The Alaska Contractor - Summer 2008

Past projects
Other major past projects have included the Arctic Slope
Region Corp. building in Midtown Anchorage. The 10-story
building was completed in September 2002, Steeves said.
The company also handled two phases of the Elmendorf
Housing Privatization, which was one of Davis Constructors’
all-time biggest projects. Phase One was completed in
June 2002, Phase Two in 2006, Steeves said.
The company also led work on the Eagle River High
School, which was completed in 2005.
Another project was the 12,000-square-foot, two-story
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program facility at
the University of Alaska Anchorage. The uniquely designed
building was completed in August 2006.
Davis Constructors’ largest project to date, based on dollar
amount, has been work at Providence Alaska Medical
Center in Anchorage, according to Steeves. The contractor
led construction on Providence’s southwest expansion,
which included a sky bridge, parking garage and office addition,
which was completed in December 2006. Phase Two
called for expanding the parking garage, building the Heart
Institute, Cancer Center and the Walter J. and Ermalee Hickel
House for long-term family hospital stays. This phase was
completed in December 2007, she said. Davis Constructors
also gutted the former Alaska Psychiatric Institute building
and renovated for Providence offices.
Current projects
This summer is a busy one for Davis Constructors. The
company has several major projects under way.
In Anchorage, the general contractor is working to finish
tenant improvements in the occupied 14-story JL Tower
by mid-year, Steeves said. The office building is located in
Midtown near the ASRC facility. Another project heading
toward completion later this year is the Linny Pacillo parking
garage in downtown Anchorage. Construction continues
on Clark Middle School, Steeves said. The project called
for demolishing the old facility and rebuilding a new school.
Completion is estimated for July 2009, Steeves said.
Aerial of the Target store in Anchorage. (above)
Fort Wainwright Army Barracks renewal project. (left)
Their latest military housing project, on Fort Richardson,
will house 105 families when complete late this winter.
Davis Constructors is also handling upgrades at the Fairbanks
International Airport this year. The project is renovating
some sections, including upgrading gates to accommodate
747s, Steeves said. The project also calls for demolition
of older areas next year, she said.
Business partners
Davis Constructors’ President Randich can adeptly list
benefits of membership with the Associated General Contractors
of Alaska. He praised the AGC personnel and resources
available to industry members. He also commended
the networking and training opportunities offered by AGC.
Aerial of Providence Alaska Medical Center southwest expansion.
“I couldn’t imagine doing business without AGC,”
Randich said.
AGC staffers are well-versed in issues facing the industry
and “portray a good voice of the contractors,” Randich said.
Steeves lauded AGC’s education program in the Palmer-
Wasilla area, which, in turn, benefits Davis Constructors. She believes
AGC staffers “have a finger on the pulse of the industry.”
With Randich at the helm, Davis Constructors aims to
follow its successful business formula for the long term.
“Going into the future we will continue doing what we’re
doing,” Randich said. “The cornerstone is treating people
right. It’s paid dividends.”
Nancy Pounds is a freelance writer who lives in Anchorage.