At Pinkard Construction, we hold senior living communities in high regard - they are sacred to us. Our team of experts collaborates with senior communities and their architects to ensure a constructible design while keeping cost, safety, and accessibility at the forefront. Pinkard has a wealth of experience building facilities with amenities and services that cater to the daily needs of seniors, such as dining, housekeeping, medical care, and social and recreational areas that encourage seniors to live rich, meaningful lives. Assisted Living Construction At Pinkard Construction, we hold senior living communities in high regard - they are sacred to us. Our team of experts collaborates with senior communities and their architects to ensure a constructible design while keeping cost, safety, and accessibility at the forefront. Pinkard has a wealth of experience building facilities with amenities and services that cater to the daily needs of seniors, such as dining, housekeeping, medical care, and social and recreational areas that encourage seniors to live rich, meaningful lives. Learn More Our Senior Living Experience 7M Sq. Ft. The total square footage of Pinkard's Senior Living projects, including ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. $851 M Total The total value of Pinkard Senior Living projects, including both market rate and affordable housing communities. 100+ Projects The total number of Pinkard Senior Living projects, including assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. Independent Living Construction See Projects Senior Living Construction See Projects Contact Us Our Services Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset Capstone at Centerra Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Housing, Wood Framed, Ground Up, Memory Care, Assisted Living Learn More Landmark Memory Care Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Housing, Wood Framed, Ground Up, Memory Care Learn More The Retreat at Sunny Vista Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Wood Framed, Commercial Kitchen, Ground Up, Abatement, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Learn More Green House Homes at Mirasol Senior Living, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Publicly Funded, Enterprise Green Communities, Wood Framed, Sustainable, LIHTC, Ground Up, Independent Living Learn More Our Services Button Button Low Income Housing Tax Credit Construction Pinkard Construction knows how important the funding process of an affordable housing project is. We worked with the Colorado Housing Finance Authority to create our documentation. Our team assists clients with the paperwork necessary to apply for low-income housing tax credits and other unique funding-sources. We understand how important it is for estimates and construction financing documents to be in a CHFA-approved format for tax credit applications. See Projects Renovations and Additions Pinkard Construction is a leading renovation contractor with 60 years of experience, with almost 250 renovations (over half our workload). Our expertise in the field is evident in 15 renovation projects being recognized as the best in the nation by the National Associated Builders and Contractors organization. See Projects Ground-Up Construction Pinkard has 60 years experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $100 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. See Projects Design-Build Construction The draw-it-once approach provides a deeply collaborative design-build experience characterized by open communication, problem-solving, and the exchange of ideas. The team lives by DBIA’s Best Practices, provides strong leadership, and delivers value, which has led to national recognition for their design-build performance, including awards from the Design-Build Institute of America and the Associated Builders and Contractors. See Projects Read Case Studies Button Button 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 It More Case Studies What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button Job Chemistry Was Exceptional "The chemistry on this job was exceptional. We finished within schedule, under budget, and with less manpower than other similar jobs. This is one of the best projects we’ve had in my 14 years with Midwest Drywall." See the Project Foresight and directive "[Your Team] had the foresight and directive to solve conflicts before they became larger issues, really managing the owner and architect to make effective decisions to make this project an overwhelming success!" See the Project Sequencing Approach "Pinkard’s (sequencing) approach made (wall panel assembly) easier to manage, even with 60, 70, 80 people on a job. We assigned a qualified foreman for each pod, which allowed us to maintain production and communicate QC fixes easier and quicker." See the Project Everything Came Together Like Legos "With the creativity that existed between Pinkard and the design team, everything came together like Legos – a testament to good planning and good quality control." See the Project Couldn't Have Been Happier With Precon "I couldn't have been happier having Pinkard on board to help us through that preconstruction process. Our project (Vida at Sloan’s Lake) took so long to get all the financing partners secured, it pushed us out almost a year, but Pinkard held their pricing. It really was kind of a cool way to do what felt like a design-build approach (under a CMaR contract). It's good to have a contractor helping us figure out what structural systems and even down to the nitty-gritty of how to do different slabs and soundproofing." See the Project Displayed Remarkable Ingenuity "As our creative partners from pre-development to getting it done in the field, Pinkard displayed remarkable ingenuity and innovation to overcome challenges not typically seen with a new ground-up mixed-use project." See the Project Meet Our Team Button Button Anthony Burke, LEED AP, President A Pinkard employee since 1999, Tony Started as a project engineer. He has moved through the ranks as senior engineer, project manager, senior project manager, and construction manager. Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Connect Tom Alford, Chief Operations Officer With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Tom's 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. Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Odette joined Pinkard Construction as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from UCCS, Odette oversees Pinkard’s accounting, human resources, and information technology departments. She has been in the construction industry since 1994. Connect Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Jose has recently served in executive-level business development roles at companies like JE Dunn Construction, Cumming Corporation, and Select Building Group Commercial. He has identified opportunities and built relationships with Owners, Developers, General Contractors, and Architectural/Engineering firms for the last 25 years. Connect 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 Tops Out Luxury Highrise in Denver's Golden Triangle Pinkard Tops Out Luxury Highrise in Denver's Golden Triangle 2024-02-20 Share Share Pinkard Construction, a leading commercial builder in Colorado, has reached a significant milestone in its construction of akin Golden Triangle , a 12-story multifamily project in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood. On Tuesday, the company announced the topping out of the building, signifying the completion of the project's structural phase. The topping-out ceremony was attended by representatives from Pinkard Construction, Revesco Properties/Alpine Investments (RPAI), and OZ Architecture, who collaborated on the project. The project’s construction lender is MidWestOne Bank ( www.midwestone.bank ). The luxury boutique building, which will feature 98 multifamily units and amenities, is one of four upcoming RPAI projects that will be unified under the “akin” brand. The brand seeks to attract a chic, urban-minded tenant while enhancing each local neighborhood by providing refined architecture and a timeless living experience. The project began construction in February 2023 with occupancy expected in Q4 of 2024. "We are thrilled to have reached this significant milestone in the construction of this project," said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. "Our team has worked diligently to stay on schedule and deliver a high-quality product that will provide an exceptional living experience for residents." The topping out of the building marks a major step forward in the project's development and highlights the continued growth and vitality of Denver's multi-family development market. Pinkard Construction, RPAI, and OZ Architecture are proud to be contributing to the growth and development of Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood and look forward to the completion of the project in 2024. For more information, please visit: Home | Akin ( akinliving.com ) Learn More Jess Becerra, Construction Manager Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects akin Golden Triangle Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development 2025-07-15 Learn More Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget 2025-07-07 Learn More Project Rewind: Prioritizing the Needs of 275 Seniors at Clermont Park 2025-07-09 Learn More Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge 2025-06-25 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 Featured In CREJ For Its 60th Anniversary Pinkard Featured In CREJ For Its 60th Anniversary 2023-03-17 Share Share Pinkard Construction has been in business for 60 years (about to turn 61) and is excited to be featured in the Colorado Real-Estate Journal for its milestone anniversary. According to Pinkard's President, Tony Burke, the company's success can be attributed to its ability to adapt and grow with the ever-changing construction and development market. As Pinkard celebrates its 60th year in business, Burke and the company's leadership are considering the future and how to continue the company's success. Read the article below or on CREJ's website. Learn More Anthony Burke, LEED AP, President Connect Renovations and Additions See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development 2025-07-15 Learn More Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget 2025-07-07 Learn More Project Rewind: Prioritizing the Needs of 275 Seniors at Clermont Park 2025-07-09 Learn More Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge 2025-06-25 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard has completed 38 K-12 projects across Colorado, including ground-up campuses and occupied renovations for various school districts and private schools. The company's experienced project teams prioritize safety and educational challenges of occupied school construction and strive to create exceptional learning environments within tight schedules and budgets. K-12 Education Construction Pinkard has completed 38 K-12 projects across Colorado, including ground-up campuses and occupied renovations for various school districts and private schools. The company's experienced project teams prioritize safety and educational challenges of occupied school construction and strive to create exceptional learning environments within tight schedules and budgets. Learn More Our K-12 Experience 752K Sq. Ft. The total square footage of Pinkard's PreK-12 projects, including ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. $216 M Total The total value of Pinkard's PreK-12 projects, including ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. 38+ Projects The total number of Pinkard PreK-12 projects, including School District and private school clients. Renovations and Additions See Projects Higher Education Construction See Projects Contact Us Our Services Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset Horace Mann K-8 K12, Classroom, Renovation Learn More Children's Hospital Early Childhood Center Healthcare, Office, Structural Steel Superstructure, Ground Up Learn More Graland New Commons Building K12, LEED Gold, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Multiple User Groups, Addition, Occupied, Renovation Learn More Cimarron Elementary Renovation K12 Learn More Our Services Button Button Ground-Up Construction Pinkard has 60 years experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $100 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. See Projects Design-Build Construction The draw-it-once approach provides a deeply collaborative design-build experience characterized by open communication, problem-solving, and the exchange of ideas. The team lives by DBIA’s Best Practices, provides strong leadership, and delivers value, which has led to national recognition for their design-build performance, including awards from the Design-Build Institute of America and the Associated Builders and Contractors. See Projects Renovations and Additions Pinkard Construction is a leading renovation contractor with 60 years of experience, with almost 250 renovations (over half our workload). Our expertise in the field is evident in 15 renovation projects being recognized as the best in the nation by the National Associated Builders and Contractors organization. See Projects Special Projects Pinkard has created a Special Projects Division to execute smaller projects. The division will handle tenant improvements, renovations, and ground-up projects up to $5 million. The division offers the resources and professionalism of a larger contractor with an "A-Team" of construction professionals dedicated to the success of each project. See Projects Read Case Studies Button Button Creative Conceptual Programming and Budgeting Pinkard overcame budget, logistical challenges to provide 50% more housing units for Denver Housing Authority at an affordable cost. Read It More Case Studies What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button Employees demonstrated compassion "Pinkard Construction demonstrated a terrific work ethic, a strong knowledge of building construction and natural instincts to allow for creativity as the project progressed. Their employees demonstrated compassion, patience and consideration." See the Project Talented and dedicated people "It is without reservation that I recommend Pinkard Construction. They are by far the most talented and dedicated group of people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. We are so proud of the school legacy that they helped us create." See the Project Meet Our Team Button Button Anthony Burke, LEED AP, President A Pinkard employee since 1999, Tony Started as a project engineer. He has moved through the ranks as senior engineer, project manager, senior project manager, and construction manager. Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Connect Tom Alford, Chief Operations Officer With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Tom's 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. Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Odette joined Pinkard Construction as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from UCCS, Odette oversees Pinkard’s accounting, human resources, and information technology departments. She has been in the construction industry since 1994. Connect Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Jose has recently served in executive-level business development roles at companies like JE Dunn Construction, Cumming Corporation, and Select Building Group Commercial. He has identified opportunities and built relationships with Owners, Developers, General Contractors, and Architectural/Engineering firms for the last 25 years. Connect 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

Porcelain Brick Quality Challenges Porcelain Brick Quality Challenges 2022-03-14 Share Share On the Moorhead Recreation Center project, one of our biggest quality challenges was constructing the intricate, custom foliage patterning with the exterior porcelain brick. The brick is beautiful, but it tends to be very fragile. BRS's design came with an exact template showing where every brick should go. The challenge was to get the patterning exactly correct and not damage it. Ensuring Quality Brick Installation. To get the brick just right, JVS Masonry created half-scale mock-ups of a brick wall section, colored and numbered each brick location, then constructed the mock-ups under the watchful eyes of Pinkard, the City, and BRS. Once everyone agreed that the correct construction and quality approaches were understood and mastered, crews went to work on the real thing. In preparation for construction, JVS once again plotted the location and color of each brick. During construction, five different individuals took turns inspecting the installation every two hours. This result was near perfection. Everything line-up perfectly. Project Architect Jesse Sherr: “I think those guys did a great job with the porcelain brick. That material is probably one of the most challenging tasks and some of the best installed on that whole project.” As construction progressed under a very tight schedule, the team continued to face one demanding quality challenge after another. Construction Manager Blake Chambliss: “Pinkard had a tremendous number of quality/fit and finish responsibilities. We were working on a fast-paced schedule and at every turn, we encountered challenging details. The multi-purpose room ceiling clouds were a great example.” Learn More Recreation Construction See Projects Moorhead Recreation Center Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development 2025-07-15 Learn More Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget 2025-07-07 Learn More Project Rewind: Prioritizing the Needs of 275 Seniors at Clermont Park 2025-07-09 Learn More Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge 2025-06-25 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard has created a Special Projects Division to execute smaller projects. The division will handle tenant improvements, renovations, and ground-up projects up to $5 million. The division offers the resources and professionalism of a larger contractor with an "A-Team" of construction professionals dedicated to the success of each project. Special Projects Pinkard has created a Special Projects Division to execute smaller projects. The division will handle tenant improvements, renovations, and ground-up projects up to $5 million. The division offers the resources and professionalism of a larger contractor with an "A-Team" of construction professionals dedicated to the success of each project. Learn More Our Experience $1 M The average value of one of Pinkard's special projects, including ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. 240+ Projects The total number of Pinkard renovation/addition projects, including projects for both public and private clients. Over 50% of our projects are renovations/additions. Big GC Resources/Small GC Attention Pinkard has created a Special Projects Division to execute smaller projects. The division will handle tenant improvements, renovations, and ground-up projects up to $5 million. The division offers the resources and professionalism of a larger contractor with an "A-Team" of construction professionals dedicated to the success of each project. Occupied Renovation Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Contact Us Our Markets Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Office, Renovation, Tenant Interior/Build Out, Historic Building Learn More Highlands Ranch Metro Dist. Service Center Public Projects, Office, Administration, Fleet/Maintenance, Addition, Ground Up, Renovation Learn More Banner NCMC ED Refurbishment Special Project, Healthcare, Emergency Rooms, Clinic, Occupied, Renovation Learn More Schlessman Family YMCA Recreation, Non-Profit Learn More Our Markets Button Button Multi-Family Construction Pinkard is a Colorado general contractor celebrating over 60 years in business. With almost 200 multi-family projects complete, our expertise includes affordable housing, senior living, and market-rate construction. Our clients range from public to private developers, and we have extensive experience in both ground-up and renovations, including occupied projects, which account for more than half of their multi-family revenue. We offer expertise in podium slabs, wood or light-gauge metal framing, and structural steel and concrete. See Projects Senior Living Construction Pinkard has 60 years of experience in custom senior housing construction, having constructed over 100 senior living projects for various clients in Colorado, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. Our protocols ensure a properly designed, senior-friendly community, resulting in quality construction and improved quality of life for residents. See Projects Affordable Housing Construction Pinkard is a Colorado-based general contractor specializing in affordable housing construction, celebrating 60 years in business. We offer in-depth preconstruction services and have completed over 80 affordable multi-family and senior living projects. We provide knowledgeable support during the funding phase and have extensive experience with low-income housing tax credits. See Projects Recreation Construction Pinkard is a 60-year Colorado recreation center construction leader with a team of specialists with experience integrating the many systems necessary for a properly functioning recreation center. We have constructed over 50 recreation projects across the Front Range for public and private clients. Our swimming pool specialists collaborate with various experts to deliver efficiently operating pools that give years of worry-free operation. See Projects Read Case Studies Button Button Creative Conceptual Programming and Budgeting Pinkard overcame budget, logistical challenges to provide 50% more housing units for Denver Housing Authority at an affordable cost. Read It More Case Studies What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button Great Taking On Unexpected Challenges Your superintendent Mike Rife really did a wonderful job. He was great, taking on (unexpected) challenges and stress, and he handled it like a champ. See the Project Numerous challenges faced and overcome "I saw firsthand many of the numerous challenges that Pinkard and the entire construction team had to face and ultimately overcome. These challenges were frequent occurences, and involved portions of the existing 40-year old concrete structure interfering with planned construction. Pinkard was always conscientious about communicating field issues, putting together detailed as-builts to clarify the changes, and to diligently work to sequence and oversee subcontractor performance. Thanks to all members of your team who made so many important contributions to the success of this project." See the Project Workmanship is excellent "We had a very demanding standard for quality. Pinkard made sure that the subs did what they were supposed to do and did it correctly. The final product speaks for itself - workmanship is excellent." See the Project Advising on the materials "Pinkard was really good at advising on the longevity and success of certain materials versus others, providing the context of 'we've tried that before, and the clients didn't like it after six months, or yes, that's a great product, or we see where you're going with that vision, but let's use this instead of that.' But then always balancing that with the mindfulness of our tight budget." See the Project Very resourceful in meeting challenges "Although (our construction) plan was thorough and very well thought out, this 114-year old hotel contained many more obstacles than we ever imagined. In my 36 years as an owner’s representative and project manager, I can honestly say that the project was in my top five as most challenging. Pinkard was very resourceful in meeting these challenges, and provided an excellent level of workmanship. My client loves their new spa, and is very pleased that the level of quality is in keeping with their Four Diamond standard." See the Project Made a difficult job bearable " With this demanding schedule and the countless unforeseen conditions, this project could have been a nightmare. Your understanding and dedication to the CM/GC team relationship made a difficult job bearable." See the Project Meet Our Team Button Button Anthony Burke, LEED AP, President A Pinkard employee since 1999, Tony Started as a project engineer. He has moved through the ranks as senior engineer, project manager, senior project manager, and construction manager. Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Connect Tom Alford, Chief Operations Officer With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Tom's 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. Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Odette joined Pinkard Construction as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from UCCS, Odette oversees Pinkard’s accounting, human resources, and information technology departments. She has been in the construction industry since 1994. Connect Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Jose has recently served in executive-level business development roles at companies like JE Dunn Construction, Cumming Corporation, and Select Building Group Commercial. He has identified opportunities and built relationships with Owners, Developers, General Contractors, and Architectural/Engineering firms for the last 25 years. Connect 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

Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later Project Rewind: Minoru Yasui Plaza Twenty Years Later 2024-07-24 Share Share This summer marks twenty years since Pinkard Construction completed one of our all-time great adaptive reuse projects: the renovation of Minoru Yasui Plaza. Following its completion in the summer of 2004, the 197,000 square foot, $15 million, hard-bid, gut and renovation project went on to win Pinkard the prestigious 1st place National Excellence in Construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and rightfully so when recalling the unique challenges Pinkard overcame to bring it to life. In a pure coincidence, Pinkard originally built the 17-story high rise in 1969, where it was originally home to the old Downtowner Motor Inn and Hotel. In the mid-‘80s, the fifth and sixth floors were widened to match the width and depth of the base below. Eventually, the building was acquired by the City and County of Denver to house the city’s Probationary Services Department, but first: The dated interior required a complete gut remodel, including asbestos abatement The antiquated HVAC system had to be modernized to meet modern fresh air standards The elevator electrical systems needed a complete overhaul The building required a new roof Floors five and six were in urgent need of repair after being deemed structurally unsound These needs were complicated by several factors: The high rise’s downtown, zero property line location ruled out the possibility of an external trash chute or standard dumpster The conventional scrape-and-grind technique to asbestos abatement was too expensive and time-consuming for the project’s tight budget and timeline constraints The structural repairs required a tedious hodge podge of unique fixes The former hotel’s narrow deck-to-deck height allowed only 9 inches of ceiling space (aka “plenum”) for HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and data cable Most tricky of all, the Minoru Yasui overhaul had initially been planned as four separate projects. In essence there were four separate designs, done by different architects and engineers, with unusual circumstances leading the city to put the drawings out to bid as a single project. And because this was a hard bid project, there was no possibility for a preconstruction effort (no constructability review, no value engineering), meaning that Pinkard, working hand-in-hand with ACLP Architecture, had to coordinate all of the competing drawings and correct all of the conflicts and overlaps as we built the project. As usual, Pinkard would lead this project using an intensive teamwork approach, but because this was a hard bid project with an evolving design, a large numbers of change orders were expected, and there was a concern that many of our subcontractors, who may have left money “on the table” at bidding, might try to make up their losses through the change order process. If this became a pervasive attitude, it would interfere with teamwork, problem solving, and the timeline and budget of our deeply valued clients in the City and County of Denver. For all the reasons above, Minoru Yasui Plaza was a recipe for disaster in the wrong hands. Strong, careful leadership was necessary, and Pinkard had to provide it. Pinkard wasted no time in tackling the Minoru Yasui’s multifaceted challenges head-on with creative solutions: Because the site was too tight for either a trash chute or full-sized dumpster, we devised a 5 x 5-foot internal shaft around a mechanical chase that connected all 17 floors. When bobcats would push demo’d material into the shaft, falling debris would be ramped into the lobby and then dumped in one of two small dumpsters. When it came to abatement, we realized we could take a Spin Jet—a lawnmower-like machine that uses high-pressure water nozzles to remove mastic and flooring—and mount it upside down on a scissor lift to peel off the thin layer of asbestos ceiling in record time. Because the 9-inch plenum did not allow for a conventional HVAC system, we implemented a special European hydronic radiant panel system that required only 4 inches of ceiling space. This system had never before been used in a building this large in the United States. As for the elevator upgrade, it was up to Pinkard to devise a workable schedule that allowed the elevator contractor the required down-time to work without bringing all other aspects of the job to a halt. When it came to the job’s greatest vulnerability—rapid-fire change orders in a complex hard bid project—Pinkard Construction’s steady, collaborative, and fair-minded leadership kept everything in line for our client. “I know for a fact that there were some important subs on this job that are generally considered to be ‘hard bid kings,’” remarked then-PCC president Jim Pinkard, “but on this job, they ignored their normal ways of doing business, pitched in, and helped us find some great solutions.” At the time, City and County of Denver project manager Madie Martin said, “Pinkard provided the best management of a construction project I have experienced in my 27 years of practicing architecture.” Others agreed, with ACLP Architecture’s Steve Loos saying, “This was by far the most complicated thing we’ve ever done,” and abatement project manager Luis Hernandez admitting, “This project was one of the toughest I’ve seen in over 25 years.” Looking back now, longtime Pinkard employee Mike Levchik, who was a project engineer on at the time, recalls, “Minoru Yasui is the proof that intense pressure can create diamonds. Through our close collaboration with subs, architects, and the City and County of Denver, we not only overcame incredible obstacles, but also managed to cut the job’s schedule by a third.” Learn More Adaptive Reuse Construction Learn More Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Minoru Yasui Plaza Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development 2025-07-15 Learn More Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget 2025-07-07 Learn More Project Rewind: Prioritizing the Needs of 275 Seniors at Clermont Park 2025-07-09 Learn More Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge 2025-06-25 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard Tops Out $80,000,000 Willoughby Corner in Boulder County Pinkard Tops Out $80,000,000 Willoughby Corner in Boulder County 2024-04-10 Share Share rendering courtesy HB&A Architecture April 3, 2024: Pinkard Construction, a leading Colorado affordable housing contractor, celebrated the topping out of Willoughby Corner, a 400-unit affordable housing development in Boulder County. The celebration included a catered lunch with a focus on worker appreciation with a raffle for various prizes. In attendance were representatives of owner Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), HB&A Architects, Norris Design, Pinkard Frameworks framing division, Farnsworth Group engineers, Drexel Barrell, and other project consultants. The ceremony celebrates the topping-out of Willoughby’s six phase-one buildings. Phase one includes two nine-plex apartment buildings for larger families, two one- and two-bedroom multi-family apartment buildings, an independent senior living building, and a community center. The first homes, 63 affordable ADA-accessible apartments for adults aged 55 and over, will be ready for move-in by the end of 2024. Each building includes rooftop patios with mountain views, lounges, libraries, and meeting space. There are 192 units in phase one. BCHA Development Director Molly Chiang: “I’m so proud of the team and their high-quality work to get us framed out. Pinkard and the subs have made such amazing progress despite crazy snowstorms this past season. We are excited to top-out today and move into spring!” Pinkard Frameworks framing division played a key role in keeping the project on schedule, with in-depth planning during preconstruction. Frameworks’ focus was saving money for BCHA while maximizing construction efficiencies and avoiding in-field redesigns. Frameworks Wood Frame Manager Dan Harris: “With Willoughby’s various wall-heights and complicated truss requirements, every single stud had to have a custom cut. Our preconstruction preparations included redlining the floor plans of each wall type and ordering different-length stud materials to reduce waste. The additional cost of field-cutting studs was incorporated into the carpenters’ schedule of values. These proactive preconstruction activities greatly contributed to keeping this project on schedule and in budget.” The project is made possible through the City of Lafayette’s financial support with nearly $1.5 million in fee waivers for the first phases of the project, the $3.1 million purchase of the land, and $5.3 million in grants for Willoughby’s water rights. Willoughby Corner is also possible thanks to Boulder County Commissioners’ contributions. Commissioners have added nearly $13 million in county and American Rescue Plan Act funds to ensure Willoughby Corner will delivery much-needed affordable housing to the community. Total development and construction costs for Willoughby Corner are currently $114 million. Willoughby Corner’s affordable homes are expected to serve generations of families, individuals, older adults, and the workforce earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). For more information, visit: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/developments/willoughby-corner/ About the Boulder County Housing Authority: The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) manages affordable housing initiatives outside Boulder and Longmont city limits, encompassing Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Nederland, and Erie, as well as unincorporated Boulder County. Through strategic partnerships, BCHA aims to enhance the overall supply of affordable homes across these communities. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and comprehensive support for its residents, BCHA strives to create a future where every resident of Boulder County has access to affordable and sustainable housing. Visit the BCHA website to learn more. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects In-House Wood Framing See Projects Willoughby Corner Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Willoughby Corner: BCHA's Landmark Affordable Housing Development 2025-07-15 Learn More Pinkard Completes Bay Aquatic Park On Time and Under Budget 2025-07-07 Learn More Project Rewind: Prioritizing the Needs of 275 Seniors at Clermont Park 2025-07-09 Learn More Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge 2025-06-25 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 Atlantis Community Foundation on the Atlantis Permanent Supportive Housing project. Atlantis Permanent Supportive Housing Denver, Colorado, USA Atlantis Community Foundation 69,212 Sq. Ft., 63 Units Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Enterprise Green Communities, Wood Framed, LIHTC, Ground Up, Occupied Atlantis is a modern mixed-use facility located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, just two blocks away from the Alameda light rail station. The facility spans over 69,212 square feet and offers an array of residential and office spaces. The ground floor of the facility offers 5,000 square feet of office space, which is to be occupied by Atlantis Community Inc. (ACI), a museum dedicated to the history of disability rights. Additionally, the ground floor also features a spacious 1,200 square feet community room, along with a training lab that offers residents an opportunity to learn and develop independent living skills. The residential section of the facility spans over three floors and consists of 63 one- and two-bedroom units. These units have been designed to be universally adaptable and accessible, making them suitable for people with disabilities. To ensure that at least 25 percent of the units are occupied by lower-income persons with disabilities, the units have been designed to be universally adaptable and accessible. Despite facing challenges due to the site's difficulties and COVID-19 restrictions, Pinkard Construction Company managed to complete the project successfully. Pat Coyle, Executive Director of the Atlantis Community Foundation, praised the finished project, which is a testament to the professionalism and experience of both Atlantis' residents and Pinkard Construction Company. Related Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects In-House Wood Framing 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 Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More The Irving at Mile High Vista Tight Site, Ground Up, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, Non-Profit, Ground-Up, Tight site, Multi-Family Housing Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest on the Mountain Vista Assisted Living and Rehabilitation project. Mountain Vista Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Wheat Ridge, CO, USA American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest 9,000 Sq. Ft., 22 Units Healthcare, Structural Renovation, Major Building Systems Retrofit, Temp. Resident Relocation, Addition, Occupied, Renovation Phase I was the conversion of a 9,000 sf memory care wing to market rate Therapy Care wing. Scope includes new finishes, modification of existing toilets to ADA including shower and sink addition, new nurse's station/lobby, dining area, therapy room, and community spaces; and a new assisted living building. Related Healthcare Renovations and New Construction See Projects Special Projects See Projects Occupied Renovation Construction See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset Sloan's Lake Care and Rehabilitation Major Building Systems Retrofit, Structural Renovation, Rehab/Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Commercial Kitchen, Renovation Learn More Frasier Meadows Master Plan Senior Living, Recreation, Multi-Family Housing, Market Rate, Indoor Pool, Occupied, Ground Up, Renovation, Addition, Independent Living, Reahbilitation Learn More Banner NCMC ED Refurbishment Special Project, Healthcare, Emergency Rooms, Clinic, Occupied, Renovation Learn More Denver Health at VIDA Healthcare, Clinic, Ground Up Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for Denver Housing Authority on the 4725 South Lowell project. 4725 South Lowell Denver, Colorado, USA Denver Housing Authority 100,201 Sq. Ft., 96 Units Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Enterprise Green Communities, Wood Framed, Tight Site, Sustainable, LIHTC, Occupied, Addition, Renovation, Ground Up 4725 S. Lowell, an affordable multi-family apartment development owned by the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) was built in 1964. Its leaking pipes, mold, structural damage and inefficient heat for both the units and hot water were just a few of the many problems prompting DHA to initiate a rehabilitation of this property. Along with rehabilitation of the existing structure, DHA wanted to add 50% more units to the site. Initially, the idea was to "pop-the-to" and add an extra level, but it was found that the structure couldn't support this approach. The existing building is a "square donut" with a large center courtyard so the idea was proposed to build another structure inside this courtyard, something that has never before been done in Denver. This approach had many valuable outcomes including fitting in with the scale of the neighborhood and effectively making the new 4-story structure "disappear". This project had many challenges, most of which were a result of the building-within-a-building design. Myriad issues with fire codes and site drainage had to be solved and close coordination between Pinkard, DHA and WORKSHOP 8 was essential. The new building, comprising 91,900 sf is an attractive structure which meets Enterprise Green Communities Standards. Winner of the Colorado NAHRO Affordable Housing Design Award 2013 Construction Expertise Creative Conceptual Programming and Budgeting Read More Related Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects In-House Wood Framing 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 Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More The Irving at Mile High Vista Tight Site, Ground Up, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, Non-Profit, Ground-Up, Tight site, Multi-Family Housing Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for Loveland Housing Authority on the The Edge Affordable Apartments project. The Edge Affordable Apartments Loveland, CO, USA Loveland Housing Authority 162,000 Sq. Ft., 139 Units Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Sustainable, LIHTC, Wood Framed, Enterprise Green Communities, Publicly Funded, Ground Up The Edge Ph I is a 82,000 sf ground-up facility with 70-units of affordable housing for working families and survivors of the 2012 High Park Fire and September 2013 floods, plus permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans. The facility consists of six three-story wood-framed buildings and a single-story clubhouse. 60 of the units are set aside for income-qualified individuals; the remaining ten units are reserved for homeless veterans. The campus also contains a clubhouse, urban gardens, tot lot, walking trails, and open space, with immediate access to the neighboring business park, retail, and professional services. The Edge Ph II is a 80,000 sf ground-up facility with 69-units of affordable housing for working families. Both Phases are designed and constructed to meet Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. Financing includes Low Income Housing Tax Credits, municipal and private funding, and the federally funded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief program (CDBG-DR) administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Pinkard worked closely with Loveland Housing Authority to help the authority pull together funding from a variety of sources. We also held numerous meetings with OZ Architecture to provide in-depth drawing review, constructability comments and other input. This collaboration resulted in well-detailed drawings and a solid Green Design and sustainability approach. Pinkard Tops Out Phase III of The Edge Read More "I don't expect perfection, I just expect a near-perfect response; and that's what we got from Pinkard." Municipal Client "It really was a team. It felt like Pinkard was just an extension of us." Affordable Housing Client "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." Affordable Housing Client Related Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects In-House Wood Framing 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 Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More The Irving at Mile High Vista Tight Site, Ground Up, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, Non-Profit, Ground-Up, Tight site, Multi-Family Housing Learn More Willoughby Corner Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects