Salt Lake City ? A construction worker was found dead in a crawl space Friday at the Utah state Capitol, where government officials were holding a ceremony to mark the building’s recent renovation.

The body of John David Welsh, 30, was found in a confined space where heating ducts and pipes run, said Trooper Cameron Roden, a Utah Highway Patrol spokesman.

Foul play was not suspected, but “we’ll look into every aspect,” Roden said. An autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death.

Welsh had reported to work Friday morning. His body was discovered by another worker about 2 p.m., Roden said.

Gov. Jon Huntsman and other officials were not aware of the discovery during the Capitol rededication ceremony, the trooper said.

An afternoon reception for lawmakers, their families and other dignitaries was held as scheduled on the main floor, with music, drinks and food. Many were unaware of the death.

“We’re celebrating the rededication of the people’s house. To have somebody die puts a damper on (the) events,” said Rep. Carl Wimmer, a Republican.

The 92-year-old Capitol was restored during a $227 million project that mostly centered on making it secure during earthquakes. It reopens to the public today.