Bay Aquatic Park Phase IV 250 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO, USA City and County of Broomfield 46,500 Outdoor Pool, Pool, Recreation Multi-Family, Renovation, Recreation, Public Projects The Bay Aquatic Park is a beloved staple of the Broomfield community where families keep cool on hot summer days. Pinkard was the original general contractor water park when it was first built in 1991, making it one of the first community water parks in the Denver metro area. After 30 years of use, the facility was in need of renovation due to age, condition, and updated health and building codes. In 2022, BHA Design, Inc. and their team, including aquatics architect Counsilman-Hunsaker, were selected to design the project. After funding was secured, Pinkard was awarded the project in February 2024. The $10 million “Phase IV” renovation includes the removal and replacement of the primary leisure pool, family slide, body slides, and slide plunge pool, along with the addition of deck space, shade structures, and a new mechanical building. The goal is to reopen the park in time for a partial 2025 season. Project News, Construction Expertise Pinkard Construction Awarded Bay Aquatic Park Renovation Read More Related Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Renovation, Ground Up Learn More Bison Ridge Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Gymnasium, Gymnastics, Commercial Kitchen, Humidity Controlled Environments, Indoor Track, Administration, Ground Up, Pool Learn More Frasier Meadows Master Plan Senior Living, Recreation, Multi-Family Housing, Market Rate, Indoor Pool, Occupied, Ground Up, Renovation, Addition, Independent Living, Reahbilitation Learn More Moorhead Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Gymnasium, Commercial Kitchen, Structural Steel Superstructure, Masonry, Addition, Renovation Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard Hosts Second Annual Cornhole Tournament Supporting Mental Health 2024-09-17 Share Share For the second year in a row, Pinkard Construction hosted a cornhole tournament for its employees last Friday. While there was plenty of fun and games to be had, not to mention a dessert food truck, the day was also about acknowledging a serious topic: mental health. Capping off Construction Suicide Prevention Week—which Safety Manager Dave Ruddy spoke about with CBS News earlier in the week—the day’s pre-tournament festivities included a talk by Duke Rumley, executive director of Sober AF Entertainment (S.A.F.E.), a non-profit that provides resources and creates sober spaces at live events to combat the idea that you can’t have fun without drugs and alcohol. Rumley’s talk, which also included a demonstration of the life-saving anti-opioid spray NARCAN, was about identifying what addiction looks like, and how to help somebody who’s struggling with it. Explaining the connection between substance abuse and mental health, he said: “One of the core issues with addiction is that you are prey to misery and depression. When you get defeated, and you feel like there is no way out, a lot of people choose suicide. We're here today to tell people that there are lots of different resources that Pinkard offers, from Youturn Health to having a company culture that’s willing to talk about it, there’s a safe place to come and get help.” After a brief Q&A with Rumley, Dave Ruddy got on the mic to remind everyone to talk to each other, get to k now each other, and check in with each other. “We’re a family here,” he said. “We’ve got to watch each other’s backs.” And with that, the epic sandbag showdown commenced on the cornhole field. For more conversations on mental health and suicide prevention, check out our recent series for Men’s Mental Health Month, featuring fascinating Q&As with Dave, HR Director Jeff Kessler , and former EMT Bryce Heitsmith . If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can call 988, the Crisis Lifeline. Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard in the News: Dave Ruddy Talks to CBS About Construction Suicide Prevention Week 2024-09-12 Learn More Pinkard Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser 2024-08-28 Learn More The Value of a Pinkard Internship 2024-09-09 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments 2024-08-15 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard in the News: Dave Ruddy Talks to CBS About Construction Suicide Prevention Week 2024-09-12 Share Share This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance focused on reducing suicide in our communities through spreading awareness of the suicide epidemic and sharing knowledge of the suicide warning signs to look out for in our friends, family and coworkers. Coinciding with the national campaign, our industry also observes Construction Suicide Prevention Week , aimed at “raising awareness about the unique challenges workers face in construction, how it can lead to suicide, and what we can do to prevent it.” Earlier this week, Pinkard Field Safety Manager Dave Ruddy was interviewed by CBS News Colorado about the efforts of Pinkard and other members of the Association of General Contractors in addressing the mental health crisis plaguing jobsites across America. Among other topics, he talks about why mental health is such a big problem in construction and the importance of breaking the stigma of asking for help. Watch the video below. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can call 988, the Crisis Lifeline. Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset The Value of a Pinkard Internship 2024-09-09 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments 2024-08-15 Learn More Pinkard Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser 2024-08-28 Learn More Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers 2024-08-07 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

The Value of a Pinkard Internship 2024-09-09 Share Share A college internship can be an invaluable, even life-changing, experience for young people trying to find their footing in the workplace. Some of our very best and longest serving employees came straight to Pinkard from college. So we translate our promise to “Partner, Plan and Build Better” directly into our internship program. As part of our company’s greater belief in mentorship and continuous growth for employees at all stages of their career, Pinkard has long stressed the importance of providing a solid internship program. We believe in the valuable contributions that interns can make when given the opportunity, as well as the importance of training the next generation of construction industry talent. For starters that means paying our interns for their hard work, but the most important thing is providing hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and guidance for the duration of their time with us. With summer winding to a close, we talked with this year’s class of interns about what they learned on the job and how it shaped their outlooks on Pinkard, the construction industry, and their nascent careers. “I felt like Pinkard wanted to invest in my future” To begin with, we asked our interns how they chose to work at Pinkard Construction in the first place. Juliette: I chose Pinkard for my internship because it is a highly respected and long-standing company in the construction industry, known for its excellent employee satisfaction. Pinkard showed a strong belief in my potential and offered a clear vision and pathway for my development in the field. Kane: A lot of the relationships during internships are one-sided, where the company believes the intern needs the company more than the company needs the intern. I felt like Pinkard wanted to invest in my future and cared about my personal career goals just as much as I do. As for how their actual experience compared with their expectations, the results were glowing across the board. For the interns who were new to the construction world, the experience left them with a positive view of our industry. Cassie: I didn’t have many expectations going into this summer because I had never worked in construction before... [but] ...this was a great experience and exceeded my expectations. I learned so much about the world of construction and feel like I walked away knowing I enjoy working in this industry. Juliette: My experience at Pinkard has far exceeded my expectations. The team [I worked with] has gone above and beyond, offering insights and guidance that I could not have gained in a classroom setting. The hands-on experience here has been more educational than I could have imagined. This opportunity has changed my perspective on the industry, and the unwavering support and mentorship from the team have been truly invaluable. “[My team’s] trust in me...greatly enhanced my confidence in my abilities.” When asked what surprised them about the experience, no one seemed to expect how involved Pinkard interns are in the real-world work that we do. Liam: I was surprised about the amount of resources Pinkard provides for their interns. Morgan: The most surprising aspect of my internship has been how swiftly I was able to integrate into the team and adapt to the daily processes. Cassie: I think my biggest surprise this summer was how much I got to do. From my first day I was learning the finer details of the construction process. I have been working on things that I didn’t think an intern would be doing which has been very exciting. Others noted the openness and transparency of Pinkard at all levels of our operation. Kane: I had the opportunity to network with tons of people that have been in the construction industry for 40-plus years. I had great conversations with the CFO and President of Pinkard about my future and what is takes to become successful in this industry. Juliette: My biggest surprise during the internship was how welcoming everyone was. Although I was initially apprehensive about entering the industry as a woman, the team’s openness and support exceeded my expectations. Their trust in me has not only eased my concerns but also greatly enhanced my confidence in my abilities. As for their personal highlights, the responses were wonderfully varied. Morgan: The most fascinating aspect of my internship has been learning about the closeout process. Liam: I gained lots of knowledge on trade stacking and scheduling. Kane: I loved getting firsthand experience as a preconstruction estimator and being a part of estimates involving multi-million-dollar projects that will house thousands of Coloradans. Juliette: The thing that resonates with me the most is how crucial organization is for success. I've learned that being well-organized—whether it's managing materials, coordinating subcontractors, or keeping documentation in order—plays a major role in achieving success in this industry. Cassie: One of the best things I’ve learned this summer is how much I truly enjoy the construction industry. I have met so many amazing people, both from Pinkard and on the subcontractor’s side. I walked into this summer scared that I wouldn’t be able to keep up or even really enjoy the process, but I have learned so much and been so successful. CSU student Juliette shadowed Senior Superintendent Terry Wevers this summer. “Everyone genuinely looks out for one another” When asked about their impression of Pinkard’s company culture after such a short time with us, our people-first approach stood out. Morgan: Pinkard is a company that invests in their employee’s success and growth. I can tell that everyone I’ve worked with works with respect for each other, even through misunderstanding and disagreement or conflict. Kane: Pinkard is a company that built a culture around creating powerful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and their employees. Pinkard’s transparent culture benefited me by making me feel like I could communicate freely with co-workers allowing my learning capabilities to expand at an unexpected rate. Cassie: Pinkard’s culture is very inclusive and people-first. This entire summer I have felt very comfortable with bringing up any concerns or problems I may have had. I have felt very supported, like the people I am working with truly care about me and my experience, which has made this internship ten times better. As a result, multiple interns said that their time with Pinkard also raised their standards for what to expect out of an employer. Liam: Pinkard has made me more selective and company-reliable for resources in my future. Juliette: My experience at Pinkard has significantly elevated my expectations for what I want in a future company. The supportive environment and strong team dynamics have set a high standard for my career aspirations and future workplace. “Pinkard entirely changed my decision about my future career” When asked how their internships at Pinkard changed their thinking about their future careers, the responses speak for themselves. Cassie: My experience this summer with Pinkard entirely changed my decision about my future career. I wasn’t even looking into construction initially, but after this experience I have decided that the construction industry would be a great fit for me and something I definitely want to pursue. Morgan: This experience has solidified my aspiration to pursue a career as a superintendent. Kane: Pinkard solidified all my hard work in the last 5 years, working hard in the field and working toward my Construction Management degree, by confirming that working in this industry is what a want to do with my life. As for whether they would recommend a Pinkard internship to others, the answers were (at least by this point) unsurprising. Liam: YES! Cassie: Yes, I definitely would! Juliette: I would highly recommend a Pinkard internship. They invest time in teaching and mentoring, which provides a solid foundation for succeeding in this industry. Morgan: Absolutely. The internship has been a valuable learning experience, and I believe it offers great opportunities for professional growth. Being assigned to a dynamic and active job site has enhanced my learning, and the supportive environment at Pinkard fosters development and growth. Kane: I would 100% recommend a Pinkard internship. Interns, staff and leadership celebrate a summer of hard work at a Rockies game. Learn More Careers Apply Today! Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser 2024-08-28 Learn More Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers 2024-08-07 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments 2024-08-15 Learn More Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser 2024-08-28 Share Share Last week, Denver Film—the same organization behind the Denver International Film Festival, Film on the Rocks, and the Sie Film Center—threw its annual Summer Scream fundraiser at Colorado's beloved Lakeside Amusement Park. While hard to describe, the night includes cinema-inspired installations and interactive performances (this year’s theme was the films of Winona Ryder), an open bar, and of course all the rides and vintage charm of Lakeside. It’s Denver Film’s biggest fundraising event of the year, not to mention the best party of the summer. In a night full of surprises, the biggest highlight was slated to be an unannounced appearance from Denver-based experimental drum-corps Itchy-O, which is known for wowing audiences around the country with their wild costumes, pyrotechnics, and crowd-roving performances. The only problem: the 50+ person band needed a secret place to hide before their big entrance, and as a non-profit organization, Denver Film had no budget to pay the several thousand dollars they were quoted to put up temporary fencing around the open pavilion where Itchy-O could prepare. Enter Pinkard Construction, which happens to be working up the street at 46th and Tennyson. When Denver Film reached out asking for help, we delivered 250 feet of the fencing and privacy coverings we usually use to brand our jobsites, allowing event organizers to shroud the band from unsuspecting passersby entering the amusement park, who probably assumed there was some sort of construction going on. When Itchy-O did march onto the scene at dusk, complete with smoke machines, lasers and a futuristic neon dragon, the shocked crowd went crazy. The surprise was a success. “Pinkard was crucial to the success of Summer Scream,” says Denver Film Events Specialist Esther Lopez. “Thanks to their team, Itchy-O was able to pull off a special surprise and crash our party!" “While Pinkard doesn’t have any plans to get deeper into event production,” says Pinkard President Tony Burke with a smile, “we loved being able to creatively assist a local non-profit in their mission of inspiring and surprising Colorado movie lovers.” Check out photos of this year's Summer Scream, including Itchy-O's performance, below. Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments 2024-08-15 Learn More Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Learn More Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers 2024-08-07 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss 2024-07-18 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

46th and Tennyson Welcome to the website for the 46th and Tennyson construction project! We are pleased to provide information about the project and any road closures associated with it. Learn More Project Updates Contact Us Address West 46th Avenue & Tennyson Street, Denver, CO, USA Contact 303-986-4555 Working Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am – 9:00 pm What is it? 84-unit apartment over a parking garage/retail space Est Completion Summer 2024 Leasing Information Check Back Soon! Project Updates Our goal is to keep the surrounding community informed and up-to-date on the project timeline, as well as any potential traffic impacts. We also have resources available to help anyone who has questions or concerns about the road closure or construction. Please feel free to explore the site and contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in the 46th and Tennyson project. ​ ROW UPDATE The latest update is that we are currently replacing the Curb and Gutters around the site. From there we will install the new sidewalks and get them open again as soon as we can. The big one is the alley on the East side of the building will be removed starting on September the 9th and we will pour back right after . Currently the schedule is to start on the 9th and have it back open for traffic on the 23rd. We are so sorry for the inconvenience but we are required to do this work. Thanks for your cooperation through this work. ​ Curb And Gutter work We are starting the Curb and Gutter replacement this week along Tennyson and proceeding down along 46th as well. From there we will proceed to replace the alley concrete. So stand by for further details on the alley schedule. Contact the 46th and Tennyson Team Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! Multi-Family Experts With more than 180 multi-family projects under our belt, Pinkard knows more about multi-family construction than any other contractor in Colorado. Learn More See Projects

Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments 2024-08-15 Share Share The Town of Windsor took a major step forward in assuring its elder residents will have an affordable place to live as Pinkard Construction and the Windsor Housing Authority (WHA) broke ground on the Jacoby Meadows Senior Apartments complex this week. Developed in partnership with the Loveland Housing Authority (LHA) and WORKSHOP8 Architecture—with funding from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), Wells Fargo, the Impact Development Fund, the Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation, and the Town of Windsor—the two-phase project will initially create 62 age-restricted units serving low to moderate income seniors (30-80% of area median income) over the age of 55. The second phase, which is still seeking funding, will add an additional 61 units. Construction of the first 63,000 square foot, $17.5 million facility is expected to take 12 months. Held on the morning of August 14, the groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks by Windsor Mayor Julie Cline, as well as representatives from WHA, LHA, and CHFA, all of whom touched upon the particularly challenging process of making Jacoby Meadows a reality. “Being here today is a little bit surreal for me, as this is a project I've been working on since first joining the board in 2019,” said WHA Board of Commissioners Chairperson Frankie Cole. “Today's event truly is the culmination of several years of volunteer effort and collaboration between so many in our community, past and present commissioners, past and present town board members, and several strategic partners... [who] recognize the critical need for more affordable housing for our senior population here in Windsor.” “This project has been particularly challenging,” said LHA Executive Director Jeff Feneis. “It's been five years in the making, three rounds of tax credit applications with CHFA, a minor redesign, a significant redesign... and just incredible challenges putting our pro forma together over the past two years as tax credit pricing went down, interest rates went up, and construction prices went up. But with the help of a lot of people who are here today, we got it done.” “We’re excited to partner again with our friends at Loveland Housing Authority, along with Windsor Housing Authority and WORKSHOP8,” said Pinkard President Tony Burke after the ceremony. “There's a higher and higher demand for affordable housing in northern Colorado, and we've been creative working with our partners to figure out how to secure the funding for this project. We’re already looking forward to undertaking Phase II three to five years down the road.” In her own remarks, Mayor Cline said, “This is a significant milestone to our community... The Town of Windsor, together with the Windsor Housing Authority, is dedicated to providing quality affordable housing to our residents,” underlining how Jacoby Meadows adds to the 142 affordable units already provided by the two entities. The mayor added that this project is especially meaningful to her and the Windsor community, because it was named to honor John “Johnny” Jacoby, a beloved lifelong Windsor resident who was senselessly gunned down in 2015 while riding his bike, just up the road from the building site, in a case that remains unsolved today. “Johnny was a good friend to many in our town,” said the mayor, “and naming this project after him is a way of keeping his spirit alive.” Members of Jacoby’s family were present at the groundbreaking and thanked the project developers for choosing to permanently honor his memory. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Senior Living Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Jacoby Meadows Senior Apartments Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers 2024-08-07 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss 2024-07-18 Learn More Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “We Must Keep Talking About It” 2024-06-28 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Jacoby Meadows Senior Apartments ​ Windsor Housing Authority 63,000 Affordable Housing, Senior Living Jacoby Meadows is a planned age-restricted (55+) affordable housing project that will serve low to moderate income seniors (30-80% of area median income). The first phase will include 50 one-bedroom rental units, and 12 two-bedroom rental units. The project is being developed in partnership with the Loveland Housing Authority, designed by WORKSHOP8 Architecture, and partially funded with nine percent competitive tax credits and Colorado funding from the State Affordable Housing Fund. The Windsor Housing Authority selected Pinkard Construction to build this 62-unit, 63,000 square foot, $17.5 million project. During preconstruction Pinkard provided tax credit funding acquisition assistance and collaborated with the owner/architect team to develop a construction phasing plan to optimize the schedule. Pinkard Frameworks, the company’s in-house framing division , worked with the architect to identify constructability issues in the permit plan set, including implementing an alternative to corridor framing that is more efficient to build at a lower cost. Frameworks also found a local supplier to single-source structural steel and specialty wood beams, and to provide shop drawings and materials, eliminating the inefficiency of coordinating multiple suppliers. Project News Pinkard Breaks Ground on Jacoby Meadows Affordable Senior Apartments Read More Related Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Senior Living Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset The Irving at Mile High Vista Tight Site, Ground Up, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, Non-Profit, Ground-Up, Tight site, Multi-Family Housing Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More The Spoke on Coffman Apartments Affordable Housing, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Housing, Publicly Funded, Enterprise Green Communities, Sustainable, Wood Framed, LIHTC, Parking Structure, Ground Up Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers 2024-08-07 Share Share This month, Pinkard Construction begins tenant improvements on two Banner Health campuses in Northern Colorado. Mountain Vista Medical Center (MVMC) and Nor thern Colorado Family Medicine (NCFM), both in Greeley, will receive cosmetic upgrades beginning in late August a nd running th rough the end of November . Both projects will be occupied and constructed concurrently, with a total budget of $626,876. The MVMC building’s scope of work will span the urology department, the rehabilitation department, the gastrointestinal wing, and the orthopedic department, and feature new finishes and details such as redesigned reception areas and other cosmetic upgrades including paint, flooring, and casework repairs. The NCFM building’s updates will include a new reception desk area, upgrades to nurse station countertops and offices, and new paint throughout. “At the heart of it, we’re upgrading their current workspaces to make their office staff and clientele more comfortable,” says Pinkard Assistant Project Manager Krystyl Alexander. “The changes might seem small, but they make a big difference for people who are working or being treated in the building.” The job’s biggest challenge will be completing all renovations while the medical center remains fully and continuously occupie d. With an intricate phasing plan and schedule that will allow for work in both buildings simultaneously, Pinkard will rely heavily on its close partnerships with subcontractors and constant communication with the department heads in each building to complete the project smoothly. “We really had to get creative with an in-depth phasing plan to be sure that we are only working in a given area when the department allows us to,” Alexander explains. “It’s kind of a logistical maze, where we’re going in when there aren't patients in those spaces and sprucing them up overnight before people come back in. It’s been a fun challenge scheduling-wise to get that right." Back in 2022 Pinkard completed a similar refurbishment of Banner Health’s North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC), in addition to building over 55 healthcare projects across Colorado's Front Range. “We are proud to work with an outstanding partner like Banner Health,” says Alexander. “Each project allows us to deepen our understanding of Banner’s needs and the challenges of working in occupied medical environments, and it feels good knowing we are helping essential workers do their job more efficiently in spaces that aid in their productivity.” Learn More Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Occupied Renovation Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “We Must Keep Talking About It” 2024-06-28 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss 2024-07-18 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Krisana Affordable Housing Welcome to the website for the Krisana Affordable Housing Construction project! We are pleased to provide information about the project and any associated road closures. This project is a partnership between Kentro Group and Lexton Mcdermott, making the redevelopment of this previously blighted site near Virginia Village a reality. Learn More Project Updates Contact Us Address 4343 East Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO, USA Contact 303-986-4555 Working Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am – 9:00 pm What is it? 151 units of housing, a vibrant retail center and ample amounts of green space Est Completion September 2024 Leasing Information Check Back Soon! Project Updates Our goal is to keep the surrounding community informed and up-to-date on the project timeline, as well as any potential traffic impacts. We also have resources available to help anyone who has questions or concerns about the road closure or construction. Please feel free to explore the site and contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in the Krisana Affordable Housing project. ​ Parking Lane Closure S Birch Street & E Arkansas Avenue Parking Lane Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue. Fence is approximately 4' off into the parking lane. ​ Parking Lane on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue Parking lane closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue until August 30th. ​ Road Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue South Birch Street will be closed this week, July 16th and July 17th for asphalt pour back. East Arkansas Avenue will be closed this week, July 18th and July 19th for asphalt pour back back. There are detour signs placed for navigation. ​ Road Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue Road closure on South Birch Street on July 16th through July 17th due to asphalt pour back. Road closure on East Arkansas Avenue on July 18th through July 19th due to asphalt pour back. ​ Sidewalk Closure Along Birch and Arkansas Sidewalk closure on the West side of Birch and the North side of Arkansas through end of June. This is for curb and gutter and new sidewalks being poured. Asphalt will also be patched along curb and gutter. ​ Krisana Project Upated 03.12.24 As one can see, the exterior finishes are progressing around the building. Over the next several weeks we will start to paint the siding and trim. It is a exciting time to see the building take shape both inside and exterior. As of today, there are no planned shutdowns in the road or adjacent right of ways. ​ Arkansas Street Closure Arkansas street is back open. Flowfill is installed temporarily until asphalt paving will occur. ​ Arkansas Street Shutdown Utility subcontractor has shutdown on E. Arkansas at Birch st. Sanitary Sewer manhole is being replaced and tracking for re-opening the road early next week if there are no other unknowns found below the road. ​ Arkansas Closure 2.13.24 - 2.26.24 The project is currently working in the street on East Arkansas between Birch and Belair. During the dates of 2.13 - 2.26, the site contractor will be tying in to the Sanitary Sewer. Please help the crews by following the detour signs and avoiding the area. We appreciate your assistance during this phase of work. ​ Krisana Project Update 24.01.30 Lots going on out here at Krisana. Interior framing has turned into drywall and all major trades are onsite! Major dust creating operations will clear up by next month as the project continues to trend towards a fall completion. Check back in for for more break news! ​ Moving Forward We are looking at getting dried in soon. Things are moving forward... ​ 11/28-12/5 Update Framers are working diligently to get roof trusses set so windows can be set later this week! Contact the Krisana Team Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! Affordable Housing Experts Pinkard draws on the expertise gained from more than 80 affordable housing projects across the Colorado Front Range. Learn More See Projects

Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Share Share This summer marks twenty years since Pinkard Construction completed one of our all-time great adaptive reuse projects: the renovation of Minoru Yasui Plaza. Following its completion in the summer of 2004, the 197,000 square foot, $15 million, hard-bid, gut and renovation project went on to win Pinkard the prestigious 1st place National Excellence in Construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and rightfully so when recalling the unique challenges Pinkard overcame to bring it to life. In a pure coincidence, Pinkard originally built the 17-story high rise in 1969, where it was originally home to the old Downtowner Motor Inn and Hotel. In the mid-‘80s, the fifth and sixth floors were widened to match the width and depth of the base below. Eventually, the building was acquired by the City and County of Denver to house the city’s Probationary Services Department, but first: The dated interior required a complete gut remodel, including asbestos abatement The antiquated HVAC system had to be modernized to meet modern fresh air standards The elevator electrical systems needed a complete overhaul The building required a new roof Floors five and six were in urgent need of repair after being deemed structurally unsound These needs were complicated by several factors: The high rise’s downtown, zero property line location ruled out the possibility of an external trash chute or standard dumpster The conventional scrape-and-grind technique to asbestos abatement was too expensive and time-consuming for the project’s tight budget and timeline constraints The structural repairs required a tedious hodge podge of unique fixes The former hotel’s narrow deck-to-deck height allowed only 9 inches of ceiling space (aka “plenum”) for HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and data cable Most tricky of all, the Minoru Yasui overhaul had initially been planned as four separate projects. In essence there were four separate designs, done by different architects and engineers, with unusual circumstances leading the city to put the drawings out to bid as a single project. And because this was a hard bid project, there was no possibility for a preconstruction effort (no constructability review, no value engineering), meaning that Pinkard, working hand-in-hand with ACLP Architecture, had to coordinate all of the competing drawings and correct all of the conflicts and overlaps as we built the project. As usual, Pinkard would lead this project using an intensive teamwork approach, but because this was a hard bid project with an evolving design, a large numbers of change orders were expected, and there was a concern that many of our subcontractors, who may have left money “on the table” at bidding, might try to make up their losses through the change order process. If this became a pervasive attitude, it would interfere with teamwork, problem solving, and the timeline and budget of our deeply valued clients in the City and County of Denver. For all the reasons above, Minoru Yasui Plaza was a recipe for disaster in the wrong hands. Strong, careful leadership was necessary, and Pinkard had to provide it. Pinkard wasted no time in tackling the Minoru Yasui’s multifaceted challenges head-on with creative solutions: Because the site was too tight for either a trash chute or full-sized dumpster, we devised a 5 x 5-foot internal shaft around a mechanical chase that connected all 17 floors. When bobcats would push demo’d material into the shaft, falling debris would be ramped into the lobby and then dumped in one of two small dumpsters. When it came to abatement, we realized we could take a Spin Jet—a lawnmower-like machine that uses high-pressure water nozzles to remove mastic and flooring—and mount it upside down on a scissor lift to peel off the thin layer of asbestos ceiling in record time. Because the 9-inch plenum did not allow for a conventional HVAC system, we implemented a special European hydronic radiant panel system that required only 4 inches of ceiling space. This system had never before been used in a building this large in the United States. As for the elevator upgrade, it was up to Pinkard to devise a workable schedule that allowed the elevator contractor the required down-time to work without bringing all other aspects of the job to a halt. When it came to the job’s greatest vulnerability—rapid-fire change orders in a complex hard bid project—Pinkard Construction’s steady, collaborative, and fair-minded leadership kept everything in line for our client. “I know for a fact that there were some important subs on this job that are generally considered to be ‘hard bid kings,’” remarked then-PCC president Jim Pinkard, “but on this job, they ignored their normal ways of doing business, pitched in, and helped us find some great solutions.” At the time, City and County of Denver project manager Madie Martin said, “Pinkard provided the best management of a construction project I have experienced in my 27 years of practicing architecture.” Others agreed, with ACLP Architecture’s Steve Loos saying, “This was by far the most complicated thing we’ve ever done,” and abatement project manager Luis Hernandez admitting, “This project was one of the toughest I’ve seen in over 25 years.” Looking back now, longtime Pinkard employee Mike Levchik, who was a project engineer on at the time, recalls, “Minoru Yasui is the proof that intense pressure can create diamonds. Through our close collaboration with subs, architects, and the City and County of Denver, we not only overcame incredible obstacles, but also managed to cut the job’s schedule by a third.” Learn More Adaptive Reuse Construction Learn More Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Minoru Yasui Plaza Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss 2024-07-18 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “We Must Keep Talking About It” 2024-06-28 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “I don’t have the answers, but I can listen” 2024-06-14 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss 2024-07-18 Share Share Construction is a huge industry with a multitude of career paths. With the Career Building Q&A , we ask some of Pinkard’s longest tenured employees to share stories, advice, and lessons leaned over their own career journeys. In our first edition, we spotlight Blake Chambliss, whose remarkable 40 years at Pinkard has seen him rise from a journeyman carpenter to Chief of Operations. How did you get started in construction? My father is an architect, and he introduced me to a home building contractor. We formed and poured foundations and driveways, framed and sided, and did all interior trim including setting cabinets and countertops. How did you come to Pinkard Construction? I had just moved to Denver and was working for a multifamily developer when I heard that Pinkard was hiring. I hired on as a carpenter and we were just coming out of the ground and doing the concrete frame on the Hyatt Regency hotel in the Denver Tech Center. Superintendent-era Blake (circa 1996) Tell us the play-by-play of your evolving roles and responsibilities at Pinkard. I started out as a carpenter in 1984, and soon moved up to carpenter foreman at a time when we were doing a lot of high-rise PT cast-in-structures. I was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in (1986) and worked on Harvard Gulch Rec Center, DirecTV Broadcast Center, Tropical Discovery at the Denver Zoo, and a couple others. In the early ‘90s I was promoted to Superintendent and did several tenant improvements, a train wash station in Alliance, Nebraska, and some renovations before doing the first of several recreation projects in Highlands Ranch, including both phases of the Westridge Recreation Center and the renovation of Northridge Rec Center. I built several tilt-up projects (boring, like watching paint dry) and was put on three projects to replace existing superintendents, one of those still only in the foundation phase. In 2004, I was promoted to Field Manager where I also managed the self-perform concrete when we were doing decks and cores, and we did some very impressive architectural concrete using Agilia, a self-consolidating concrete, on One Riverfront. I worked as a project manager to replace a departed PM and finish up West Metro Fire. Finally I was promoted to Construction Manager before being named COO in 2022. What have been some of your career highlights? I really enjoyed working on Westridge Rec Center. We had a great repeat client in Highlands Ranch and [architect] Sink Combs (now Perkins & Will), and it was really rewarding being involved in preconstruction and working with [structural engineer] Martin & Martin to make structural changes to facilitate the proper sequencing of steel, masonry, and concrete. The architectural concrete at One Riverfront was fun to do. We did several mockups using different form-plys and form release agents to get the desired end-product, and we even used a pump to pour the mock-ups—not because of accessibility but because we needed to exactly replicate how we were going to pour the final product. In-progress architectural concrete at ONE Riverfront What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome? Probably taking over the projects that were already behind schedule and getting them finish on time. Also, the water and rock challenges we had on a tilt project we did at 6th & Indiana. The soils report said no water or rock, but we ended up having to blast rock (Colorado blue shale) and install wells to keep the water out of the foundations. What’s was your most memorable project at Pinkard? There have been a lot of great days, but form setting and flying decks at the Hyatt Regency was super fun, even though we had to hear superintendent Leroy Jefferson yelling like a mad man all the time! What’s the best advice you ever received? When I worked at DSP Builders, a superintendent said, “You’ve got to have eyes out your ass, because as soon as you turn around someone will f#@& something up,” and that’s never been truer. You always need to be aware of what people are doing and that can only be done by continually walking the job with your eyes and ears open. What’s the worst advice you ever received? I don’t ever recall getting bad advice. There are always lessons to be learned, and a day without learning something new is a lost day. What’s your advice for people navigating careers in construction? Ask a lot of questions. 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