How a Dog Can Change Lives: Precision Contractors’ Focused Approach to Community Involvement
By Peter Hodges The team at Precision Contractors takes pride in the broader impact their construction projects have on the communities around them. Their clients’ investments in building new buildings create dozens of new jobs and new revenue for each neighborhood. To expand the positive impact Precision can make, Bob Hibbard, Precision …
HomeAid Colorado Accepting Donations to Builders for Babies Diaper Drive
HomeAid Colorado, an organization bringing together building-industry professionals to complete construction projects and provide critical resources to nonprofit care providers, has announced that its annual “Builders for Babies Diaper Drive” will be accepting donations now through May 15. Over 38 percent of Colorado infants and toddlers are living in low-income …
2021 Inspiration House Breaks Ground to Benefit Individuals Living with Disabilities
The 2021 Inspiration House recently broke ground in the Harvest Community of Barefoot Lakes in Firestone, Colo. The project is a collaboration between Brookfield Residential—a leading North American new home builder and land developer—and its trade partners, who discount and/or donate services and materials to significantly reduce the cost of the home build. The …
The Broe Group Pledges 1M Meals to America’s Food Banks
Denver-based The Broe Group and its rail affiliate OmniTRAX, Inc. have pledged one million meals to community food banks throughout their U.S. operating region. As America faces unprecedented food insecurity, the Colorado companies are leading a multi-state commitment to help relieve the growing strain on local food banks. “No one …
MTech Mechanical Raises $10k for Suicide Prevention Coalition of CO
MTech Mechanical held its first annual Samborski Memorial Clay Shoot in October at Kiowa Creek Sporting Clays. $5000 was raised completely through internal donations and matched by MTech to donate $10,000 directly to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado (SPCC). “Due to current pandemic, our team had to adapt and …
Saunders Raises Over $48,000 to Support HopeKids Colorado
Saunders Construction, Inc. held its third annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser on Oct. 6 to support its 2020-2021 Building Confidence in Kids (BCiK) partner, HopeKids Colorado. With the support of 48 industry partners, 60 teams, 15 sponsors and 21 volunteers, the committee was able to raise $48,903 for HopeKids Colorado. “We …
Pinkard Construction Raises Over $71,000 for ACE Scholarships
Pinkard Construction held its first annual Careers in Construction golf tournament on Aug 17, at the Country Club at Castle Pines. The event raised $71,270 for ACE Scholarships, providing over 30 scholarships for students from low-income families from a variety of different circumstances across numerous states. 25 Colorado companies and individuals provided generous …
HomeAid Colorado Hosts Diaper Donation Event
The national diaper shortage is over, but demand for diapers remains sky-high — by as much as 300 percent in some areas in the country. In Colorado, today’s high 10.2 percent unemployment adds more pressure to families who already struggle to pay for basic and essential goods like diapers. HomeAid Colorado has …
The Neenan Company Creates PPE for Local Healthcare Facilities
This spring, The Neenan Company teamed up with Liberty Common High School (LCHS) to help address the shortage of medical equipment created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using LCHS’ 3D printing studio, volunteers from both organizations have created more than 800 face shields and 600 ear guards to support increased demand …
Local Construction Workers Support Working Families
Enrique Elizondo and Rusty Gonzales, friends and construction professionals in Denver for more than 30 years, have launched the “I’m Essential” campaign – a creative effort to support working families during this time of need. The term “I’m Essential” is a badge of courage and honor. Through the sale of “I …