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2021 IEC NATIONAL AWARDS EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS – RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY B
1ST ELECTRIC

CONTRACTORS, INC.

IEC Rocky Mountain

Basecamp / The Eddy Hotel

Residential Construction Category B recognizes excellence in electrical 1st Electric Contractors was responsible for all of the electrical components
or systems construction for multi-family residences with contract on this project. Nearly 15,000 manhours were used to complete our
amounts up to $500,000. contracted obligations. Both multifamily buildings were fed via a single
2500 amp switch board. Feeder conductors for the units were run from four
The 2021 nominees: AC Electrical Systems for the Approach at Summit distribution panels. The parking garages required normal and emergency
Park, Coastal Electric of Georgia for Alleia Luxury Apartments and 1st lighting as well as conduit and power for carbon monoxide mitigation and
Electric for Basecamp/The Eddy Hotel. the hot water boiler system. Downspouts and exterior stairwells around the
buildings were supplied with heating cable systems to keep water flowing
1st Electric was selected by longtime customer Confluence Builders and residents safe as they move around the property. Inside the dwelling
to assist in building the Basecamp/Eddy Hotel. Confluence served units, careful attention was paid to ensure electrical devices were installed
as owner and general contractor. Basecamp and The Eddy Hotel are to comply with all Fair Housing and NEC requirements. 1st Electric installed
located along Clear Creek in historic Golden, Colorado at the site of raceways for the solar system that sat on the roof of each apartment building.
the famous Briarwood Inn restaurant and former Rocky Mountain Brick The hotel was fed from a 1600 amp switchboard in the basement. Power to
Works. This mixed use project was two projects in one. The Basecamp each guest room was supplied from house panels on each floor. In addition
portion of this project consists of two four story multifamily buildings to installing outlets and lighting in the guest rooms and corridors, the hotel
with 72 units total and an underground parking garage for tenants. also required power and lighting for a full service tap room/ restaurant,
The Basecamp buildings included large 3 and 4 bedroom units to conference center, outdoor amenity patio, two roof top decks, a full service
serve as student housing for the attendees of the Colorado School of commercial kitchen and two elevators. Special provisions were needed to
Mines, which is located adjacent to the property. The Eddy is a five provide power for an onsite food truck. The restaurant and conference center
story hotel that includes a full service restaurant, tap room with 49 required special lighting controls. 1st Electric powered and installed all of the
rooms available for guests. exterior parking lot lighting and the fire features on the rooftop decks.

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