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Construction Storyteller: Pinkard’s Longtime Proposal Writer Retires Construction Storyteller: Pinkard’s Longtime Proposal Writer Retires July 25, 2025 Share Share In his job, and in life, Ned Foster describes himself as an oddball. Unlike most people he works with at Pinkard Construction, he doesn’t have an engineering degree or a background in business or accounting, but rather journalism. His colorful wardrobe of Hawaiian shirts stick out in a sea of muted polos and dress shirts, as does memorable Shreveport, Louisiana accent, which belies the fact that he’s lived in the high elevation forests above Denver for over 30 years. As Pinkard’s on-staff proposal writer since 2002, Ned has been the voice of Pinkard Construction for over two decades. In his 28-year career as a proposal writer, 23 of those years spent at Pinkard, he has written at least 1,000 Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, helping supply the lifeblood of projects that keep a general contractor alive. He’s also responsible for submitting the majority of Pinkard’s 22 National Excellence in Construction awards, organized by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which are judged by an exhaustive, highly competitive proposal process. As a testament to his writing prowess, of the 16 projects that Ned submitted on, 14 of them won first place “Eagle” awards, one earned a second place “Pyramid,” and only one went home emptyhanded. He also served as an Eagle judge and National Business Development Committee member for ABC National for 13 years. Ned and Marketing Director Jessica Nichols holding a Marketing Excellence Award won in conjunction with one of Pinkard's Eagles. What’s even more amazing is that Ned arrived at Pinkard with little-to-no construction industry knowledge. What has made Ned such an effective asset to Pinkard, and as anyone who lost track of time talking to him in his office can confirm, is his remarkable gift as a storyteller. As skilled at listening as he is at writing and talking, Ned is a rare breed, a sharp-witted, deeply introspective renaissance man with the principles and insatiable curiosity of a true journalist. While much glory in the construction world rightfully goes to the people who do the actual building, Ned has served an invaluable role at Team Pinkard. To use one of his favorite analogy forms (sports): as the superintendents, project managers, and estimators battle it out in the field, Ned has been there in the press box, dutifully documenting the plays, interviewing the players, and recording our company’s history. His subsequent stories of teamwork, innovation, quality, schedule, budget, and overcoming challenges have been crucial tools for demonstrating our construction expertise to prospective clients. In the words of retired CEO Jim Pinkard: “Ned cares more than most people. He’s competitive, he wants to win, and he puts everything into what he’s doing. Whether talking to an architect, a client, or our guys in the field, he knows how to talk to people, absorb their expertise, and then put that into a clear cohesive message. Even though he didn’t arrive with construction expertise, he worked hard to become hyper-literate in this world, and he left an indelible mark on the company as a result.” This week, having just celebrated his 70th birthday, Ned Foster is finally entering the world of retirement, where he looks forward to spending more time with his wife and “kids” (his two border collies), while focusing on his numerous passions: playing guitar, cooking, reading, watching films and TV, drinking a good martini, and chasing the occasional bear off his mountain driveway. As Pinkard bids farewell to its beloved storyteller of 23 years, we asked Ned a few parting questions about his life at Pinkard. How are you feeling about retirement? Excited. I’m ready and freaked out at the same time. I’ve never been the guy who lived to work, but Pinkard was the perfect job for me. I don’t think I would have made it anywhere else. Why’s that?  Because I'm an oddball, a Jack Kerouac type who was probably meant for more artistic and creative pursuits. But fortunately I landed at Pinkard in the right time in my life, at the right time for the company, where I had some of the best people around me who could look past my weaknesses and shortcomings, see my potential, and let me grow into it.  There were days I was completely overwhelmed, but it was the perfect job for me. It taught me my strengths, revealed my insecurities and shortcomings, and gave me a career. So how did you end up at Pinkard Construction? It's kind of a crazy story. I was always trying to work in a field that allowed me to indulge my passions. After college I had done about four years in New Orleans, basically working in HR for Avondale Shipyards, the largest industrial employer in Louisiana. I burned out at that, and that's when I got into the restaurant business as a fine-dining waiter, which I loved passionately. I wanted to be a chef and sommelier, which is how I moved out to Colorado in 1988, to work at the Flagstaff House in Boulder. Then my back went out, and in the years after I did everything from starting a portrait photography business to working as an electrician’s apprentice and teaching skiing at Winter Park, before starting to wait tables again. Then one day one of my restaurant customers told me she’s a technical writing recruiter, and I said, "You know, I got a degree in journalism I've never used.” She asked for my resume, and two years later she called and said, “I've got an entry level job for you,” so I went to work for Lockwood Greene Technologies, the oldest engineering firm in the United States at the time. I worked for them for a while, and they ended up closing the office due to some incredible mismanagement, so I went to Centric-Jones Construction, and they went out of business as well. One day I get a call from a friend I used to work with at Lockwood Green, saying, “I know somebody that needs you. Call this guy named Jim Mellor [ Pinkard’s recently retired head of marketing and business development ].” That’s a whole ‘nother story. What was the Marketing Department like in the early 2000s? Before me the whole department was set up around Mellor as the brains of the operation. He had this whole network of boilerplate writeups – basically the answers to every question that we’d ever been asked – that were all numbered, and so whenever a proposal needed to be done, he would tell his secretary, let's use intro number three for this, writeup number two there, and she'd put it all together like that. That had worked really well up to that point, but when I was hired to take over proposal writing, that way of doing things doesn’t really fit my personality, and I thought there was a better way. What was different about your approach? A really good example is the Eagle awards. We decided we were going to submit Thomas Connole [Pinkard’s 2002 project for Denver Housing Authority], this incredible gut and remodel of a 10-story, concrete affordable housing high-rise with asbestos. DHA wanted to make the bedrooms bigger, but they didn't have any room to do so, so we demolished the entire side of the building and made it wider. It was crazy. So when it came time to submit for the award, I didn’t consult with anyone who had done it before. I just looked at the requirements and started digging in, doing what made the most sense to me. Knowing that the only way to tell a good story is to know as much as possible about the topic, I interviewed everyone I thought could offer me some insight. Why was the job hard? What did you do to make it easier? What were the problems and how did you solve them? And most importantly, what is the proof that you did a great job? I was lucky that Denver Housing Authority’s program manager Ron St. Clair was a storyteller. It was from Ron that I learned that story tillering was the key to a winning proposal or award submittal. That set the stage for the rest of my career. From that I basically wrote the Eagle submittal completely on my own, which Jim Pinkard then proofed and gave me great insight into what was not clear. After submitting it, we won first place. Ned in 2003. What makes a good proposal writer?  I've never really thought about it to the point of articulating, but I think it’s the same thing that makes a good journalist, which is having the curiosity and the drive to tell a good story. I was always talking to superintendents and project managers to learn what made projects special. Without that knowledge of why something is special, you can't sell it. How has proposal writing, and construction marketing in general, changed over your tenure? Before me, it was very much an assembly line, boilerplate approach, which was very efficient and managed to win us a lot of work back then. As the industry has evolved and Pinkard has continued to chase more and more ambitious projects, the proposals have become more complex, and we have become more and more sophisticated as a result. For the longest time it was just me writing and submitting the proposals on my own with minimal team input, and our RFPQ responses were largely just text-based. Today it’s a massive team effort, and the documents are much more complicated with graphics, pictures and design. What were your favorite proposals to work on? The ones where I got to go really deep with the project team. On one of the last jobs we won, I ended up talking to [Pinkard superintendent] Matt Gabriel for two hours to help craft the project approach for this challenging renovation. I kept asking him questions about how we would overcome all these challenges, and after talking at length about how hard this job is going to be, he said, “Man, I'm sorry. All I'm doing is complaining.” I said, “Dude, your complaints are exactly what I need to hear!” That gave us so much brilliant insight, and I think it won us the job. That’s the thing I loved most about my job: having these fascinating conversations with brilliant people who build incredible things. If you could do any other job in construction, regardless of the qualifications, what would it be? Superintendent. I’m just amazed by their common sense, and their ability to look at things, collaborate and tactfully solve problems. That applies to project managers, preconstruction, and project engineers too. It requires an amazing hybrid set of skills to overcome complicated physical challenges while dealing with people and keeping things in budget to turn out a beautiful building. To me they are some of the smartest people in the world.  So what kept you at Pinkard all this time? What are you going to miss most? The people. Of course the work was a good fit for me, but it’s the people and the relationships that made the work good. I'm proud of the fact that we, as a company, hired good, moral, brilliant people, and I've created so many memories with them over the years. They’re what makes it so hard to leave. 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Pinkard Works to Remove Barriers for Women in Construction Pinkard Works to Remove Barriers for Women in Construction March 6, 2023 Share Share Pinkard is proud to be a part of Women in Construction Week 2023. Pinkard understands that women have faced obstacles in the construction industry and is committed to helping them achieve their career aspirations in this field. Pinkard is focused on providing women with access to educational resources, flexibility, and mentorship opportunities. And this is not just for its employees but clients as well. "I think it is really about flexibility," says Christina Call, Prequalification Coordinator. "One of the barriers I see for women is that we also take on a lot of the responsibility to raise our kids and keep our family life going." Call says that she feels Pinkard's leadership allows her the flexibility to balance supporting Pinkard and her family. She thinks that a rigid 9-5 schedule isn't realistic, especially given the new status quo of remote work. "I set an in-office schedule that I stick to, but the ability to remote work has made it possible for me to pursue a career in construction," says Call. For project engineer Dallas Frisbie, her work in the field is all about showing up and getting the job done. She says that Pinkard's leadership is doing the heavy lifting to ensure that traditionally all-male environments are open and welcoming. "I have experienced my fair share of uncomfortable experiences in my career. However, Pinkard's team works hard to make sure anyone feels comfortable," says Frisbie. "At the end of the day, I don't want to be the one policing everyone. Pinkard has already set the standard for appropriate behavior." Frisbie says that women must also have access to mentorship to learn and grow. She says her experience at Pinkard has been tremendous and is eager to offer mentorship. "When I was studying at the School of Mines, there wasn't a lot of other women pursuing this career with me," she said. "At Pinkard, I am so excited to have access to not just other Superintendents and project managers who are open and collaborative but also to Odette Bent-Buckles, our CFO." Frisbie says that as she grows in this field, her priority is to continue to mentor other women who want to break into construction, especially in the field. "The biggest misconception about this industry is that field jobs are not for women. I want to work to change that stereotype," she says. "Pinkard has proven to be the perfect place for that because this desire to change and grow is cultural. They make everyone feel like they belong." Pinkard’s focus is on more than just its employees and includes the client experience for its growing number of female clients in development and facilities roles. Molly Chiang, a senior housing developer with Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), says that her experience with Pinkard differs significantly from others in her career. "Pinkard's team has always been extremely respectful, and I don't know, just treats us like peers and colleagues," says Chiang. "I have been in rooms where that is not the case." "Walking onto a construction site as a woman, if I was like, 'I don't know what a glu-lam is,' I never felt stupid asking questions," said Lauren Cely, Senior Housing Developer for BCHA. "I remember standing in the garage shell, talking with your team about what's better: cast in place or precast, and we were going through the pros and cons, thinking about future projects, and I loved it." Pinkard's commitment to helping women succeed in this field is evident in our ongoing efforts to provide women with the tools and resources they need to pursue a successful and fulfilling career in construction. Pinkard is thrilled to be celebrating Women in Construction Week and is excited to see the positive impact these initiatives have on the lives and careers of women in the industry. Learn More Jessica Nichols, Director of Marketing Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Connect 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 Launches Pinkard Frameworks, Expands Self-Perform Wood Framing Division Pinkard Construction Launches Pinkard Frameworks, Expands Self-Perform Wood Framing Division November 13, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Construction, a leading construction company in Colorado, is excited to announce the launch of Pinkard Frameworks, a wood framing division that will serve as a trade partner to developers and general contractors along the Colorado front range. Pinkard Frameworks will continue to self-perform wood framing for Pinkard Construction. According to Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction, "We are thrilled to offer Pinkard Frameworks as a separate division to our clients, developer partners, and fellow general contractors. We believe providing a dedicated and specialized team for wood framing projects will streamline the construction process and ensure the highest quality of work." The division is headed by Wood Framing Manager Dan Harris, who has over 40 years of experience in construction. Harris is actively recruiting staff and already has a dedicated project engineer and superintendent. Additionally, Pinkard Frameworks will have access to the resources of Pinkard Construction, which has over 120 construction professionals and over 60 years building multi-family projects, and over 50 wood-framed projects. Pinkard Frameworks aims to modernize the wood framing industry by offering detailed project assessments, identifying value-adds, and ensuring on-site supervision of the wood framing process. "We want to provide our clients with top-quality service that exceeds their expectations," says Harris. "We achieve this by collaborating with truss fabricators in preconstruction, ensuring framing designs that meet architectural and structural intent, seamless integration with other trades, and a budget-friendly, faster, and higher-quality project." Pinkard Frameworks provides preliminary truss design, in-house estimating, and shop drawing reviews to prevent conflicts and cascading issues that stop construction progress for redesigns. The division will ensure that an on-site framing superintendent is briefed throughout the design process and is a trained, experienced carpenter who manages all material and labor to the contract intent. Harris says Pinkard’s recent efforts on Krisana Affordable Housing created a framing design that saved the Owner over $250,000. He adds that Pinkard Frameworks is under contract to provide wood framing services for two other Pinkard projects, akin Tennyson in Denver and Willoughby Corner in Lafayette. "We are excited about the launch of Pinkard Frameworks and look forward to working with our clients to provide them with the best possible service," concludes Burke. For more information on Pinkard Frameworks, please visit www.pinkardframes.com . Learn More Multi-Family Construction See Projects Colorado Wood Framing Specialists See Projects Ground-Up 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 Tops Out 151-unit Affordable Housing Complex in East Denver Pinkard Tops Out 151-unit Affordable Housing Complex in East Denver February 26, 2024 Share Share Pinkard Construction, a leading multi-family general contractor in Colorado, celebrated the topping out of the Krisana Apartments in Denver in January. This marks a significant milestone in the construction of the affordable housing complex, which is being developed by Kentro Group, Lexton McDermott, Pinkard Construction, and Lewis Himes Associates. The Krisana Apartments project will feature 151 units of deed-restricted, affordable housing located on the former Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) headquarters site in southeast Denver. The complex will consist of 21 studio, 71 one-bedroom, and 59 two-bedroom apartments equipped with Energy Star-rated appliances, central air conditioning, laundry facilities, a fitness center, courtyard, social room, and secured bike storage area, among other amenities. The apartments will be available to residents who earn up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with an upper limit of $49,260 in annual gross income for a single-person household or up to $70,320 for a four-person household. Wood framing for the project was self-performed by Pinkard Frameworks, a recently established self-performance division that offers detailed project assessments and on-site supervision to prevent conflicts and cascading issues that stop construction progress for redesigns. Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction, noted that their framing design that prevented conflicts and cascading issues that typically halt construction progress for redesigns. Burke praised the project and the team for undertaking it. "We are proud to be a part of creating quality, affordable housing options for people in Denver and working to create stronger, more equitable communities," he said. "This is an important step in bringing the Krisana Apartments to completion, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on the community." The Krisana Apartments are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The project has received funding from the City and County of Denver through the New Building Electrification Pilot Program, a part of the Energize Denver Electrification Program. The Krisana Apartments will be 100% electric-powered. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Low Income Housing Tax Credit 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 Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget July 7, 2025 Share Share Pinkard Construction, with Broomfield Recreation Services and BHA Design, has completed the City and County of Broomfield’s $9.6 million Bay Aquatic Park renovation. The original park was also built by Pinkard Construction in 1991. Designed by BHA Design, Inc, the project’s scope featured the complete demolition and replacement of the massive leisure pool and three water slides, an expanded pool deck, and a new mechanical building, along with numerous other amenity upgrades. Pinkard’s efficient 10.5-month schedule included considerable collaboration among the owner/architect and major subcontractor team members to implement numerous constructability efficiencies that mitigated risks of delays, especially during the winter months. The Bay’s stainless steel gutter system was one constructability upgrade that proved to be far superior to a conventional cast-in-place concrete gutter system, eliminating the need for a more complicated underground piping system and tedious tile installation. This approach provided cost savings for Broomfield and three-to-four weeks savings on the construction schedule. An additional $250,000 in savings for Broomfield was realized thanks to strong preconstruction planning, a timely procurement process, and an aggressive buy-out phase. Broomfield was able to re-direct these savings for additional Bay upgrades including repairs to existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems plus plaster, coping,tile and concrete repair of the existing bodies of water and pool deck, as well as repairs to the splash pad area. Water tightness testing on the 200,106-gallon pool was also a big emphasis at Bay Aquatic Park. The three-day test of the pool shell integrity and pressure testing of the 9,113-gallon surge tank confirmed optimal operation of the surge tank with the pool shell passing all three required water tightness tests. The Bay Aquatic Park project was characterized by strong collaboration and communication among all owner, designer and contractor team members. It included a comprehensive site logistics study and needs assessment in concert with an in-depth outreach program that kept the adjacent neighborhoods informed and involved from project award to grand opening. Because construction traffic intruded upon adjacent neighborhoods, Pinkard acted as an involved collaborator in neighborhood outreach, providing signage, website collaboration , and other communication media to fully apprise neighbors of proposed haul routes, construction activities , and regular “town hall” project meetings. Pinkard project team members regularly staffed the town hall meetings, listening to concerns, and worked to improve the neighborhood construction experience. Broomfield’s Brian Graham, CIP Manager: “The collaborative spirit of this project has delivered exceptional results. Completing a major renovation, coupled with the significant added value of these extra repairs and upgrades on schedule, was no small feat. We are beyond excited to welcome our community back to a revitalized Bay Aquatic Park for the 2025 season! We couldn't be more pleased!" Said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction: “It was great to work with Broomfield on this project. Community assets like The Bay play such a big part in what makes a city like Broomfield such a great place to live. And it’s very rewarding to be able to bring new life to a facility we built decades ago and see the next generation enjoying them!” Broomfield’s Aquatic Supervisor, Dawn Rachjaibun: “We are incredibly proud of The Bay and all that has been accomplished through the dedication and hard work of our outstanding team. This project’s success is a direct result of commitment and collaboration by all parties involved. We are thrilled to see the community’s excitement as they experience the upgrades firsthand, from enhancements to the main pool and slides to thoughtful improvements in the overall design. Throughout the process, we remained focused on preserving the small-community atmosphere while introducing exciting new fun features and important safety elements. This project reflects our mission to stay safe while having fun in and around the water!” Learn More Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Bay Aquatic Park Phase IV 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

Creative Old-School Craftsmanship Maintains Design Intent Creative Old-School Craftsmanship Maintains Design Intent February 22, 2022 Share Share Parikh Stevens Architects Principal Harsh Parikh: “We designed Vida with eight different skin materials to create a visually interesting mosaic pattern across the building’s face. Good quality of installation and interface among these disparate materials was critical to achieve our desired effect,” and equally important, to implement the most effective construction processes that ensured critical long-term durability and weatherproofing. Every skin panel had to align perfectly with all the others, or the building face would take-on a wavy, distorted look that would ruin Vida’s face. To perfectly achieve this critical goal, Pinkard resorted to old-school craftsmanship. Pinkard Sr PM Jess Becerra: “To get perfect alignment, we resorted to an old school measure-and-cut approach. We had our best carpenters either hanging from swing stages or standing on lifts, precisely measuring and laying out each skin panel.” Pinkard dedicated 23 swing stages (which only covered Vida’s west face) to the skin installation effort, leaving them in place as long as necessary to give all trades and inspectors unimpeded access and to ensure exceptional quality control. Once the west- face skin was installed, inspected, and complete, the stages were moved-on to the other building faces. This custom, in-field fabrication process resulted in perfectly aligned skin panels across Vida’s entire face. Don’t take our word for it, just take a look at the beautifully installed skin in our attached photos. We have included additional descriptions of our skin installation processes in Supplemental Materials. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects VIDA at Sloan's Lake 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

An award-winning general contractor, Pinkard Construction has been delivering high-value preconstruction, construction management, and skilled trade services to the Front Range for over 60 years. In July 2026, we joined The Catamount Constructors family of companies. This exciting partnership allows you to continue working with the Pinkard professionals you know and trust, while accessing the tools, technologies, resources and expanded markets of a $1 billion company. We will continue our six-decade commitment to the Colorado construction market, now with the added ability to follow our clients across the country when they need us. Building Colorado Since 1962 An award-winning general contractor, Pinkard Construction has been delivering high-value preconstruction, construction management, and skilled trade services to the Front Range for over 60 years. In July 2026, we joined The Catamount Constructors family of companies. This exciting partnership allows you to continue working with the Pinkard professionals you know and trust, while accessing the tools, technologies, resources and expanded markets of a $1 billion company. We will continue our six-decade commitment to the Colorado construction market, now with the added ability to follow our clients across the country when they need us. Learn More Who We Are Partner Better As a Catamount Constructors Company, Pinkard is 100% employee-owned, meaning the people who are building your project care as much about the outcome as you do. Honed over 60+ years in the business, our approach to every project begins with creating a shared blueprint for successful collaboration with the owner and design team. Plan Better From advising you on site selection and massing strategies to analyzing constructability and providing real-time estimates, our preconstruction specialists work with you through every stage of the design. Well ahead of ground-breaking, we plan and verify every detail of work for the the highest certainty of outcome. Build Better Relentlessly focused on safety and quality, your Pinkard teams are now backed by the horsepower and resources of Catamount Constructors. We can now follow you across 49 states and tackle your largest and most complex projects with the backing of a $1 billion company. Subcontractor Partners Prequalify Today! Careers Apply Today! Our Team Learn More Our Expertise Learn More Contact Us Our Markets & Services Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset akin Golden Triangle Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site 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 Neighborhood Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More Our Markets & Services 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 Renovations and Additions Pinkard Construction is a leading renovation contractor with 60 years of experience, with almost 250 renovations (over half our workload). Our expertise in the field is evident in 15 renovation projects being recognized as the best in the nation by the National Associated Builders and Contractors organization. See Projects 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. 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 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 Exceeding Expectations Pinkard has done a great job exceeding expectations and doing a great job being a partner throughout this project. See the Project Pinkard's Team is Different "Pinkard's team has always been extremely respectful, and I don't know; they just treat us like peers and colleagues. I have been in rooms where that is not the case." See the Project Sequencing Approach "Pinkard’s (sequencing) approach made (wall panel assembly) easier to manage, even with 60, 70, 80 people on a job. We assigned a qualified foreman for each pod, which allowed us to maintain production and communicate QC fixes easier and quicker." 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 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 Foresight and directive "[Your Team] had the foresight and directive to solve conflicts before they became larger issues, really managing the owner and architect to make effective decisions to make this project an overwhelming success!" 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! Subcontractor Partners Our work is only as good as the trusted subcontractors that work with us Prequalify Today! See Projects

The Problem with Wood Framing and How to Solve It The Problem with Wood Framing and How to Solve It December 20, 2023 Share Share This article originally appeared in the December 2023 Issue of Building Dialogue Wood framing is one of the riskiest scopes in construction. The fact that remarkably few wood framing Subcontractors can be bonded is proof of this. Even if they could, the problems that can result from poorly managed framing - including schedule and quality issues that cascade into other trades – can't really be fixed with a bonding Band-Aid. The good news is that the problem is simple, if not easy, to fix: someone must take ownership of the wood framing process. Many entities have a piece of the puzzle, leading to this lack of ownership. One glaring example is truss design. Structural Engineers (who do not have truss software) rely on general design principles to complete framing plans. Truss company's bids are based on these plans and will bid them as drawn, right or wrong. They have no incentive other than winning the job. In addition, these companies generally do not evaluate the project holistically: meeting architectural intent with MEP, structural steel integration, etc. Eventually, problematic designs are passed to the Framing Subcontractor, whose only incentive is to finish fast and collect a check. When problems are caught, redesign can take weeks. This puts the whole project on hold if it’s early enough and leads to costly rework and associated delays if construction is underway. To address these issues, a thorough preconstruction process is crucial. The first key to success is involving a General Contractor with in-depth framing knowledge and their key suppliers, especially truss fabricators, with the design team. This collaboration results in framing designs that meet architectural and structural intent, ensure constructability and seamless integration with other trades. The result is a project that can be built in budget, faster, and with simplicity that improves quality before construction starts. A critical aspect of this is cultivating relationships with vendors and holding them to project specifications. This approach ensures quality and saves owners money – and not in a nebulous “preventing future issues” way. There are myriad efficiencies that can be built into the project at this stage. Pinkard’s recent efforts on Krisana Affordable Housing created a framing design that saved the Owner over $250,000. Once the project is set up for success, experienced and attentive on-site supervision is crucial. A dedicated framing professional who leads the Framing Subcontractor and interfaces directly with the project superintendent can catch minor issues before they become major problems. This level of supervision ensures the project stays on track and all team members are held accountable for their work. Additionally, it allows for open communication between all parties involved and leads to a smoother and more efficient construction process. On-site framing supervisors must have the knowledge and authority to make quick decisions and adjustments, saving time and money. Properly implemented, these strategies can be incredibly successful. Pinkard’s recent preconstruction efforts for Boulder County Housing Authority on Willoughby Corner – a multi-phased affordable community in Lafayette with 174 units in the first phase – illustrates this well. The initial design was a unique, modern design that required complex engineering. When Pinkard took the time and worked with the design team to understand the factors driving the design decisions, we developed solutions without sacrificing the overall look of the building. Having a team who not only understands the wood framing process start to finish but also takes ownership and responsibility for its success is essential for ensuring that your wood frame project is delivered smoothly on schedule, competitively priced and is a quality build that will last you decades. Learn More Dan Harris, Wood Frame Manager Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Colorado Wood Framing Specialists See Projects Krisana Affordable Apartments Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset 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

Tony Burke Looks Forward to the Next 60 Years of Pinkard Tony Burke Looks Forward to the Next 60 Years of Pinkard March 29, 2023 Share Share Pinkard turns 61 Today! At the beginning of the year, Jim Pinkard looked at the history of the company . Now, Tony looks to the future. As of March 30th, Pinkard Construction enters its 61st year serving Colorado senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal, and commercial clients. Pinkard's President, Tony Burke, thought it was time to look at our future. Burke says the company’s leadership is armed with the wisdom and perspective gained by adapting and growing with this always-evolving construction and development market. “We march forward with a new generation of ownership, new leaders, and new branding,” says Burke. “These decisive changes represent a continuation of fundamental business practices but with a fresh new look and approach to the challenges and opportunities presented in the world of construction today.” Burke says that his leadership team recognizes the importance of changing stereotypes of who can participate in the construction industry. His view is that greater workforce diversity enhances the companies' ability to be creative and competitive and the industry needs to attract the workforce of tomorrow. Burke knows that the need for construction professionals is at an all-time high. A key priority for Burke is investing in Pinkard employees' ongoing development and creating an environment that retains talent. He feels that a company culture with opportunities for growth, stability, and work/life balance will also pay dividends in recruitment. “We aim to create an environment of belonging in our office and jobsites. This industry is a great place to make a living and should be inclusive and representative of our community,” explains Burke. “We strive daily to perform with our core values in mind, knowing that these qualities are the foundations of transparency and tenacity.” Burke also recognizes that mental health is an ongoing challenge within society, specifically in the construction industry. He says Pinkard will continue to expand employee benefits, build cultural supports, and engage with the entire construction industry to ensure a resilient Colorado workforce. “Pinkard's people are its greatest asset,” says Burke. “I feel a responsibility to ensure that our employees have mental health and counseling options as part of their benefits, are using technology that makes their jobs easier, and feel that they have the support from within the company to not only perform but thrive at Pinkard” Burke feels that this emphasis on the health and stability of Pinkard's workforce is the right thing to do, but also allows Pinkard to offer an unparalleled client experience. His teams have the capacity to be collaborative, provide good stewardship to their clients, produce exceptional quality, and add overall financial value to their projects. “Offering our employees the best tools possible not only helps them but offers our clients a greater degree of collaboration, clarity, and control over their project,” says Burke. “We want to provide our clients with a superior construction experience, in addition to the best value” Burke is optimistic when he thinks about the next 60 years of Pinkard. He says he feels that “Going into our 61st year, we are eager to share our excitement and enthusiasm with our friends, clients, and peers. We are thankful to be solidly rooted in the Colorado community and for the expertise of our creative and professional staff. Together we will build great teams, offer great solutions, and provide great value for all our current and future clients.” Learn More Anthony Burke, President 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

How Pinkard Invests in People How Pinkard Invests in People August 17, 2022 Share Share In Colorado, the construction industry is facing a historic and problematic worker shortage, and Pinkard is focused on attracting top-tier talent through a focus on employee development, staying local, and a focus building high-performing teams over profits. "Pinkard is just the right size; I like that I make it home to eat dinner with my family every night," said Stephen vonDreele, a Project manager. "Pinkard doesn't just uproot you to work on a remote jobsite. They focus on winning work in our own backyard." For 60 years, Pinkard has built exclusively along the Colorado Front Range, and there are no plans to change that. Tony Burke, Pinkard's President, says that keeping its employees local is a high priority, and the overall direction he sees for the company is one of "controlled growth." "Pinkard is a Colorado company; we build projects for Colorado institutions Like CSU (Colorado State University) and School of Mines and affordable and senior housing that has a positive impact on this community," said Burke. "As many companies grow and branch out, they send crews out and their employees live in hotels; that is not us. We want our people to be with their families and enjoy living in this great state." In terms of community involvement, it is not rare to see several Pinkard employees in their bright pink "PinkCrew" shirts spending some of their provided VTO (volunteer time off) working together on Habitat for Humanity builds, homeless youth outreach or paint-a-thons for elderly people in our local community. "The Pink Crew is an important part of the Pinkard culture," said Kristen Rebmann, a Payroll/Staff accountant who helps organize these events. "Being part of the Pink Crew not only helps build a strong community, but it also helps us create lasting bonds with each other, and it helps us grow as individuals." In addition to this opportunity to give back, Pinkard employees work in an environment where the company invests heavily in developing their skills and diversifying project experience. Promotions are frequently made from within, and most employees start in rotational positions. When recruiting construction-focused graduates, Pinkard allows them to “try out” each of the three main career paths in Operations: Construction Management, Field Operations, and Preconstruction Services. This allows everyone to find where they will be the most successful and creates a greater understanding (for both individual employees and for the entire organization) about how each division interacts to serve the client. Leighton Neff, a current senior preconstruction manager, discussed how shortly after graduating from Colorado State University in 2006, he joined Pinkard and has since held Project management, field operations, and preconstruction roles. "I really enjoy that I got to work on different project types and try out the different parts of the organization," said Neff. "Pinkard has such a diversity of project types and sizes. I like that, unlike other contractors, I will not be locked into one project type for the rest of my career at the company. I get to explore a bit." Pinkard's controlled growth strategy is what makes this approach possible. Because Pinkard is mindful of matching its pursuits and workload to its staffing levels, it creates an environment where work-life balance and its employees' wellbeing are prioritized. "We have a unique culture here and are protective of it. It is why we do extensive strategic alignment interviews and communication and work preference assessments that we use to shape our interviews and even after an employee is hired to build high-functioning work teams.," said Jeff Kessler, Director of Human Resources. "We ask a lot of our employees in terms of professionalism and technical skills. So, we work hard to ensure that they are supported, developed, and have balance." Learn More Jeff Kessler, Director of Human Resources Connect Our Team Learn More Careers Apply Today! 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 Tops Out ULC's The Irving at Mile High Vista Pinkard Tops Out ULC's The Irving at Mile High Vista July 30, 2025 Share Share Pinkard Construction held a topping out celebration for The Irving at Mile High Vista, Urban Land Conservancy’s new climate-friendly affordable housing development on Irving Street in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood. Attendees featured the construction teams and included representatives from Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), Fortis structural engineers, architect Studio Completiva, owner’s representative Artaic Group, and the City and County of Denver’s affordable housing review team. Speakers at the event included Sarah Harman, ULC’s senior vice president of real estate, Yong Cho, principal at Studio Completiva, and Pinkard’s senior superintendent Dave Hanzlick, who congratulated all team members for their diligence in overcoming numerous unique challenges. The Irving at Mile High Vista is a seven-story, all-electric housing development adding 102 much-needed, income-restricted affordable apartments to Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood. It is one of the first developments in the state to utilize affordable housing financing from Proposition 123. The complex’s studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments will be available to people earning 20% to 80% of the area median income, or $18,260 to $73,040 for a single-person household. In thanking team members for their contributions, Sarah Harman reiterated how critical the Mile High Vista development is for building community opportunities in the West Colfax neighborhood. “The Irving is the final piece of the Mile High Vista site, and we are grateful to be able to deliver affordable housing to the displaced longtime residents of this area. Now these community members will be able to live near their work and ultimately age in place in this beautiful new community.” The Irving incorporates renewable energy, and highly efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as a rooftop solar array — all to support a cleaner, more sustainable environment inside and out. The project is meeting and exceeding National Green Building Standards (NGBS). Other climate-friendly features include energy-efficient appliances and lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, water-efficient landscaping and electric vehicle charging stations. During preconstruction, Pinkard teamed with architect Studio Completiva to hit and maintain the owner’s budget for, enabling ULC to secure all financing from 12 financial partners, which include the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the Colorado Division of Housing, and the City and County of Denver. “It is so inspirational to watch this important project becoming a reality before our eyes. The entire team came together overcome daunting challenges for the benefit of this important neighborhood,” said Studio Completiva Principal Yong Cho. Adjacent to the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library – one of Denver Public Library’s busiest branches – Pinkard developed a comprehensive site logistics plan to funnel away construction congestion near the library and to ensure the safety of library patrons and the public near the site. Pinkard regularly collaborates with library staff and neighbors to coordinate and limit construction-related impacts for library patrons and employees. A part of the West Colfax revitalization effort, the Mile High Vista area is a two-acre parcel serving as the natural gateway connecting downtown and west Denver. It is near multiple transit options including light rail and bus. The site includes the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Denver Public Library branch, and the Avondale Apartments. The Irving at Mile High Vista is expected to be completed late 2025. Learn more about The Irving at urbanlandc.org/irving-mile-high-vista . Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects The Irving at Mile High Vista 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 Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers Pinkard Begins Improvements on Two More Banner Health Centers August 7, 2024 Share Share This month, Pinkard Construction begins tenant improvements on two Banner Health campuses in Northern Colorado. Mountain Vista Medical Center (MVMC) and Nor thern Colorado Family Medicine (NCFM), both in Greeley, will receive cosmetic upgrades beginning in late August a nd running th rough the end of November . Both projects will be occupied and constructed concurrently, with a total budget of $626,876. The MVMC building’s scope of work will span the urology department, the rehabilitation department, the gastrointestinal wing, and the orthopedic department, and feature new finishes and details such as redesigned reception areas and other cosmetic upgrades including paint, flooring, and casework repairs. The NCFM building’s updates will include a new reception desk area, upgrades to nurse station countertops and offices, and new paint throughout. “At the heart of it, we’re upgrading their current workspaces to make their office staff and clientele more comfortable,” says Pinkard Assistant Project Manager Krystyl Alexander. “The changes might seem small, but they make a big difference for people who are working or being treated in the building.” The job’s biggest challenge will be completing all renovations while the medical center remains fully and continuously occupie d. With an intricate phasing plan and schedule that will allow for work in both buildings simultaneously, Pinkard will rely heavily on its close partnerships with subcontractors and constant communication with the department heads in each building to complete the project smoothly. “We really had to get creative with an in-depth phasing plan to be sure that we are only working in a given area when the department allows us to,” Alexander explains. “It’s kind of a logistical maze, where we’re going in when there aren't patients in those spaces and sprucing them up overnight before people come back in. It’s been a fun challenge scheduling-wise to get that right." Back in 2022 Pinkard completed a similar refurbishment of Banner Health’s North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC), in addition to building over 55 healthcare projects across Colorado's Front Range. “We are proud to work with an outstanding partner like Banner Health,” says Alexander. “Each project allows us to deepen our understanding of Banner’s needs and the challenges of working in occupied medical environments, and it feels good knowing we are helping essential workers do their job more efficiently in spaces that aid in their productivity.” Learn More Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Occupied Renovation Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset 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