NOLS Wyss Wilderness Medicine Campus project wins award!

By Leslie van Barselaar

Jan 25, 2013

Every year the Concrete Association of Wyoming accepts nominations from current CAW members for recognition of concrete projects completed and performed in the state of Wyoming. The Project “NOLS Wyss Wilderness Medical Campus” in Lander Wyoming has received the award in the Special Projects category/ School Facilities, for its innovative uses of concrete. The award was nominated by Rocky Mountain Pre-Mix Concrete, Lander Wyoming.

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This photo shows the polished cement floor in the student commons area of the educational facility.

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