In part two of our series on Men’s Mental Health Month, we chat with Pinkard estimator and former EMT Bryce Heitsmith. 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 Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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 provided expert construction services for Children's Hospital Colorado on the Children's Hospital Early Childhood Center project. Children's Hospital Early Childhood Center Arvada, Colorado, USA Children's Hospital Colorado 24,000 Sq. Ft. Healthcare, Office, Structural Steel Superstructure, Ground Up The Children’s Hospital Early Childhood Center is a new, 24,000 sf, one-story steel-framed structure on strip and pad footings with brick and storefront exterior. Adjacent to Children’s Hospital, the Early Childhood Center provides healthful and nurturing environments for children of the staff and employees of the Hospital, the University of Denver and the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority. The Center features abundant daylighting, radiant in-floor heating, and direct access from each of its 19 classrooms to interactive landscaped outdoor play areas. The Center is open to infants through preschool age, including those with special needs. It will accommodate up to 250 children. Related K-12 Education 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 Horace Mann K-8 K12, Classroom, Renovation Learn More Cimarron Elementary Renovation K12 Learn More Graland New Commons Building K12, LEED Gold, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Multiple User Groups, Addition, Occupied, Renovation 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

Pinkard Awarded Denver Affordable Housing Infill Project 2024-03-14 Share Share Rendering courtesy Radix Design Lakewood, CO - Pinkard Construction Company has been selected to work with Radix Design architects and owner The Empowerment Program to construct the Chrysalis Affordable Housing project at 1777 Franklin Street in Denver. This $20 million project will feature seven stories and 69 units of studio, one and two bedroom units with surface parking and trauma-informed amenity design. The superstructure will consist of a BYLD structural system - light gauge steel framing with metal decks and concrete infill. During the conceptual design phase, Pinkard conducted a highly collaborative design-build-style investigation to assist owner’s representative Community Capital Corporation and the owner/design team to help complete the owner’s challenging proforma. This investigation included cost analyses on various building systems and eventually an agreement with the BYLD team. Chrysalis will be the first BYLD structural system project in the United States. The Chrysalis project will be a highly congested infill with close proximity to several hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This zero-lot-line project will require numerous rights-of-way shutdowns, accommodating a variety of ambulance routes and other restrictive site constraints. Pinkard is already developing a comprehensive neighborhood logistics plan to ease the burden of construction for the neighborhood while maintaining an efficient timeline and construction plan. The project is being designed as a US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready high-performance building. Chrysalis is funded through the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) and will include Davis Bacon wage rates and Section 3 hiring guidelines. Construction duration is 13 months with groundbreaking anticipated to be November 2024. With 62 years of building along the Colorado Front Range, Pinkard Construction is the affordable housing expert. Our affordable housing teams are well-versed in assisting our owner partners in CHFA and other public funding sources and constructing durable, quality-lifestyle housing experiences. In the past ten years, Pinkard has constructed 35 affordable housing projects totaling nearly 6,000 units from Loveland to Colorado Springs. The Empowerment Program is a community that believes humanity is best served by a diverse population coming together to encourage the most caring and equitable relationships between people, providing affordable housing and trauma-informed specialized public health services to help promote a healthy mind and body. We take on a housing-first strategy and aim to address housing needs first. Community Capital Corporation, the owner’s representative, has over 35 years of experience in financing and overseeing affordable housing projects. It is headed by Ken Hoagland, a recognized expert in affordable housing and a board member of The Empowerment Program. The board is fully aware that his company is acting as owner’s representative and has authorized this arrangement. Radix Design is a Denver-based architecture firm which is dedicated to work characterized by social benefit, sustainability, and connection to place. Radix Design has worked alongside the Empowerment Program since 2021 to establish the viability of the Chrysalis site for redevelopment, and to develop the necessary materials and project approach for their successful CHFA tax credit application. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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

Leighton Neff is Pinkard's Chief Preconstruction Manager. He's boosting the company's ability to provide accurate pricing and constructability assessments for all projects, thanks to his experience and skills. Pinkard Makes Sweeping Changes to Preconstruction Services Under New Leadership 2024-02-02 Share Share Pinkard, a leading construction company in Colorado, promoted Leighton Neff to Chief Preconstruction Manager in February 2023. In his first year at the helm, Neff has made sweeping changes to better serve Pinkard clients in providing accurate pricing and constructability assessments for all projects. These changes are built on Neff’s rich and varied experience with Pinkard. Hired from CSU’s Construction Management program in 2007, Neff began as a project engineer. He has since worked up to project superintendent and manager roles. Neff joined preconstruction in 2018 as a hybrid project/preconstruction manager. In 2020, Leighton joined the Pinkard preconstruction department full-time. "My experience in the field uniquely positions me to assess the constructability of a project and provide accurate pricing, helping to avoid permitting and funding delays,” said Neff. “Overworked teams cannot perform at the level our clients expect; avoiding staff burnout is critical,” said Neff. “Our goal is to continue to provide the highest value to our clients in preconstruction services by ensuring my team has all the resources they need and is working at a capacity compatible with driving excellence.” Neff notes that he is extremely fortunate to work with great partners who truly appreciate the value Pinkard brings to their projects. “I have an excellent leadership team at my disposal who can lend their vast experience to our projects well before we turn a shovel of dirt. Their expertise makes a huge difference in outcomes,” said Neff. One of these frequent collaborators is Pinkard's Quality Control Manager, Troy Bohlender, another long-tenured Pinkard employee with over two decades of field experience. “Troy works with my whole team on assessing schedules, verifying plans and picking up on small details that are easy to miss but can cost tens of thousands of dollars in delays or rework. He’s an invaluable resource,” adds Neff. Tony Burke, President of Pinkard, notes that Neff's skills in helping clients navigate the fluctuating labor and materials markets, avoiding cost escalations, and working with architects to optimize project design without sacrificing project scope and design intent make him an invaluable member of the Pinkard team. "Over the last year Leighton has done an outstanding job as Chief Preconstruction Manager," said Burke. "His experience and expertise in the field, combined with his commitment to providing the highest level of client service, make him a natural fit for this role. The department is thriving under his leadership." Learn More Troy Bohlender, Manager of Field Operations Connect Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Our Projects Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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 provided expert construction services for Centura Health - Corporate Offices on the Centura Health Indian Peaks Urgency Center project. 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

Pinkard Completes Thornton’s Margaret Carpenter Pool Renovation   2022-06-09 Share Share Pinkard Construction, The City of Thornton, and Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC) have completed construction on the $13.4 million Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Renovation.   The newly renovated recreation center is a total of 11,873 square feet. The completed facility includes a new six-lane lap pool with an adjacent aqua-exercise pool, a wave pool with a lazy river and bubble pit, an activity pool with zero-depth entry, a play structure, geysers, and sprays, a water slide, and a 20-person therapeutic hydro-jet spa. The universal locker room expansion better serves families and individuals with special needs, increasing accessibility for all. The recreation center remained open to the public throughout construction. Pinkard worked with the city to ensure guest, and staff safety, and minimize impacts on daily operations. Tony Burke, President and COO of Pinkard, says that Pinkard implemented special safety and operational protocols learned from their 42 recreation centers and 60 pools constructed along the Colorado Front Range. “Recreation and public projects are a focus for Pinkard, and this project’s success is a tribute to the skills of the experienced recreation construction professionals we have in our organization,” said Burke. “Occupied renovations are tricky, but we have completed many of them and our teams know the stakes.” To date, Pinkard has completed over 240 renovation projects, with 60% of them completed under occupied conditions. Learn More Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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 Completes Construction on Affordable Housing Complex in Longmont 2022-08-11 Share Share Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), with Pinkard Construction and RNN Architects , has completed construction on the Spoke on Coffman—a ground-up , mixed-use affordable housing complex. The $28.8 million project comprises 73 affordable housing units, including 59 one-bedroom homes; 10 two-bedroom homes; and four three-bedroom homes. There is also 10,000 sq. ft. of office space, a community cafe, and a 262-space, four-and-one-half-story parking garage. Unit size in this four-story structure averages 650 sq. ft. for one-bedroom, 950 sq. ft. for two-bedroom, and 1,300 sq. ft. for three-bedroom units. In an Interview with the Longmont Times-Call , Boulder County Housing Authority housing development manager Justin Lightfield said project leaders are eager to open the rental application process. The permanently affordable apartment homes are for families and individuals with incomes at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 12 units reserved for households earning below 30%. “Watching The Spoke being built from the ground up over the past 15 months is what drives and inspires us,” Lightfield told the Longmont Times-Call. “I believe The Spoke will be a community that residents are proud to call home, and I look forward to when BCHA can welcome our first residents into the new community following construction completion.” Tyler Morgan, Pinkard's project manager, said that part of what makes his job so rewarding is the direct community impact this project has. “I know housing in the area has become extremely expensive, and Boulder County Housing Authority trusting us to build this project means a lot,” said Morgan. “Every person on this job site put a huge amount of craftsmanship into making every unit a home.” The Spoke on Coffman is located on a Boulder County-owned lot that was formerly used as a surface parking lot for Boulder County employees working at the newly completed St. Vrain Community Hub. This project is the result of a public-private partnership between Boulder County, the Boulder County Housing Authority, and the Longmont Downtown Development Authority. To date, Pinkard has completed over 197 multifamily projects and over 78 affordable housing projects. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects The Spoke on Coffman Apartments Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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 Awarded a White Level in AGC of Colorado's CHASE Safety Program 2023-02-22 Share Share Pinkard Construction is celebrating being awarded the WHITE level in the Construction Safety Excellence Award Program from the Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC)! This award is given to contractors who demonstrate a commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. Safety Manager Dave Ruddy says he is thrilled that Pinkard is being recognized for taking the extra steps to pursue zero injuries and provide safety and health training to Pinkard employees. "At Pinkard Construction, safety is a cornerstone of our culture. We strive to create an environment that is safe for everyone on the job site, no matter the situation." said Ruddy, "Safety is not an option, it is a requirement. We take the necessary steps to ensure that our workers and clients are safe and that our projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner." According to Ruddy, safety is always top of mind at Pinkard and he is proud to be part of the Construction Health and Safety Excellence Program. This program encourages contractors to maintain a safe workplace and reduce the number of incidents and injuries on the job. In a letter announcing the award, Bradley Gassman Safety and Environmental Director for AGC said, "Participation in the CHASE program is a reward to a contractor for their dedication to safe working practices on their job sites and providing safety & health training to their employees. This dedication must include a commitment to continue having a strong safety program and an outstanding safety record. I am excited to see the commitment of your company in the pursuit of ZERO injuries." Ruddy says that Pinkard Construction understands that protecting the health and safety of their employees is of the utmost importance and this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication that they’ve put into making sure that their employees are working in the safest environment possible. He applauds the company for its leadership's commitment and promises to continue his mission-critical work of innovating and improving its already stellar safety efforts. Learn More Renovations and Additions See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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 Class A lobby and gym renovation finished ahead of schedule. Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Share Share Pinkard Construction has completed the 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel project in lower downtown Denver (LoDo). The $5.4 million Class A lobby renovation was conducted within a fully occupied LEED Gold certified nine-story office building serving more than 400 office occupants and visitors daily. The scope of the renovation included build-out of a tenant lounge, coffee bar, fitness center with five new restrooms (three with showers), office and conference space, bike storage and an exterior canopy. High end finishes included large format tile from Italy, millwork, interior glass wall systems, storefront, and a custom hybrid curtainwall storefront system. These new amenities required extensive expansion of existing MEP systems with tie-ins in a fully occupied first floor lobby space above a fully operational below-grade parking garage. Pinkard accessed the MEP systems from the parking garage below, working in the ceiling to accomplish most of the in-slab plumbing installations. Disruptive saw cutting and core drilling activities were conducted off-hours. Pinkard also implemented proven pedestrian and vehicular safety measures to minimize disruptions and to ensure safety for tenants and visitors. Noise, dust, and vibration controls included use of panelized dust and sound containment barriers. During preconstruction, a deliberate and meticulous procurement process ensured timely delivery of the Italian tile. Pinkard’s closely managed quality control program ensured tight tolerances for the tile installation. Design-assist subcontracting played a key role in the successful procurement, fabrication, and installation of the two-story full-glass curtainwall system, which is a centerpiece design component of the new lobby area. This project, which is located next to Union Station and Coors Field, finished ahead of schedule and in budget thanks in part to strong field collaboration and problem solving. Interior Architects (IA) was instrumental in construction administration troubleshooting and oversight. “The on-site collaboration necessary to meet the high-end quality standards was significant," says Pinkard Construction Manager Derek Stathis. "Many kudos to Centennial Realty Advisors and the entire owner/contractor/design team for pulling off an outstanding quality effort that tenants and guests absolutely love.” Learn More Derek Stathis, Construction Manager Connect Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Project Rewind: Innovation and Technology at South College Avenue Parking Garage 2025-04-08 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

Leighton Neff and Joe Revielle shared their experience with a diverse class of 25 professionals. Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 Share Share Members of Pinkard Construction’s operations and preconstruction departments recently served as guest lecturers at the University of Denver, presenting their perspectives for the Design, Build, and Operate module of DU’s Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program. Chief Preconstruction Manager Leighton Neff and Construction Manager Joe Revielle, both veteran affordable housing specialists, shared their experiences to a diverse class of 25 professionals currently working in the affordable housing sector. The student group was comprised of real estate professionals, developers, planners, policy makers, housing advocates, attorneys, civic leaders, property managers, architects, and lenders looking to expand their understanding of the complexities of the affordable housing world. Currently in its inaugural year, DU’s nine-month certification program provides these participants with a focused and fast-tracked pathway to learn the complexities of affordable housing development and the practical skills necessary to work in this specialized sector. To help meet these needs, Revielle and Neff focused their lecture on lessons learned from their recent experiences building two projects for Boulder County Housing Authority. Amanda Guthrie, Boulder County Housing Authority’s director of housing operations, who is also a DU faculty member, selected Revielle and Neff because of their work together on BCHA’s The Spoke on Coffman and the Willoughby Corner Neighborhood projects. The Spoke was a $32 million affordable development in Longmont constructed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Completed this past Deceber, the $83 million Willoughby development finished in budget and ahead of schedule despite a complex road and infrastructure package that saw continual city-initiated scope increases. Revielle and Neff also covered a variety of other topics including the importance of team building, approaches to providing best value through the preconstruction process, overcoming an unpredictable labor and materials market, and the differences between market-rate and affordable housing developments. This session represented module six of the University of Denver’s seven-phased Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program, scheduled to finish in June 2025. The program is sponsored by the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management and the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute. Applications for the next term, beginning September 2025, are currently being accepted until May 30. Apply here . Learn More Joe Revielle, Construction Manager Connect Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Project Rewind: Innovation and Technology at South College Avenue Parking Garage 2025-04-08 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 provided expert construction services for Littleton Public Schools on the Arapahoe High School Gymnasium Addition project. Arapahoe High School Gymnasium Addition Littleton, CO, USA Littleton Public Schools 9,850 Sq. Ft. K12, Recreation, Locker Room, Gymnasium, Structural Renovation, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Renovation, Occupied, Addition New gymnasium with a competition basketball court, three practice volleyball courts, and four rows of bleachers 1,750 sf locker room expansion for the Women’s Athletic programs PACE Special Needs Classroom expansion and MEP upgrades Business Department Remodel with new computer labs, lecture space, and offices Replacement of all student, staff, and athletic lockers Wrestling/weight room remodel, reconfiguration, and MEP upgrades Theatre seating replacement Concrete/site repairs ADA upgrades Life-safety upgrades Replacement of various MEP systems including: Swimming pool HVAC Science Wing AHU’s Kitchen, computer room, gymnasium, art, and wood shop Hot water boilers, pumps, and domestic water heating system Related K-12 Education 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 Horace Mann K-8 K12, Classroom, Renovation Learn More Children's Hospital Early Childhood Center Healthcare, Office, Structural Steel Superstructure, Ground Up Learn More 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 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 Construction Saves Commerce City $950,000 in Bison Ridge Recreation Center Project. Have You Ever Been to a Dirt Summit? 2024-01-24 Share Share During the foundations and infrastructure phase of the Bison Ridge Recreation Center project, Pinkard Construction encountered potential contradictions between the grading work being done and the recommendations in the geotechnical report. This led to concerns that the current foundation design might not provide a stable enough base for the pools and building foundations. To resolve these questions, Pinkard held a "Dirt Summit" involving representatives from various stakeholders, including the excavator, pool subcontractor, structural and civil engineers, architect, and owner. The goal of the half-day session was to consider all the factors that could influence the long-term viability of the building and pool foundations, and the constructability of pool piping. According to Leighton Neff, chief preconstruction manager at Pinkard, "With multiple engineering disciplines responsible for different pieces of the complex facility, it was important for all perspectives to be considered in developing a comprehensive long-term solution for the City while minimizing first costs." The result of the summit was a modified structural design that was more effective and a structural infill from a source closer to the jobsite. In addition, redundant civil/structural specifications were eliminated. With these changes, Pinkard saved the City $950,000 and eliminated the need for numerous internal Requests for Information. Neff emphasized the importance of collaboration and communication in achieving these savings. "The Dirt Summit allowed all parties to come together and find solutions that worked for everyone. By working collaboratively, we were able to deliver a project that met the City's needs while also saving them nearly a million dollars." Troy Bohlender, Pinkard’s manager of field operations said that this is all a part of Pinkard's robust partnering efforts. "Sometimes you have to get everyone in a room and work it out," said Bohlender. "On every project, we are committed to collaboration and communication, and we are thrilled with the cost savings the team was able to achieve without sacrificing quality or safety." Bohlender reiterated that the Bison Ridge Recreation Center project's success is a testament to the power of collaboration and communication in construction projects. By working together, stakeholders identified and addressed potential issues, resulting in significant cost savings for the City. Bison Ridge Recreation Center once it was completed. Learn More Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Bison Ridge Recreation Center Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel 2025-05-29 Learn More Pinkard Carpenter Named Apprentice of the Year 2025-05-19 Learn More Pinkard Hires Eric Kellstrom as Senior Superintendent 2025-05-21 Learn More Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program 2025-04-30 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