Transcending the Typical Open-Office Space: What’s Next for the CRE Office Sector?
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP In order for commercial real estate professionals to remain competitive and attract the next generation of office tenants, they will need to seek out and develop spaces that go beyond the typical open-office setting and provide added-value for their potential tenants. When prospecting new office …
Cherry Creek North Adds Boutique Office Building to the Neighborhood
Denver, CO – Schnitzer West formed a joint venture with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management to develop Civica Cherry Creek, a seven‐story boutique office building in Denver, Colorado. Located in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood of Denver, Civica Cherry Creek will feature 100,500 square feet of office space and 11,500 …
Second Major U.S. Transit P3 Commuter Rail Line from Denver’s Union Station to Westminster Opens
Denver, CO – Fluor Corporation announced on Monday, July 25th, that the Denver Eagle P3 Commuter Rail Project completed and opened the six-mile B Line from Denver’s Downtown Union Station to Westminster Station located in the growing Denver-Boulder corridor. This milestone marks the second major commuter rail line opening on …
Elsy Studios & MAX Construction Expand Space for Alden Torch Financial
Denver, CO – Denver-based commercial interior design firm Elsy Studios and tenant finish construction firm MAX Construction, Inc. recently completed work on Alden Torch Financial’s 28,040 square foot office renovation and expansion at 1225 17th St. in the heart of Downtown Denver. As the contractor on the project, MAX Construction, …
Alliance Construction’s Doug Miller Attains National Design-Build Certification
Denver, CO – Doug Miller of Alliance Construction Solutions has successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Designated Design-Build Professional™ (DBIA™) certification. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awarded designated status to Miller upon his successful completion of coursework and formal examination in all aspects of design-build project delivery. …
Event Round-Up: AGC Breakfast with the Board & GC Showcase
By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – The Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC) hosted their Breakfast with the Board and GC Showcase on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Denver Marriott City Center. A crowd of over 500 people filled the lower-level Colorado Ballroom that contained booths from …
“Construction Careers Now” Training Program Launched with Lt. Governor Lynne & Construction Advocates
Denver, CO – The Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC) joined Lt. Governor Donna Lynne yesterday to launch “Construction Careers Now,” a one-month long construction career orientation opportunity provided at the Emily Griffith Technical College campus in Denver that will help unemployed and underemployed individuals access the many open positions in …
CO’s Economy Outperforms Nation According to CO Business Review 2016 Mid-Year Update
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business recently released their 2016 mid-year economic update. The report draws from data and findings from several contributors including, but not limited to, Construction Economics, LLC, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and the …
Gaylord Rockies Expands Marriott’s Meeting Space Offerings & Boosts Colorado’s Construction Workforce
by Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center was highlighted by Marriott International, Inc. in a speech given by Brian King, the company’s Global Officer, Brand Management & Global Sales, at the Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention in Denver on July 17, 2016. …
Market Perspective: Opposition to Affordable Housing Development Fees
View here After only a week of the release of Mayor Hancock’s plan for affordable housing, opposition is already mounting on the affordable housing development fee on new construction projects in order to pay for the 6,000-unit, $150 million affordable housing plan. Naysayers conclude that the fee will result in higher …