Pinkard has over 60 years of experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $120 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. Ground-Up Construction Pinkard has over 60 years of experience managing ground-up construction projects with an average size of $11 million and project values up to $120 million. Our relationship-based approach ensures clients receive exceptional value while their team of professionals can handle any challenges. Learn More Our Ground-up Experience 24M Sq. Ft. The total square footage of Pinkard's ground-up projects, including senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. $2.8 B Total The total value of Pinkard's ground-up projects, including senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. 315+ Projects The total number of Pinkard ground-up projects, including projects for both public and private clients. Recreation Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Higher Education Construction See Projects Contact Us Our Markets Featured Projects Button Button Market Type Features Value Reset akin Golden Triangle Multi-Family, Market-Rate, Ground-Up, Tight site Learn More Willoughby Corner Neighborhood Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Ground Up, LIHTC, Extensive Site Infrastructure, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Learn More akin Tennyson Apartments Market Rate, Multi-Family Housing, Parking structure, Mixed Use, Ground Up Learn More South Metro Fire Station 15 replacement Public Projects, Ground Up, Public Safety 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 Project Tour: Bison Ridge Recreation Center Through innovation, collaboration, and smart construction solutions, Pinkard transformed an ambitious community vision into a vibrant, state-of-the-art destination for wellness, recreation, and connection. Read It More Case Studies What Our Clients Say Select Type Button Button Coming Up With VE Solutions "Pinkard came to the table a little better than the architect did as far as coming up with VE solutions" See the Project Exceeding Expectations Pinkard has done a great job exceeding expectations and doing a great job being a partner throughout this project. See the Project Warranty work above and beyond "[Your warranty superintendent] has been extremely helpful with all of our warranty issues here at Boulevard, and I have enjoyed working with him. There were many instances where he went above and beyond to assist us with questions and inquiries we have had, and he has facilitated with communications between us and the contractors or subcontractors needed for specific issues." See the Project They Always Took Care Of It "And what was great about at least one of those expectations I had for me that was an over-performing part as the superintendent, Leighton and Troy always listened to me. And there's one thing that I'm never afraid of is I'm going to speak up. If something concerns me, I'm going to speak up. I'm not going to try to be an ass about it but I'm going to let you know that I've got a problem with this or that or whatever it is. They always listened. They always took care of it." See the Project Job Chemistry Was Exceptional "The chemistry on this job was exceptional. We finished within schedule, under budget, and with less manpower than other similar jobs. This is one of the best projects we’ve had in my 14 years with Midwest Drywall." See the Project Worked Hard To Come Up With Solutions ".... [The] team worked really hard to come up with solutions that would get us where we needed to be dollar wise and that wouldn't compromise the design intent too much" See the Project Meet Our Team Button Button Anthony Burke, President A Pinkard employee since 1999, Tony began as a project engineer before steadily moving through the ranks as senior engineer, project manager, senior project manager, and construction manager. Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Connect Jose Amaya, Chief Business Development Officer Prior to Pinkard, Jose served in executive-level business development roles at companies like JE Dunn Construction, Cumming Corporation, and Select Building Group Commercial. He has identified opportunities and built relationships with Owners, Developers, General Contractors, and Architectural/Engineering firms for the last 25 years. Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Odette joined Pinkard Construction as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from UCCS, Odette oversees Pinkard’s accounting, human resources, and information technology departments. She has been in the construction industry since 1994. Connect Derek Stathis, Construction Manager During his career at Pinkard, Derek has devoted himself to learning everything possible about every aspect of construction while working as a project engineer, project manager, senior PM, construction manager, and now director of construction management. Connect We're Hiring! Pinkard supports, develops, and keeps its talent close to home. See Our Culture Apply Today! 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Pinkard Frameworks Completes Wood Framing on Denver Affordable Housing Pinkard Frameworks Completes Wood Framing on Denver Affordable Housing February 15, 2024 Share Share Pinkard Frameworks, a division of Pinkard Construction, proudly announces the completion of their wood framing services for the Krisana Apartments affordable housing project in southeast Denver. The project is being developed by Kentro Group, Lexton McDermott, Pinkard Construction, and Lewis Himes Associates. The Krisana Apartments project will feature 151 units of deed-restricted, affordable housing located on the former Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) headquarters site. The complex will consist of 21 studio, 71 one-bedroom, and 59 two-bedroom apartments equipped with Energy Star-rated appliances, central air conditioning, laundry facilities, a fitness center, a courtyard, a social room, and a secured bike storage area, among other amenities. Pinkard recently launched Pinkard Frameworks, to serve as a trade partner to developers and general contractors along the Colorado front range in addition to self-performing wood framing for Pinkard projects. “The team’s efforts on Krisana Affordable Housing created a framing design that prevented conflicts and cascading issues that typically halt construction progress for redesigns,” said Dan Harris, Pinkard Frameworks Manager. “Pinkard Frameworks is under contract to provide wood framing services for two other Pinkard projects, such as akin Tennyson in Denver and Willoughby Corner in Lafayette.” Harris says that he takes a holistic approach, collaborating with truss fabricators in preconstruction to achieve framing designs that meet architectural and structural intent, ensuring constructability, seamless integration with other trades, and a budget-friendly, faster, and higher-quality project. The Krisana Apartments are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. For more information about Pinkard Frameworks and their services, please visit https://www.pinkardframes.com . Learn More Dan Harris, Wood Frame Manager Connect Affordable Housing 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

Pinkard Breaks Ground on 400-Unit Affordable Housing Development Pinkard Breaks Ground on 400-Unit Affordable Housing Development July 21, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Construction, a leading affordable housing contractor, broke ground today on Willoughby Corner , a 400-unit affordable housing development in Lafayette, Colorado. The project is a collaboration between the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), the City of Lafayette, Pinkard Construction, Norris Design , and HB&A Architects . Colorado Lieutenant Governor, Dianne Primavera, noted in her remarks at the ceremony that Willoughby Corner would be the largest net-zero-ready affordable housing development in Colorado when complete. The buildings will utilize solar and geothermal technology and incorporate highly energy-efficient building designs and materials. The first homes, 63 affordable ADA-accessible apartments for adults age 55 and over, will be ready for move-in as early as fall 2024. The first phase also includes 129 affordable multi-family homes and a community center. “We are here to celebrate this amazing, whole neighborhood of affordable housing... with community gardens, a transit mobility hub with bus access, car sharing, and [electric vehicle] charging,” said Norrie Boyd, director of BCHA. “We will have walking trails and electric, built for the future buildings, all designed with trauma-informed design, so everyone feels welcome in their homes here.” https://video.wixstatic.com/video/71b299_fe52982d05ec4b9a949f695a924ee941/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 “It’s amazing to work with Pinkard Construction; every individual... puts their heart and soul into this project,” said Molly Chiang, Senior Developer with BCHA. “They have been with us since the very early days of design, and they have been able to guide the whole team and get us to where we are now.” 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 $3.1M purchase of the land, and $5.3M in grants for Willoughby’s water rights. Willoughby Corner is also possible because of Boulder County Commissioners’ help with funding. Over the past year, Commissioners have added nearly $13 million in county and American Rescue Plan Act funds to help ensure Willoughby Corner can continue to advance through financing and approvals processes and that construction on its first phase can begin on time. “Willoughby Corner is a shining example of what can be accomplished when we work together to address the affordable housing crisis,” said Pinkard President Tony Burke. “I’m proud of the work that Pinkard has done to keep this project on track despite a global pandemic, materials shortages, and cost escalations that have derailed so many projects.” Willoughby Corner’s affordable homes will serve generations of families, individuals, older adults, and the workforce earning at or below 60 percent of the Area’s Median Income. For example, for a family of three, this amounts to a maximum annual income of $71,760 (2023 HUD). Construction on the first phase of Willoughby Corner is expected to be completed in 2024. For more information, visit: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/developments/willoughby-corner/ Learn More Senior Living Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Low Income Housing Tax Credit Construction See Projects Willoughby Corner Neighborhood 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

Willoughby Corner Receives Approvals to Begin First Phase Construction Willoughby Corner Receives Approvals to Begin First Phase Construction April 26, 2023 Share Share The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) has taken another major step toward beginning construction on what will be one of the largest mixed-use and environmentally sustainable affordable housing neighborhoods ever built in Boulder County. On Tuesday, April 18, Lafayette City Council unanimously approved BCHA’s site plan for the first phase of building Willoughby Corner, which will ultimately bring 400 new rentals and for sale affordable homes to Lafayette when fully complete. Pinkard Construction, an affordable housing general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado , was awarded the project in 2022 and is working closely with BCHA, Norris Design , and HB&A Architects . “Pinkard is excited to be a part of BCHA’s mission to provide housing relief to the families, individuals, single parents, older adults, and people living with disabilities in the area,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. “Our preconstruction team has been working hard to make this milestone possible, leveraging everything we have learned from building more than 50 affordable housing projects in Colorado.” Willoughby Corner’s affordable homes will serve generations of families, individuals, older adults, and the workforce earning at or below 60 percent of the Area's Median Income. For example, for a family of three, this amounts to a maximum annual income of $67,740. The Willoughby Corner Phase I approval is a significant milestone in a collaboration between BCHA and the City of Lafayette that began in 2017 with the city’s negotiation and purchase of 24 acres of land along east Emma Street, followed by the city and Boulder County entering into an intergovernmental agreement to dedicate the site for affordable housing. With Tuesday’s council approval, construction can begin on Willoughby Corner in May, with the first homes, 63 affordable ADA-accessible apartments for adults age 55 and over, ready for move-in as early as fall 2024. The first phase also includes 129 affordable multi-family homes and a community center. “We are thrilled to be able to break ground,” said Boulder County Housing Authority Director Norrie Boyd. “So much planning and hard work have gotten us to this point, and the City of Lafayette has understood since day one what an opportunity this represents for making access to stable, affordable housing more equitable in the community. Our partnership with the city has been vital to making this happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful for that.” One of the many outcomes of this engagement is that Willoughby Corner will be the largest net-zero-ready affordable housing development in Colorado when complete. The buildings utilize solar and geothermal technology and incorporate highly energy-efficient building designs and materials. In addition to the City of Lafayette’s financial support with nearly $1.5 million in fee waivers for the first phases of the project, the $3.1M purchase of the land, and $5.3M in grants for Willoughby’s water rights, Willoughby Corner is also possible because of Boulder County Commissioners’ help with funding. Over the past several months, Commissioners have added nearly $13 million in the county and American Rescue Plan Act funds to help ensure Willoughby Corner can continue to advance through financing and approvals processes and that construction on its first phase can begin on time. The financial closing for Willoughby Corner’s first phase loans will occur in early May, followed by a groundbreaking for the 55-and-over building. BCHA anticipates applications to be released for the first phase of homes in spring 2024. Boulder County and its partners will continue to keep community members updated about construction, the next phases of Willoughby Corner, and leasing, and encourage anyone wanting information to sign up for the interest list at www.WilloughbyCorner.org , where updates about eligibility and project timelines are also available. Learn More Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Multi-Family Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Willoughby Corner Neighborhood 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 Completes Construction On Astroscale U.S. Headquarters Pinkard Completes Construction On Astroscale U.S. Headquarters May 24, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Construction, an Office renovation general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado, has completed construction on Astroscale 's  new U.S. headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The newly renovated office stands at 13,500 square feet of space and includes a state-of-the-art lab and operations center. The 100-year-old building was recently renovated to fit Astroscale’s needs and features custom space-themed murals on the outside and interior.  During the Grand Opening Celebration of the building, Astroscale U.S. President and Managing Director Ron Lopez remarked, “Astroscale U.S. has a deep commitment to securing the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations and to serving the U.S. government and commercial customers in that commitment This outstanding new facility will serve as the place where our employees, customers, and partners can collaborate and create to deliver on that commitment.”  Pinkard worked closely with NeoEra Architecture to complete the project with particular attention to unique architectural details and finishes, including elements inspired by traditional Japanese and science fiction interiors.    “This project was very unique, and I am excited that we got to build such a beautiful space for Astroscale to put its best foot forward in the U.S. market,” said Jim Pagano, Construction Manager for Pinkard Construction. “We do many of these complex renovations and can work with architects to execute the design intent with a keen eye on the budget.”      Astroscale U.S. Inc, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits Astroscale U.S. began operations in 2019, selecting Denver as its base of operations to leverage the region’s robust and vibrant aerospace industry and community. Astroscale U.S. employs 60 full-time employees located in Denver and Washington, D.C.  To date, Pinkard has completed over 100 office projects, over $700 Million worth of construction.    Learn More Office Renovations and New Construction See Projects Astroscale U.S. Headquarters 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

Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss Career Building Q&A: Blake Chambliss July 18, 2024 Share Share Construction is a huge industry with a multitude of career paths. With the Career Building Q&A , we ask some of Pinkard’s longest tenured employees to share stories, advice, and lessons leaned over their own career journeys. In our first edition, we spotlight Blake Chambliss, whose remarkable 40 years at Pinkard has seen him rise from a journeyman carpenter to Chief of Operations. How did you get started in construction? My father is an architect, and he introduced me to a home building contractor. We formed and poured foundations and driveways, framed and sided, and did all interior trim including setting cabinets and countertops. How did you come to Pinkard Construction? I had just moved to Denver and was working for a multifamily developer when I heard that Pinkard was hiring. I hired on as a carpenter and we were just coming out of the ground and doing the concrete frame on the Hyatt Regency hotel in the Denver Tech Center. Superintendent-era Blake (circa 1996) Tell us the play-by-play of your evolving roles and responsibilities at Pinkard. I started out as a carpenter in 1984, and soon moved up to carpenter foreman at a time when we were doing a lot of high-rise PT cast-in-structures. I was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in (1986) and worked on Harvard Gulch Rec Center, DirecTV Broadcast Center, Tropical Discovery at the Denver Zoo, and a couple others. In the early ‘90s I was promoted to Superintendent and did several tenant improvements, a train wash station in Alliance, Nebraska, and some renovations before doing the first of several recreation projects in Highlands Ranch, including both phases of the Westridge Recreation Center and the renovation of Northridge Rec Center. I built several tilt-up projects (boring, like watching paint dry) and was put on three projects to replace existing superintendents, one of those still only in the foundation phase. In 2004, I was promoted to Field Manager where I also managed the self-perform concrete when we were doing decks and cores, and we did some very impressive architectural concrete using Agilia, a self-consolidating concrete, on One Riverfront. I worked as a project manager to replace a departed PM and finish up West Metro Fire. Finally I was promoted to Construction Manager before being named COO in 2022. What have been some of your career highlights? I really enjoyed working on Westridge Rec Center. We had a great repeat client in Highlands Ranch and [architect] Sink Combs (now Perkins & Will), and it was really rewarding being involved in preconstruction and working with [structural engineer] Martin & Martin to make structural changes to facilitate the proper sequencing of steel, masonry, and concrete. The architectural concrete at One Riverfront was fun to do. We did several mockups using different form-plys and form release agents to get the desired end-product, and we even used a pump to pour the mock-ups—not because of accessibility but because we needed to exactly replicate how we were going to pour the final product. In-progress architectural concrete at ONE Riverfront What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome? Probably taking over the projects that were already behind schedule and getting them finish on time. Also, the water and rock challenges we had on a tilt project we did at 6th & Indiana. The soils report said no water or rock, but we ended up having to blast rock (Colorado blue shale) and install wells to keep the water out of the foundations. What’s was your most memorable project at Pinkard? There have been a lot of great days, but form setting and flying decks at the Hyatt Regency was super fun, even though we had to hear superintendent Leroy Jefferson yelling like a mad man all the time! What’s the best advice you ever received? When I worked at DSP Builders, a superintendent said, “You’ve got to have eyes out your ass, because as soon as you turn around someone will f#@& something up,” and that’s never been truer. You always need to be aware of what people are doing and that can only be done by continually walking the job with your eyes and ears open. What’s the worst advice you ever received? I don’t ever recall getting bad advice. There are always lessons to be learned, and a day without learning something new is a lost day. What’s your advice for people navigating careers in construction? Ask a lot of questions. 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Pinkard Works to Remove Barriers for Women in Construction Pinkard Works to Remove Barriers for Women in Construction March 6, 2023 Share Share Pinkard is proud to be a part of Women in Construction Week 2023. Pinkard understands that women have faced obstacles in the construction industry and is committed to helping them achieve their career aspirations in this field. Pinkard is focused on providing women with access to educational resources, flexibility, and mentorship opportunities. And this is not just for its employees but clients as well. "I think it is really about flexibility," says Christina Call, Prequalification Coordinator. "One of the barriers I see for women is that we also take on a lot of the responsibility to raise our kids and keep our family life going." Call says that she feels Pinkard's leadership allows her the flexibility to balance supporting Pinkard and her family. She thinks that a rigid 9-5 schedule isn't realistic, especially given the new status quo of remote work. "I set an in-office schedule that I stick to, but the ability to remote work has made it possible for me to pursue a career in construction," says Call. For project engineer Dallas Frisbie, her work in the field is all about showing up and getting the job done. She says that Pinkard's leadership is doing the heavy lifting to ensure that traditionally all-male environments are open and welcoming. "I have experienced my fair share of uncomfortable experiences in my career. However, Pinkard's team works hard to make sure anyone feels comfortable," says Frisbie. "At the end of the day, I don't want to be the one policing everyone. Pinkard has already set the standard for appropriate behavior." Frisbie says that women must also have access to mentorship to learn and grow. She says her experience at Pinkard has been tremendous and is eager to offer mentorship. "When I was studying at the School of Mines, there wasn't a lot of other women pursuing this career with me," she said. "At Pinkard, I am so excited to have access to not just other Superintendents and project managers who are open and collaborative but also to Odette Bent-Buckles, our CFO." Frisbie says that as she grows in this field, her priority is to continue to mentor other women who want to break into construction, especially in the field. "The biggest misconception about this industry is that field jobs are not for women. I want to work to change that stereotype," she says. "Pinkard has proven to be the perfect place for that because this desire to change and grow is cultural. They make everyone feel like they belong." Pinkard’s focus is on more than just its employees and includes the client experience for its growing number of female clients in development and facilities roles. Molly Chiang, a senior housing developer with Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), says that her experience with Pinkard differs significantly from others in her career. "Pinkard's team has always been extremely respectful, and I don't know, just treats us like peers and colleagues," says Chiang. "I have been in rooms where that is not the case." "Walking onto a construction site as a woman, if I was like, 'I don't know what a glu-lam is,' I never felt stupid asking questions," said Lauren Cely, Senior Housing Developer for BCHA. "I remember standing in the garage shell, talking with your team about what's better: cast in place or precast, and we were going through the pros and cons, thinking about future projects, and I loved it." Pinkard's commitment to helping women succeed in this field is evident in our ongoing efforts to provide women with the tools and resources they need to pursue a successful and fulfilling career in construction. Pinkard is thrilled to be celebrating Women in Construction Week and is excited to see the positive impact these initiatives have on the lives and careers of women in the industry. Learn More Jessica Nichols, Director of Marketing Connect Odette Bent-Buckles, Chief Financial Officer Connect Share This Story Share Share More News Sort By Topic Reset Pinkard 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: Keeping Costs Down So Astroscale Can Zap Space Trash in Style  Project Rewind: Keeping Costs Down So Astroscale Can Zap Space Trash in Style June 6, 2024 Share Share There’s a lot of talk about creating a more sustainable future here on this planet, but less about doing so beyond the earth’s inner atmosphere. Enter Astroscale, which since 2013 has been working to advance safe and sustainable growth in outer space by extending the life of orbiting satellites and clearing the skies of hazardous space debris. Founded and headquartered in Japan, Astroscale chose Denver for its U.S. headquarters. Located in South Denver, off Broadway and Evans, the company found its new office in the form of a 100-year-old building—once home to a metal foundry—featuring heavy timbers, a brick envelope, huge windows, glass block, and open spaces. The design intent of the 13,500 square foot renovation was to complement the existing structure and its history with an innovative office space inspired by traditional Japanese design and the science fiction of Star Wars and Star Trek . After coming in second in the bidding stage, Pinkard was hired by Astroscale in the Spring of 2022 to save the renovation when the originally-hired contractor fell drastically behind in preconstruction. To quickly get up to speed, Pinkard worked closely and diligently with Astroscale and NeoEra Architecture to analyze the previous contractor’s preconstruction efforts and provide effective value engineering to get the design into budget. “Pinkard spent a lot of time in preconstruction trying to match program and budget and still have reputable, ethical, trustworthy subcontractors,” says Astroscale senior vice president Becky Yoder. “I cannot say enough good things about the Pinkard team, how well they work together, and how transparent they were.” One of Pinkard’s key goals was through design optimization and executing the project in a way that kept costs under a critical threshold, preventing Astroscale from having to conduct hundreds of thousands of extra flood gate work that would have been required by the city if the remodel exceeded the value of the building. Of course, none of Pinkard’s savvy budgeting meant compromising on quality. “There were things that Pinkard wouldn't accept from the mill worker, so they had to go back and refabricate,” remembers NeoEra principal architect Emily Adams. “These weren't always the fastest solutions, but they were definitely the best solutions. I really appreciated that.” As to whether those cost-saving measures came at the expense of the interior’s stunning, sci-fi-inspired design, the pictures speak for themselves. “We came in on time and on budget,” says Becky Yoder. “This is my third building to finish out in the aerospace industry, and this was by far the best experience I've had. And considering the challenges with this old building, I would highly recommend Pinkard.” Learn More Adaptive Reuse Construction Learn More 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 Partners with DHA on Thrive Multi-Family, Mixed-Income Housing Project Pinkard Partners with DHA on Thrive Multi-Family, Mixed-Income Housing Project July 14, 2023 Share Share Pinkard Construction, a leading builder of multi-family housing in Colorado, has completed the construction of Thrive. The community was developed by the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and designed by Shopworks Architecture . It is located between I-25 and Federal Blvd on W. Holden Place in the heart of the Sun Valley neighborhood. The 135-unit Thrive development, 54% of which are affordable to households earning below 60% of Denver’s Area Median Income, includes two-story townhomes and one- to five-bedroom multifamily units. It is constructed with a podium slab with two stories of structural concrete frame and fire-treated wood for levels three to seven. Amenities include a community kitchen, amenity deck, basketball court, game room, playground, classroom and large lobby. The project was financed with low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, DHA funds and a loan from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. The total development cost was approximately $44 million. "We are proud to partner with Pinkard Construction and Shopworks Architecture on this important project that will provide safe and affordable homes for families and individuals in Denver," said David Nisivoccia , Chief Executive Officer of DHA. "Thrive is an example of how we can leverage public-private partnerships and innovative financing to create more housing opportunities for our community." Nisivoccia says that those wishing to learn more about Thrive can visit thrivedenverliving.com . Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction, said "Pinkard Construction has a long history of building affordable housing in Colorado, and we are committed to delivering high-quality projects that help fill the affordable housing shortage in Denver. Thrive is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood and a testament to the vision and collaboration of DHA and Shopworks Architecture." Shopworks Architecture, a Denver-based firm that specializes in affordable housing design, said that Thrive is designed to create a sense of community and connection among residents and with the surrounding area. “Thrive will play a pivotal role in the redevelopment of this historic neighborhood and the families who live there,” said Kyle Mead , Project Manager for Shopworks Architecture. “Shopworks was honored to work with the dedicated, passionate, and talented team of Pinkard and their Trade Partners in order to deliver this notable project for DHA and the residents of Sun Valley.” Learn More Anthony Burke, President Connect Affordable Housing Construction See Projects Ground-Up Construction See Projects Thrive 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

Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids Pink Crew Breaks Personal Best While Building Beds for Kids June 12, 2024 Share Share When skills and purpose perfectly align, doing good can yield some pretty impressive results. Last Friday, as June temperatures began to climb into the 90s, scores of Pinkard people gathered under the large outdoor pavilion at the Westminster Elks Lodge, across the street from the Pinkard construction yard, to roll up their sleeves and build beds for kids in need. Organized by Pinkard’s community outreach program, The Pink Crew , the volunteer event benefited Sleep in Heavenly Peace , an award-winning nonprofit that delivers beds to children who don’t have one. As the tagline on their trailer reads: “No kid sleeps on the ground in our town!” Needless to say, our people’s considerable experience building things with power tools made for an overqualified workforce on a project that required various teams to cut, drill, sand, and assemble the bed frame components before dipping them in a sealant bath and branding the headboards with a hot iron. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-t1LLDFa1g “The goal was to build 60 beds, but they’re not used to having construction people as their volunteers,” says Pinkard accountant Kristen Rebmann, who co-leads the Pink Crew. “When they asked how many people knew how to use a saw and everybody’s hands went up, they decided to leave the excess lumber they had delivered and see how many extra beds we could build in the allotted time. Our people ended up using up every board supplied to build 71 beds in 5 hours.” In total, 40 Pinkard employees, along with a handful of friends and family members showed up—all wearing their bright pink T-shirts—smashing the previous record for turnout at a Pink Crew event. “It was so great to see everyone come together, utilizing their skills to serve the community,” says CFO Odette Bent-Buckles, who worked the dipping and drying station of the assembly line, adding how she was especially pleased to see many faces who hadn’t previously engaged in Pink Crew projects. In addition to organizing community service opportunities through the Pink Crew, Pinkard offers 16 annual hours of paid VTO, or Volunteer Time Off , to all employees interested in pursuing charity work. Next up, the Pink Crew will be helping our longtime partners at the Action Center with their annual school supply drive taking place in July. 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 Starts Thrive with 0% Budget Variance Pinkard Starts Thrive with 0% Budget Variance January 28, 2021 Share Share Pinkard Construction and Shopworks Architecture have completed preconstruction services on Denver Housing Authority’s (DHA) $42 million Thrive affordable housing complex. “Working with the precon team at Pinkard was a great experience – their knowledge and approach made for a truly collaborative process that helped add real value to the project,” said Kyle Mead, Project Manager at Shopworks Architecture. Working closely with the design team, Pinkard helped guide the budget to a 0% variance between design development documents and the GMP. With this phase complete, it is expected that construction will begin in late February. “With this zero percent variance, DHA was able to incorporate add-alternates to enhance Thrive’s value to future tenants and DHA,” said Leighton Neff, Senior Preconstruction Manager for Pinkard. “During preconstruction, Pinkard collaborated closely with DHA, the Shopworks team and our chosen MEP/fire and earthworks design-assist partners to refine the scope and pricing from the design development phase through GMP.” A part of DHA’s Sun Valley redevelopment plan, Thrive will be a ground-up, 7-story, mixed-income development with a mix of two-story townhomes and 1 – 5-bedroom multi-family units, totaling 135 units. Once this project is complete, it will mark Pinkard’s 101st multi-family project, with more than 50 of those being HUD-funded projects. Pinkard is an expert in affordable housing, providing preconstruction services and aiding in the funding acquisitions phase. Learn More Adaptive Reuse Construction Learn More Leighton Neff, Chief Preconstruction Manager Connect Multi-Family Construction See Projects Thrive 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 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 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. 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