Pinkard Completes Preconstruction Phase of Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse Expansion 2024-04-03 Share Share Rendering courtesy Z DESIGN GROUP Pinkard Construction has just completed comprehensive preconstruction services for the City of Commerce City’s $13.8 million Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse expansion. The seven-month preconstruction effort included close collaboration with owner’s representative Wember, Inc and architect Z Design Group, focusing on keeping the project in budget while closely adhering to the existing architectural style and city design standards. Commerce City Director Of Parks, Recreation, & Golf Chad Redin: “This project has taken an incredible amount of creativity, effort, and patience to get to the point where we can start construction. The Pinkard team has been amazing throughout the preconstruction effort. They have been reliable and resilient and continue to amaze and define quality construction standards. It is reassuring knowing we have Pinkard in our corner.” Construction scope for this $13.8 million project will include a renovation / addition to the existing 11,500 sf clubhouse and will add 5,500 sf of additional space including a two-story addition with a rooftop terrace/deck area and bar. Other new clubhouse space will include an elevator, an IT room, lobby, and expanded dining space. Renovation scope includes a full gut and renovation of the commercial kitchen with associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Extensive utility re-routes and upgrades to new and existing buildings will require intensive collaboration with golf course operations to ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety while coordinating infrastructure upgrades. Other work includes various bathroom and office renovations and construction of a new maintenance storage building. The golf course will remain fully operational during construction, but the clubhouse and restaurant will be closed. Pinkard is assisting Buffalo Run Golf Course with office and personnel relocations during construction. A food truck will provide dining services for golf course patrons during construction. The original Buffalo Run Golf Course clubhouse was constructed in 1994 and was partially renovated in 2016. Pinkard was awarded the project in late July 2023. This is Pinkard’s second project with the City of Commerce City, having completed the $51.3 M Bison Ridge Recreation Center and 2nd Creek Infrastructure project in 2018. With 62 years of building along the Colorado Front Range, Pinkard Construction Co. is a sports and recreation expert. Our recreation teams are well-versed in assisting our owner/architect partners in the planning and execution of highly specialized recreation projects. Our past clients include public and private developers across the Colorado Front Range. Z DESIGN GROUP of Boulder, Colorado, is a world-class, award-winning clubhouse design firm, providing architecture, planning and interior design. The firm has an unmatched understanding of how to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind golf clubhouses and related facilities – from modest to luxurious and public to private. Wember is an employee-owned company that serves as the owner’s representative in the management of capital improvement projects. Our proven methodology and technology applications reduce risk and provide transparency while our talented staff keeps the collective team in orchestration. Each project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and embraced by the community it serves. We handle all the details while keeping owners informed and engaged but not overburdened. Learn More Recreation Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset 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 Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Learn More Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids 2024-06-12 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

Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Share Share Earlier this month, Pinkard project estimator Bryce Heitsmith posted a long LinkedIn message that stood out among the usual professional posturing you see on the social media site. He wrote: “The older I get, the more I realize how my mental health affects my team, my clients, and most importantly my family. As I focus on my own mental health, I can’t help but notice how many other men relate but never talk. Some startling statistics will show this is a bigger problem than we all want to think it is.” The stats that Bryce listed: In 2021, the suicide rate among men was approximately four times higher than the rate among women. Men make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides. Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatment. More than 3 million men in the US suffer from a panic disorder, agoraphobia, or other phobia. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. The post ends with a plea: “Check in on your husbands, father, brothers, and sons. They fight a silent battle none of us may know about until it’s too late.” In our continuing series of Q&As observing Men’s Mental Health Month, we talk further with Bryce about his well-researched perspectives on this complex issue. How did you come to be outspoken on men’s mental health? Before working in construction, I was an EMT, so I come from a background where you deal with the effects of mental health problems—from mental breakdowns to suicide—on a daily basis. When you go out on those calls, it’s eye-opening to see just how many of them are not only men, but men who work in trades like ours. Why does the mental health of men deserve special attention? As a male, things like depression, anxiety, and panic disorders are often overlooked. There’s this mentality of “get back to work and don't worry about it,” but that can be a band-aid on a gaping wound. I think it's so important to make people aware of the struggles and the silent battles that men face but rarely get attention for. What about men’s mental health in construction? I believe Pinkard takes mental health seriously—and that's why I love Pinkard—but in the industry as a whole, it's pretty much: “Get your job done and go home.” And a lot of times “going home” means drinking, doing drugs, getting in fights with your wife or girlfriend... Our divorce rates are at 60-65% in construction. Men are taking their lives at drastically higher rates, and the construction industry has a higher suicide rate than society at large. Nobody talks about the silent battles these guys are going through, and I don't believe the industry does nearly enough to help these guys. What needs to change? A lot of times they're very worried about the pressures of a project and meeting deadlines, but deadlines don't get done if don’t show up to work the next day. Nobody wants to talk about how they are feeling because they’re afraid that if their boss gets wind of it, they're going to lose their job. So they can't talk about it, and that takes just as much of a mental toll on these guys as what’s bothering them in the first place. So part of it is removing that fear of losing your livelihood just because you're going through a tough time, and then getting the help you need. [At Pinkard] we're industry leaders in that, but it needs to be the standard to give these gentlemen time to get away from the project without the repercussions of a workplace. How else do we get men comfortable with the idea of talking about mental health? We have to break down the stigma of actually contacting mental health resources. We can put a resource in front of your face every day, but if you never contact that resource, it’s useless. Professional therapy has its place. My father is a therapist who helps his patients analyze their feelings and learn how to strategically attack the problem. But in reality, a lot of construction workers are never going to sit down in an office with some college educated therapist who can’t truly relate to their lives. So what’s the alternative? Don’t get me wrong. Therapy is cool and sometimes necessary, but in many cases, people just need someone to drink a beer and vent about their day with. We have to create a community of resources that don't feel like you're calling a therapist. You need that buddy you can call at 2:00 a.m. Loneliness is a killer, and that's often what it comes down to. The challenge is that these guys are working 10-hour, 12-hour, or 14-hour days. They don’t want to get off work and go vent to with their buddy about how they're feeling or how hard their day was, because they’re tired. All they want to do is go home and rest, but you have to make time for it. In our conversation with Safety Dave , he talked about the importance of making yourself vulnerable. What does that have to do with fostering this new sense of community? Part of it is creating an environment where you can be vulnerable and talk about your struggles without fearing somebody will use it against you. Men are expected to be the strong person in the situation. We have to break down the stigmas that prevent us from showing weakness. You can be a strong-minded person, a strong teammate, and a strong leader while also being vulnerable in certain areas. If we can dissolve that illusion, we can really start talking to each other. What is something that Pinkard is doing right? One thing that I really value is that Pinkard is careful not to understaff our projects. We all have big responsibilities and work hard, but we staff our projects very diligently so that one person isn’t going to be completely overwhelmed. A big part of that is giving people the ability to take time off and take care of themselves. Few companies offer the same benefits or PTO, and our leadership directly encourages us to use it. In my department [of Preconstruction], Leighton and Jesse directly tell us, “Hey, take your time off. Let's plan a month a month or two in advance to get you the two or three days off you need to recover.” That's a huge thing that they encourage you to take your vacation, and they create plans so that your job is covered while you’re gone. Not many places do that. What else would you love to see? Industry-wide, people and companies need to take the initiative to bring these guys together and create more community outside of work. That could mean weekly or monthly after-work meetups, or special events where they can bring their families. At the end of the day, we need to break down the barriers and create more connections and friendships so that nobody feels like they’re alone. YOU MATTER: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, we urge you to call or text “988” to reach the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline , where you can confidentially talk with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Men’s Mental Health Month: “We Must Keep Talking About It” 2024-06-28 Learn More Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids 2024-06-12 Learn More Men’s Mental Health Month: “I don’t have the answers, but I can listen” 2024-06-14 Learn More Project Rewind: Keeping Costs Down So Astroscale Can Zap Space Trash in Style 2024-06-06 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! 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Colorado School of Mines Student Rec Center Golden, CO, USA Colorado School of Mines 110,000 Sq. Ft. Higher Education, Public Projects, Recreation, Gymnasium, Climbing Wall, Administration, State of Colorado Contract, Indoor Pool, Occupied, Ground Up The new student recreation center serves educational, recreational and athletic student programs on the School of Mines campus. Scope of work included extensive site development and a 110,000 gsf center including: Competition gymnasium Recreation gymnasium Multiple fitness areas Climbing wall Indoor competition/recreation pool Student and team locker rooms Offices Multi-purpose meeting rooms Casual lounge spaces Outdoor rec program headquarters A central upper-level concourse provides spectator access to the competition gymnasium and allows students to move through the building on their way to work out or attend classes. The lower level entry is oriented to a primary campus intersection, emphasizing the building's prominence as a component of campus life. The site, which is adjacent to the existing Student Center, create an important campus link to future on-campus housing and the recently completed Greek housing areas. During value engineering, Pinkard identified over $2.5 million worth of items to reduce the estimated construction cost. The structure is structural steel and load-bearing masonry. Exterior walls are masonry, metal panel, and a variety of exterior glazing systems. Mechanical systems are rooftop air handling units with indirect evaporative cooling. For sustainable design/"green" components, particular attention was given to daylighting combined with dimming controllers, efficient steam chillers and heating systems, and an efficiency plan configuration that minimizes both heat gain and heat loss. The project was designed and built on an accelerated, fast track, multiple-bid package basis. Construction Expertise Pinkard Rises to Any Pool Construction Challenge Read More Related Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Higher Education 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

Golden Public Works Facility Golden, CO, USA City of Golden Seven structures on 29 acres Public Projects, Industrial, Fleet/Maintenance, Ground Up Pinkard Construction acted as CM/GC for the City of Golden's new Public Works Facility. Scope of work included construction of new facilities and site selection feasibility analyses. The new facilities include: Fleet Maintenance Facility (CMU, steel and veneer), Shops Facility (CMU, steel and veneer), Heated Vehicle Storage Facility (premanufactured steel), Bulk Storage and Mixing Facility (28' high concrete and engineered-wood), Covered Vehicle Storage (24' high engineered-wood), Vehicle Wash Building with precast roof panels and CMU walls, Outdoor Washbay canopy, and 20,000 gallon underground fuel tank. Stormwater management was a major issue on the steeply sloped, 29.3 acre site adjacent to a major state highway. Constant site changes required corresponding modifications to our Best Management Practices, which included a series of silt fences, asphalt and dirt berms, rock check dams, inlet protection, street sweeping, erosion control blankets, native seeding, and silt removal. Pinkard's stormwater management had zero citations over the course of nearly 70 inspections in 13 months. Related Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects About Us Learn More Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Office, Renovation, Tenant Interior/Build Out, Historic Building Learn More STRIDE Community Health Offices Office, Healthcare, Medical Office Building, Renovation Learn More Eagle Pointe CLC Corporate Office Office, Senior Living, Class A, Renovation, Special Project Learn More Arista Place 8181 Office, Structural Steel Superstructure 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

Centura Health Indian Peaks Urgency Center Frederick, CO, USA Centura Health - Corporate Offices 10,000 Sq. Ft. Healthcare, Emergency Rooms, Isolation Rooms, Med Gas, Ground Up The Indian Peaks project was the conversion of an existing, two-year-old Urgent Care Center into an Emergency/Urgent Care facility complete with a new ambulance entrance, new exam rooms, and a CAT scan room build-out. All existing patient care/support areas were demolished and replaced with nine new general exam rooms with one for patient isolation. A tenth room services higher acuity and bariatric patients. Other new support areas include a centrally located medication room, storage, soiled, nourishment, and toilet rooms, a CT room build-out, plus minor revisions to the patient walk-in entry at the reception, check-in, and waiting areas. The west side of the building received a new ambulance canopy and drive. The employee outdoor garden was relocated to the northwest corner of the site. A new backup generator was also added. "Every contractor has to work from a contract, but Pinkard was always asking how they could help even when it was not in their contract. That has been extremely valuable to Centura: Pinkard’s demonstrated ability to make sure we were successful." Healthcare Client Related Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Special Projects See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Sloan's Lake Care and Rehabilitation Major Building Systems Retrofit, Structural Renovation, Rehab/Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Commercial Kitchen, Renovation 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 Banner NCMC ED Refurbishment Special Project, Healthcare, Emergency Rooms, Clinic, Occupied, Renovation Learn More Denver Health at VIDA Healthcare, Clinic, 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

ONE Riverfront Denver, Colorado, USA East West Partners 127,391 Sq. Ft., 43 Units Multi-Family Housing, Market Rate, Underground Parking, Ground Up ONE Riverfront consists of a seven-story cast-in-place structure with post tensioned slabs and seven street-front, four-level townhomes including a below-grade parking garage. The project totalled 127,391 gsf with 43 loft residences in the seven-story mid-rise structure and seven steel-framed townhomes facing the street front. The mid-rise structure's exterior consists of exposed architectural concrete, floor-to-ceiling aluminum-clad wood windows with composite metal panels, and Norman brick veneer. High end interior finishes include solid quartz stone counter tops, Italian porcelain tile and European cabinetry. Large portions of the residential interior feature exposed concrete ceilings and structural columns. The 50 units had infinitely variable customization options including five countertop colors, seven cabinet colors, two wood floors, four carpets, plus appliance, lighting, audio, and cabinetry upgrades. Customizations and design modifications required over 400 RFIs and 170 change orders. Concrete pours for the structure required over five months in the schedule. Highlights of the concrete work included: The seven-story tower features Agilia concrete exterior, exposed shear walls with symmetrical reveal strips and tie holes. The low-viscosity, highly temperamental self-compacting Agilia concrete had tremendous head pressure requiring special forming and safety precautions. Setting and aligning the reveal strips and tie holes was a labor intensive process requiring strict quality control and oversight. "I am thrilled to say that we have had a HUGE victory at the Townhome project. Your team has pulled off a modern day construction miracle and delivered a fully finished and beautiful model unit for us on the day I asked for and with the quality we demand. A phenomenal accomplishment. Congratulations to your team." Developer "At our development at Riverfront Park, we have had the distinct pleasure of working with Pinkard Construction to complete quite a few projects. East West Partners continues to utilize Pinkard on our projects downtown because of their ability to provide quality preconstruction services, great project management, and superb job cost tracking. We have a high level of trust and confidence in their qualified staff. We recommend Pinkard Construction for any construction project." Developer Related Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects About Us Learn More 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 akin Golden Triangle Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site Learn More Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More akin Tennyson Apartments Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, 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

Eagle Pointe CLC Corporate Office Englewood, CO, USA Christian Living Communities 17,983 Sq. Ft. Office, Senior Living, Class A, Renovation, Special Project The Eagle Pointe project is the two-story tenant improvement of a three-story class A office building built in 2002. Work on the second and third floors includes buildout to create an athletic/workout area with two ADA bath/shower combinations; reconfiguration of walls; complete gut and rebuild of third floor; open office areas, conference rooms, executive offices, break room kitchen, and new roof-top unit with associated screen wall. Pinkard provided the owner of Christian Living Communities with close collaboration during construction to accommodate the owner’s changing design needs. In-construction changes included additional millwork, carpet revisions, additional lighting/reconfigured lighting, and revised cabinetry. These changes totaled more than $150,000 and included a one-week schedule extension to accommodate the work. "The Pinkard and Galloway team did such a great job and made a difficult and painful construction remodeling project easy," Senior Living Client Related Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Special Projects See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Office, Renovation, Tenant Interior/Build Out, Historic Building Learn More Arista Place 8181 Office, Structural Steel Superstructure Learn More STRIDE Community Health Offices Office, Healthcare, Medical Office Building, Renovation Learn More Colorado Adventure Pointe Recreation, Office, Commercial Kitchen, Climbing Wall, Renovation, Tenant Interior/Build Out 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

Villagio of Broomfield Broomfield, CO, USA Blackwood Development 47,392 Sq. Ft., 51 Units Senior Living, Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Wood Framed, Structural Slab, Commercial Kitchen, Ground Up, Memory Care Villagio of Broomfield is a cutting edge, 51-unit "Memory Care Continuum" that utilizes the latest in resident care philosophies and environmental design, providing options in memory care for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory disorders. The 42,963 square-foot, single-story, wood-framed community is comprised of three pods with structural slab-on-void with stucco and faux stone exterior and a combination shingle, EPDM and metal roof. Individual units contain PTAC's; common spaces are served by a central mechanical system. Villagio also has a full commercial kitchen. Early in construction, record spring rains delayed the project for four months. Pinkard collaborated with the Colorado Department of Transportation to create a West 120th Avenue acceleration/deceleration lane for the property, which is located between Sheridan Boulevard and Main Street in Broomfield. During the design development phase, Pinkard worked closely with VTBS Architects and owner Blackwood Development to identify over $500,000 in value engineering savings. "The guys at Pinkard were really good in working with me to work through problems. The team worked 100% as my partners." Developer Related Senior Living Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects In-House Wood Framing See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Sloan's Lake Care and Rehabilitation Major Building Systems Retrofit, Structural Renovation, Rehab/Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Commercial Kitchen, Renovation Learn More The Audrey Senior Affordable Housing Senior Living, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Wood Framed, Masonry, Post-Tensioned Concrete, LIHTC, Ground Up, Independent Living Learn More Capstone at Centerra Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Housing, Wood Framed, Ground Up, Memory Care, Assisted Living 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 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

Horace Mann K-8 Denver, Colorado, USA Denver Public Schools 140,000 Sq. Ft. K12, Classroom, Renovation Renovation of this 1930’s-era school included a stage expansion, replacing the auditorium ceiling and auditorium seating. Toilet partitions and gymnasium flooring were also included in the renovation, plus re-painting all walls and ceilings. This super fast-tracked project was completed over summer break and was on time and in budget. Related K-12 Education Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects About Us Learn More Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Graland New Commons Building K12, LEED Gold, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Multiple User Groups, Addition, Occupied, Renovation Learn More Cimarron Elementary Renovation K12 Learn More Children's Hospital Early Childhood Center Healthcare, Office, Structural Steel Superstructure, Ground Up Learn More Boulder High School K12, Public Projects, Recreation, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Structural Renovation, Addition, Occupied, 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

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Save the Date: Pinkard's 4th Annual Careers in Construction Golf Tournament 2023-01-18 Share Share Pinkard Construction has announced its fourth annual Careers in Construction golf tournament, benefiting ACE Scholarships. The event will take place on June 26th at the Country Club at Castle Pines . Sponsorship information Is below. ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR! Sponsorship Levels Master: $20,000 Four Foursomes to participate in the tournament with 32 drink tickets Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image Opportunity to include branded items in all golf registration bags Recognized as Master sponsor on all marketing materials and during the tournament Recognized verbally as Master sponsor during a post-tournament event at “The Crags” Opportunity for 18 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags” Provides 8 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice Journeyman: $15,000 Three Foursomes to participate in a tournament with 24 drink tickets Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image Opportunity to include a branded item in all golf registration bags Recognized as Journeyman sponsor on all marketing materials and during the tournament Recognized verbally Journeyman sponsor during the post-tournament event at “The Crags” Opportunity for 14 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags” Provides 6 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice Apprentice: $10,000 Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image Two Foursomes to participate in the tournament with 8 drink tickets. Opportunity for 8 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags” Recognized as Apprentice Hole Sponsor in all tournament materials. Provides 4 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice. Intern: $5,000 One Foursome to participate in tournament with 4 drink tickets Opportunity for 4 guests to join post-tournament event at “The Crags” Recognized as Intern sponsor in all tournament materials Provides two ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice Register Now! Pinkard President Tony Burke says he sees an opportunity to nurture the next-generation workforce of the construction industry in Colorado and hopes that these scholarships provide enhanced access to all Colorado students. “Last year, 17 Colorado companies and individuals provided generous sponsorships that made the tournament such a success,” said Burke. “This year, we hope to bring even more much-needed investment into the workforce of our future. Construction is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage, so we are pleased to partner with organizations like ACE to help encourage students to pursue a rewarding career in construction.” Brittani Johnson, Vice President of Development for ACE Colorado, said that ACE Scholarships is proud to be the beneficiary of Pinkard’s 4th Annual Careers in Construction Golf Tournament. “By supporting the tournament, Pinkard Construction and all participating sponsors are providing hope and a bright future for students and our community,” said Johnson. “Our founders believed that success was possible, regardless of income, and that all children deserve equal access to quality education. And for 21 years, we have been working to fulfill that vision. By providing partial tuition scholarships for low-income students to attend the K-12 private school of their choice, ACE scholars are graduating high school, prepared for college and a fulfilling career.” Those wishing to support ACE scholarships can visit www.acescholarships.org . Learn More Renovations and Additions See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset 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 Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Learn More Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids 2024-06-12 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 Problem with Wood Framing and How to Solve It 2023-12-20 Share Share This article originally appeared in the December 2023 Issue of Building Dialogue Wood framing is one of the riskiest scopes in construction. The fact that remarkably few wood framing Subcontractors can be bonded is proof of this. Even if they could, the problems that can result from poorly managed framing - including schedule and quality issues that cascade into other trades – can't really be fixed with a bonding Band-Aid. The good news is that the problem is simple, if not easy, to fix: someone must take ownership of the wood framing process. Many entities have a piece of the puzzle, leading to this lack of ownership. One glaring example is truss design. Structural Engineers (who do not have truss software) rely on general design principles to complete framing plans. Truss company's bids are based on these plans and will bid them as drawn, right or wrong. They have no incentive other than winning the job. In addition, these companies generally do not evaluate the project holistically: meeting architectural intent with MEP, structural steel integration, etc. Eventually, problematic designs are passed to the Framing Subcontractor, whose only incentive is to finish fast and collect a check. When problems are caught, redesign can take weeks. This puts the whole project on hold if it’s early enough and leads to costly rework and associated delays if construction is underway. To address these issues, a thorough preconstruction process is crucial. The first key to success is involving a General Contractor with in-depth framing knowledge and their key suppliers, especially truss fabricators, with the design team. This collaboration results in framing designs that meet architectural and structural intent, ensure constructability and seamless integration with other trades. The result is a project that can be built in budget, faster, and with simplicity that improves quality before construction starts. A critical aspect of this is cultivating relationships with vendors and holding them to project specifications. This approach ensures quality and saves owners money – and not in a nebulous “preventing future issues” way. There are myriad efficiencies that can be built into the project at this stage. Pinkard’s recent efforts on Krisana Affordable Housing created a framing design that saved the Owner over $250,000. Once the project is set up for success, experienced and attentive on-site supervision is crucial. A dedicated framing professional who leads the Framing Subcontractor and interfaces directly with the project superintendent can catch minor issues before they become major problems. This level of supervision ensures the project stays on track and all team members are held accountable for their work. Additionally, it allows for open communication between all parties involved and leads to a smoother and more efficient construction process. On-site framing supervisors must have the knowledge and authority to make quick decisions and adjustments, saving time and money. Properly implemented, these strategies can be incredibly successful. Pinkard’s recent preconstruction efforts for Boulder County Housing Authority on Willoughby Corner – a multi-phased affordable community in Lafayette with 174 units in the first phase – illustrates this well. The initial design was a unique, modern design that required complex engineering. When Pinkard took the time and worked with the design team to understand the factors driving the design decisions, we developed solutions without sacrificing the overall look of the building. Having a team who not only understands the wood framing process start to finish but also takes ownership and responsibility for its success is essential for ensuring that your wood frame project is delivered smoothly on schedule, competitively priced and is a quality build that will last you decades. Learn More Dan Harris, Wood Frame Manager Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Colorado Wood Framing Specialists See Projects Krisana Affordable Apartments Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset 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 Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” 2024-06-21 Learn More Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids 2024-06-12 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