CTL|Thompson Chosen To Work on New Memorial Hospital North Campus

April 21, 2005 -- CTL|Thompson (CTL|T) has been selected to provide geotechnical engineering and construction observation and materials testing services for the Memorial Hospital North Campus in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs.

Located on an 82-acre site, construction of the new 224,000-square-foot, full-service hospital is under way. The campus layout employs a different shape than most, a pod structure, with three wings showcasing stunning views of the city lights, the Black Forest and the mountains. The project broke ground summer 2004 and completion is scheduled for 2007.

As an ideal example of its full continuum of services from planning through construction, CTL|T began by providing preliminary geotechnical and geologic information prior to acquisition of the site by Memorial. Following site acquisition, additional investigations were performed to develop site specific recommendations grading and earthwork. Recommendations included a drainage system addressing ground water within a foot of the floor elevations.

Upon completion of the building layout, CTL|T conducted a soils and foundation investigation, which supported their recommendations made for the building foundation design. Additionally, CTL|T is performing construction testing including compaction testing during mass grading observation of pier foundations, reinforcing steel inspections, and concrete testing.

Over the past 34 years, CTL|Thompson has built a reputable firm known regionally for its expertise in geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering and testing. CTL|T is based in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, Colorado, and Dallas and Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit www.ctlthompson.com.

Contact: Elizabeth Baugher or Kelly Lind, Freeman Wall Aiello Public Relations, 303.232.3870