid. This project is yet another opportunity for VEC to expand electrical expertise in healthcare facilities knowledge and execution as one of four recent healthcare projects. With two catheterization labs, we will be working closely alongside GE in the power and setup of their top-of-the-line diagnostic imaging equipment. This project will have two automatic transfer switches for backup power servicing critical branches of hospital power, a digital addressable fire alarm system, and distributed network lighting control. Completion of this project is currently projected for November of 2024.
Healthcare facilities are fun undertaking for us as their designs tackle style, functionality, and patient comfort while above all prioritizing safety and reliability.
ANACONDA
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANACONDA
Community Hospital of Anaconda Oncology Addition is a 20,000sq ft build connecting to the existing hospital headed by Jackson Contractor Group, Inc. The building was designed by OZ Architects and electrically engineered by ACE, Inc. The single-story addition includes 14 new panels on their expanded 480/277V service and reworking of their current distribution with special consideration and care around critical circuits. The lighting package from MH Companies combines design and function with both statement and upgraded standard fixtures controlled by Wattstopper Lighting controls with power window blind integration. The project was bid by Brad Nalder, is run by site foreman Mike Gibson, with project management by Sharon Foote. The scheduled project duration is 16 months and is to be completed in January of 2024. The opening of its doors is a much-needed expansion for oncology care serving rural Montana residents.
