Date: September 16, 2009
Contact: Maureen Oltrogge, 928-638-7779
Contact: Michael Leary, 928-226-0160

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive.  Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum. The renovation of the Desert View restroom will provide new interior fixtures and finishes, and the building’s exterior cinderblock walls will receive native stone and stucco treatments which will be compatible with the park’s vernacular architecture.

Construction at Desert View began earlier this week, and will last approximately 45 days. Construction activities are scheduled to take place on weekdays and Saturdays during daylight hours.  New portable toilets will be provided for visitor use during construction.

Excavation for the vault toilets along Desert View Drive will begin late September 2009, with staggered delivery and installation of the prefabricated concrete buildings scheduled for early to mid November.  It is anticipated that vehicular traffic will be halted at each site while the prefab buildings are delivered and set into place.  As part of this project, new concrete and asphalt walks will be constructed for better accessibility by the public.

Funding for this $597,000 project comes from park entrance fees through the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).

For additional information on this project, please contact Michael Leary, Project Manager at 928-226-0160 or by email at e-mail us.

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SKY Engineering, Inc.
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SKY Engineering continues to prove their staying power and commitment to the community with a 10 room addition to White Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona.

TUSCON, Arizona, April 17, 2009— SKY Engineering continues to prove their staying power and commitment to the community with a 10 room addition to White Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona. On Monday April 20th, TUSD will hold a dedication ceremony to celebrate the 10 classroom addition to White Elementary School. Even in this unprecedented economic downturn, SKY Engineering proves that opportunities still exist and delivers astounding results for White Elementary School. The event will begin at 1PM at White Elementary School located at 2315 West Canada St. in Tucson, AZ. The agenda will include a dedication by the governing board and possibly some government officials.

The project renovation includes a ten classroom addition , matched with the new construction of basketball and volleyball courts, a 20′X40′ramada relocation, earthwork, concrete, structural steel, masonry, brick veneering, electrical, plumbing and landscaping. The additions will be tied into the existing electrical system of the school. Along with the school construction, a new SES gear and transformer has been completed to power both the addition and the existing system.

Doug Helber, Southern Arizona Regional Director for SKY Engineering quotes, “We take pride in improving our community. SKY Engineering is please to announce, after a year of construction, the completion of the 10 room addition to White Elementary School. The look of excitement and joy on the children’s faces, will turn a business venture into a work of love.”

About SKY Engineering

SKY Engineering is an established, major construction, electrical and alternative energy contracting company with over 60 years of Design/Build experience. SKY Engineering offers design/ build, new construction and construction management. They are also a full service solar integrator; fully licensed, bonded and insured for both commercial and residential projects. The SKY technical field staff is a highly skilled group of licensed electricians with Photovoltaic Installer Certifications from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. SKY Engineering clients have included projects with: ASU, UofA, NAU, Flagstaff Unified School District, Agua Fria Unified, Maricopa County Community Colleges, City of Tucson, City of Glendale, City of Tempe, City of Phoenix, City of Scottsdale, Pinal County, Maricopa County, Mesa Unified School District, Madison School District, ADOT, ADOA and many other educational and government municipalities.

SKY Engineering has offices in Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson, but complete projects both national and international. They are available throughout the state of Arizona to provide prompt site surveys, quotes and installations, as well as any follow-up service and maintenance should the need arise.