Anniversaries

Denver-based architecture, interior design, and planning firm Shears Adkins Rockmore (SAR+) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of operation in the business of design. With a team of nearly 70 professionals today, SAR+ has been planning, designing and executing urban infill, mixed-use projects across the country since its founding. From Longmont to Denver, Boulder to San …

Koelbel and Company, one of Denver’s oldest and most esteemed real estate developers, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month, enhancing lives through the creation of legacy communities throughout Colorado—and recently expanding its commercial investment division nationally. Through the decades, the family-owned business has experienced adversity, market fluctuations, record-setting transactions, …

Denver-based Archdiocesan Housing, Inc., which provides affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families who cannot access decent housing in the broader marketplace, recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of the Immaculata Plaza Apartments in Greeley, a 3-story, 24,600-square-foot building that will provide 30 new senior living affordable housing apartments. Immaculata …

This month, the historic Denver Union Station is celebrating the 8th anniversary of its $54 million renovation. Widely recognized as the heart of downtown Denver, more than 10 million people visit the landmark station annually – both passing through the transit hub and visiting the award-winning Crawford Hotel, the 10 …

Mortenson hit a big milestone this week, celebrating 40 years of building in Colorado. With headquarters in Denver, Mortenson has supported the development of some of the most iconic projects across the front range and has raised over $7 million for local nonprofits. The Denver team celebrated the 40th anniversary of the …

MTech Mechanical, a Colorado-based mechanical design-build-service contractor recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary in April. Founded on April 29, 2002, MTech has now grown to a 550-person team across Colorado. The mechanical contractor currently has four office locations in Colorado Springs, Loveland, Eagle and its headquarters in Westminster. “This is an …

i2 Construction, a Denver-based full-service commercial general contractor, is celebrating its 23rd Anniversary this month. Founded on March 26, 1999, by CEO Allan Fries, i2 Construction has grown from a two-employee company to over 40 employees and counting. The trusted general contractor is well-known for building brand-forward corporate interiors and technical …

Alliance Construction Solutions, a Denver-based construction manager and general contractor, is celebrating 40 years of excellence in the construction industry. “We are proud of the projects we’ve completed and the lasting partnerships we’ve formed over the years,” says Alliance President/CEO, Brian Weinmaster. “We are committed to staying true to our core values, and …

St. John Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate development, management and investment company headquartered in Baltimore, MD and founded in 1971 by Edward St. John, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with a renewed focus on building sustainability and growth. Their 21 million-square-foot real estate portfolio – including more than 1.5 million square …

By Stuart Ohlson and Hervey Lavoie, founders of OLC On June 15, 1961, mere years after growing up and playing on a dirt road called Colorado Boulevard, Stuart Ohlson hung up his shingle and started Stuart Ohlson and Associates. Working from an office he designed just across the street from East High School, …