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Pinkard Overcomes Market Challenges to Break Ground on Over 700 Units of Multi-Family in 2023 Pinkard Overcomes Market Challenges to Break Ground on Over 700 Units of Multi-Family in 2023 January 31, 2024 Share Share Denver has been experiencing a boom in the construction industry in recent years, particularly in the multi-family sector. As a result, Denver and surrounding cities’ building departments have been overwhelmed by the volume of permit applications and inspections, causing delays and backlogs. In addition, the market is still feeling the effects of an unprecedented pandemic that disrupted global supply chains and caused shortages of essential materials such as lumber, steel, and concrete, leading to inflation and cost escalation. Despite these challenges, Pinkard has managed to navigate the complex and competitive Denver market and deliver successful multi-family projects. According to Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager at Pinkard Construction, "When our client's project slips, it costs both of us money, so it is extremely important that we collaborate with the client and architect to make sure we expertly navigate the permitting process." One of the company's strategies to overcome the challenges is to leverage its experience, expertise, and relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Pinkard Construction has also been using technology such as cloud-based software to streamline its processes and communication. In addition, the company has been implementing lean construction principles, including prefabrication, modularization, and just-in-time delivery, to optimize resources and minimize waste. The results speak for themselves. In the first six months of 2023, Pinkard broke ground on four complex multi-family projects in just six months, poised to deliver over 700 new units of market rate and affordable housing. These projects are the Krisana Apartments, a 151-unit affordable housing project in southeast Denver; the Akin Golden Triangle, a 12-story, 98-unit building in downtown Denver; the Akin Tennyson, an 83-unit luxury apartment project in northwest Denver; and the Willoughby Corner, a 400-unit affordable housing project in Lafayette near Boulder (Pinkard is currently working on phase one, 192 Units). These projects demonstrate Pinkard's commitment to building quality and sustainable communities while overcoming the challenges of building in Colorado. Tony Burke, president of Pinkard Construction, said, "Denver and the surrounding areas are vibrant and dynamic, offering many opportunities for growth and development. With the recent escalation in the housing market, more inventory is desperately needed if we are to continue to grow and attract great talent to our area. We are excited to be part of this transformation and contribute to Colorado’s prosperity." Pinkard Construction's ability to navigate the permitting process, overcome material shortages, and implement innovative construction practices has allowed it to deliver successful multi-family projects in Denver. The company's commitment to collaboration, technology, and sustainability bodes well for its future in the Denver market and beyond. Learn More Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Krisana Affordable Apartments Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 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 has over 60 years of experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $120 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. Ground-Up Construction Pinkard has over 60 years of experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $120 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. Learn More Our Ground-up Experience 24M Sq. Ft. The total square footage of Pinkard's ground-up projects, including senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. $2.8 B Total The total value of Pinkard's ground-up projects, including senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. 315+ Projects The total number of Pinkard ground-up projects, including projects for both public and private clients. Recreation Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Higher Education Construction See Projects Contact Us Our Markets Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset akin Golden Triangle Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site Learn More Willoughby Corner Neighborhood Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More akin Tennyson Apartments Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, Ground Up Learn More South Metro Fire Station 15 replacement Public Projects, Ground Up, Public Safety Learn More Our Markets Button Button Multi-Family Construction Pinkard is a Colorado general contractor celebrating over 60 years in business. With almost 200 multi-family projects complete, our expertise includes affordable housing, senior living, and market-rate construction. Our clients range from public to private developers, and we have extensive experience in both ground-up and renovations, including occupied projects, which account for more than half of their multi-family revenue. We offer expertise in podium slabs, wood or light-gauge metal framing, and structural steel and concrete. See Projects Senior Living Construction Pinkard has 60 years of experience in custom senior housing construction, having constructed over 100 senior living projects for various clients in Colorado, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. Our protocols ensure a properly designed, senior-friendly community, resulting in quality construction and improved quality of life for residents. See Projects Affordable Housing Construction Pinkard is a Colorado-based general contractor specializing in affordable housing construction, celebrating 60 years in business. We offer in-depth preconstruction services and have completed over 80 affordable multi-family and senior living projects. We provide knowledgeable support during the funding phase and have extensive experience with low-income housing tax credits. See Projects Recreation Construction Pinkard is a 60-year Colorado recreation center construction leader with a team of specialists with experience integrating the many systems necessary for a properly functioning recreation center. We have constructed over 50 recreation projects across the Front Range for public and private clients. Our swimming pool specialists collaborate with various experts to deliver efficiently operating pools that give years of worry-free operation. See Projects Read Case Studies Button Button Project Tour: Bison Ridge Recreation Center Through innovation, collaboration, and smart construction solutions, Pinkard transformed an ambitious community vision into a vibrant, state-of-the-art destination for wellness, recreation, and connection. Read It More Case Studies What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button Coming Up With VE Solutions "Pinkard came to the table a little better than the architect did as far as coming up with VE solutions" See the Project Exceeding Expectations Pinkard has done a great job exceeding expectations and doing a great job being a partner throughout this project. See the Project Warranty work above and beyond "[Your warranty superintendent] has been extremely helpful with all of our warranty issues here at Boulevard, and I have enjoyed working with him. There were many instances where he went above and beyond to assist us with questions and inquiries we have had, and he has facilitated with communications between us and the contractors or subcontractors needed for specific issues." See the Project They Always Took Care Of It "And what was great about at least one of those expectations I had for me that was an over-performing part as the superintendent, Leighton and Troy always listened to me. And there's one thing that I'm never afraid of is I'm going to speak up. If something concerns me, I'm going to speak up. I'm not going to try to be an ass about it but I'm going to let you know that I've got a problem with this or that or whatever it is. They always listened. They always took care of it." See the Project Job Chemistry Was Exceptional "The chemistry on this job was exceptional. We finished within schedule, under budget, and with less manpower than other similar jobs. This is one of the best projects we’ve had in my 14 years with Midwest Drywall." See the Project Worked Hard To Come Up With Solutions ".... [The] team worked really hard to come up with solutions that would get us where we needed to be dollar wise and that wouldn't compromise the design intent too much" See the Project Meet Our Team Button Button Anthony Burke, President A Pinkard employee since 1999, Tony began as a project engineer before steadily moving through the ranks as senior engineer, project manager, senior project manager, and construction manager. Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Connect Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Prior to Pinkard, Jose served in executive-level business development roles at companies like JE Dunn Construction, Cumming Corporation, and Select Building Group Commercial. He has identified opportunities and built relationships with Owners, Developers, General Contractors, and Architectural/Engineering firms for the last 25 years. Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Odette joined Pinkard Construction as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from UCCS, Odette oversees Pinkard’s accounting, human resources, and information technology departments. She has been in the construction industry since 1994. Connect Derek Stathis, Construction Manager During his career at Pinkard, Derek has devoted himself to learning everything possible about every aspect of construction while working as a project engineer, project manager, senior PM, construction manager, and now director of construction management. Connect We're Hiring! Pinkard supports, develops, and keeps its talent close to home. See Our Culture Apply Today! 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Pinkard Makes Sweeping Changes to Preconstruction Services Under New Leadership Pinkard Makes Sweeping Changes to Preconstruction Services Under New Leadership February 2, 2024 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 Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Our Projects Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 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

Willoughby Updates Willoughby Corner Pinkard Construction, a leading affordable housing contractor, broke ground today on Willoughby Corner , a 400-unit affordable housing development in Lafayette, Colorado. The project is a collaboration between the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), the City of Lafayette, Pinkard Construction, Norris Design , and HB&A Architects . The first homes, 63 affordable ADA-accessible apartments for adults age 55 and over, will be ready for move-in as early as fall 2024. The first phase also includes 129 affordable multi-family homes and a community center. Learn More Project Updates More information Est Completion Phase 1: Fall 2024 What is it? 400-unit affordable housing development in Lafayette, Colorado Contact 303-986-4555 Leasing Information Check Back Soon! Working Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Learn More Pinkard and BCHA Celebrate Grand Opening of Willoughby Corner Read More Pinkard Completes Massive Willoughby Corner Development Ahead of Schedule Read More Pinkard Tops Out $80,000,000 Willoughby Corner in Boulder County Read More 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. April 18, 2025 at 2:52:07 PM Flagg Dr. and 120th Intersection Closure Please be advised that the Flagg Dr. and 120th intersection will be closed from May 5th to May 9th due to construction work. During this period, detour routes will be in place: on 120th north, use Canterbury to Emma St., and for Flagg Dr., exit by Highway 7. Please use slower speeds as crews will be working in the area. Thank you for your cooperation. September 9, 2024 at 3:14:56 PM 120th & Emma Street Closure The full closure of 120th Street from the north side of Flagg Drive to just north of Emma Street has started today, 9/9. This closure is expected to last approximately 10 weeks. All public traffic connecting between Emma Street and 120th Street / Flagg Drive is being detoured down Canterbury Drive. We ask that you please use slower speeds and extra caution when traveling on Canterbury as crews are still working in the area. Private residential access on 120th will remain open during this closure. August 20, 2024 at 10:02:39 AM Anticipated Closure on 120th Street We are anticipating a full closure of 120th Street from the north side of Flagg Drive to just north of Emma Street starting 9/9. This closure is expected to last 10 weeks. During this time, traffic connecting between Emma Street and 120th Street / Flagg Drive will be detoured down Canterbury Drive after it reopens on 9/6. Residential access on 120th will remain open. August 20, 2024 at 8:10:20 AM Emma Street Update Emma Street continue to be closed to thru traffic between S Burlington & 120th Street. Peak to Peak school traffic can still utilize the temporary road exiting North from the school to access Emma Street or use Canterbury Drive exiting East from the school to access 120th Street. This closure is expected to remain in place until 9/6 when Canterbury & Emma will reopen to all public traffic. May 24, 2024 at 7:46:32 AM May 30th Closure on Emma Street Road work on Emma Street is officially set to begin next week on May 30th. Emma Street will be closed between Canterbury Drive and 120th Street starting this day. Motorists looking to connect between Emma and 120th will be detoured down Canterbury Drive. We kindly ask that you please use extra caution when traveling on Canterbury Drive as construction crews will be active in the area on both sides of the road. April 23, 2024 at 2:40:55 PM Emma Street Closure - Update The planned closure of Emma Street has been delayed and the new date is currently TBD. We well continue to provide updates as the exact new closure date becomes more certain. Thank you! We're Hiring! Pinkard supports, develops, and keeps its talent close to home. See Our Culture Apply Today! Subcontractor Partners Our work is only as good as the trusted subcontractors that work with us Prequalify Today! See Projects Contact the Willoughby 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

Pinkard provided expert construction services for STRIDE on the STRIDE Community Health Offices project. STRIDE Community Health Offices Denver, Colorado, USA STRIDE 21,767 Sq. Ft. Office, Healthcare, Medical Office Building, Renovation This 21,767-foot design-build project with MOA Architecture featured complete interior demolition (including demo of all existing interior MEP) to allow for complete office build-out including all new mechanical throughout the building – new ductwork, VAVs, fan-powered boxes, new hydronic system, routine testing and programming of RTU’s, new plumbing, electrical and light fixtures; break and conference rooms. Lots of open office areas with fan-coil units. Interior glass demising walls; barnwood beams above the main staircase and first floor breakroom. Porcelain tile in wet areas, ACT ceiling clouds throughout open office areas. This project centralized 125 STRIDE employees from 11 administrative teams into a centralized administrative building housing Human Resources, Patient Accounts, Call Center, Information Systems, Development, Operations administration, Finance, Strategy and Growth, Community Health, Compliance and Training and Development. The permitting process was (uncharacteristically) four-to-five months long. To work around this delay and keep the work moving, we were able to pull a demo and rough-in permit that allowed us to start work; to put-up walls and get MEP rough-ins, plus some drywall installation. Fire alarm systems and Denver Fire Department: There were two separate addresses at this one location, and both shared the alarm and sprinkler system with only one fire alarm panel. Final inspections required Pinkard and the design team to separate the fire alarm system, which would cause a significant delay. As a work-around, we met with fire marshal and got final sign-off without the mandated separation. The fire marshal required the other tenant to ultimately fund and implement the fire alarm system separation from STRIDE. Project finished on time with a minimal, owner-approved schedule extension. Related Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Design-Build 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 provided expert construction services for Banner Health on the Banner NCMC ED Refurbishment project. Banner NCMC ED Refurbishment Greeley, CO, USA Banner Health 13,500 Sq. Ft. Special Project, Healthcare, Emergency Rooms, Clinic, Occupied, Renovation The 13,500 sq. ft. project consisted of an update of emergency department finishes, which included replacing the countertops and refacing millwork at the nurse stations, wall protection throughout the corridors, replacing light fixtures, reworking lighting controls, and painting throughout corridors and bathrooms. The project was part of Pinkard's companywide commitment to their healthcare clients, including a push to certify project team members through partner organizations so they were experts on important patient safety concepts. Quentin Lowe, the onsite superintendent who supervised the work, was a Certified Healthcare Constructor through the American Hospital Association. The project was completed under Pinkard's special projects group, which was founded in 2021. This division was created to formalize the company's commitment to providing existing and future clients’ small project needs with the same client-first services Pinkard is known for. Related Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Building Colorado Since 1962 Learn More 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 Denver Health at VIDA Healthcare, Clinic, Ground Up 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 STRIDE Community Health Offices Office, Healthcare, Medical Office Building, 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

Project Rewind: Innovation and Technology at South College Avenue Parking Garage Project Rewind: Innovation and Technology at South College Avenue Parking Garage April 8, 2025 Share Share It was early summer of 2016, and Pinkard was on track to hit the contracted July 12 completion date on South College Avenue Parking Garage, a 222,000 square foot, 662-car, four-story precast structure on the southeast corner of the Colorado State University campus. A design-build partnership between Pinkard Construction, H+L Architecture and Pittsburgh-based parking structure specialists Carl Walker Construction, the final design for the $15.2 M project featured numerous innovations, including state-of-the-art parking technologies, electric vehicle charging stations (a rarity in 2016), an advanced LED lighting system that improves pedestrian safety while reducing energy and maintenance costs, and a bioswale rain garden that filters out pollutants naturally and directs the clean storm water into the city system. During preconstruction the team provided exceptional value enhancement solutions, such as adding a “Mondrian-patterned” precast element for design variety and cost savings over a stone clad wall and hydraulic elevators with glass doors and backs instead of the more costly four-sided glass traction-elevator cabs. After breaking ground Pinkard had implemented creative field solutions and manpower adjustments to overcome numerous unforeseen conditions, including excessive groundwater and subgrade structural modifications. Then, more than midway through the project, CSU handed the design-build team a new challenge: can we add rooftop solar panels? With the fall semester approaching, Pinkard sprang into action to price and procure the owner addition, which would require rooftop structural modifications to allow for the addition of a solar array. Thanks to the team’s swift action, the approved scope addition was able to begin construction in June and stretch into late August, just in time for classes to begin. Ultimately, the South College Avenue Parking Garage was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. CSU points to this project and experience as a shining example of the design-build approach at its best, informing the university’s specific procurement of new projects going forward, and leading them to be less prescriptive, and to rely more on the expertise and innovation that design-build teams are capable of delivering when given the opportunity. Learn More Higher Education Construction See Projects Design-Build Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 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 City of Aurora on the Moorhead Recreation Center project. Moorhead Recreation Center Arvada, Colorado, USA City of Aurora 38,000 Sq. Ft. Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Gymnasium, Commercial Kitchen, Structural Steel Superstructure, Masonry, Addition, Renovation Pinkard completed phase I and phase II improvements to the City of Aurora's Moorhead Recreation Center, including: Phase I demolition of the existing 4,500 square foot drop-in center; renovating the existing pool, and Phase II: addition of a new 26,000 sf recreation center and a 12,000 sf natatorium. The recreation center is load bearing masonry and structural steel with a lap pool and leisure pool, full-sized gymnasium with three cross courts and running track, new fitness and cardio space, community teaching kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, public computer space, additional parking and landscape upgrades. The pool renovation includes pool-shape reconfiguration, addition of a 55-foot water slide, and deck replacement. The finished center is approximately 38,000 sf. Demolition of the old space, which has been at capacity for decades, followed owner-contracted abatement. Pinkard was selected to construct this project following a competitive bid. Pinkard's bid came in more than $1 million under the owner's budget. Construction Expertise Pinkard Rises to Any Pool Construction Challenge Read More Construction Expertise Pinkard Self Performs Unique Design Features Read More Construction Expertise Tackling Wooden Ceiling Cloud Craftsmanship Challenges Read More Construction Expertise Porcelain Brick Quality Challenges Read More Related Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Buchanan Park Recreation Center Aquatics Expansion Learn More Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Renovation, Ground Up Learn More Bay Aquatic Park Phase IV Outdoor Pool, Pool, Recreation Multi-Family, Renovation, Recreation, Public Projects 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

Project Rewind: Assuming Risk to Meet Deadlines at Denver's Central Platte Campus Project Rewind: Assuming Risk to Meet Deadlines at Denver's Central Platte Campus April 22, 2024 Share Share Meeting project deadlines is often a challenging task, especially when faced with unexpected hurdles and urgent end dates. However, with careful planning and a proactive approach, a responsible and dedicated contractor can overcome these challenges to ensure a timely completion. During the design-build-team procurement and selection phase of the Denver Central Platte Campus project, Pinkard recognized that this multi-phased project included a critical, early-phase milestone that could not be met given the City’s team-selection schedule. In other words: if the Pinkard design-build (D-B) team was selected to build the project, by the time they received notice of project award, it would already be too late to meet the first milestone. However, the team recognized that the key to overcoming this “Catch-22" challenge was found in the City’s complicated planning and zoning process: If the Pinkard design-build team’s proposed design could be submitted for initial planning review well before project-award, there was a chance that the first critical project milestone could be met. But this plan came with the risk and expense of getting the design before the planning board with no guarantee that the City would select the Pinkard design-build team to construct the project. True to the spirit of design-build best practices, Pinkard assumed this risk for the benefit of the project and scheduled a series of meetings with the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to get design review and initial approvals for the site plan - even before Pinkard’s design-build proposal was even presented to the project selection committee. This bold move allowed Pinkard to proceed with permitting on the first stage just in time to commence construction after the property's title was transferred to the City. The second key involved assuming more risks by placing orders for long-lead equipment while Pinkard was still in contract negotiations with the City. These two gambles paid off, allowing Pinkard to finish the first two phases on time and the third and final phase ahead of schedule. As a result of the Pinkard D-B team’s proactive dedication to project success, the Central Platte Campus project received national accolades from a variety of industry trade groups including a first-place National Excellence in Construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors, a national Design-Build Excellence award from the Design-Build Institute of America, and the national Brownfield Renewal Award for Environmental Impact . Pinkard Construction Co. is a Lakewood-based, employee-owned CM/GC and design-builder with a long history of exceptional performance for municipal clients across the Colorado Front Range. For more information, please go to www.pinkardbuilds.com Learn More Municipal Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Design-Build Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 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 Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Share Share (From L to R: Brandon Moore, Senior Vice President Denver at Catamount; Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer at Pinkard; Tom Alford, Chief Operating Officer at Catamount; James Benning, Chief Executive Officer at Catamount; Tony Burke, President at Pinkard; Paul Crandall, Chief Financial Officer at Catamount; Emily Livorsi, Chief People Officer at Catamount) Denver, CO – July 7, 2026 – Pinkard Construction is becoming a Catamount Constructors company. One of Denver’s most trusted general contractors is joining forces with a national employee-owned platform, bringing its deep client relationships, local expertise, and decades of community trust into a partnership built for the long haul. Clients and partners from both companies gain access to expanded resources, expertise, and leadership while preserving the local relationships, market knowledge, and responsiveness that have earned their trust. About the Partnership Pinkard and Catamount share a common foundation: quality work, strong client relationships, a commitment to safety, and a deep investment in the communities they serve. Pinkard’s deep local tenure and market expertise, combined with Catamount’s national presence and resources, adds depth and reach to what is already a strong foundation in Denver and provides a national platform for Pinkard clients. Together, the two teams bring added strength to existing markets and open doors in new ones, expanding what’s possible for clients and employees from both companies. Pinkard also brings Pinkard Frameworks, an in-house wood framing division that gives the combined organizations the ability to self-perform framing on their own projects, in addition to serving outside developers and general contractors across the Colorado Front Range. With established market roots, a mutual commitment to quality and communication, and a combined pipeline behind them, this part nership creates real momentum going forward. Both organizations are better positioned to support owners and developers through changing market conditions and increasingly complex projects. “Pinkard’s name carries real weight in this market, and that is exactly why this partnership is so exciting. Strong relationships, quality work, commitment to safety, and a team that takes real pride in what they build,” said James Benning, CEO at Catamount. “Bringing them into Catamount as employee-owners feels like a natural next step. It’s about investing in the people who built something great and giving them a stake in where it goes from here. We’re excited about what we’ll accomplish together.” "Joining Catamount gives us something rare – the ability to grow without changing who we are," said Tony Burke, President at Pinkard. "Our clients get the same team they've trusted for decades, now backed by the resources and reach of a nationally recognized contractor. We’ll be able to build for our clients across the country and tackle their most complex projects. It’s change in the best way possible. " “With more than 30 years in the Denver market, I've watched both of these organizations earn their reputations the right way,” added Tom Alford, Catamount Chief Operating Officer and former COO at Pinkard. “The combination of Pinkard’s local expertise and Catamount’s national platform creates a powerhouse in this market. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the Pinkard team, and look forward to continuing to build on those relationships together.” Employee-Owners from Pinkard and Catamount’s Denver office celebrate. About Pinkard Construction Established in Colorado in 1962, Pinkard Construction is a premier general contractor delivering high-value preconstruction, construction management, and skilled trade services for clients and communities across the Front Range. Markets served include affordable housing, multi-family, senior living, recreation, municipal, office, healthcare, education, and advanced industries. A collaborative, value-driven approach and strong subcontractor relationships make them a trusted, well-known name. Pinkard also operates Pinkard Frameworks, a self-perform wood framing division that serves as a trade partner to developers and general contractors. Through preconstruction collaboration, in-house estimating, and on-site supervision, Frameworks modernizes the wood framing process to deliver faster timelines, better quality, and more predictable outcomes for clients. For more information, visit: www.pinkardbuilds.com . About Catamount Constructors Catamount is a 100% employee-owned company with 29 years of experience providing construction management and general contracting services nationwide. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s ‘Top 400 National Contractors’ for eighteen consecutive years, Catamount provides contracting services to owners and developers including general contracting, construction management, sustainable construction, design-build, cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering. Markets include Industrial, Build to Rent, Multifamily, Senior Living, Healthcare, Office/Office Interiors, Retail, Automotive, Energy, and Government. Serving clients throughout the U.S., Catamount maintains offices in Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX; and Tampa, FL. For more information about Catamount, visit: www.catamountinc.com . MEDIA CONTACTS: Jessica Nichols Jessica.nichols@pinkardcc.com 303.345.2856 Maddie Binke Maddie.Binke@catamountinc.com 720.209.8749 Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 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 City of Thornton on the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center project. Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Thornton, CO, USA City of Thornton 11,837 Sq. Ft. Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Renovation, Ground Up 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. To ensure guest and staff safety and minimize impacts on daily operations, Pinkard implemented exceptional safety and operational protocols. The team took great pains identifying, procuring and storing long lead items well in advance. Items that arrived early were typically stored either onsite or at company warehouses, greatly mitigating most COVID-related delays. Pinkard's strong relationships with the best pool contractors in Colorado allowed us to work with the best value-added contractors in the business. In addition to our punch list requirements, our pool contractor employed a custom punch list that covered the extensive tile, formwork, and rebar. We meticulously reviewed our punch expectations with the entire team before pouring concrete and leading into rebar inspections. With 30 tons of rebar in the lap pool alone, this attention to detail ensured that Thornton would have the best concrete pours possible. Pinkard also enlisted the skills of one of the best pool tile contractors in the business. This subcontractor had teamed with our pool contractor for more than 17 years. Their skill, team chemistry, and collaboration ensured that all the laser-leveled tile was within a very tight 1/16th inch. Construction Expertise Pinkard Rises to Any Pool Construction Challenge Read More Project News Pinkard Completes Thornton’s Margaret Carpenter Pool Renovation   Read More Your superintendent Mike Rife really did a wonderful job. He was great, taking on (unexpected) challenges and stress, and he handled it like a champ. Recreation Client Related Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Buchanan Park Recreation Center Aquatics Expansion 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 Bay Aquatic Park Phase IV Outdoor Pool, Pool, Recreation Multi-Family, Renovation, Recreation, Public Projects Learn More Bison Ridge Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Gymnasium, Gymnastics, Commercial Kitchen, Humidity Controlled Environments, Indoor Track, Administration, Ground Up, Pool 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 on the Cimarron Elementary Renovation project. Cimarron Elementary Renovation Arvada, Colorado, USA Cherry Creek School District No. 5 54,665 Sq. Ft. K12 The $2.8 million Cimarron Elementary project was a 54,665 gsf phased gut and renovation with almost 30,000 sf of demolition and reconstruction and numerous selective renovations and reconfigurations. Scope included abatement and mold mitigation, new millwork and carpet, new windows including a storefront system, bathroom relocations, and extensive MEP upgrades with new switchgear and five new rooftop units. The project was phased over the spring and summer months and included double shifts to accommodate the school schedule and meet a tight August deadline. To accommodate construction, staff/teacher offices were relocated to existing on-site trailers. Pinkard completed the project 16 working days ahead of the contracted completion date. Related K-12 Education Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Building Colorado Since 1962 Learn More 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 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