
Colorado Engineering Council Scholarships Aid Education Aspirations of Engineering Students
Denver, CO – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado announced $36,500 in scholarship funding for college students during a reception held at Lakewood County Club on March 31. The 2016-17 scholarships were awarded to 13 students representing nine Colorado colleges with engineering programs accredited by the Accreditation …

Ideas for a Growing City: Women in Design Hosts 11th Annual 8X8 Event
Denver, CO – Women in Design (WiD), a Denver-based non-profit dedicated to improving opportunities for women in professions serving the built environment, today announced its annual 8×8 event will be held April 21st at Industry, 3001 East Brighton Boulevard, in Denver. The lineup includes the following speakers: Meg Froelich, candidate …

MAX Construction, Inc. Renovates Space for WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff Downtown Denver
Denver, CO – Denver-based tenant finish construction firm MAX Construction, Inc. worked with property manager and building owner LBA Realty to complete a renovation in Downtown Denver for international engineering firm WSP/ Parsons Brinckerhoff. “In addition to our workmanship, a big part of the reason MAX Construction is so successful is that we …

Event Round-Up: Denver Multifamily & Mixed Use Forum
By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, CO – Bisnow hosted its annual Denver Multifamily & Mixed Use Forum at the Four Seasons yesterday morning. The Grand Ballroom housed a mixed crowd of 200+ attendees including developers, property managers, brokers, bankers, contractors, architects, engineers, business developers and marketers. Key Trends in Multifamily …

Downtown Denver Partnership Honors Six Transformational Projects at 55th Annual Downtown Denver Awards
Denver, CO – The Downtown Denver Partnership presented six awards last night to transformational projects in Downtown Denver that contribute to an economically healthy, growing and vital center city at the 55th Annual Downtown Denver Awards Dinner, presented by Polsinelli. The honorees, selected by a jury of key business leaders …

Sneak Peek: Rocky Mountain Green 2016
With 500 expected attendees and a range of the latest green building specialists providing an outlook on Colorado’s emerging international status, the Rocky Mountain Green Conference stands to provide not only a networking opportunity but a learning environment regarding the changing landscape in Colorado. By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Denver, …

Ambient Energy is Recognized as JUST Organization
Denver, CO – Ambient Energy, a Denver-based sustainability firm, is the first Colorado firm to join the ranks of the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) JUST labeled organizations. ILFI created JUST so consumers can easily grasp how organizations treat their workers and give back to their community, much like how they …

Net Zero Engineer Brings Expertise to MKK
DENVER, CO – MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MKK), a mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sustainable design firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Gerakos-Rooker, PE, LEED AP as a Mechanical Engineer to the Greenwood Village office. Stephanie joins MKK with over 10 years’ experience in HVAC systems design, net …

Open Office Space Acoustical Trends
By Deb Britton, CTS, Principal and Founder K2 As open office space trends continue to evolve, design and construction teams must account for the various issues these spaces create in order to meet owner’s goals and satisfy end-users. Understanding these demands for open offices and the resulting solutions necessary to …

MTech Mechanical Receives National Excellence in Construction Award
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced MTech Mechanical as a 2015 National Excellence in Construction Pyramid award winner at the 26th Annual Excellence in Construction Gala on March 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The award was given for their work on the International Broadcasting Center at the 2015 FIS Alpine …