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144 South Apartments Groundbreaking
With construction costs and interest rates going up, it’s a relief to many that government funded apartment communities are also on the rise. KIER Construction joined City officials and dignitaries at the recent groundbreaking for the new 144 South Apartments located on 5th East in Salt Lake City. This project will add 110-units that will fill a sliver of the housing needs pie in the downtown area.
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On to New Adventures
After thirty-six years of leading KIER Construction, Steve and Scott Kier are retiring effective June 30, 2022. Steve and Scott founded KIER Construction in 1986 and have both been pivotal in the development and success of the organization. Each has played a central role in propelling our brand and KIER’s strategic vision. Following their announcement, each plan to stay connected to the greater KIER community by continuing to serve on our Board of Directors as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. It is with the utmost gratitude that we as a company say “THANK YOU” for 36 years of outstanding leadership and dedicated service!
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An Enduring Legacy
Most businesses fail within the first few years, and most family businesses do not survive a transition from the founders. This year, however, one of Northern Utah’s great family companies will celebrate long odds with a 60th anniversary. The KIER Corporation along with its offspring companies, KIER Construction and KIER Property Management and Real Estate, are still family owned with the third generation actively working in the business.
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Ground Breaking at Novel Daybreak
Crescent Communities, along with financial partner MAA, recently hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the exciting new Novel Daybreak Apartments. KIER Construction is filling the role of General Contractor on this 400-unit multifamily community. Novel Daybreak will appeal to those who yearn for an active, dynamic and fun lifestyle with programming and amenities that will go beyond the typical residential experience along the Wasatch Front.
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The Granary Campus
The Granary Campus is a creative new project focused on building community through a shared enthusiasm for outdoor recreation. The construction involves a significant transformation of the historic Salt Lake Rapid Transit Building into Campus SLC, an historic masonry and timber warehouse building that supports an evo retail store, evo Hotel, All Together Skatepark, Salt Lake Bouldering Project, Level Nine Sports, an art gallery, and several other undisclosed retailers. The project is a significant undertaking involving a full seismic retrofit of the buildings, refinish of all existing materials, integrating new structural mezzanine spaces, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
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The New Taylorsville Liquor Store
KIER is proud to announce the opening of the Taylorsville Liquor Store. This is Utah’s first liquor store with refrigerated coolers. Clients can now grab a cold one as well as a variety of room temperature spirits. A gorgeous, wood planked umbrella ceiling tops a central showcase tower where connoisseurs and collectors can find the […]
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