The Value of a Pinkard Internship The Value of a Pinkard Internship September 9, 2024 Share Share A college internship can be an invaluable, even life-changing, experience for young people trying to find their footing in the workplace. Some of our very best and longest serving employees came straight to Pinkard from college. So we translate our promise to “Partner, Plan and Build Better” directly into our internship program. As part of our company’s greater belief in mentorship and continuous growth for employees at all stages of their career, Pinkard has long stressed the importance of providing a solid internship program. We believe in the valuable contributions that interns can make when given the opportunity, as well as the importance of training the next generation of construction industry talent. For starters that means paying our interns for their hard work, but the most important thing is providing hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and guidance for the duration of their time with us. With summer winding to a close, we talked with this year’s class of interns about what they learned on the job and how it shaped their outlooks on Pinkard, the construction industry, and their nascent careers. “I felt like Pinkard wanted to invest in my future” To begin with, we asked our interns how they chose to work at Pinkard Construction in the first place. Juliette: I chose Pinkard for my internship because it is a highly respected and long-standing company in the construction industry, known for its excellent employee satisfaction. Pinkard showed a strong belief in my potential and offered a clear vision and pathway for my development in the field. Kane: A lot of the relationships during internships are one-sided, where the company believes the intern needs the company more than the company needs the intern. I felt like Pinkard wanted to invest in my future and cared about my personal career goals just as much as I do. As for how their actual experience compared with their expectations, the results were glowing across the board. For the interns who were new to the construction world, the experience left them with a positive view of our industry. Cassie: I didn’t have many expectations going into this summer because I had never worked in construction before... [but] ...this was a great experience and exceeded my expectations. I learned so much about the world of construction and feel like I walked away knowing I enjoy working in this industry. Juliette: My experience at Pinkard has far exceeded my expectations. The team [I worked with] has gone above and beyond, offering insights and guidance that I could not have gained in a classroom setting. The hands-on experience here has been more educational than I could have imagined. This opportunity has changed my perspective on the industry, and the unwavering support and mentorship from the team have been truly invaluable. “[My team’s] trust in me...greatly enhanced my confidence in my abilities.” When asked what surprised them about the experience, no one seemed to expect how involved Pinkard interns are in the real-world work that we do. Liam: I was surprised about the amount of resources Pinkard provides for their interns. Morgan: The most surprising aspect of my internship has been how swiftly I was able to integrate into the team and adapt to the daily processes. Cassie: I think my biggest surprise this summer was how much I got to do. From my first day I was learning the finer details of the construction process. I have been working on things that I didn’t think an intern would be doing which has been very exciting. Others noted the openness and transparency of Pinkard at all levels of our operation. Kane: I had the opportunity to network with tons of people that have been in the construction industry for 40-plus years. I had great conversations with the CFO and President of Pinkard about my future and what is takes to become successful in this industry. Juliette: My biggest surprise during the internship was how welcoming everyone was. Although I was initially apprehensive about entering the industry as a woman, the team’s openness and support exceeded my expectations. Their trust in me has not only eased my concerns but also greatly enhanced my confidence in my abilities. As for their personal highlights, the responses were wonderfully varied. Morgan: The most fascinating aspect of my internship has been learning about the closeout process. Liam: I gained lots of knowledge on trade stacking and scheduling. Kane: I loved getting firsthand experience as a preconstruction estimator and being a part of estimates involving multi-million-dollar projects that will house thousands of Coloradans. Juliette: The thing that resonates with me the most is how crucial organization is for success. I've learned that being well-organized—whether it's managing materials, coordinating subcontractors, or keeping documentation in order—plays a major role in achieving success in this industry. Cassie: One of the best things I’ve learned this summer is how much I truly enjoy the construction industry. I have met so many amazing people, both from Pinkard and on the subcontractor’s side. I walked into this summer scared that I wouldn’t be able to keep up or even really enjoy the process, but I have learned so much and been so successful. CSU student Juliette shadowed Senior Superintendent Terry Wevers this summer. “Everyone genuinely looks out for one another” When asked about their impression of Pinkard’s company culture after such a short time with us, our people-first approach stood out. Morgan: Pinkard is a company that invests in their employee’s success and growth. I can tell that everyone I’ve worked with works with respect for each other, even through misunderstanding and disagreement or conflict. Kane: Pinkard is a company that built a culture around creating powerful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and their employees. Pinkard’s transparent culture benefited me by making me feel like I could communicate freely with co-workers allowing my learning capabilities to expand at an unexpected rate. Cassie: Pinkard’s culture is very inclusive and people-first. This entire summer I have felt very comfortable with bringing up any concerns or problems I may have had. I have felt very supported, like the people I am working with truly care about me and my experience, which has made this internship ten times better. As a result, multiple interns said that their time with Pinkard also raised their standards for what to expect out of an employer. Liam: Pinkard has made me more selective and company-reliable for resources in my future. Juliette: My experience at Pinkard has significantly elevated my expectations for what I want in a future company. The supportive environment and strong team dynamics have set a high standard for my career aspirations and future workplace. “Pinkard entirely changed my decision about my future career” When asked how their internships at Pinkard changed their thinking about their future careers, the responses speak for themselves. Cassie: My experience this summer with Pinkard entirely changed my decision about my future career. I wasn’t even looking into construction initially, but after this experience I have decided that the construction industry would be a great fit for me and something I definitely want to pursue. Morgan: This experience has solidified my aspiration to pursue a career as a superintendent. Kane: Pinkard solidified all my hard work in the last 5 years, working hard in the field and working toward my Construction Management degree, by confirming that working in this industry is what a want to do with my life. As for whether they would recommend a Pinkard internship to others, the answers were (at least by this point) unsurprising. Liam: YES! Cassie: Yes, I definitely would! Juliette: I would highly recommend a Pinkard internship. They invest time in teaching and mentoring, which provides a solid foundation for succeeding in this industry. Morgan: Absolutely. The internship has been a valuable learning experience, and I believe it offers great opportunities for professional growth. Being assigned to a dynamic and active job site has enhanced my learning, and the supportive environment at Pinkard fosters development and growth. Kane: I would 100% recommend a Pinkard internship. Interns, staff and leadership celebrate a summer of hard work at a Rockies game. Learn More Careers Apply Today! Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Completes The Irving at Mile High Vista Affordable Apartments January 22, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 2026 Learn More Pinkard 2025: The Year in Pictures December 30, 2025 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 Revesco Properties/Alpine Investments on the akin Golden Triangle project. akin Golden Triangle Denver, Colorado, USA Revesco Properties/Alpine Investments 12 Stories, 98 Units Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site Revesco Properties/Alpine Investments (RPAI), Pinkard Construction, and OZ Architecture are building this 12-story multifamily project akin Golden Triangle. Construction began in February and is anticipated to extend into Q4 of 2024. The luxury boutique building will boast 98 multifamily units and amenities. Situated along Bannock Street, akin Golden Triangle is one of four upcoming RPAI projects that will be unified under the “ akin ” brand. The brand seeks to attract a chic, urban-minded tenant while enhancing each local neighborhood by providing a refined and timeless living experience. Although the exterior and interior aesthetics and amenities will vary per location, they will all share the same brand foundation: a unique urban blend of design, wellness, culture, service, and connection to the neighborhood. Pinkard People Pinkard Construction Promotes Jess Becerra to Senior Construction Manager Read More Project News, Construction Expertise Pinkard Tops Out Luxury Highrise in Denver's Golden Triangle Read More Project News, Construction Expertise Pinkard Overcomes Market Challenges to Break Ground on Over 700 Units of Multi-Family in 2023 Read More Project News, Video Pinkard Breaks Ground on Residential Highrise in Denver’s Golden Triangle Read More Related Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Our Team 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 Tennyson Apartments Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, Ground Up Learn More Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable 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 Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Pinkard Completes Construction On Astroscale U.S. Headquarters May 24, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Construction, an Office renovation general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado, has completed construction on Astroscale 's  new U.S. headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The newly renovated office stands at 13,500 square feet of space and includes a state-of-the-art lab and operations center. The 100-year-old building was recently renovated to fit Astroscale’s needs and features custom space-themed murals on the outside and interior.  During the Grand Opening Celebration of the building, Astroscale U.S. President and Managing Director Ron Lopez remarked, “Astroscale U.S. has a deep commitment to securing the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations and to serving the U.S. government and commercial customers in that commitment This outstanding new facility will serve as the place where our employees, customers, and partners can collaborate and create to deliver on that commitment.”  Pinkard worked closely with NeoEra Architecture to complete the project with particular attention to unique architectural details and finishes, including elements inspired by traditional Japanese and science fiction interiors.    “This project was very unique, and I am excited that we got to build such a beautiful space for Astroscale to put its best foot forward in the U.S. market,” said Jim Pagano, Construction Manager for Pinkard Construction. “We do many of these complex renovations and can work with architects to execute the design intent with a keen eye on the budget.”      Astroscale U.S. Inc, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits Astroscale U.S. began operations in 2019, selecting Denver as its base of operations to leverage the region’s robust and vibrant aerospace industry and community. Astroscale U.S. employs 60 full-time employees located in Denver and Washington, D.C.  To date, Pinkard has completed over 100 office projects, over $700 Million worth of construction.    Learn More Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Completes The Irving at Mile High Vista Affordable Apartments January 22, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 2026 Learn More Pinkard 2025: The Year in Pictures December 30, 2025 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 Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge & Pool on the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge & Pool project. Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge & Pool Glenwood Springs, CO, USA Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge & Pool 79,760 Sq. Ft. Public Projects, Recreation, Commercial Kitchen, Outdoor Pool, Renovation, Addition, Occupied, Historical Renovation This project was a phased, multi-building renovation/ addition to the 103-year old Victorian-style lodge. The entire facility remained open during the complicated construction process. Related Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel Office, Class A, Mixed-Use, Special Project, Tenant Interior/Build Out Learn More Eagle Pointe CLC Corporate Office Office, Senior Living, Class A, Renovation, Special Project Learn More 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 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 Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development July 15, 2025 Share Share Willoughby Corner was a landmark project filled with amazing challenges, managed by a team of seasoned professionals operating as true partners who were able to turn near catastrophic challenges into landmark successes. Located southwest of the intersection of 120th and Emma streets in East Lafayette, Willoughby Corner is a master-planned greenfield project born of an intergovernmental agreement among Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), Boulder County, and the City of Lafayette. Pinkard Construction was the CM/GC construction manager at risk collaborating with RS&H Architects and BCHA. The Willoughby Corner project was an exceptionally well planned and designed development, accounting for the lifestyle needs of low-income families, seniors, and individuals. As a Colorado leader in affordable housing construction, Pinkard was well positioned with a senior staff and a great construction plan, ready to go to work to meet BCHA’s funding and construction expectations. Pinkard was tasked to build Phase 1, which included a 63-unit apartment building for 55-and-over residents, four multi-family buildings totaling 129 units, a community center, pickleball courts, and considerable roads and infrastructure (R&I) improvements. Pinkard would also be working to meet BCHA’s expectations for sustainable design and construction, hoping to achieve the status of Colorado’s largest ZERH (Zero Energy Ready Home) housing community. PRECONSTRUCTION With numerous funding sources covering various aspects of this large project, Pinkard provided 30+ estimates during the complicated two-year-long preconstruction phase. Working closely with RS&H Architects, Pinkard’s intensive collaboration and creativity in design optimization ensured a timely, in-budget construction start. Funding included 4% and 9% CHFA tax credits, “plus 30 other components of the Capital Stack that brought the funding together for this project,” says Leighton Neff, Pinkard’s chief preconstruction manager. The site and infrastructure portion was paid by ARPA funds. Key preconstruction achievements included finding room in the budget to keep the development’s central clubhouse, which serves as the centralized hub for all security, low voltage systems and infrastructure. Willoughby was not originally planned as a ZERH community, so when BCHA decided to incorporate that level of sustainability into the project, Pinkard devoted considerable time and manpower to learning everything about Willoughby’s ZERH requirements and BCHA’s expectations. “There are no petroleum-based services on this entire 24-acre site," says Neff. "There is no gas other than a diesel generator for backup, which at one point BCHA didn't even want. This is true ZERH.” Willoughby Corner’s energy plan includes extensive geothermal and solar energy systems. The geothermal system – which will provide space heating and cooling to units – consists of 90 vertical bores, each 600 feet deep. The available rooftop solar array is expected to offset about 40 percent of energy use. ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE (R&I) DELAYS The roads and infrastructure improvements came with considerable jurisdictional challenges as Pinkard collaborated with the City of Lafayette to work through the city’s long-term R&I plans. Thanks to a strong collaboration among the owner/design team, Pinkard, WT Excavating (WT), and the city, Pinkard and WT made significant modifications to the existing construction and logistics plans to accommodate the city’s evolving requirements. Despite this great teamwork, the R&I modifications resulted in a five-month delay to construction start. BCHA granted Pinkard a five-month schedule extension, but all parties agreed that meeting the originally contracted completion date was critical to BCHA’s funding needs. The R&I components included the early construction of a road that bisected Pinkard’s jobsite and served as a main feeder for an adjacent school. As a result, Pinkard managed school traffic daily mornings and afternoons, which included managing pedestrian traffic and rerouting or rescheduling materials deliveries for two full school years. Unforeseen R&I conditions that potentially threatened the schedule included the discovery of a crumbling sanitary line tie-in that forced an early resequencing while details of the unforeseen work were worked out with the City. PINKARD FRAMEWORKS During this time, Pinkard’s in-house framing division, Pinkard Frameworks, was responsible for constructing all six buildings of the Willoughby development. Fortunately, unlike traditional framers, Pinkard Frameworks’ approach included an in-depth planning process and comprehensive constructability review to set up the construction phase for success. “Willoughby’s complex framing design came with challenging non-standard wall heights, specialty long-span floor trusses, and angled cantilevers requiring modified truss designs,” says Pinkard’s Wood Frame Manager Dan Harris. “There were also unique parapets, recessed decks, five different truss types, three different floor levels, and 13 different wall heights for any given building. A typical multi-family project has two or three different wall heights and simple runs of stairs. For Willoughby, this complex design required every single stud to be a custom cut – that’s no exaggeration.” Stairs presented another unique condition challenging the team to balance the architect’s intent with the post-and-beam requirements for landings. To find the perfect blend of structural integrity, aesthetics, and efficiency, Pinkard brought a truss designer into the team to refine floor and roof framing detailing, eventually settling on the perfect blend of style, integrity and efficiencies. Pinkard then brought in a specialty supplier to provide stair design solutions with custom steel brackets. According to RS&H Principal and Architect Tino Leone, “The partnership between cost estimating, constructability reviews, and our design team was very fruitful. We were able to have lots of good, productive conversations about different building systems and details of how the wood framing went together.” Dan Harris agrees, saying “The architect and engineer were generous with reviewing our teams ‘ solutions and providing timely responses. Their real-time assistance was invaluable in keeping the project on track.” To ensure the right blend of speed and quality, Pinkard Frameworks augmented the production framing crews with a top specialty carpentry crew to build stairs and complete custom framing. Light gauge metal framing (LGMF) also came into play. “Pinkard used LGMF with the drywall contractor for more efficient sequencing,” explains Tino Leone. “Not having to get the rough carpentry sub back out onto the site definitely helped the schedule.” Thanks to Frameworks’ approach to in-depth planning and constructability review during preconstruction, most of the framing quality control effort was complete before construction started and played a key role in keeping the project on schedule. Frameworks’ focus was saving money for BCHA while maximizing construction efficiencies and avoiding in-field redesigns – all on top of the near-occupied conditions, with heavy school traffic jams and significant road closures and detours impacting site access and deliveries. OWNER FUNDING SAVINGS With Pinkard’s owner-approved schedule extension offsetting the five-month construction start delay, things were running smoothly on the jobsite, but behind the scenes a perilous situation was developing that could cost BCHA approximately $500,000 in year-dated tax funds. “The entire OAC team knew almost from the beginning that BCHA’s funding was based upon a December 31, 2024 construction completion,” explains Construction Manager Joe Revielle. “At first, our delayed construction start seemed like we would miss the 12/31/24 deadline. But we made strong progress that suggested we had a shot at making the original schedule. So BCHA consulted with the rest of the team, and we all agreed to pull out all the stops to see if we could finish within the originally scheduled deadline.” With this new very challenging objective, Pinkard was now endeavoring to construct $83 million dollars in roads, infrastructure, and affordable housing in less than 16 months. MANPOWER CHALLENGES “From the beginning, our Willoughby construction plan was solid,” says Revielle. “Our strong buyout phase ensured adequate staffing and in-depth understanding of scope, quality, and safety requirements. We were ready to roll. But this schedule compression took away our timely start and then we lost five months at the end of construction shooting for the 12/31 deadline.” Pinkard Frameworks was able to ramp up framing crew sizes midway through construction to expedite framing, but other major trades like mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection were locked in with few options for manpower increases. As a result, the only options were to work smarter and longer. Pinkard immediately held scheduling and sequencing charettes with all major trades to evaluate opportunities for tighter sequencing, more effective site logistics and materials handling, and possibilities for overtime with employee incentives. Thanks to dedicated trade partners who bought into the schedule goals, Pinkard was able to shave weeks off the schedule with minimal stacking of trades. But the new challenge was in maintaining a strong quality control program despite the frantic work pace. ENSURING HIGH QUALITY FIT AND FINISH As mentioned earlier, Pinkard Frameworks’ in-depth preconstruction process set the stage for a more efficient wood-framing effort, eliminating waste and improving overall construction quality through better planning. Frameworks’ ability to also ramp up the manpower helped to maintain productivity despite the earlier end date. Says Joe Revielle: “WT Excavating was our ‘super subcontractor’, efficiently performing all wet utility work, dirtwork, site concrete, off-site and on-site paving, and all landscaping. Their performance smoothed the way for the work of other major subcontractors.” To ensure quality with other major trades, Pinkard worked to enhance its existing seven-phased quality control program with an even greater emphasis on architectural mockups and training, additional specialty installation inspections, extra as-built field documentation with 360-degree cloud-based photography, and staying ahead on punch list. Pinkard took advantage of the overall sequencing of the development to use the senior building as an “in-place” mock-up. As the first to be constructed, and having numerous similar components to the rest of the development, Pinkard used the senior building for quality instruction and training. This approach allowed Pinkard and its trade partners a great series of lessons learned that could be applied to the rest of the development, simplifying quality control inspections and punch list throughout. “DOWN TO THE WIRE ” Despite these concerted efforts, there was still a lot of schedule uncertainty. “Near the end of November, nobody thought we were going to make the schedule,” says Revielle. “We were getting nervous comments from investors, attorneys, even people in the field. But we continued to pour on the manpower, spice up our work incentives, and focus on quality and safety. And somehow it all came together. My hat is off to our entire project team. They started in earnest in September 2023 and finished December 31, 2024. That’s 16 months of quality construction under an incredible schedule load.” Pinkard began this $83 million (hard costs) ZERH affordable housing community with an efficient preconstruction phase and a strong construction plan, never expecting to have so many scheduling demands. Without this strong foundation of planning and foresight, the pressures of the schedule could have caused the project to collapse. But Pinkard’s intensive resequencing, major revamping of the construction plan, the enhanced quality control plan, and numerous manpower adjustments resulted in a completion that one design team member described as “miraculous.” In the words of BCHA Executive Director Susana Lopez-Baker: “We delivered a $100+ million project with $15 million in infrastructure improvements—plus 192 housing units—in just 16 months. Pinkard was flexible and solutions focused every step of the way. The result is a beautiful development that the community truly loves.” Currently, Pinkard is continuing with the City’s R&I improvements surrounding the Willoughby development. Roads and infrastructure upgrades are expected to be complete in June 2025. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Willoughby Corner Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Completes The Irving at Mile High Vista Affordable Apartments January 22, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 2026 Learn More Pinkard 2025: The Year in Pictures December 30, 2025 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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Pinkard provided expert construction services for STRIDE on the North Aurora Family Health Services Building project. North Aurora Family Health Services Building Arvada, Colorado, USA STRIDE 8,070 Sq. Ft. Healthcare, Pharmacy, Clinic, Renovation, Occupied Pinkard Construction, in a design-build relationship with MOA Architecture and Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN), completed the North Aurora Family Health Services renovation 45 days ahead of schedule and $80,000 under budget. Scope of work on the two-phased, 10,000 sf project included renovation and reconfiguration of a fully operational pharmacy, and transformation of existing offices into exam and procedure rooms. The design-build team structure contributed greatly to the project’s success, allowing MCPN, MOA, and Pinkard time to reevaluate MCPN’s needs and program. Design and programming charrettes produced more efficient layouts resulting in expanded pharmacy space, two additional procedure rooms, a shorter schedule, and budget savings during buyout. Pinkard’s management of the occupied pharmacy renovation was another key to the project’s success. With Pinkard’s implementation of a rolling shelving system, pharmacy staff was able to quickly transport and securely store pharmaceuticals during the long weekend of pharmacy renovation. Related Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Design-Build Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions 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

Jim Mellor Retires, Featured in CCD Magazine as Industry Icon Jim Mellor Retires, Featured in CCD Magazine as Industry Icon April 10, 2023 Share Share Jim Mellor, Director of Business Development, recently retired from Pinkard Construction after an impressive 29-year tenure. His outstanding contributions to the industry were recently recognized in Colorado Construction and Design Magazine, where he was featured as an industry icon. Mellor's legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and impact the construction industry for years to come. "Jim Mellor has been integral to Pinkard's success for nearly three decades. His expertise, relationships, and leadership have helped shape our company and industry. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in retirement," said Tony Burke, Pinkard president. In the 2023 Winter/Spring Issue of the CCD Magazine, Mellor discusses his future plans and reflects on his career. “Today, Jim is looking forward to retirement, but isn’t quite sure where that road will lead him. He wants to see America through the lens of his camera and is planning to spend time visiting national parks and photographing their beauty. He also foresees more volunteer work in his future and doing consulting work, helping companies in the industry with their business development efforts. ‘After nearly 50 years building business, I’d like to think I have something to offer others who are trying to do the same,’ noted Jim.” You can read the full article here. Learn More Anthony Burke, President Connect Our Projects Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Completes The Irving at Mile High Vista Affordable Apartments January 22, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 2026 Learn More Pinkard 2025: The Year in Pictures December 30, 2025 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: “I don’t have the answers, but I can listen” Men’s Mental Health Month: “I don’t have the answers, but I can listen” June 14, 2024 Share Share June is Men’s Mental Health Month. While there’s a loud and important push within construction to make our industry more diverse and inclusive, the fact remains that our industry is heavily comprised of men—meaning that the issues surrounding men’s mental health affect our community disproportionately. While Pinkard Construction strives to be a leader in mental health—recently earning the highest mental health resources score of any general contractor in Colorado as a Health Links “Blue Badge Certified” Healthy Workplace—much work remains in addressing the deeply-entrenched cultural norms that keep people, men in particular, from discussing mental health and taking action. In part one of our three-part series of Q&As discussing Men’s Mental Health Month, we chat with Field Safety Manager David Ruddy, aka “Safety Dave,” about the relationship between mental health and safety, and how making yourself vulnerable is the first step to getting others to open up. What first got you thinking about men’s mental health? Pinkard is big on mental health, but when it comes to men specifically, I remember hearing a speech on it from the Colorado Department of Public Health back in 2017. The guy had all these resources geared toward reaching men who might be resistant to it — like the Man Therapy posters you can still see in our breakroom — and it really opened my eyes to the unique struggles that men face. We started talking on the Pinkard safety committee about what we can do better. How do we give people an innocent choice to call somebody for help? One thing we did was start putting up these stickers inside every single porta-john on our job sites. They say “YOU MATTER” in English and Spanish, with a QR code that will take you to the “988” National Suicide Prevention hotline. What resources does Pinkard offer its employees? Our benefits package includes various resources through Cigna Behavioral Health, plus Magellan EAP, which gives everyone 5 free counseling sessions, and Youturn Health, a virtual support program for those struggling with stress and substance issues. I am part of the Youturn program, and, in fact, I utilize that service myself. I've had some challenges within my family, and with my Youturn coach, we’ll talk it through, they’ll give me advice, like, “Dave, this is not your egg to fry. Stop trying to cook it and leave it alone,” which is really, really helpful. How is mental health a part of safety in construction? You can’t have safety on a job if you aren’t taking care of people’s mental wellbeing. I give a lot of my “Toolbox Talks” on mental health, and when I do the safety orientation for new hires, I give everybody my phone number, and I say, “You call me anytime, day or night, it doesn't matter when you call. If you're feeling down and out, if you need a ride because you've been drinking too much, if you're just in a bad place and you want to talk, call me.” And people take you up on it? It has happened twice. Just this week I had a guy text me at 1:30 in the morning. We got on the phone and chatted for half an hour, and I think that's what he needed. He wasn’t going to hurt himself, but he'd been down and out for a while, and was feeling horrible about himself. The next day I got him connected with our HR department, and now they’re helping him get whatever assistance he needs. What do you think are some of the mental health challenges that are unique to men? I come from a generation where people say things like: “Just do it,” “Rub some dirt on it,” “Cowboy up,” “Suck it up,” “Quit whining,” “Put some duct tape on it and get back to work.” We suppress those feelings because we don't want to look like we're weak. We choose not to address the mental angst that we're in, until we can't anymore. It's just been bred into us. What are the challenges unique to our industry? The challenge is that we’re all under the intense pressures of deadlines. We build big, beautiful buildings worth millions of dollars, for clients who expect us to get them done on schedule, on time, and under budget. When you have deadlines like that, you feel it in your muscles. It lives in you. Because this is a high-pressure work environment, there’s a culture of “I don't have time to hear about your dog dying, or your wife serving you papers,” but as men, we have got to be able to express, “I am not all here today.” Just by giving someone three or five minutes to vent, you might be giving them what they need to get on with their day. What needs to change? The stigma and awareness. It's easier to have a conversation about mental health than it was 20 years ago, but there are still many people out there who are uncomfortable talking about it—and within construction we have people who come from different cultures where it’s even more taboo than it is in the United States. When you’ve got a broken arm, people can see the cast, they can see you’re injured, but they don’t judge you for it. When your thinking is broken, it’s invisible to the people around you, and there’s a real fear they might judge you for it. That has to change. What can we do to be part of that change? Just make yourself available, remind people of it, and check in on them. I’m not a fixer or a mental health professional, but I’ve got two ears to hear what you’ve got to say. I don’t have the answers, but I can listen. When you can make yourself vulnerable enough that somebody felt safe to call or text you and say, “I'm not doing well,” you know you’ve broken through somewhere. By contrast, if you're the guy that sits back and says, “Dude, you'll be fine. Suck it up and move on,” you might regret that. 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. 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