Pinkard provided expert construction services for Arista Place II, LLC on the Arista Place 8181 project. Arista Place 8181 Broomfield, CO, USA Arista Place II, LLC 87,300 Sq. Ft. Office, Structural Steel Superstructure The Arista Place 8181 project is a ground-up five-story office building adjacent to its sister property 8001 Arista Place office building (another Pinkard project) near the Broomfield Event Center. When Pinkard’s on-site quality control personnel identified issues with steel fabrication that could significantly delay the job, our project team convened the steel erector and fabrication team to analyze possible fixes. According to the client, “Pinkard and the team came up with what was actually a pretty simple plan – they did a really good job digging in and finding the easiest and best solution – it was executed flawlessly.” Because this project was constructed during a particularly difficult time in the Colorado labor market, Arista Place LLC had serious concerns that the project would suffer delays due to subcontractor failures and no-shows. “Pinkard’s subcontractor relationships have had a lot to do with this not happening. they are loyal to Pinkard because Pinkard treats them well; along with Pinkard’s subcontractor vetting process, which I think is pretty strict. Another reason why it was a good choice to go with Pinkard. We could easily have gone with somebody cheaper, then have some labor issues, drag out the time frame and cost us more money in the end. It’s hard to quantify the value in that.”* Pinkard’s waterproofing and quality assurance approach ensured watertight seals on Arista’s many windows and storefront framing. Multiple individuals signed-off on every single window opening, which included photographs of every window, its framing, and the waterproofing process. While this was technically a ground-up project, Pinkard was obligated to accommodate the needs of some existing tenants who were concerned that construction activities would hamper walk-in business. Pinkard met regularly with these tenants to listen to and respond to their concerns, which included erecting “open for business” pedestrian routing signs. Arista Place LLC commented that Pinkard treated existing tenants as if they were Pinkard clients. "One of the things I really liked was your QA process in which multiple individuals sign-off on every single window opening, its framing and waterproofing. With my manufacturing background, it resonated with me that someone in the construction industry would incorporate that kind of a quality check. I’m seeing evidence of this attention to quality all over the project. It tends to permeate throughout the job." Office Client "Subcontractors are loyal to Pinkard because Pinkard treats them well; along with Pinkard’s subcontractor vetting process, which I think is pretty strict. We could easily have gone with somebody cheaper, then have some labor issues, drag out the time frame, and cost us more money in the end. It’s hard to quantify the value in that." Office Client "Everyone (at Pinkard) from top to bottom has been great about providing us info when we need it. That’s key for us building a spec building in this market; to have timely info to make timely decisions is a big thing." Office Client Related Office Renovations and New 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 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

Pinkard Commits to Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Industry Pinkard Commits to Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Industry March 4, 2024 Share Share The construction industry is facing a worker shortage, and Colorado is no exception. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state will need 45,000 new workers in the construction industry by 2027. In response to this challenge, Pinkard Construction has committed to building a more welcoming and inclusive industry. "At Pinkard, we believe that treating everyone with dignity and making a workplace of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do," said Jeff Kessler, Pinkard's Director of HR. "We need to attract and retain workers from all walks of life, and that means creating a workplace that welcomes everyone." To that end, Pinkard Construction has signed the AGC's Culture of Care Pledge and has formed its own committee to actively contemplate, study, and implement the CARE principles. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/71b299_939b312716304642bdc7cbe72a5681d9/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 "Our committee includes members from across the organization, and we meet regularly to discuss ways in which we can continue to make improvements across the organization that will strengthen the organization and help us build the workforce of tomorrow," Kessler said. The CARE principles include committing to hiring and paying based on skill and experience, regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. They also include attracting prospective employees by creating inclusive workplaces that are free from harassment, hazing, and bullying and retaining high-performing employees by identifying and removing barriers to advancement. "We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected," said Tanya Navarro, Pinkard's HR Generalist. "We want to empower every employee to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion." The construction industry has historically struggled with diversity and inclusion, but Pinkard Construction is committed to leading the way in building a more welcoming and inclusive industry. "As an industry, we need to be able to attract workers from all walks of life, and that means building an industry that is welcoming and inclusive," Kessler said. "We need to retain our workers by paying them based on merit and taking care of their health and well-being. By doing so, we can build a stronger industry that will benefit everyone." Learn More Our Team Learn More Our Expertise Learn More Building Colorado Since 1962 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: “We Must Keep Talking About It” Men’s Mental Health Month: “We Must Keep Talking About It” June 28, 2024 Share Share This June we’ve been talking with Pinkard people with unique perspectives on Men’s Mental Health Month, including Safety Manager Dave Ruddy and Project Engineer Bryce Heitsmith . Next month will mark two years since the passing of a former Pinkard employee, who took his own life in July of 2022. He was a beloved part of our leadership team—the kind of guy who lights up a room and would give you the shirt off his back—and his tragic passing shook our company to the core. Even for the people who he worked with regularly, the news came as a complete shock, seemingly without warning. As too often happens, no one saw it coming. This is not an easy thing to talk about. (Out of respect to his friends and family we’ve omitted his name here.) But if there’s one constant theme in the men’s mental health discussion, it is that our very reluctance to talk about these topics is one of the most pervasive reasons why suicide prevention is such a challenging problem. With that in mind, we are wrapping up our month-long series by sitting down with Jeff Kessler, Pinkard’s Director of Human Resources, to discuss this challenging topic and the greater challenges of addressing men’s mental health in construction. Why is men’s mental health a specific issue worth focusing on? For men in Western society, there's a certain stigma associated with asking for help in general. That can manifest in more benign ways, like the classic joke of dad never asking for directions, but it becomes a really big problem when you’re talking about mental health. Particularly among jobs like first responders, military folks, and construction workers, you have this “strap on your boots and you just do it” mentality that can lead to isolation from sharing. Then you look at construction specifically, which is predominantly composed of men, and you start to see this perfect storm of statistical probability where mental health issues and suicide are a real problem. What kind of statistics are you seeing? I’ll list a few. [HR consulting firm] Mercer just came out with their 2024 People Risk Survey, and mental health is the number one concern among Human Resource directors nationally . In the construction industry, 83 percent of people have experienced mental health issues in some form. That’s four out of five of us! When you’re talking about suicide, Colorado has the sixth highest suicide rate in the country . Nationwide, construction workers are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to other professionals, and four times more likely than the general population. From the standpoint of the pandemic, we’ve sort of entered this era of “permacrisis,” where it feels like it’s always one thing after another. Last year there was a 65 percent increase in mental health leaves of absences across the US. And so the issue is: how do we get people help? Not only because it's the right thing to do from a cultural standpoint, but from a business standpoint. It has a real impact on productivity, both in the form of absenteeism and “presenteeism,” where someone is there but they're not engaged, which leads to safety issues and accidents on the job. Why does mental health seem to be worse in our industry? Part of it is the “I'm just going to do it and not talk about it” mentality. Part of it is that construction workers work hard physically, which means there is a lot of pain associated with work, especially as you get older. And of course when you’re dealing with the deadlines and budget inherent to our industry, there’s a huge component of stress. When one or more of these issues flares up and combines with what might be going on in someone’s personal life—be it relationship troubles, financial troubles, loneliness, depression—the mental and emotional toll can just domino. It’s rarely one thing. Do you see a generational difference? Yeah, we do. The statistics say that Gen Z is 1.9 times more likely to suffer from mental health issues than other generations, but they’re also more likely than older workers to trust and utilize the mental health resources that a workplace provides. It’s sort of a chicken and egg question as to whether younger people are actually experiencing more mental health issues or whether they’re just being open about it due to it becoming less stigmatized. How does substance abuse play into men’s mental health? There’s definitely a culture of self-medicating. That can be due to mental or physical pain. Substance abuse among construction workers is 14.3 percent, versus 9.5 percent in general . Nearly one in six construction workers say they have five or more drinks in one sitting on at least five occasions per month, which is the definition of alcohol abuse. So what is Pinkard doing to help? With the help of AGC [Associated General Contractors], we’ve put together a robust mental health program. This includes providing our employees numerous mental health services through Magellan EAP [Employee Assistance Program], Youturn Health, and Cigna Behavioral Health, as well as trying to raise awareness in the industry in general, such as what Dave Ruddy has done with putting up suicide prevention stickers in our porta-potties . One of our biggest internal strategies is leadership engagement. [Pinkard president] Tony [Burke] has been very active in trying to create an organization where our leadership openly and regularly talks about mental health in order to normalize it and reduce the stigma. That’s huge, because it doesn't really matter if you have a lot of resources if people are too ashamed to use them. Like Bryce mentioned , we staff our projects to ensure people don’t burn out. And we really, really stress making sure people take vacations in order to recharge, which is a harder sell than you might think. Oftentimes, especially when it comes to superintendents who feel so responsible for a job, you almost have to force them out the door to take a vacation for their own good. Did losing a Pinkard team member to suicide change things? Because of the statistics we’ve already discussed, mental health and suicide prevention were already a focus for us, but we got a big dose of awareness when he passed. It was no longer an abstract concept, and it probably woke some people up. The biggest lesson for me is how well hidden these mental struggles can be. He was this beloved, charismatic figure, and no one at Pinkard had any idea that he was in so much pain. He was superman at work, but we just don't know what factors outside his work life were at play. Had he made it known he was struggling so deeply, so many people would have dropped everything to help him. That is why we must keep talking about it. What are some of the warning signs to look out for? Look for signs of despair. You might notice them giving away stuff or talking about firearms in a certain manner. If someone says something like, “Nothing matters,” “No one cares,” “I’m giving up,” or “I may not be here tomorrow,” they might be trouble. If we’re worried about someone, what can we do? When you notice someone acting that way, one of the best things you can do is just talk to them about it directly, rather than downplay it or pretend to ignore it. A lot of people think, Oh, I'm not going to ask if they're thinking of hurting themselves because that might make them do it, but that’s not the case. The idea is to actually say, “Hey, I really care about you. Are you thinking about hurting yourself?” They can be surprisingly honest when you ask that. Depending on how bad it is, you can either keep talking to them, encourage them to call 988 [the national Suicide Hotline] right away, or call 911 yourself if it’s an emergency. Should we talk to HR? Especially if you’re not comfortable confronting a coworker you’re worried about, you can always come to us. If we see someone who is really spiraling, we will sit down with them and say, “Look, we care about you. Why don’t you talk to someone?” We’ll get them an evaluation call with Magellan EAP, and then we’ll duck out. We stay out of their business from there, but we will get information back from Megellan that says, “They have a treatment plan,” or "This person is okay. They just needed a tool that we've already provided them with.” YOU MATTER: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, we urge you to call or text “988” to reach the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline , where you can confidentially talk with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard 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

Willoughby Corner Receives Approvals to Begin First Phase Construction Willoughby Corner Receives Approvals to Begin First Phase Construction April 26, 2023 Share Share The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) has taken another major step toward beginning construction on what will be one of the largest mixed-use and environmentally sustainable affordable housing neighborhoods ever built in Boulder County. On Tuesday, April 18, Lafayette City Council unanimously approved BCHA’s site plan for the first phase of building Willoughby Corner, which will ultimately bring 400 new rentals and for sale affordable homes to Lafayette when fully complete. Pinkard Construction, an affordable housing general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado , was awarded the project in 2022 and is working closely with BCHA, Norris Design , and HB&A Architects . “Pinkard is excited to be a part of BCHA’s mission to provide housing relief to the families, individuals, single parents, older adults, and people living with disabilities in the area,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. “Our preconstruction team has been working hard to make this milestone possible, leveraging everything we have learned from building more than 50 affordable housing projects in Colorado.” Willoughby Corner’s affordable homes will serve generations of families, individuals, older adults, and the workforce earning at or below 60 percent of the Area's Median Income. For example, for a family of three, this amounts to a maximum annual income of $67,740. The Willoughby Corner Phase I approval is a significant milestone in a collaboration between BCHA and the City of Lafayette that began in 2017 with the city’s negotiation and purchase of 24 acres of land along east Emma Street, followed by the city and Boulder County entering into an intergovernmental agreement to dedicate the site for affordable housing. With Tuesday’s council approval, construction can begin on Willoughby Corner in May, with the first homes, 63 affordable ADA-accessible apartments for adults age 55 and over, ready for move-in as early as fall 2024. The first phase also includes 129 affordable multi-family homes and a community center. “We are thrilled to be able to break ground,” said Boulder County Housing Authority Director Norrie Boyd. “So much planning and hard work have gotten us to this point, and the City of Lafayette has understood since day one what an opportunity this represents for making access to stable, affordable housing more equitable in the community. Our partnership with the city has been vital to making this happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful for that.” One of the many outcomes of this engagement is that Willoughby Corner will be the largest net-zero-ready affordable housing development in Colorado when complete. The buildings utilize solar and geothermal technology and incorporate highly energy-efficient building designs and materials. In addition to the City of Lafayette’s financial support with nearly $1.5 million in fee waivers for the first phases of the project, the $3.1M purchase of the land, and $5.3M in grants for Willoughby’s water rights, Willoughby Corner is also possible because of Boulder County Commissioners’ help with funding. Over the past several months, Commissioners have added nearly $13 million in the county and American Rescue Plan Act funds to help ensure Willoughby Corner can continue to advance through financing and approvals processes and that construction on its first phase can begin on time. The financial closing for Willoughby Corner’s first phase loans will occur in early May, followed by a groundbreaking for the 55-and-over building. BCHA anticipates applications to be released for the first phase of homes in spring 2024. Boulder County and its partners will continue to keep community members updated about construction, the next phases of Willoughby Corner, and leasing, and encourage anyone wanting information to sign up for the interest list at www.WilloughbyCorner.org , where updates about eligibility and project timelines are also available. 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! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for Hunt Midwest on the Capstone at Centerra project. Capstone at Centerra Loveland, CO, USA Hunt Midwest 79,000 Sq. Ft., 102 units Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Housing, Wood Framed, Ground Up, Memory Care, Assisted Living The construction of Capstone at Centerra, a senior living community, was completed on time and within budget after approximately 15 months of work. Jeff Redhage, director of construction management for Hunt Midwest, praised Pinkard for their expertise in senior living and multi-family projects, which contributed to the smooth and predictable construction process. The community boasts a wide range of amenities designed to engage residents, including a great room, formal dining room, fitness center, salon, bistro lounge, sunroom, walking trails, gazebo, and even a dog park. Capstone at Centerra offers 102 assisted living and memory care suites, with room for up to 114 residents. The design of the two-story, 79,000-square-foot senior-housing community was inspired by the surrounding architecture and northern Colorado’s stunning natural scenery. The community is located within the 3,000-acre Centerra master-planned development, making it an ideal location for seniors to enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling retirement. Project News Pinkard Completes Construction On Senior Living Project in Loveland Read More Related Senior Living Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Jacoby Meadows Senior Apartments Affordable Housing, Senior Living Learn More The Audrey Senior Affordable Housing Senior Living, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Wood Framed, Masonry, Post-Tensioned Concrete, LIHTC, Ground Up, Independent Living Learn More 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 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 Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser Pinkard Helps Pull Off Surprise for Denver Film's Biggest Fundraiser August 28, 2024 Share Share Last week, Denver Film—the same organization behind the Denver International Film Festival, Film on the Rocks, and the Sie Film Center—threw its annual Summer Scream fundraiser at Colorado's beloved Lakeside Amusement Park. While hard to describe, the night includes cinema-inspired installations and interactive performances (this year’s theme was the films of Winona Ryder), an open bar, and of course all the rides and vintage charm of Lakeside. It’s Denver Film’s biggest fundraising event of the year, not to mention the best party of the summer. In a night full of surprises, the biggest highlight was slated to be an unannounced appearance from Denver-based experimental drum-corps Itchy-O, which is known for wowing audiences around the country with their wild costumes, pyrotechnics, and crowd-roving performances. The only problem: the 50+ person band needed a secret place to hide before their big entrance, and as a non-profit organization, Denver Film had no budget to pay the several thousand dollars they were quoted to put up temporary fencing around the open pavilion where Itchy-O could prepare. Enter Pinkard Construction, which happens to be working up the street at 46th and Tennyson. When Denver Film reached out asking for help, we delivered 250 feet of the fencing and privacy coverings we usually use to brand our jobsites, allowing event organizers to shroud the band from unsuspecting passersby entering the amusement park, who probably assumed there was some sort of construction going on. When Itchy-O did march onto the scene at dusk, complete with smoke machines, lasers and a futuristic neon dragon, the shocked crowd went crazy. The surprise was a success. “Pinkard was crucial to the success of Summer Scream,” says Denver Film Events Specialist Esther Lopez. “Thanks to their team, Itchy-O was able to pull off a special surprise and crash our party!" “While Pinkard doesn’t have any plans to get deeper into event production,” says Pinkard President Tony Burke with a smile, “we loved being able to creatively assist a local non-profit in their mission of inspiring and surprising Colorado movie lovers.” Check out photos of this year's Summer Scream, including Itchy-O's performance, below. 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 Hosts Second Annual Cornhole Tournament Supporting Mental Health Pinkard Hosts Second Annual Cornhole Tournament Supporting Mental Health September 17, 2024 Share Share For the second year in a row, Pinkard Construction hosted a cornhole tournament for its employees last Friday. While there was plenty of fun and games to be had, not to mention a dessert food truck, the day was also about acknowledging a serious topic: mental health. Capping off Construction Suicide Prevention Week—which Safety Manager Dave Ruddy spoke about with CBS News earlier in the week—the day’s pre-tournament festivities included a talk by Duke Rumley, executive director of Sober AF Entertainment (S.A.F.E.), a non-profit that provides resources and creates sober spaces at live events to combat the idea that you can’t have fun without drugs and alcohol. Rumley’s talk, which also included a demonstration of the life-saving anti-opioid spray NARCAN, was about identifying what addiction looks like, and how to help somebody who’s struggling with it. Explaining the connection between substance abuse and mental health, he said: “One of the core issues with addiction is that you are prey to misery and depression. When you get defeated, and you feel like there is no way out, a lot of people choose suicide. We're here today to tell people that there are lots of different resources that Pinkard offers, from Youturn Health to having a company culture that’s willing to talk about it, there’s a safe place to come and get help.” After a brief Q&A with Rumley, Dave Ruddy got on the mic to remind everyone to talk to each other, get to k now each other, and check in with each other. “We’re a family here,” he said. “We’ve got to watch each other’s backs.” And with that, the epic sandbag showdown commenced on the cornhole field. For more conversations on mental health and suicide prevention, check out our recent series for Men’s Mental Health Month, featuring fascinating Q&As with Dave, HR Director Jeff Kessler , and former EMT Bryce Heitsmith . If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can call 988, the Crisis Lifeline. 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 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. Our team takes ownership of the wood frame scope through collaboration with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors. This holistic approach ensures critical elements work with all trades that rely on structural framing, saving time and money. Pinkard Builds Projects Contact Us More Colorado Wood Framing Specialists 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. Our team takes ownership of the wood frame scope through collaboration with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors. This holistic approach ensures critical elements work with all trades that rely on structural framing, saving time and money. Learn More Why Pinkard Frameworks? The Problem There is no incentive for subcontractors to take ownership of the wood framing process. This causes schedule and quality issues that affect other trades. Our Solution 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. On-Site Supervision Our 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. A Holistic Approach Collaborating with truss fabricators in preconstruction is essential to achieve framing designs that meet architectural and structural intent, ensuring constructability, seamless integration with other trades, and a budget-friendly, faster, and higher-quality project. Dan Harris, Wood Frame Manager Connect Ground-Up Construction See Projects Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Contact Us News and Case Studies Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More akin Tennyson Apartments Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, Ground Up Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More 55 Resort Apartments Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Market Rate, Independent Living Learn More When We Build, Trees Grow! For every Pinkard Frameworks job completed, we donate a portion of proceeds to plant trees through our partnership with One Tree Planted. Learn More Our Markets Button Button Multi-Family Construction Pinkard is a Colorado general contractor celebrating over 60 years in business. With almost 200 multi-family projects complete, our expertise includes affordable housing, senior living, and market-rate construction. Our clients range from public to private developers, and we have extensive experience in both ground-up and renovations, including occupied projects, which account for more than half of their multi-family revenue. We offer expertise in podium slabs, wood or light-gauge metal framing, and structural steel and concrete. See Projects Senior Living Construction Pinkard has 60 years of experience in custom senior housing construction, having constructed over 100 senior living projects for various clients in Colorado, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. Our protocols ensure a properly designed, senior-friendly community, resulting in quality construction and improved quality of life for residents. See Projects Affordable Housing Construction Pinkard is a Colorado-based general contractor specializing in affordable housing construction, celebrating 60 years in business. We offer in-depth preconstruction services and have completed over 80 affordable multi-family and senior living projects. We provide knowledgeable support during the funding phase and have extensive experience with low-income housing tax credits. See Projects Recreation Construction Pinkard is a 60-year Colorado recreation center construction leader with a team of specialists with experience integrating the many systems necessary for a properly functioning recreation center. We have constructed over 50 recreation projects across the Front Range for public and private clients. Our swimming pool specialists collaborate with various experts to deliver efficiently operating pools that give years of worry-free operation. See Projects News and Case Studies Button Button Pinkard Frameworks Completes Wood Framing on Denver Affordable Housing Pinkard Frameworks completed wood framing for Krisana Apartments, an affordable housing project in Denver. They're also working on two other Pinkard projects. Learn More What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button On-time and on-budget "I just wanted to take a minute to express my sincere appreciation for the great job your team did regarding the construction of Carraway. I know our team thoroughly enjoyed working with your team, and in the end, the project was delivered on time and on budget, but most importantly with the level of quality that we were hoping to obtain. " See the Project Excellent Implementation of Technology (Your use and implementation of) Procore has been above average. You embed links within the OAC meeting minutes, making it much faster for me to find the document referenced within the meeting minute. Your (Procore) training for the full A/E team, I would encourage Pinkard to do on every project. Pinkard has done a great job exceeding expectations and being a partner throughout this project. See the Project Navigating supply chain issues, labor shortages "We all know the incredible headwinds the construction industry has been facing for the last couple of years with supply chain issues, labor shortages, lack of qualified workers, and construction pricing escalations, yet your team hit those head-on, and managed the project very effectively and with integrity. " See the Project Near perfect response "I don't expect perfection, I just expect a near-perfect response; and that's what we got from Pinkard." See the Project Exceeding Expectations Pinkard has done a great job exceeding expectations and doing a great job being a partner throughout this project. See the Project Great constructability review "Pinkard was good with the constructability review. Preconstruction. When given the opportunity, Pinkard did a great job with VE-type stuff, constructability, and asking some hard questions. I can remember the mechanical engineer getting grilled pretty well; somebody at Pinkard picked up that there were some issues with the ductwork." See the Project News and Case Studies Button Button Pinkard Frameworks Completes Wood Framing on Denver Affordable Housing Pinkard Frameworks completed wood framing for Krisana Apartments, an affordable housing project in Denver. They're also working on two other Pinkard projects. Read More The Problem with Wood Framing and How to Solve It The problem is simple, if not easy, to fix: someone must take ownership of the wood framing process. Read More How to Avoid the Key Pitfalls in Multifamily Wood Framing Recently, Pinkard President Tony Burke and Pinkard Frameworks Manager Dan Harris sat down to discuss the problem with wood framing and the solutions Pinkard can offer. Read More Pinkard Wood Frame Manager Discusses Innovative Approaches in Building Dialogue Dan Harris, Pinkard Frameworks Manager, offers solutions for successful wood framing projects in the December issue of Building Dialogue. Read More 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

Pinkard Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Complex in Denver Pinkard Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Complex in Denver March 8, 2023 Share Share Kentro Group , Lexton McDermott , Pinkard Construction, and Lewis Himes Associates held a groundbreaking on March 8th for the Krisana Apartments. This complex will include 151 units of deed-restricted, affordable housing located on the former CDOT headquarters site in southeast Denver. Construction is expected to conclude in the fall of 2024. “The Krisana Apartments are the perfect kick-off for the Master Plan redevelopment of the former CDOT property,” said Jimmy Balafas, Kentro Group principal and co-founder. “Affordable housing has been a priority for us since our first involvement in the redevelopment of former CDOT property back in 2017, and it has remained a critical part of the mix through countless meetings with the community and stakeholders. There’s a housing crisis here in Denver, and we’re committed to making this contribution to help solve the housing gap.” Krisana Apartments ’ 151 units will include 21 studio, 71 one-bedroom, and 59 two-bedroom affordable homes 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 Krisana Apartments will be 100% electric-powered and have received funding from the City and County of Denver through the New Building Electrification Pilot Program, a part of the Energize Denver Electrification Program . “At Pinkard Construction, we believe that affordable housing is an essential part of creating a thriving community. We are proud to be a part of Lexton McDermott and the Kentro Group's effort to bring more affordable housing units to Denver,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. “This project is an important step in providing quality housing options for people in Denver and working to create stronger, more equitable communities.” The Krisana Apartments will be available for 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, which are benchmarks established by the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). “In partnership with Kentro Group, we will have added 213 affordable housing units in Denver by the end of 2024,” said Arthur McDermott, a Lexton McDermott co-founder. “This new construction adds valuable inventory to an underserved marketplace, and we’re pleased to be part of a much-needed, long-term solution to provide fantastic homes to worthy Denverites.” To date, Pinkard has completed over 197 multifamily projects and over 80 affordable housing projects totaling over $2.5 Billion In construction value. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Krisana Affordable Apartments 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 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 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 Highlands Ranch Metro District on the Highlands Ranch Metro Dist. Service Center project. Highlands Ranch Metro Dist. Service Center Highlands Ranch, CO, USA Highlands Ranch Metro District 12,000 Sq. Ft. Public Projects, Office, Administration, Fleet/Maintenance, Addition, Ground Up, Renovation The project scope includes an interior renovation of the existing service center building to allow for added office spaces, conference, break and lunchroom areas, locker rooms (with added fixtures) and overall interior finish upgrades. New construction will consist of a 6,000 square foot fleet services building and shops and storage buildings totaling 7,400 square feet located in the center of the existing yard area. The cost of construction is currently estimated at $5 million. The existing 12,000 square foot service center was constructed in 1999 for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department and provides workspaces for administration, recreation, planning, facilities, parks, parkways, park services, open space, forestry, and fleet sections. Construction on the renovation began in September 2020 and is expected to conclude in August of 2021. Three metal building structures: Fleet Building: 6,500 sf ground up. Included office space, restrooms, mezzanine, lift and vehicle service equipment East Storage: 3,500 sf ground up West Storage: 2,500 sf ground up "Of all the companies that we interviewed, your group understood the project the best. They understood all the key components of the project. They understood the big picture of the project. They had already started thinking about phasing because obviously this is an owner occupied project so they got to work around all that." Municipal Client "Knowledgeable, experienced, but really approachable too. And we just felt like we could work well." Municipal Client "Currently, HRMD feels they absolutely made the right choice with Pinkard and they are confident that the project will be a success. Rick and Zach have done a fabulous job" Municipal Client Related Municipal Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Buchanan Park Recreation Center Aquatics Expansion Learn More Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Renovation, Ground Up Learn More South Metro Fire Station 15 replacement Public Projects, Ground Up, Public Safety Learn More Moorhead Recreation Center Public Projects, Recreation, Indoor Pool, Gymnasium, Commercial Kitchen, Structural Steel Superstructure, Masonry, Addition, Renovation Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard Self Performs Unique Design Features Pinkard Self Performs Unique Design Features March 14, 2022 Share Share On the Moorhead Recreation Center project, BRS’s impressive rope wall was thoroughly mocked up in miniature during design. During bidding, the feature was so unique only one subcontractor was willing to “throw a number at it” — to the tune of $20,000. Convinced that the number was excessive, Pinkard decided to self-perform the work. After all, we would just be running a length of rope through a series of eyelets, pulling the rope tight, and we’d be done. We set aside one person to do the work in one day. When it came time to construct the 70-foot-long art piece, the installation procedures determined during the mock-up phase didn’t work: the rope wouldn’t slide through the eyelets, and tensioning the rope to the required specifications caused stainless steel eyelet bolts to strip and shoot out at an alarming velocity entirely. Senior PM Derek Stathis: “This installation was incredibly complicated. We had different colored climbing ropes looped up and down within a steel frame, with the loops interconnecting to form a colorful waterfall pattern. But you can’t just weave it all simultaneously and tighten it. You have to put it through a top, loop it in the middle of the frame with another section of rope coming up from the bottom, then pull it to the top; then use the come-along to tighten it; clamp it off, then do another loop. You can’t pull more than one at a time because the eyelets are too small to let the rope slide freely. Our field engineer did it a little bit, and he got blisters. We did this for 1,000 feet of rope.” Ultimately, this one-person job required two carpenters two full weeks to complete, and it required several field modifications including the addition of carabiners to help the rope slide and a rope safety system to eliminate the risk of the eyelet bolts blowing out. The completed rope wall is stunning and the recreation center's crown jewel. Learn More Adaptive Reuse Construction Learn More Recreation Construction See Projects Design-Build Construction See Projects Moorhead Recreation Center 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