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Pinkard Construction Welcomes Mike Hager as Senior Project Manager Pinkard Construction Welcomes Mike Hager as Senior Project Manager February 11, 2025 Share Share Lakewood-based CM/GC and design-builder Pinkard Construction is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Hager as senior project manager. With 17+ years of experience in commercial construction, Mike brings to Pinkard a deep background as a design-builder, team builder, and collaborator. Describing himself as “a builder at heart,” Mike’s extensive commercial background includes award-winning experience in multi-family, municipal, recreation, office, transit/fleet maintenance, and healthcare. Pinkard Vice President and Director of Construction Resources Blake Chambliss expressed confidence in Hager’s ability to bring value to Pinkard’s clients, stating: “Mike Hager has a great reputation within our industry and is a natural leader. His passion for best value collaboration is a perfect fit with our client-focused approach to team building and delivering exceptional projects.” While Hager’s background is one of diverse project types, he specializes in general contractor-led design-build and construction management at risk (CMaR), understanding the vital need for team building, transparency, and planning to maximize best value. Mike’s many project types vary in size from $650,000 to $140 million. He is currently slated to manage some of Pinkard’s higher profile municipal projects. Mike began his construction career in North Dakota “as a child in the sandbox, making sandcastles and little neighborhoods.” His fascination with construction continued throughout his early days culminating in more formal on-the-job-training as a laborer, carpenter, and carpenter foreman. He earned a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering with a structural design emphasis from North Dakota State University in 2011. He has been building in the Denver market for 14 years. Mike’s award-winning efforts include national recognition from Engineering News Record and local kudos for design-build excellence from Associated General Contractors. Mike is an avid snowboarder, dog lover, and an outdoorsman. He is married, with a nine-month-old daughter. Learn More Design-Build Construction See Projects Our Team Learn More Careers Apply Today! Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for Alpine investments Partners, LLC on the akin Tennyson Apartments project. akin Tennyson Apartments Denver, Colorado, USA Alpine investments Partners, LLC 84 Units Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, Ground Up Offering a warm and inviting living experience that blends seamlessly with the local culture, akin Tennyson is a luxury mixed-use development project in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood. The wood-framed over podium structure includes 84 upscale residential apartment homes and 8,500 square feet of service and restaurant retail. Residents have access to various amenities, including a unique ground-floor outdoor community space, a large resident rooftop terrace with built-in hot tubs and stunning mountain views, three resident courtyards with various programming and seating options, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and custom art pieces from local artists. Project News, Construction Expertise Pinkard Overcomes Market Challenges to Break Ground on Over 700 Units of Multi-Family in 2023 Read More Project News Pinkard Construction Launches Pinkard Frameworks, Expands Self-Perform Wood Framing Division Read More Project News Pinkard Breaks Ground on akin Tennyson Multi-Family Read More Project News Pinkard Awarded Mixed-Use Apartment Complex in Denver Highlands Neighborhood Read More Related Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Colorado Wood Framing Specialists See Projects Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset The Irving at Mile High Vista Tight Site, Ground Up, Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, Non-Profit, Ground-Up, Tight site, Multi-Family Housing Learn More akin Golden Triangle Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site Learn More Krisana Affordable Apartments Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, LIHTC, Sustainable, Ground Up, Mixed-Use, Wood Framed Learn More Willoughby Corner Neighborhood Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More 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 Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Pinkard provided expert construction services for Astroscale U.S. Inc. on the Astroscale U.S. Headquarters project. Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Denver, CO, USA Astroscale U.S. Inc. 13,500 sq. ft. Office, Renovation, Tenant Interior/Build Out, Historic Building Astroscale's new office has recently been renovated, providing 13,500 square feet of space and a state-of-the-art lab and operations center. The century-old building was revamped to cater to Astroscale's requirements and features custom space-themed murals on both the interior and exterior. Pinkard worked closely with NeoEra Architecture to ensure that the design included unique architectural details and finishes inspired by traditional Japanese and science fiction interiors. Features of the new office include: Demolition of load-bearing walls, Installation of long-span glulam structural beams, Daylighting, Reuse of doors and hardware, High-end finishes, Community space, Collaboratory space, and implements Universal design concepts. Project News Pinkard Completes Construction On Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Read More Related Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Renovations and Additions See Projects Building Colorado Since 1962 Learn More Similar Projects Select Market Select Type Select Features Select Project Value Tags Reset 1899 Wynkoop Amenity Remodel Office, Class A, Mixed-Use, Special Project, Tenant Interior/Build Out Learn More STRIDE Community Health Offices Office, Healthcare, Medical Office Building, Renovation Learn More Eagle Pointe CLC Corporate Office Office, Senior Living, Class A, Renovation, Special Project Learn More Arista Place 8181 Office, Structural Steel Superstructure 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

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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. Rec Brochure

Pinkard has extensive experience working with public/municipal clients, having completed over 90 projects for 37 clients across the Colorado Front Range. These projects range in scope and complexity, from high-rise renovations to ground-up medical office buildings. Through this work, Pinkard has gained insights into these clients' unique needs and challenges, including a focus on accountability and fiscal responsibility to citizens. Public Projects

Pinkard Completes Thornton’s Margaret Carpenter Pool Renovation   Pinkard Completes Thornton’s Margaret Carpenter Pool Renovation   June 9, 2022 Share Share Pinkard Construction, The City of Thornton, and Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC) have completed construction on the $13.4 million Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Renovation.   The newly renovated recreation center is a total of 11,873 square feet. The completed facility includes a new six-lane lap pool with an adjacent aqua-exercise pool, a wave pool with a lazy river and bubble pit, an activity pool with zero-depth entry, a play structure, geysers, and sprays, a water slide, and a 20-person therapeutic hydro-jet spa. The universal locker room expansion better serves families and individuals with special needs, increasing accessibility for all. The recreation center remained open to the public throughout construction. Pinkard worked with the city to ensure guest, and staff safety, and minimize impacts on daily operations. Tony Burke, President and COO of Pinkard, says that Pinkard implemented special safety and operational protocols learned from their 42 recreation centers and 60 pools constructed along the Colorado Front Range. “Recreation and public projects are a focus for Pinkard, and this project’s success is a tribute to the skills of the experienced recreation construction professionals we have in our organization,” said Burke. “Occupied renovations are tricky, but we have completed many of them and our teams know the stakes.” To date, Pinkard has completed over 240 renovation projects, with 60% of them completed under occupied conditions. Learn More Pool and Natatorium Constuction See Projects Recreation Construction See Projects Municipal Construction See Projects Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” Men’s Mental Health Month: “We have to create a community” June 21, 2024 Share Share Earlier this month, Pinkard project estimator Bryce Heitsmith posted a long LinkedIn message that stood out among the usual professional posturing you see on the social media site. He wrote: “The older I get, the more I realize how my mental health affects my team, my clients, and most importantly my family. As I focus on my own mental health, I can’t help but notice how many other men relate but never talk. Some startling statistics will show this is a bigger problem than we all want to think it is.” The stats that Bryce listed: In 2021, the suicide rate among men was approximately four times higher than the rate among women. Men make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides. Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatment. More than 3 million men in the US suffer from a panic disorder, agoraphobia, or other phobia. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. The post ends with a plea: “Check in on your husbands, father, brothers, and sons. They fight a silent battle none of us may know about until it’s too late.” In our continuing series of Q&As observing Men’s Mental Health Month, we talk further with Bryce about his well-researched perspectives on this complex issue. How did you come to be outspoken on men’s mental health? Before working in construction, I was an EMT, so I come from a background where you deal with the effects of mental health problems—from mental breakdowns to suicide—on a daily basis. When you go out on those calls, it’s eye-opening to see just how many of them are not only men, but men who work in trades like ours. Why does the mental health of men deserve special attention? As a male, things like depression, anxiety, and panic disorders are often overlooked. There’s this mentality of “get back to work and don't worry about it,” but that can be a band-aid on a gaping wound. I think it's so important to make people aware of the struggles and the silent battles that men face but rarely get attention for. What about men’s mental health in construction? I believe Pinkard takes mental health seriously—and that's why I love Pinkard—but in the industry as a whole, it's pretty much: “Get your job done and go home.” And a lot of times “going home” means drinking, doing drugs, getting in fights with your wife or girlfriend... Our divorce rates are at 60-65% in construction. Men are taking their lives at drastically higher rates, and the construction industry has a higher suicide rate than society at large. Nobody talks about the silent battles these guys are going through, and I don't believe the industry does nearly enough to help these guys. What needs to change? A lot of times they're very worried about the pressures of a project and meeting deadlines, but deadlines don't get done if don’t show up to work the next day. Nobody wants to talk about how they are feeling because they’re afraid that if their boss gets wind of it, they're going to lose their job. So they can't talk about it, and that takes just as much of a mental toll on these guys as what’s bothering them in the first place. So part of it is removing that fear of losing your livelihood just because you're going through a tough time, and then getting the help you need. [At Pinkard] we're industry leaders in that, but it needs to be the standard to give these gentlemen time to get away from the project without the repercussions of a workplace. How else do we get men comfortable with the idea of talking about mental health? We have to break down the stigma of actually contacting mental health resources. We can put a resource in front of your face every day, but if you never contact that resource, it’s useless. Professional therapy has its place. My father is a therapist who helps his patients analyze their feelings and learn how to strategically attack the problem. But in reality, a lot of construction workers are never going to sit down in an office with some college educated therapist who can’t truly relate to their lives. So what’s the alternative? Don’t get me wrong. Therapy is cool and sometimes necessary, but in many cases, people just need someone to drink a beer and vent about their day with. We have to create a community of resources that don't feel like you're calling a therapist. You need that buddy you can call at 2:00 a.m. Loneliness is a killer, and that's often what it comes down to. The challenge is that these guys are working 10-hour, 12-hour, or 14-hour days. They don’t want to get off work and go vent to with their buddy about how they're feeling or how hard their day was, because they’re tired. All they want to do is go home and rest, but you have to make time for it. In our conversation with Safety Dave , he talked about the importance of making yourself vulnerable. What does that have to do with fostering this new sense of community? Part of it is creating an environment where you can be vulnerable and talk about your struggles without fearing somebody will use it against you. Men are expected to be the strong person in the situation. We have to break down the stigmas that prevent us from showing weakness. You can be a strong-minded person, a strong teammate, and a strong leader while also being vulnerable in certain areas. If we can dissolve that illusion, we can really start talking to each other. What is something that Pinkard is doing right? One thing that I really value is that Pinkard is careful not to understaff our projects. We all have big responsibilities and work hard, but we staff our projects very diligently so that one person isn’t going to be completely overwhelmed. A big part of that is giving people the ability to take time off and take care of themselves. Few companies offer the same benefits or PTO, and our leadership directly encourages us to use it. In my department [of Preconstruction], Leighton and Jesse directly tell us, “Hey, take your time off. Let's plan a month a month or two in advance to get you the two or three days off you need to recover.” That's a huge thing that they encourage you to take your vacation, and they create plans so that your job is covered while you’re gone. Not many places do that. What else would you love to see? Industry-wide, people and companies need to take the initiative to bring these guys together and create more community outside of work. That could mean weekly or monthly after-work meetups, or special events where they can bring their families. At the end of the day, we need to break down the barriers and create more connections and friendships so that nobody feels like they’re alone. 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 Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! 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Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program Pinkard Guest Lecturers Kick Off Inaugural DU Affordable Housing Program April 30, 2025 Share Share Members of Pinkard Construction’s operations and preconstruction departments recently served as guest lecturers at the University of Denver, presenting their perspectives for the Design, Build, and Operate module of DU’s Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program. Chief Preconstruction Manager Leighton Neff and Construction Manager Joe Revielle, both veteran affordable housing specialists, shared their experiences to a diverse class of 25 professionals currently working in the affordable housing sector. The student group was comprised of real estate professionals, developers, planners, policy makers, housing advocates, attorneys, civic leaders, property managers, architects, and lenders looking to expand their understanding of the complexities of the affordable housing world. Currently in its inaugural year, DU’s nine-month certification program provides these participants with a focused and fast-tracked pathway to learn the complexities of affordable housing development and the practical skills necessary to work in this specialized sector. To help meet these needs, Revielle and Neff focused their lecture on lessons learned from their recent experiences building two projects for Boulder County Housing Authority. Amanda Guthrie, Boulder County Housing Authority’s director of housing operations, who is also a DU faculty member, selected Revielle and Neff because of their work together on BCHA’s The Spoke on Coffman and the Willoughby Corner Neighborhood projects. The Spoke was a $32 million affordable development in Longmont constructed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Completed this past Deceber, the $83 million Willoughby development finished in budget and ahead of schedule despite a complex road and infrastructure package that saw continual city-initiated scope increases. Revielle and Neff also covered a variety of other topics including the importance of team building, approaches to providing best value through the preconstruction process, overcoming an unpredictable labor and materials market, and the differences between market-rate and affordable housing developments. This session represented module six of the University of Denver’s seven-phased Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program, scheduled to finish in June 2025. The program is sponsored by the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management and the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute. Applications for the next term, beginning September 2025, are currently being accepted until May 30. Apply here . Learn More Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Our Expertise Learn More Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects

Krisana Updates Krisana Affordable Housing Welcome to the website for the Krisana Affordable Housing Construction project! We are pleased to provide information about the project and any associated road closures. This project is a partnership between Kentro Group and Lexton Mcdermott, making the redevelopment of this previously blighted site near Virginia Village a reality. Learn More Project Updates Contact Us Address 4343 East Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO, USA Contact 303-986-4555 Working Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am – 9:00 pm What is it? 151 units of housing, a vibrant retail center and ample amounts of green space Est Completion September 2024 Leasing Information Check Back Soon! Project Updates Our goal is to keep the surrounding community informed and up-to-date on the project timeline, as well as any potential traffic impacts. We also have resources available to help anyone who has questions or concerns about the road closure or construction. Please feel free to explore the site and contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in the Krisana Affordable Housing project. August 6, 2024 Parking Lane Closure S Birch Street & E Arkansas Avenue Parking Lane Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue. Fence is approximately 4' off into the parking lane. July 30, 2024 Parking Lane on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue Parking lane closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue until August 30th. July 16, 2024 Road Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue South Birch Street will be closed this week, July 16th and July 17th for asphalt pour back. East Arkansas Avenue will be closed this week, July 18th and July 19th for asphalt pour back back. There are detour signs placed for navigation. July 9, 2024 Road Closure on South Birch Street & East Arkansas Avenue Road closure on South Birch Street on July 16th through July 17th due to asphalt pour back. Road closure on East Arkansas Avenue on July 18th through July 19th due to asphalt pour back. June 12, 2024 Sidewalk Closure Along Birch and Arkansas Sidewalk closure on the West side of Birch and the North side of Arkansas through end of June. This is for curb and gutter and new sidewalks being poured. Asphalt will also be patched along curb and gutter. March 12, 2024 Krisana Project Upated 03.12.24 As one can see, the exterior finishes are progressing around the building. Over the next several weeks we will start to paint the siding and trim. It is a exciting time to see the building take shape both inside and exterior. As of today, there are no planned shutdowns in the road or adjacent right of ways. February 27, 2024 Arkansas Street Closure Arkansas street is back open. Flowfill is installed temporarily until asphalt paving will occur. February 20, 2024 Arkansas Street Shutdown Utility subcontractor has shutdown on E. Arkansas at Birch st. Sanitary Sewer manhole is being replaced and tracking for re-opening the road early next week if there are no other unknowns found below the road. February 13, 2024 Arkansas Closure 2.13.24 - 2.26.24 The project is currently working in the street on East Arkansas between Birch and Belair. During the dates of 2.13 - 2.26, the site contractor will be tying in to the Sanitary Sewer. Please help the crews by following the detour signs and avoiding the area. We appreciate your assistance during this phase of work. January 30, 2024 Krisana Project Update 24.01.30 Lots going on out here at Krisana. Interior framing has turned into drywall and all major trades are onsite! Major dust creating operations will clear up by next month as the project continues to trend towards a fall completion. Check back in for for more break news! December 19, 2023 Moving Forward We are looking at getting dried in soon. Things are moving forward... December 5, 2023 11/28-12/5 Update Framers are working diligently to get roof trusses set so windows can be set later this week! Contact the Krisana Team Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! Affordable Housing Experts Pinkard draws on the expertise gained from more than 80 affordable housing projects across the Colorado Front Range. Learn More See Projects

Pinkard Employee Volunteers Make Life Safety Upgrades to Jeffco Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School Pinkard Employee Volunteers Make Life Safety Upgrades to Jeffco Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School August 26, 2022 Share Share Pinkard Construction's community outreach program, The Pink Crew , organized several volunteers to help with the demolition of the existing deck, replacing it with an updated code-compliant deck, site clean-up, and other tasks to make staff housing safer and more enjoyable. Pinkard donated all labor and materials to complete the 650 Square foot elevated second-floor composite deck with two sets of egress stairs. "There are generations of Jeffco students who look back on their Outdoor Lab adventure and say it was one of their best memories of elementary school," said Robb Gneiser, Principal for the Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School. "Pinkard's team is top-notch, and I am excited that this year’s staff will have a wonderful new place to relax and enjoy downtime at the Windy Peak school." Gneiser says that the mission of the Outdoor Education Laboratory Program is to enhance and enrich student learning as an integral part of 6th-grade curricula by providing opportunities for hands-on, experiential, authentic learning in an outdoor setting, developing stewardship of self, community, and the environment. "This project was the epitome of stewardship of community! Great people work hard for others and feel good about a well-done job! Thank you, Pink Crew, the decks represent your legacy of stewardship, and we are grateful." "I remember my boys coming here and what a connection I felt with Outdoor Lab, JPS, and the Golden communities based on their experience," said Pinkard Warranty Superintendent Mike Levchik, who captained the Pink Crew team for this project. "This was an incredible team-building exercise. Because of our team’s enthusiasm for JPS’s Outdoor Lab program and our excitement for the project, we completed the final two days of work in just one! We had office people with little framing experience jumping in and getting it done next to managers who worked their way through the trades and carpenters next to them. I’ll never forget it." Levchik says, “Community service is a big part of Pinkard's culture. It is common to see several Pinkard employees using their provided VTO (volunteer time off) working together on Habitat for Humanity builds, homeless youth outreach, helping the Action Center improve their campus, or outreach or paint-a-thons for seniors in our local community.” "The Pink Crew is an important part of the Pinkard culture," said Kristen Rebmann, a Payroll/Staff accountant who helps organize these events and grabbed some power tools and worked on the deck all day Friday. "Being part of the Pink Crew not only helps build a strong community, but it also helps us create lasting bonds with each other, and it helps us grow as individuals. Pinkard was founded and only works in Colorado’s Front Range. This is our community. We want to give back to it." Additional volunteers included Holt Fuller and architectural design support from HF Made. Organizations wishing to partner with the Pink Crew should reach out to Rebmann via Pinkard's website: Contact Pinkard Construction ( pinkardbuilds.com ) Learn More Jeff Kessler, Director of Human Resources Connect Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard Tops Out on the Daylight Collective Campus for the Action Center September 24, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Construction Becomes a Catamount Constructors Company, Uniting Two Denver Leaders July 7, 2026 Learn More Career Building Q&A: Edgar Tarin August 21, 2026 Learn More Pinkard Promotes Mike Hager to Construction Manager May 18, 2026 Learn More Load More Our Approach Partner, Plan, BUILD. Our approach puts YOU in control. Learn More Read Case Studies Services Ground Up. Renovations. Big. Small. We Do It all! See Our Services See Projects