Global Investment in Warehouse Management Systems Infrastructure for E-Commerce to Exceed $10B in 2030
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated explosive growth in e-commerce retail market share. A large ecosystem of warehouse refurbishment management software providers, new as a service companies, and logistics providers are expanding rapidly to meet demand. New and more efficient technologies are available to reduce energy intensity in this area, leading …
McWhinney Strengthens Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Living at Centerra
By David Crowder and Celeste Smith At Centerra, the 3,000-acre master-planned community in Loveland, giving back and supporting impactful community engagements are key principles that help strengthen its connection to the broader Northern Colorado region. McWhinney, as the master developer of Centerra, continually looks for opportunities to support those in need while engaging …
Denver to Adopt New 2021 Building and Fire Code
The City and County of Denver is adopting a new building and fire code, which will incorporate the 2021 series of international codes, as well as advance the voluntary 2019 Denver Green Code. The city will consider amendments to the 2021 international codes to ensure they work for Denver’s specific …
New Industrial Building Breaks Ground at McWhinney’s Baseline
McWhinney has broken ground on its second flex industrial spec building at Baseline, a 1,100-acre master planned community in Broomfield. The new 152,761-square-foot industrial spec building will be located immediately east of McWhinney’s first Baseline flex industrial building near the intersection of Sheridan Blvd. and 160th Ave. The industrial project …
Why 2021 is the Best Time to Maximize Returns on Solar
By Rachel Mountain, Commercial Solar Project Developer at Namasté Solar The opportunity to earn a compelling return on investment (ROI) by installing clean solar power on your commercial property has never been greater. Solar equipment prices are historically low, and many lucrative incentives will decline in the next two years. The Tax …
Sustainable 86-Unit Apartment Community Breaks Ground at S’PARK
Construction is underway on Platform, a new 86-unit residential rental community on the site of the final parcel in S’PARK, a 6.8-acre mixed-use, mixed-income, transit-oriented development located in the heart of Boulder. The John Buck Company of Chicago and Element Properties of Boulder are the developers and KTGY is the designer …
Centerra Metro District Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainable Initiatives
Centerra Metro District strives to positively impact the planet, not just for Earth Day but every day of the year. Throughout the last several years, the Metro District has launched a series of sustainability initiatives to conserve water and encourage the use of alternative transportation. Water Conservation Through partnerships with …
Next-Level Sustainability Company Launches in Denver
By David Mathias As Denver continues to expand its leadership role in green building practices, commercial property owners and building managers continue to seek opportunities to enhance their location’s green footprint for a number of strategic reasons (USGBC). Some look for projects that will afford them green building certifications like LEED/SITES credits, Well …
How Certifications Help Your Occupants Feel Safe
By Dannie DiIonno, Net Zero Advocacy Manager, BranchPattern There seems to be an endless supply of building certifications all advertised to building owners to increase property value and help recruit tenants. Some building certifications focus on sustainability and the benefits the building can have on the planet, while others focus on health, …
Patrinely Group Secures First Tenant at Block 162
Denver-based law firm Sherman & Howard L.L.C. has signed a lease at Block 162, a 30-story, 606,000-square-foot, Class A speculative office building, located at 675 15th Street, between Welton and California Streets in downtown Denver. This lease represents the largest new office lease signed in downtown Denver in the past …