With the removal permit issued by Clark County Building Department, we are now working to remove the pieces carefully to allow for the coaster to eventually be relocated/reinstalled on the south end of the strip at Akita Plaza (northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard South and Four Seasons Drive – across from Mandalay Bay).

This is one of the many unique projects we are able to do and look forward to the day when we can take the inaugural ride on the new roller coaster configuration on the other end of the famed Las Vegas Strip!

Sahara Roller Coaster - bridge section

Sahara Roller Coaster - Removing the man lift crane

Sahara Roller Coaster - Tower Removal

The space expands on the previously completed Phase I display area and builds out the balance of the 27,000 square foot lease space.  Phase II area provides a flexible open space for movable art display walls (Mila-Wall system), but also will allow for other functions to be completed including potential fashion shows, auctions, etc.  This two-story gallery project was a remodel of the previous tenant (a high-end auto display and auction space), and provided some challenges, like the existing conditions of the concrete floor, to get the space ready to display high-end art work.

In the end, Breslin Builders has provided a unique space to serve as the display backdrop artwork for many well known artists.  Photos of the space are below.

This project is a major tenant remodel requiring selective demolition throughout the existing space in preparation for the new work to be completed.  The new space will contain various offices, exam rooms, and other support facilities for the medical office space.

The finish work is underway with an anticipated finish date and tenant move in by the end of January 2012.  This is one of many tenant remodels and build-outs Breslin Builders has recently completed at this medical office building.

The work consists of some minor demolition removing five existing offices to expand the existing open office space.  In addition to wall patches and finishes, a new ceiling grid is being installed over part of the affected area, along with minor mechanical and electrical adjustments.  The entire space is also being repainted and the existing carpeting is being replaced with new.

Due to tenant and leasing requirements, Breslin Builders has a short schedule and will be completed with the work, including City of Las Vegas Building Department inspections, by mid-January.  Breslin Builders also provided design and permit issuance services for the project.

This tenant remodel is one of three we have recently completed at this Class “A” Office Building.  We recently provided design and construction services for the Willis Inc. tenant space remodel, as well as the new tenant space for Resort Services Group.  Breslin Builders was the original general contractor for the core/shell office building and has provided design and construction services for many of the other tenant spaces within the building.

Phase II completes the balance of the almost 27, 000 square foot retail space.  Breslin Builders, in conjunction with the owner’s concept architect out of New York, Edward Asfour, has provided the final design and documentation services for the project.  This phase includes many of the same features as Phase I, including additional art exhibit spaces, more viewing rooms, administrative office spaces, VIP viewing areas, and other back-of-house uses.  Phase I’s exhibit walls were fixed in place, while Phase II’s walls will are flexible, “exhibition show” style, to allow for a variety of activities and uses to take place in this large open area.  (Due to the size and number of panels, Breslin Builders also facilitated the permit submittal and issuance of the Mila-Wall system being used.)  Phase II will also include the build out the second story areas that already exist in the space from the previous tenant.

We anticipate having the balance of the work completed and ready for tenant use by mid-January.

Work continues on the new central plant installation with the plant equipment set and the piping, power, and other requirements now being completed.  This new central plant replaces the existing equipment scattered across the site and two towers and will provide a more energy efficient and effective central plant located in one location on the site for ease of use and maintenance.

DTG's new central plant installation progress

In addition to the new central plant, the exterior facade remodel on the two hotel towers is progressing.  Per the new design and look, the existing recessed grooves are being infilled to provide a more streamlined look for the towers (as well as eliminate one of the nesting and perching locations of downtown’s pigeon population).  Once the foam is installed, the stucco/EIFS areas of the tower are getting a new finish coat for a consistent weatherproofed seal.  The existing CMU walls are also being painted for a fresh look.

EIFS work on the west hotel tower progressing

Working with Premiere Rides (the original coaster designer and installer), the existing coaster will be relocated and reused as much as possible, with the mid-section being redesigned to work within and over the existing site and parking lot conditions, and allow for new and exciting curves and bends to be added to the ride.  The signature 224 foot vertical tower will be relocated and provide the turning point for the out-and-back style roller coaster.  The coaster uses a LIM (linear induction magnets) system to launch and further propel the coaster to speeds up to 70MPH.  Breslin Builders is provide design and associated engineering services for the site and launch building.

In addition to the roller coaster, Breslin Builders has designed a new night club/concert venue as part of the overall project.  The new 26,000+ square foot multi-story and multi-use building will provide needed concert, promotion, and nightclub space for the existing on-site radio station (KVEG 97.5 – which Breslin Builders provided design and construction services for in 2001).  In addition to the roller coaster and nightclub, a two-story 6,000 square foot restaurant space is being developed.

Breslin Builders is assisting Ballard Spahr with the land-use approvals from Clark County with approval anticipated the middle of January.

Renderings of the project are below:

We are updating/redoing the exterior EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) skin and waterproofing systems from approximately 20 feet off the ground and up on both of the existing room towers (east and west towers – the lower portion will be completed when the casino podium work is completed).  As part of this work we will be infilling the existing recessed areas (which formally contained a pinkish neon tube and gold metal shroud) and caulking the existing wall joints and windows frames.  We will also be power washing and painting the existing fluted CMU block walls (stairs towers).

We are also bring interior areas of the hotel towers up to current code requirements by providing a code compliant top of wall and edge of slab fire stopping system.  This work will be completed on the existing hotel room floors from floor three and up on both towers.

Additionally, we are installing a completely new central plant system for the entire project, which will initially provide chilled and heated water for the existing air conditioning and heating systems in both towers, but ultimately will serve other areas of the project when they are completed.  This scope not only includes the equipment setting and hook up, but also includes earth work, concrete footings, and the concrete equipment pad, as well as coordination and installation with Southwest Gas, NV Energy, installation of water piping, hydronic piping, associated cooling towers and installation of the mechanical equipment screening.

This work will further progress some of the other work we have already completed at the site including some selective demolition and renovation work (i.e. changing of old plumbing waste and vent lines, etc.).  Breslin Builders is excited to be working on this next phase of items and looks forward to the day when the entire project is completed and becomes the “new place to be” in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.