Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel Pinkard Completes Beautiful 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel May 29, 2025 Share Share Pinkard Construction has completed the 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel project in lower downtown Denver (LoDo). The $5.4 million Class A lobby renovation was conducted within a fully occupied LEED Gold certified nine-story office building serving more than 400 office occupants and visitors daily. The scope of the renovation included build-out of a tenant lounge, coffee bar, fitness center with five new restrooms (three with showers), office and conference space, bike storage and an exterior canopy. High end finishes included large format tile from Italy, millwork, interior glass wall systems, storefront, and a custom hybrid curtainwall storefront system. These new amenities required extensive expansion of existing MEP systems with tie-ins in a fully occupied first floor lobby space above a fully operational below-grade parking garage. Pinkard accessed the MEP systems from the parking garage below, working in the ceiling to accomplish most of the in-slab plumbing installations. Disruptive saw cutting and core drilling activities were conducted off-hours. Pinkard also implemented proven pedestrian and vehicular safety measures to minimize disruptions and to ensure safety for tenants and visitors. Noise, dust, and vibration controls included use of panelized dust and sound containment barriers. During preconstruction, a deliberate and meticulous procurement process ensured timely delivery of the Italian tile. Pinkard’s closely managed quality control program ensured tight tolerances for the tile installation. Design-assist subcontracting played a key role in the successful procurement, fabrication, and installation of the two-story full-glass curtainwall system, which is a centerpiece design component of the new lobby area. This project, which is located next to Union Station and Coors Field, finished ahead of schedule and in budget thanks in part to strong field collaboration and problem solving. Interior Architects (IA) was instrumental in construction administration troubleshooting and oversight. “The on-site collaboration necessary to meet the high-end quality standards was significant," says Pinkard Construction Manager Derek Stathis. "Many kudos to Centennial Realty Advisors and the entire owner/contractor/design team for pulling off an outstanding quality effort that tenants and guests absolutely love.” Learn More Derek Stathis, Construction Manager Connect Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 Appoints Thomas Alford as Chief Operating Officer Pinkard Appoints Thomas Alford as Chief Operating Officer November 26, 2024 Share Share Pinkard Construction is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas Alford to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Alford joined the organization in October and is transitioning into the role as current COO, Blake Chambliss, prepares to retire in spring 2025. Alford comes to Pinkard with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His breadth of experience includes delivering dozens of large, complex and unique projects ranging from life science, higher education, laboratory and healthcare to high-rise office, multi-family and hospitality. Past clients include corporations, nonprofits and various levels of government across the United States. Said Pinkard President, Tony Burke, “We are thrilled to have Tom on board. His experience in diverse vertical markets, work acquisition and, of course, operations make him an ideal fit for Pinkard.” Alford’s appointment comes after a month's long search. Says Burke, “Tom is aligned with Pinkard’s mission to bring exceptional service to our clients, and he’s committed to Pinkard’s team-based culture. His experience will help us take the next step in our evolution.” For his part, Alford is excited to utilize his talents for growth and development at Pinkard. “Sure, growth in the sense of revenue is great,” said Alford, “but I am really invested in the growth of the people around me and creating opportunities for them. Pinkard’s employee-owned structure gives our people tremendous possibilities to chart their own destiny.” Pinkard’s focus on top-quality self-performance work was also a draw for Alford. “We are in an industry constrained by labor, so having the ability to control large scopes of work and guarantee clients that manpower is important,” said Alford, “It’s also a great vehicle to recruit from. It could be the person you just hired as a laborer or apprentice carpenter could one day be a project manager, superintendent, executive.” Alford says he’s learned a lot over his career and he’s looking forward to pairing his insights with Pinkard’s momentum. “Pinkard’s poised for growth. Most of the places we want to go, I’ve been there at least once in my career, and I can apply some lessons learned and make growth a smooth process. And I want to make sure we’re having some fun doing it.” Founded in 1962, Pinkard Construction is celebrating 62 years of high-quality construction along Colorado’s Front Range. In its third generation of leadership, Pinkard is completely employee owned and committed to exceptional service for our clients and the greater Colorado community. With specialties in affordable housing, senior living, multi-family, office, recreation and higher education, we promise to Partner, Plan and Build Better on every project. Learn More Our Team Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 in the News: Dave Ruddy Talks to CBS About Construction Suicide Prevention Week Pinkard in the News: Dave Ruddy Talks to CBS About Construction Suicide Prevention Week September 12, 2024 Share Share This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance focused on reducing suicide in our communities through spreading awareness of the suicide epidemic and sharing knowledge of the suicide warning signs to look out for in our friends, family and coworkers. Coinciding with the national campaign, our industry also observes Construction Suicide Prevention Week , aimed at “raising awareness about the unique challenges workers face in construction, how it can lead to suicide, and what we can do to prevent it.” Earlier this week, Pinkard Field Safety Manager Dave Ruddy was interviewed by CBS News Colorado about the efforts of Pinkard and other members of the Association of General Contractors in addressing the mental health crisis plaguing jobsites across America. Among other topics, he talks about why mental health is such a big problem in construction and the importance of breaking the stigma of asking for help. Watch the video below. 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 Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 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 Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 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 Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 Village of Greenbriar Renovation for Maiker Pinkard Begins Village of Greenbriar Renovation for Maiker November 10, 2025 Share Share Pinkard Construction has begun work on a year-long, $8 million renovation at the Village of Greenbriar affordable housing community in Westminster. Owned and operated by Maiker Housing Partners, the property features 29 buildings containing a total of 232 units. The renovation will be conducted under fully occupied conditions, with great care taken to minimize impact on residents. With construction estimated to take 11.5 months, scope includes demolishing and replacing the existing pool with a larger pool, putting in a new storm drain system, replacing flatwork throughout the site, improving ADA access, installing new independent water shutoff valves for each residential building, adding six new sanitary service lines, CIPP lining of the existing sanitary sewer mains, construction of a new maintenance shed, and new landscaping and outdoor amenities, including kids play features. Pinkard was officially awarded the project this August following a multi-year pursuit process in which the scope was adjusted to address the community’s most critical needs within the project’s strict budget. In addition to providing GC/GC services, Pinkard is acting as design-builder on the pool, with Norris Design serving as landscape architect and Merrick & Company providing civil engineering. “Our first priority is minimizing impact on residents,” says Pinkard Project Manager Brad Beaudin of the project’s top challenge. “Protecting their well-being and smoothly coordinating temporary resident relocations is paramount to any successful occupied renovation.” “This project demonstrates Maiker's continued commitment to provide all residents of Adams County with safe and affordable housing options, complete with amenity packages that rival any market-rate development,” adds Adam Zard with Maiker Housing Partners. “We’re excited to be partnered with Pinkard Construction to make this project a success.” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Pinkard Construction Pinkard Construction Company is a general contractor specializing in ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. Our experience includes many affordable housing, multi-family, senior living, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. We focus on maximizing value while supplying durable, life-cycle-tested materials and construction techniques that are owner and facilities management-friendly. Pinkard’s focus is to “Partner Better, Plan Better, Build Better.” Our project teams are specialists in forging long-term owner/architect/contractor relationships that create life-long value. For more information visit pinkardbuilds.com . About Maiker Housing Partners “Maiker Housing Partners is disrupting generational poverty through socially conscious community developments where we create and preserve safe and affordable housing for all residents of Adams County. Additional information and resources can be found at www.maikerhp.org Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Occupied Renovation Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 Hires Tom Deir as Senior Preconstruction Manager Pinkard Construction Hires Tom Deir as Senior Preconstruction Manager March 19, 2024 Share Share Lakewood, CO – Pinkard Construction is proud to announce the hiring of Tom Deir as senior preconstruction manager. Tom comes to Pinkard following a stellar estimating, purchasing, and preconstruction career in Canada, California, Utah, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado. He most recently was estimating and purchasing manager for a large Denver-area building-industry company. Tom’s project experience includes industrial, mixed-use, high-rise, healthcare, multi-family including student housing, affordable, and hospitality, and includes a heavy emphasis on renovations and rehabilitation. Tom’s projects have ranged in value from $2 million to $250 million. Tom has more than 20 years of experience. He studied civil engineering at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario. Director of Preconstruction Leighton Neff: “Tom was hands down the most qualified candidate on paper, but equally important, Tom impressed both our operations and preconstruction teams with his communication skills. Because Tom will be working very closely with our operations personnel, it is very important that they feel very comfortable working with him. We are all very excited having Tom on our team.” As senior preconstruction manager, Tom will be responsible for managing owner/design team relations during design, and guiding preconstruction efforts from time of award through the construction administration phase. Tom Deir’s hiring was the culmination of a comprehensive search involving numerous qualified candidates. Learn More Our Team Learn More Careers Apply Today! Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 Wood Frame Manager Discusses Innovative Approaches in Building Dialogue Pinkard Wood Frame Manager Discusses Innovative Approaches in Building Dialogue December 5, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Frameworks Manager, Dan Harris, discusses innovative approaches to wood framing in the December issue of Building Dialogue. In the article titled " The Problem with Wood Framing and How to Solve It, " Harris highlights the challenges of wood framing and offers solutions for successful projects. According to Harris, wood framing is one of the riskiest scopes in construction. The problems that can result from poorly managed framing, including schedule and quality issues that cascade into other trades, cannot be fixed with a bonding Band-Aid. Harris suggests that someone must take ownership of the wood framing process to solve this problem. Harris also points out that the lack of ownership is due to many entities having a piece of the puzzle. One example is truss design, where structural engineers rely on general design principles to complete framing plans. Truss company bids are based on these plans and will bid them as drawn, right or wrong. They have no incentive other than winning the job. These companies generally do not evaluate the project holistically, leading to problematic designs being passed to the framing subcontractor. To address these issues, Harris recommends a thorough preconstruction process that involves 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. Harris emphasizes the importance of cultivating relationships with vendors and holding them to project specifications. This approach ensures quality and saves owners money. 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. Properly implemented, Harris believes these strategies can be incredibly successful. He cites 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, as an example. 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. Read the full article here or down below. Learn More about Pinkard Frameworks here . 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 Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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

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 Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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

12 Things to Know About Denver’s New Electrification Mandates 12 Things to Know About Denver’s New Electrification Mandates July 19, 2023 Share Share Multifamily building electrification, or all-electric development, generally refers to using electricity as the sole fuel type for a building’s heating, domestic hot water, and cooling. The goal of electrification is that one day, all buildings will be powered with mostly zero-carbon electricity provided by wind, solar, and other cleaner electric generation options. Energize Denver, the City and County’s regulations for electrification applies to natural gas equipment being replaced at the end of its useful life. Denver’s building department will enforce this through the permitting process at the time of replacement and will apply to most multifamily buildings. Adopting highly efficient building designs and systems such as electrical heat pumps can reduce electric operations cost, but it can typically come with increased construction/start-up costs. Without proper operation and maintenance of electrical systems, efficiency is reduced, leading to increased operational costs. For existing multi-family developments, electrification retrofits often require costly electrical capacity increases in primary service and secondary raceways – so it’s important to consider a development’s future electrical requirements and capacity. Want the full white paper? Click here! Learn More Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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

Project Rewind: Assuming Risk to Meet Deadlines at Denver's Central Platte Campus Project Rewind: Assuming Risk to Meet Deadlines at Denver's Central Platte Campus April 22, 2024 Share Share Meeting project deadlines is often a challenging task, especially when faced with unexpected hurdles and urgent end dates. However, with careful planning and a proactive approach, a responsible and dedicated contractor can overcome these challenges to ensure a timely completion. During the design-build-team procurement and selection phase of the Denver Central Platte Campus project, Pinkard recognized that this multi-phased project included a critical, early-phase milestone that could not be met given the City’s team-selection schedule. In other words: if the Pinkard design-build (D-B) team was selected to build the project, by the time they received notice of project award, it would already be too late to meet the first milestone. However, the team recognized that the key to overcoming this “Catch-22" challenge was found in the City’s complicated planning and zoning process: If the Pinkard design-build team’s proposed design could be submitted for initial planning review well before project-award, there was a chance that the first critical project milestone could be met. But this plan came with the risk and expense of getting the design before the planning board with no guarantee that the City would select the Pinkard design-build team to construct the project. True to the spirit of design-build best practices, Pinkard assumed this risk for the benefit of the project and scheduled a series of meetings with the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to get design review and initial approvals for the site plan - even before Pinkard’s design-build proposal was even presented to the project selection committee. This bold move allowed Pinkard to proceed with permitting on the first stage just in time to commence construction after the property's title was transferred to the City. The second key involved assuming more risks by placing orders for long-lead equipment while Pinkard was still in contract negotiations with the City. These two gambles paid off, allowing Pinkard to finish the first two phases on time and the third and final phase ahead of schedule. As a result of the Pinkard D-B team’s proactive dedication to project success, the Central Platte Campus project received national accolades from a variety of industry trade groups including a first-place National Excellence in Construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors, a national Design-Build Excellence award from the Design-Build Institute of America, and the national Brownfield Renewal Award for Environmental Impact . Pinkard Construction Co. is a Lakewood-based, employee-owned CM/GC and design-builder with a long history of exceptional performance for municipal clients across the Colorado Front Range. For more information, please go to www.pinkardbuilds.com Learn More Municipal Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Design-Build Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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 Preconstruction Phase of Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse Expansion Pinkard Completes Preconstruction Phase of Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse Expansion April 3, 2024 Share Share Rendering courtesy Z DESIGN GROUP Pinkard Construction has just completed comprehensive preconstruction services for the City of Commerce City’s $13.8 million Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse expansion. The seven-month preconstruction effort included close collaboration with owner’s representative Wember, Inc and architect Z Design Group, focusing on keeping the project in budget while closely adhering to the existing architectural style and city design standards. Commerce City Director Of Parks, Recreation, & Golf Chad Redin: “This project has taken an incredible amount of creativity, effort, and patience to get to the point where we can start construction. The Pinkard team has been amazing throughout the preconstruction effort. They have been reliable and resilient and continue to amaze and define quality construction standards. It is reassuring knowing we have Pinkard in our corner.” Construction scope for this $13.8 million project will include a renovation / addition to the existing 11,500 sf clubhouse and will add 5,500 sf of additional space including a two-story addition with a rooftop terrace/deck area and bar. Other new clubhouse space will include an elevator, an IT room, lobby, and expanded dining space. Renovation scope includes a full gut and renovation of the commercial kitchen with associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Extensive utility re-routes and upgrades to new and existing buildings will require intensive collaboration with golf course operations to ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety while coordinating infrastructure upgrades. Other work includes various bathroom and office renovations and construction of a new maintenance storage building. The golf course will remain fully operational during construction, but the clubhouse and restaurant will be closed. Pinkard is assisting Buffalo Run Golf Course with office and personnel relocations during construction. A food truck will provide dining services for golf course patrons during construction. The original Buffalo Run Golf Course clubhouse was constructed in 1994 and was partially renovated in 2016. Pinkard was awarded the project in late July 2023. This is Pinkard’s second project with the City of Commerce City, having completed the $51.3 M Bison Ridge Recreation Center and 2nd Creek Infrastructure project in 2018. With 62 years of building along the Colorado Front Range, Pinkard Construction Co. is a sports and recreation expert. Our recreation teams are well-versed in assisting our owner/architect partners in the planning and execution of highly specialized recreation projects. Our past clients include public and private developers across the Colorado Front Range. Z DESIGN GROUP of Boulder, Colorado, is a world-class, award-winning clubhouse design firm, providing architecture, planning and interior design. The firm has an unmatched understanding of how to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind golf clubhouses and related facilities – from modest to luxurious and public to private. Wember is an employee-owned company that serves as the owner’s representative in the management of capital improvement projects. Our proven methodology and technology applications reduce risk and provide transparency while our talented staff keeps the collective team in orchestration. Each project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and embraced by the community it serves. We handle all the details while keeping owners informed and engaged but not overburdened. Learn More Recreation Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Breaks Ground on Buchanan Rec Center Aquatics Expansion April 2, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Pinkard and The Action Center Begin Emory School Transformation March 9, 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