The historic Capitol Building on Utah's Capitol Hill is built upon over a century of visionary planning. Originally constructed in the early 1900s using reinforced concrete, it was later determined that the building's seismic performance could be improved. A plan was devised to install 265 base isolators, necessitating the removal of the existing foundation. Through a collaborative effort with the construction manager, an innovative method of load transfer was implemented, saving time and money.

Each of the 265 isolators is capable of a horizontal displacement of 24 inches, allowing for a total swing of 48 inches. The project also involved reinforcing existing columns, walls, and the dome for earthquake protection. Updates were made to the electrical, air conditioning, heating, and lighting systems. The building's original artifacts and architectural features, including paintings, murals, statues, and the marble staircase, were meticulously restored and repaired.

The project received national recognition, including being named a Top 5 Finalist for the 2010 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers and a 2009 Outstanding Project Award Finalist by the National Council of Structural Engineering Association.