DU Defends Title Winning 2019 Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge
DENVER — The NAIOP 17th Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge presented by Land Title, was held this month on May 2., at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver. An audience of more than 700 students, special guests and industry professionals from more than 250 companies gathered to watch DU defend their 2018 …
ACEC Colorado Honors Professional Engineering Contributions
DENVER — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) honored several individuals for their contributions to the engineering profession and society at its Annual Meeting Luncheon on April 26 at Warwick Hotel Denver. The highest honor ACEC Colorado bestows is the Orley O. Phillips Award, which is …
Expanded Pueblo Convention Center Celebrates Grand Opening
PUEBLO – On May 3, H.W. Houston Construction and DLR Group celebrated the opening of the expanded Pueblo Convention Center with representatives from the city of Pueblo and the state of Colorado. H.W. Houston Construction and DLR Group partnered for the design-build delivery of the project. Located at 320 Central …
Local Pre-Apprenticeship Program Answers Colorado Construction Labor Demand
DENVER — Construction Careers Now (CCN), a local construction pre-apprenticeship program, has answered the Colorado construction labor demand by graduating more than 1,000 students since the program’s inception in September 2016. Of the 1,035 graduates, 56 percent have been hired by local construction firms and 16 percent are continuing their education …
Workforce Housing Project in RiNo Breaks Ground
DENVER – Zeppelin Development, recognized for more than 40 years of delivering catalytic projects to Denver’s urban core neighborhoods, broke ground yesterday on its latest project “Kabin,” 194 workforce housing units located at 3461 Ringsby Court within the TAXI community in RiNo. Many employees of Denver-based companies are forced to live …
Platte Valley Medical Center Renovation Complete
GH Phipps has announced the successful completion of the SCL Health Platte Valley Medical Center’s Third Floor Medical/Surgical Unit Renovation. The general contractor joined Platte Valley’s executive team, staff and members of the surrounding communities for a ribbon cutting and open house. The renovation work included adding 28 new patient rooms …
Ten AGC of Colorado Firms Honored at the 20th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards
DENVER — Ten Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC/C) member firms were honored as National Finalists at the 20th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSAE), that took place April 3, 2019 at AGC of America’s 100th Annual National Convention in Denver. These awards recognize AGC Members who have developed and implemented …
Plans to Improve the 16th Street Mall Take Shape
DENVER — The City and County of Denver, the Federal Transit Administration, Regional Transportation District (RTD), Downtown Denver Partnership, and Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID) announced this week the next step toward improving the 16th Street Mall, one of the city’s most critical economic engines and vital public spaces. …
City of Englewood to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Police Headquarters
The City of Englewood will celebrate the opening of their new Police Headquarters, with an official ribbon-cutting and tours of the facility this Thursday, April 11. The project was designed by DLR Group, built by Adolfson & Peterson Construction, and project managed by CBRE. The community is invited to participate …
AEC Industry Raises $53,000 for the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)
DENVER – The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) hosted the 44th Annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup on Feb. 22 – 24 at Winter Park Resort. This event is the largest fundraiser for the NSCD, raising $375,000 to support therapeutic recreation summer and winter programs for children and adults with any disability. …