Denver-Based OLC Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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, …
Colorado Design-Build Firm Honored for Commitment to Business Ethics
The Neenan Company, a fully integrated design-build firm that specializes in the architecture and construction of commercial, education and healthcare facilities throughout the United States, is among the winners of the 22nd annual Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming Torch Awards for Ethics. For more than 50 years, The …
Schuck Communities’ Nexus Project Awarded 2018 Economic Development Leadership Award
By Clarissa Arellano Thomas, Ph.D., principal/chief strategist, Palmer Nexus Looking back at 50-plus years of land development in Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, and Portland, Schuck Communities and its team have developed, repositioned, and revitalized sites for hundreds of projects that have become the communities that residents and businesses call home today, where they work, …
Fort Collins Senior Housing Complex Launches Renovation with Wall Breaking Ceremony
FORT COLLINS – The DMA Plaza apartment complex, located at 300 Remington Street, that provides low income-affordable housing to seniors in Fort Collins, recently launched its new renovation project with a Wall Breaking Ceremony. DMA Board President Mike Sollenberger, Building Administrator Lori French, City Councilman Ray Martinez as well as Brinkman COO Mark Christensen …
GH Phipps Mark Dedication for Largest Carbon-Neutral, Net-Zero Library in U.S.
Greenwood Village, CO — The Tutt Library Renovation and Addition project was in the spotlight during Colorado College’s Homecoming Weekend, with a ribbon-cutting on October 14 celebrating the completion of a project that moves the school further in its goals for sustainability. The school describes Tutt as the largest carbon-neutral, net-zero energy academic …
Davis Partnership Architects Celebrates 50 Years of Design
Denver, CO — In 2017, Davis Partnership Architects celebrates 50 years of architectural service. Since its inception in 1967, the firm has grown substantially, expanding its range of services and collaborating with many prominent names in the industry to create several iconic landmarks in the Rocky Mountain region. While celebrating …
GE Johnson Construction Company Celebrates 50 Years
Colorado Springs, CO – GE Johnson Construction Company celebrated its 50th year in business yesterday. On January 3rd in 1967, company founder Gilbert E. Johnson signed the company into business and opened the doors in Colorado Springs, marking the beginning of five decades of construction management and general contracting services …
KTGY Architecture + Planning Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25 Acts of Gratitude
Denver, CO – KTGY Architecture + Planning is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in business, by highlighting 25 Acts of Gratitude. “We are grateful for the opportunities we have to work on outstanding developments, with excellent developers and builders, and we continue to elevate our work with the quality of the …
Industry Spotlight: Engineering Firm on the Ground Floor of Colorado’s Growth
When Bob Thompson founded his own geotechnical engineering firm in 1971, his only employee (and wife) typed up client reports on onion skin with carbon paper, using a manual typewriter. Reporting styles have changed a lot since then, and so have engineering practices, thanks in no small part to Thompson …
Mortenson Honors Outstanding Trade Partner Efforts at 10th Annual Star Awards Event
Denver, CO – Mortenson held its 10th annual Star Awards on October 5th. The event at Mile High Station recognizes outstanding efforts by trade partners in the past year. “Mortenson is proud to be celebrating its 35th year of doing business in Colorado. We could not be where we are …