New Report Finds Net Zero Energy is Available for Most Building Types, but Cost & Education Remain Challenges
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for net zero energy (ZNE) buildings in the residential and commercial sectors, examining major market changes, as well as drivers and barriers, key technology and design trends, and related regulation and outreach programs. As local and global energy issues continue …
GE Johnson Construction Company Hires Construction Executive
Denver, CO – GE Johnson Construction Company recently hired Dan Rondinelli to serve in the role of construction executive to support the company’s Rocky Mountain Region Special Projects Division. Dan has a wealth of experience developed through involvement on educational, advanced technology, commercial, transportation, healthcare, environmental, and multi-family projects. He will support …
Turner’s 4th Quarter Building Cost Index Reflects Strong Market Conditions
Turner Construction Company announced that the Fourth Quarter 2016 Turner Building Cost Index—which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States—has increased to a value of 1006. This represents a 1.11% quarterly increase from the Third Quarter 2016 and a 4.90% yearly increase from the Fourth …
Jordy Construction Breaks Ground on New LoDo Office Project
Denver, CO – Jordy Construction broke ground on SugarSquare, a new office space in Denver’s lower downtown (LoDo), located at 1530 16th Street in Denver. The four-story, 10,800-square-foot building will be constructed between the historic Sugar Building and Spice Building, taking the place of a narrow parking lot. The building …
Trulia Study Cites Denver as Only Metro Area Where Homes Near Affordable Housing Had Positive Effect
By: Cheryl Young, Senior Economist at Trulia There Doesn’t Go the Neighborhood: Low-Income Housing Has No Impact on Nearby Home Values In the nation’s 20 least affordable housing markets, low-income housing built during a 10-year span shows no effect on nearby home values. Some of the nation’s least affordable markets are …
Construction-Defects Reform, Affordable Housing & Transportation Funding Hot Topics at 2017 Business Legislative Preview Breakfast
View here Several commercial real estate industry topics were discussed at the 2017 Business Legislative Preview Breakfast, hosted by Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Competitive Council and the Denver Business Journal. Democrat and Republican Colorado legislators remain divided on the details to solutions to such issues as construction-defects reform, …
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 …
Architect of Record & Listing Brokers now on DBJ Crane Watch
View here The Denver Business Journal recently added supplemental information to their Crane Watch by including the Architect of Record and listing brokers on the map pins for the office, hospitality, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, healthcare, industrial and other types of projects. The featured rendering is the ATRIA, a new Class …
16-Story Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Golden Triangle
View here South Carolina-based Greystar Real Estate Partners will break ground on a 302-unit, 16-story apartment complex in the Golden Triangle area. With estimated completion in mid-2019, the complex will be home to modern interiors and on-site amenities. Photo courtesy of Greystar Real Estate Partners via The Denver Business Journal
River North Art District May Develop Into International Trade Hub
View here Denver’s River North Art District may be the next hot spot for development, where investors are proposing an international trade hub in the district. The proposed World Trade Center Denver project is one of many future office spaces in this area. Photo by Nathan C. Ward via The …