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1 WINTER SPRING 2017 Public-Private Partnerships Office & Mixed-Use Round Up Today s Electrical Contractor Inside AGC Colorado page 70

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4 In this Issue Publisher s Letter Mike Branigan 08 AEC Industry News 16 Project Updates 20 On the Boards 22 People News 26 Good Works 28 Country Club Towers II Adds Luxury to Denver Skyline By Jack Blanchat, Swinerton Builders 30 Office & Mixed-Use Round Up by Sean O Keefe Feature Story 40 Union Tower West by Julie Wanzer Industry Spotlight 44 CTL Thompson 48 Today s Electrical Contractor Columnists CCIG, USGBC, CRMCA, ULI, AIA, Holland & Hart 70 Inside AGC Colorado On the cover: $1.2 billion I-70 East Expansion project, which recently received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration. Image Credit: Courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation Parting Shots 76 Industry Events in Colorado Advertiser Index 4 Colorado Construction & Design

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6 Publisher s Letter Dear Reader, This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Déjà vu Rendezvous, the successful annual fundraiser that benefits Assistive Technology Partners at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver. Over the years, Déjà vu Rendezvous has grown to become the single biggest networking event across the construction and design industry in Colorado. With more than 700 construction and design professionals in attendance you ll be sure to meet new people and see your friends and business acquaintances. If you haven t already added this event to your calendar, now s the time to SAVE THE DATE (May 19th) and plan to attend. Individual tickets are $150 and we ll meet once again at Mile High Station, Denver. Assistive Technology Partners (ATP) provides services to those with very complex disabilities. In addition, money raised goes to help fund scholarships for those involved in the program. In addition to having raised more than $2 million over the years, volunteers from Saunders Construction, Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects and others helped design and build a new office space for the ATP headquarters on the Auraria Campus of UCD. ROCKIES OPENING DAY WITH AGC Looking for more fun? Join AGC Colorado for the Colorado Rockies home opener tailgater on April 7th. Come network with GC s, Specialty Contractors, Suppliers and Associate members. This year s event will be held in the La Fiesta parking lot at 24th and Champa from 10am - 3pm. For more information visit or call As always, send us your news. We re here to help you build your business. Sincerely, Mike Branigan, Publisher Tel mike@ccdmag.com 6 Colorado Construction & Design The 10th Annual Déjà vu Rendezvous- The Construction Industry Unites Once Again to Support a Great Cause Mike Branigan President and Publisher mike@ccdmag.com Polly Emmons Editor and Creative Director, Layout and Design polly@ccdmag.com Julie Wanzer Reporter and Contributor Sean O keefe Contributing Writer Jackie Shumaker The Unfound Door Caleb TKatch Image Werx Photography Nancy O. Branigan Marilyn Sudbeck Accounting and Administration Publication Printers Print Production Subscription mike@ccdmag.com Subscription $40.00 per year in the USA Postmaster: Send address changes to: Colorado Construction & Design, Inc., 8622 W. Warren Dr., Lakewood, CO Contents copyright 2017 by Colorado Construction & Design, Inc. Special permission is required to reprint anything that appears in Colorado Construction & Design. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited materials. Colorado Construction & Design obtains its information from sources believed to be reliable. However, Colorado Construction & Design, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of any information, and is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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8 AEC Industry News IECRM and Six Electrical Contractors and Energy Companies Received National Recognition and Ten Awards Six Colorado energy industry companies received national awards for excellence in electrical construction, safety, and industry achievement, reigning in a total of ten national awards at the 59th Annual IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) National Awards Gala in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, the IEC Rocky Mountain chapter (www. iecrm.org) was recognized as the IEC Chapter of the Year, Apprenticeship Chapter of the Year, and received a Membership award for reaching its annual growth goal. 59th Annual IEC Award Winners: 2016 IEC National Competition Winner and Apprentice of the Year: Scott Sorensen, Eckstine Electric IEC Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Year: IEC Rocky Mountain (90+ contractor members) Apprenticeship Chapter of the Year: IEC Rocky Mountain Membership Growth Goals: IEC Rocky Mountain Industry Achievement Award: Southwire Legacy Award: James Golly, Eaton IEC-CNA Safety Award: IES Commercial - Denver Excellence in Electrical Construction: 1st Electric Contractors (Lakewood, CO) - Kent Place Residences RESIDENTIAL Multi-family, mid-rise buildings above three-stories IECRM apprentices, electrical contractors, industry partners, and staff. Many of our local chapter industry partners are active at the national level - companies like Eaton, IDEAL, Thomas & Betts, Milwaukee Tool, Graybar, QED, and Siemens. National industry partner and local chapter member Southwire was recognized as Industry Partner of the Year, in part for their equipment donations which we received this year. A big congrats to IECRM Training Director Paul Lingo for his vision to bring our IECRM skills challenge winners to the national conference, truly helping to grow awareness of the broader industry among our next generation electricians in attendance. said Marilyn Akers Stansbury, IECRM CEO. Visit or call (303) to learn more about IECRM. Bret s Electric (Frederick, CO) - Value Plastics Manufacturing INDUSTRIAL Contract amounts from $1,500,001 to $5,000,000 Weifield Group Contracting (Denver, CO) - Pepsi Center Lighting Upgrades COMMERCIAL Contract amounts from $500,001 to $1,500,000 Weifield Group Contracting (Denver, CO) - Longmont Water Treatment Plant - Gravity Thickener & Waste Digester INDUSTRIAL Contract amounts to $1,500,000 8 Colorado Construction & Design

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10 AEC Industry News Image credit: Pahtfinder Properties, Villa Del Prado Pathfinder Properties Aquires Two Multifamily Properties in Boulder, CO Pathfinder Partners, a San Diego-based firm specializing in opportunistic real estate investments, has acquired two adjacent multifamily communities totaling 82 units in Boulder, Colorado, for $24 million. Pathfinder s acquisition includes Villa Del Prado, a 50-unit apartment community with three two- and three-story buildings built in 1974 at 635 Mohawk Drive and Chateau at Villa Del Prado, a 32-unit apartment community with four two-story buildings constructed in 1968 and located at 565 Mohawk Drive. Villa Del Prado has a parking garage, indoor pool, spa, sauna and clubhouse, while Chateau has parking and a covered pool. According to Lorne Polger, senior managing director of Pathfinder Partners, the project was purchased from a Boulder-based real estate investment company. Boulder is an extremely supply-constrained market with considerable barriers to entry, and the opportunity to purchase apartment projects which have not been renovated is quite rare, he said. In addition to providing opportunities to add value, these properties contain some of the largest apartments in the area. We plan to renovate the interiors, upgrade the amenities and incorporate many green features. The communities are situated on 3.9 acres, comprising two studio apartments, 12 one-bedroom/ one-bathroom units, eight onebedroom/two- bathroom units, 56 two-bedroom/two-bathroom units and four three-bedroom/twobathroom units averaging 1,128 square feet. There is considerable demand for rental housing in Boulder, which has experienced an economic boom in recent years leading to an increase in average household income, home values and rental rates, Polger said. The community is positioned for even further growth with Google opening a new campus in Boulder later this year adding an estimated 1,500 jobs. Pathfinder has been actively investing in Colorado - with 13 acquisitions and nine dispositions since During the past several years, Pathfinder has acquired a 27-acre parcel in Longmont the former Butterball Turkey processing plant and a 47,000-square-foot commercial project on Walnut Street in Denver s RiNo district, both of which are being redeveloped, as well as The Shores at Breckenridge, where it is building and selling 40 luxury homes. The transaction was brokered by the Colorado office of ARA Newmark. 10 Colorado Construction & Design

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12 AEC Industry News Consilium Design Awarded the Best in American Living (BALA) Gold Award The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently honored Consilium Design for their design of Leyden Rock in Arvada, CO (pictured at right) with the 2017 Best in American Living Gold Award. The award was for the Best Single Family Community of the Year over 100 units. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the awards program and Consilium s design was one of 438 entries received. The annual awards program, held during the 2017 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida honors excellence and innovation in community design. Leyden Rock has become the fastest selling single family home community in Colorado and the 9th fastest in the nation, said Craig Karn, president of Consilium Design in Centennial, CO. We integrated over 600 acres of open space (60%) into the site, along with 19 miles of soft and hard trails for community access, exercise and recreation. Consilium Design utilized low impact site design resulting in twice the density of a conventional development while preserving 3 times as much open space. We would like to thank our client, RRCEA for giving us the opportunity to provide design leadership on this outstanding community said Karn. Located in Arvada, CO a short distance from downtown Denver, the community has 1,439 homes spanning 1,033 acres with 10 homebuilders and over 156 different elevations. The development has far surpassed expectations and illustrates how creative land planning through the use of sight grading, preserving site lines, and integration of open space can drive record setting project results. DBIA Rocky Mountain Region 2016 Regional Award Winners Civic Catagory - Swinerton Builders Project: Mod 4 East Parking Structure Location: Denver, CO Owner: Denver International Airport Educational Facilities Category & Best Over All Project - Swinerton Builders Project: Denver Public School East Quad Campus Location: Denver, CO Owner: Denver Public Schools Water/Wastewater Category - BTC General Contractors Project: Mitch Ditch Tunnel Location: Fort Collins, CO Owner: City of Fort Collins Utilities Design Excellence Catagory - Pinkard Construction Project: South College Ave. Parking Garage Location: Fort Collins, CO Owner: Colorado State University 12 Colorado Construction & Design

13 RK Mechanical is One of Few Mechanical Contractors in US to Earn ISO 9001: 2015 Certification RK (a trade name of RK Mechanical, Inc.) received official notice in late November 2016 that it has retained its ISO certification and has successfully transitioned from the ISO 9001:2008 standard to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. ISO 9001:2015 is the successor of the ISO 9001:2008. Changes in the updated standard call for organizations to more explicitly communicate with stakeholders, including customers, partners and suppliers. The organization is tasked to become more aware of its role in society and the supply chain. The organization is expected to serve its customers with consistent quality and collaborate with suppliers to improve processes and decrease cost. There is a call for more responsibility from management, as well as a stronger focus on analyzing and measuring risk. The new ISO 9001:2015 standards were released at the end of September, RK completed a significant overhaul of its Quality Management System in order to adhere to the new requirements, as well as to improve and align the focus of all RK business units on employee engagement, leadership and process integration. This enables more integrated and consistent quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. RK s transition audit was performed in October, 2016 less than one year after the new standard was released. Four external auditors conducted an extensive assessment of the processes, facilities, sites and employees comprehension of RK s Quality Management System. RK is proud to announce that the transition audit was successful and the company has officially transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 to the most recent ISO 9001: 2015 standard. Excellence in Subcontracting Category - MTECH Mechanical Project: 1401 Lawrence Location: Denver, CO Owner: First Gulf c/o Renshan LP Transportation Category - BECK Project: Westminster Station, TOD Garage Location: Westminster, CO Owner: City of Westminster 2016 Regional & National Competition Winner - University of Colorado, Boulder Advisor: Keith Mlenaar Team: Raymond Righi, Douglas Alleman, Charles Von Thaden, Nathan Klass, Shawn Sweeney Colorado Construction & Design 13

14 AEC Industry News ABC Rocky Mountain Announces Chapter Award Winners; Installation of Board of Directors Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Rocky Mountain Chapter held their annual Chapter Awards dinner and Board of Directors installation on Thursday, January 19, at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. New this year, the event featured a roundtable progressive dinner with ABC s Board of Directors. The Chapter Awards were presented to leaders within the commercial construction industry who have shown outstanding commitment and dedication to the chapter, industry, and the merit shop philosophy through their participation and involvement. Darren Hinton, John Barnhart, and Alex Stein of Milender White accepting their General Contractor of the Year award. Marissa Bolton (left) of Bobcat of the Rockies accepting her 2017 ABCer of the Year award from last year s recipient, Rachael Koch with Power Management, Systems and Sales, Inc The following companies and individuals were honored with awards: Outstanding Service by a New Member to Merit Electric; Associate of the Year for the third year in a row to EKS&H LLP; Supplier of the Year to Bobcat of the Rockies; Subcontractor of the Year to RK; General Contractor of the Year to Milender White; Special Service Award to Trip DeMuth, Faegre Baker Daniels; President s Award to the Government Affairs Committee; Grassroots Champion to Shane Fobes of Milender White and Merit Shop Defender to Milender White; Young Professional of the Year to Liz Castro, EKS&H; and the ABCer of the Year was awarded to Marissa Bolton, Bobcat of the Rockies. Prior to the awards program the following individuals were sworn in as the 2017 ABC Board of Directors: Swearing in of ABC s 2017 Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair: Jason Maxwell, White Construction Group.; Chair-Elect: Rob Marceau, RK Mechanical, Inc.; Treasurer: Scott Oglesby, Bauerle & Company, P.C.; Secretary: Aaron Eide, Flood and Peterson; Past Chair: Darren Hinton, Milender White. Directors Dane Bechtholdt, Douglass Colony Group; Marissa Bolton, Bobcat of the Rockies; David Brooke, Hensel Phelps, Trip DeMuth, Faegre Baker Daniels; Paul Giovannetti, HITT Contracting; Brent Greiner, Greiner Electric; Mark Griffin, Turner Construction Company; Rachael Koch, Power Management Systems & Sales, Inc.; Scott Larson, Encore Electric, Inc.; and John Luthi, FCI Constructors, Inc. Initial.IT, Inc. New Location As we continue to grow in 2017, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and for the relationships that we have built over the years. We enjoy working with you and your teams and are forever grateful for your patronage. Jack Smith, President, MCP initial.it As of January 13th, Initial.IT s new address is: Initial.IT, Inc S. Bellaire St. Ste. 120 Denver, CO Phone numbers and addresses will all remain the same. 14 Colorado Construction & Design

15 Rosemark at Mayfair Park Wins National Architecture and Design Award for Senior Living Rosemark at Mayfair Park won the 2016 Architecture and Design Award for Best Assisted Living Community from Senior Housing News. The 88-apartment assisted living and memory support community is located on East Eighth Avenue and Jersey Street. We re pleased to have this amenity in the Mayfair neighborhood, said Mary Beth Susman, Denver City Councilwoman. Rosemark attracts many residents from within a few blocks, assuring they stay connected to friends, family, healthcare facilities and cultural venues integral to central Denver, she added. Rosemark at Mayfair Park was selected from the largest field of entries in the award s history. As the firm s first senior living community, Rosemark Development Group brings a fresh perspective to the industry, said Cytrynbaum. Rosemark reflects themes that are increasingly important to older adults and their children, such as a balanced lifestyle, locally sourced menus, environmentally friendly surroundings and social connectivity. The stylish décor is Image credit: Studio Completiva, Rosemark at Mayfair Terrace Dining Room reminiscent of an upscale hotel, while incorporating the latest unobtrusive wellness technologies. A total of 33,000 square feet of interior community spaces are light-filled, varied and plentiful. Private apartments come in a variety of configurations and feature large windows, kitchenettes and private baths. The 72,000 square-foot community offers a high quality of life, with a wide range of amenities and programming along with highly trained staff who deliver personalized care and services, said Rosen. We at Studio Completiva are honored to have been part of a team that maintained such a clear vision, level of excellence and teamwork. This is an innovative and thoroughly thought-out development that raises the bar for assisted living, said Yong Cho, principal of Studio Completiva. Coda and Steele Creek Denver, Colorado Stone Masonry Stucco Plaster Concrete Marble Granite Stone Sales GallegosCorp.com 800-GALLEGOS Colorado Construction & Design 15

16 Project Updates Urban Land Conservancy Selects Zocalo Community Development as New Partner for Transit Oriented Development in Northeast Denver The Urban Land Conservancy (ULC) has selected Zocalo Community Development as the master developer for the six-acre Race Street Transit Oriented Development (TOD) site in Denver s Elyria Swansea neighborhood. The planned mixed use development, set to be completed in multiple phases over several years, will include up to 560 residential units, as a combination of mixed-income rental and mixed-income for-sale homes and approximately 80,000 square feet of community serving commercial space. ULC and Zocalo s investment, together with support from the City and County of Denver, marks the first significant development in Northeast Denver, with a goal of the initial phase being operational to coincide with the opening of RTD s North Metro Rail Line in late The existing industrial use TOD site located at 48th and Race Street was purchased by ULC in April 2015 for $5.5 million and financed with the Calvert Foundation Facility Fund and a $1.5 million loan from the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED). The site was identified by OED following an evaluation of key locations suitable for affordable housing and community benefit. With Zocalo on board as partner in this important project, which will offer both rental and home ownership opportunities, we re taking another step in achieving our commitment to keeping Denver accessible and affordable. ~ Denver Mayor, Michael B. Hancock. 16 Colorado Construction & Design The Urban Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that uses real estate as a tool to benefit urban communities in metro Denver. ULC preserves, develops and invests in place-based real estate including affordable housing, nonprofit office space, community centers and schools. Calvert Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit impact investing organization. For over 20 years Calvert Foundation has enabled people to invest for social good through the Community Investment Note. The Note is a fixed income security available to all types of investors. The capital raised through the Note is used to make loans to non-profits and social enterprises throughout the U.S. and around the world that create measurable social and environmental impact. Zocalo Community Development is an award-winning, Denverbased development and construction services company focused on creating sustainable communities that deliver for investors and neighborhoods alike. Locally produced and contextually sensitive are descriptors of Zocalo s commitment to community development. www. zocalodevelopment.com The Facility Fund is a part of Calvert Foundation s Ours To Own Initiative, a campaign that gives metro Denver residents the opportunity to invest in community projects for amounts as low as $20, all while earning a return on their investment. To date, Ours To Own has led to $11 million of real estate investments into the Denver region and financially supported over 400 businesses. The Race Street TOD site has been successfully rezoned by ULC to allow up to 8 stories of new development and will be the premier quality mixed-use development serving the affordable housing needs of both existing neighborhood residents as well as the potential workforce of the future $1 billion National Western Center EDITORIAL CALENDAR SPRING 2017 AIA Northern Colorado Regional Report, Healthcare, MOB, Senior Living, RMMI - Masters in Masonry SPRING/SUMMER 2017 AIA Western Colorado Regional Report, Safety, Site Work, RMSCA Steel Construction Report SUMMER 2017 AIA Denver Regional Report, Multi-Family Development, TOD, Government Projects visit

17 Skylights by AiA Industries Crafted in Colorado since 1977 design l build l install One source. One responsibility. 290 E. 56th Ave., Denver, CO aiaindustries.com Get up to $ 1000 * in additional ABC or AGC Member Savings 2033 S Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO *With GM Fleet Account number, $500 additional savings without GM Fleet account number Ask for Karl Ritz: Fleet & Commercial Manger SERVING YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR PRIORITY. Colorado Construction & Design 17

18 Project Updates Roth Sheppard Architects Celebrates Completion of Gunnison County Courthouse Roth Sheppard Architects, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Western Mountain Region Architectural Firm of the Year, known for its award-winning law enforcement, restaurant and retail design throughout the West, today announced that the Gunnison County Courthouse in Gunnison, Colorado is now open and serving their communities. Image credit: Roth Sheppard Architects, Gunnison County Courthouse Designed by Architect of Record Roth Sheppard, and Associate Architect Humphries Poli, the 46,590 square foot Gunnison County Courthouse brings a cutting edge new facility to Gunnison while honoring the history of the community and its architecture. The building, through the architects use of salvaged historical elements like wood trusses, tin ceilings and brickwork, pays homage to the original 1881 courthouse while affirming the historical importance of the building. Centrally located within the site of the original courthouse on a raised platform symbolizing the significance of the judicial process, this elegant new building is flanked on each side by a semi-circular glass walled lobby that surrounds the existing circa 1900 s courthouse. Reflecting history while providing glimpses of the historic courthouse, the two wings are designed as a nod to the courthouse s pioneer history, framing the contrasting contemporary entrance and large boardroom in the center. Jordy Construction Breaks Ground on SugarSquare in LoDo Jordy Construction, a Denver-based commercial construction firm, announced it has broken ground on SugarSquare, a new office space in Denver s lower downtown (LoDo), located at th Street in Denver. The four-story, 10,800-square-foot building will be constructed between the historic Sugar Building and Spice Building, taking the place of a narrow parking lot. The building will feature an exterior façade of glass and blackened stainless steel with a green roof and amenities deck on top. Each floor will also be connected to the Sugar Building, allowing for ease of foot traffic. With nearly 60 years of experience in construction, our team of professionals is excited to tackle such a unique project in LoDo, said Sean Wardroup, president of Jordy Construction. Jordy Construction is working with developer Urban Villages and architect Semple Brown Design to complete the project. After excavation of the space, Jordy Construction will begin shoring and concrete foundation. Once the foundation is set, Jordy Construction will construct the building using a hybrid structural steel and precast concrete core with a metal and glass shell. (Conceived of as an addition to the historic Sugar Building at th St., SugarSquare fills in a longstanding gap in Denver s urban fabric with a distinctly modern building that respects the context and rhythm of the historic Wazee streetscape.) 18 Colorado Construction & Design

19 Pinkard Construction Completes Landmark Memory Care Pinkard Construction Co. has completed, Landmark Memory Care Phase One, a new 18-unit memory care facility. Phase One has been designed for resident comfort, socialization, encouragement and safety. It includes a central park with walking paths for exercise and, seating areas for socialization and soaking up the sun, to the raised flowerbeds that enable our senior adults to continue to participate in a favorite pastime - gardening, to the specially designed showers in each room to promote safety while bathing, to the carefully placed call bells and wander guard systems. The new memory care community is currently in phase I of construction, which consists of the 9,395 square foot Building One, with 18 memory care units in a single-story, wood-framed building. It contains a commercial kitchen, dining room, common areas and lobby. The project reached substantial completion in early November and opened for residents shortly after. Pinkard s value engineering efforts included mechanical system life cycle analysis for a $350,000 savings for owner Hanson Health Holdings, LLC. Tours of the community in Lafayette can be scheduled by calling Additional information can be found at Landmark s website: Architecture and construction administration is being provided by Clear Creek Architects. Colorado Construction & Design 19

20 On the Boards Colfax Avenue: Re-establishing its Role as Denver s Main Street Through Safety and Design Enhancements T The Colfax Ave Business Improvement District (Colfax Ave) and studioinsite led a streetscape design master plan for east Colfax between Grant and Josephine streets. The plan focuses on three overarching pillars: clean, safe and friendly. As the undisputed Main Street of Denver, there is no mistaking the heartfelt enthusiasm people express when speaking about Colfax. The master plan is the culmination of an eight-month process to envision and prioritize public realm improvements for the District. At its simplest, this plan seeks to improve safety, from a pedestrian and traffic standpoint, as well as crime deterrents; and to improve appearance through streetscape beautification enhancements and placemaking features. Cheney Bostic, studioinsite s project manager and senior urban designer for the plan said, Everyone has their Colfax story : we sensed a passion and saw a strong sense of ownership for defining the next Colfax era. Because of its rich history, finding the right balance between keeping remnants of the past and creating a 20 Colorado Construction & Design fresh future was key here. The plan aims to maintain Colfax Avenue s true colors and to resurrect a majestic street, allowing the good qualities of Colfax, such as its iconic architecture and venues to shine through timeless recommendations which reference the past while looking to the future. With the planned bus rapid transit (BRT) project and the citywide initiative to reinvent Colfax as Denver s Main Street, the street will function much differently than it does today. The goal for the future of Colfax Ave and its surroundings is to become a multi-modal place that puts emphasis on pedestrian and transit infrastructure, while still accommodating vehicular movement. The streetscape design positively contributes to the transit system with infrastructure such as bike facilities to and from stations and wide sidewalks with pedestrian amenities. It also supports Colfax as a 24-hour environment, with an emphasis on safety and activation. There are several big ideas that span the length of the study area. Gateways and hubs: The corridor is divided into four Image credit: Civic-Grant Colfax Gateway - StudioINSITE hubs from west to east Civic, Performance, Mosaic, and Culture. Primary gateways annotate entry into the district and secondary gateways transition into each hub. Big Idea Concepts: A big idea is presented for each hub to increase public space and connectivity along the corridor. Examples of some of the big ideas include a major gateway with connection into the Mile High Loop at Grant Street; and the proposed Park Ave. Park as a solution to the dangerous intersection at Colfax, Park and Franklin. Branding and Wayfinding: ArtHouse Design is leading the corridor branding effort. Integral to the design is a branded identity for the corridor to be realized through environmental graphics, wayfinding, signage, and art as part of the greater placemaking efforts. Other Colfax business improvement districts have been leading concurrent initiatives to improve the public realm, including the Bluebird, Mayfair and West Colfax BIDs. Denver City Councilman Wayne New has spearheaded efforts to improve Colfax Avenue

21 corridor-wide by bringing policy-makers, government agencies, BIDs, and varied stakeholder groups together, and he s been successful in starting the collective conversation. As a result of the wide-spread focus on Colfax, the city of Denver has allocated $500k in 2017 for engineering and design services on the greater corridor with emphasis to be placed in each of four BID districts spanning the corridor. The Colfax Ave. streetscape design plan serves as a blueprint for future infrastructure investments, placing them into a larger context looking at how to leverage major citywide capital projects to implement ideas from this plan. Jamie Licko of Centro Inc. developed a financing toolbox for implementation which utilizes a variety of options, including city bond dollars, special district funding, capital campaigns, and similar sources. Colorado Construction & Design 21

22 People News Tamara Lindsay Joins Holland & Hart as Associate in Real Estate and Construction IECRM s CEO Brings Initiative, Implementation and Impact to the Electrical Industry Holland & Hart is pleased to announce Tamara Lindsay has joined the firm s Denver office as an associate serving clients in the real estate and construction industries. Tamara consults and advises commercial and industrial clients on a full spectrum of construction-related issues, from contract negotiation through dispute resolution. Her broad range of experience includes casinos, water treatment facilities, chemical and manufacturing facilities, hydropower facilities, airports, pipelines, rail systems, hospitals, schools and multi-family developments. She also previously worked for the Department of Defense training Marines for mental and physical combat readiness. The Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC/C), Announces Bradley Gassman as Safety and Environmental Director Bradley Gassman will perform a wide range of safety and environmental duties, including: staff representative to the safety council, overseeing the CHASE and CSEP partnerships, coordinating/instructing safety education programs, and aid with accident investigations, OSHA and EPA inspections. He will also be responsible for coordinating the AGC/Pinnacol Worker Compensation Safety Group dividend program and providing consultative services to members in safety program development and audit. We are excited to have Bradley join our AGC team and continue advocating the safety needs for the Colorado construction industry, says Michael Gifford, President and CEO of AGC of Colorado. His proven track record of success in safety will be a great advantage to our members. 22 Colorado Construction & Design Marilyn Akers Stansbury, a long-time executive leader and change advocate in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, has propelled organizations and complex initiatives from vision to successful change by reflecting the basic importance of creating teams of equals that work as one powerful force to unlock an organization and sustain its potential. Her background is steeped in developing human capital, workforce, change management, communication, and business operation strategies for diverse entities. Stansbury leads the top electrical and renewable energy contractor association in Colorado and the largest IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) apprenticeship training program in the country. IECRM represents more than 200 member companies and educates over 1500 electrical apprentices and licensed electricians annually.her goal is to bring much-needed new talent to the industry and enhance her member companies workforce development and economic success. Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) named Mary Beth Armbruster as its new Director of Operations and Member Services Mary Beth Armbruster leads business develop-ment and corporate member relations, develops and streamlines the association s systems and services, and directs the organization s marketing and communications initiatives. She helps forge high quality professional development and continuing education programs delivered in top form to career college students and association members. She has served on national association committees for AAM, AMMC, and AZA.

23 Douglas Colony Group Announces Important Promotions Gary Degenhart has been promoted to Executive Vice President - Operations. With his extensive knowledge of the industry and vast experience, Degenhart has served as an integral part of the company s growth and success. In his new position, Degenhart will oversee all operations for the company ensuring continued excellence in project management and execution. Dane Bechtholdt has been promoted to Vice President - Northern Division. In his time at Douglass Colony, Bechtholdt has been an integral component in the company s growth & success as one of the top, high-performing sales representatives and manager of the Northern Division. Bechtholdt consistently proves to be an exceptional leader, and Douglass Colony looks forward to his continued success in this new position. Chris Faulkner has been promoted to Vice President - Southern Division. Since joining Douglass Colony, Faulkner s aptitude and contributions have been invaluable working in the company s now thriving southern division. His successes at Douglass Colony along with his established familiarity and management of the southern division earned him the position. As Vice President, Faulkner will continue to oversee the Colorado Springs office and its sales and operations. Colorado Construction & Design 23

24 People News Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association Welcomes New Engineer James JT F. Mesite III has joined CRMCA to oversee the Technical and Marketing Committees at CRMCA. As a Professional Engineer, he will also oversee all ACI certifications that CRMCA sponsors. He brings a geotechnical discipline providing engineering and materials testing consultation for 15 years in Colorado. JT has experienced a variety of materials testing functions involving soils, asphalt, and concrete materials. Jackie Rudko Promoted to Principal Jackie Rudko joined Cator, Ruma & Associates in 2002 as an electrical engineer and has provided innovative design and strong leadership and guidance in her role as project manager for numerous complex projects in the healthcare and hospitality industries. Along with her ability to inspire fellow team members with her enthusiasm and dedication to the projects she works on, Rudko also counts low-energy design including energy-efficient lighting and power distribution systems among her areas of expertise. Jackie is an invaluable resource for our internal team and our clients alike, stated Cator, Ruma President Jim Lazzeri. Bryan Construction Looks to Grow In Denver Bryan Construction, Inc. welcomes Laraine Saldivar as Business Development Manager for the Denver Group. A newly created position, Ms. Saldivar will work throughout the Denver metro area to engage new business and enhance existing relationships in order to identify Bryan Construction as a strong marketplace competitor. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Arts in Human Resources Development. She is a 2016 graduate of Access Denver and serves on the Colorado Civic Health Network Steering Committee. Jim Ciesla Named Chief Executive Officer of Brinkman Construction Jim Ciesla has been named Chief Executive Officer of Brinkman Construction. Ciesla has served as the company s President for the past six years and was one of their first employees. Ciesla has over 20 years of construction experience throughout Arizona and Colorado. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a bachelor s degree in Construction Management. He is a former board member for Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain and has served on the Poudre School District Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee and the Colorado State University Strategic Operating Plan Process Committee. Design Concepts Announces New Staff Sara Morse joined the firm as a designer with recent experience in parks, recreation, cultural landscapes, rural towns and education. She is an instrumental team member having worked on the teams charged with the Lyons Land Use Plan, Rifle Memorial Park, Raffety Park and the new Erie K-8 School in Colorado. She adds an additional level of experience having worked for the Colorado Center for Community Development Design and The Cultural Landscape Research Foundation for the University of Colorado at Denver. Sara received an Advertising Certificate and Bachelor of Anthropology and Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Colorado Boulder and Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Colorado at Denver. 24 Colorado Construction & Design

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26 Good Works Powers Products Completes Wish for Wheels Bike Build for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver In December 2016, Powers Products Co. hosted a community service and team-building event organized through Wish for Wheels. 19 employees participated to build 35 new bikes through a variety of fun competitions designed to foster teamwork. The group then visited the Cope Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to donate the bikes and new helmets to 35 very deserving kids. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, said Brent Powers, CEO of Powers Products Co. Wish for Wheels provided us with a fun way to make a big impact on these kids lives. Everyone who participated really enjoyed the experience, and we re already thinking about how we can do more with it next year. Powers Products Co. has been a leading distributor and specialty contractor in the Intermountain Region since 1941, collaborating to create distinctive, safe, and efficient buildings. From pre-construction and design assistance to installation and service, Powers offers single-source execution for each of its product lines. Visit solutions@powersproducts.com, or call for more information. 26 Colorado Construction & Design

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28 Country Club Towers II Adds Luxury to Denver Skyline By Jack Blanchat, Swinerton Builders Since breaking ground in May of 2015, the pair of 32-story towers in Denver s West Wash Park neighborhood has been rising to create a bold new landmark property for the area. On March 8, the project officially topped out at a height of 328 feet, and it s expected to make its first units available to renters in August of this year. Altogether, the Country Club Towers has 558 sustainably-built apartments, robust amenity areas and 985 parking spaces, including three stories of below-grade parking. The project is being developed by Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group. Country Club Towers II also stands out as one of the bigger projects that Swinerton has completed in the last few years, building on the successes of high-rises like One Lincoln Park and the Four Seasons Hotel. When you think about it, building two 32-story towers and all that parking is building 60-something floors all at once, said Sam Hosfelt, Senior Project Manager for Swinerton. So other high-rise construction is just not going to have as much manpower and not as big a footprint as this project. The development of Country Club Towers II has been the model for teamwork and creative solutions between the owner, architect and the general contractor. We are proud to have achieved this topping out milestone so quickly and are looking forward to delivering a best-inclass new residential community for Denver, said Doug Wells, CEO of Broe Real Estate Group. To achieve topping out, this complex construction process required about 800 workers on site every day and used two tower cranes to move material to each tower. In order to pour the concrete structure for the towers, Swinerton utilized a sequence where one floor was poured every Tuesday for the West tower and then one floor was poured for the East tower every Thursday. 28 Colorado Construction & Design

29 In addition, the project is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, with several adjacent buildings that are over 100 years old. With that in mind, the project team had to be collaborative and deliberate in how it dealt with equipment, traffic, noise, and concerned neighbors and municipal stakeholders. The logistics of this site has required some creative approaches to the work and moving of people and equipment on and off the property Hosfelt said. We staged deliveries at appropriate intervals to make sure the trucks weren t backing up in the neighborhood. With this small footprint we coordinated our just-intime deliveries so that materials were unloaded and the cranes picked the material right away to keep the project moving. An onsite owner representative and an onsite project architect from Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) also helped streamline the workflow of one of the area s largest and most complex projects. Other key team members include S.A. Miro, Kimley-Horn, StudioInsite, RK Mechanical and Weifield Group Contracting. Swinerton is now starting work on the interiors, finishing the apartments and amenity areas. Each apartment has floor-to-ceiling, energy-efficient windows, granite surfaces, stainless steel appliances and washers and dryers. Amenities include a lap pool with 20,000-square-foot deck, a 4,000-square-foot fitness center with yoga and massage rooms, a dog spa, a bike repair station, and two common kitchen areas. To get the point of building the concrete-frame towers and finishing the interiors, Swinerton had to excavate and haul away 80,000 cubic yards of dirt, incurring notorious Denver Blue sandstone bedrock. We used a 385 Caterpillar excavator and several Watson Caisson Rigs to drive through rock and dirt to make way for 7,775 linear feet of drilled piers, Hosfelt said. Country Club Towers II also has created several acres of open, park-like space, creating an elaborate footprint of landscape work. Swinerton is also currently performing work on decorative concrete, parking trellises, and planting trees to keep the area lively and green. What s the easiest way to describe the new Country Club Towers II? It is truly a skyline-changing project that will have a lasting impact on how people see Denver in the future, says Kyle Clanton, an assistant project manager or general contractor Swinerton Builders. Image credit: Jackie Shumaker RK SOLUTIONS for Multi-family Construction and Building Services. As the region s largest mechanical contractor, RK Mechanical is a top choice among general contractors for high-profile projects, including the Country Club Towers. With over 50 years of mechanical contracting experience and over 50 completed multi-family projects, RK s size, financial strength and large team of skilled trade workers can not only complete, but improve any project. MECHANICAL SERVICE STEEL ENERGY WATER ELECTRICAL MISSION CRITICAL 250 Columbine Residences, Denver, CO RK Mechanical designed, fabricated and installed the all-new mechanical systems for this ground-up building. Preconstruction services established the Guaranteed Maximum Price and Computer- Aided Design and Building Information Modeling services were also provided rkmi.com Colorado Construction & Design 29

30 Office Remodel & Mixed-Use Round Up Round Up By: Sean O Keefe As 2017 turns the corner, there seems to be a certainty among the development community that Colorado will continue to attract new and expanding business interests from across the country and likely around the world. In this issue of the Round Up, we share a strong collection of Office and Mixed-Use properties that are currently in progress in response to the continued demand for energetic office space amenitized by a combination of outdoor access, vibrant retail and dining and, of course, more parking. Particularly interesting is the volume of new projects along the South Platte River, as Denver s central core continues to shift to the west in response to the Union Station redevelopment. 30 Colorado Construction & Design

31 Rocky Mountain Seed Building to Be Expanded as Mixed-Use The historic Rocky Mountain Seed Building located at 1520 Market Street in Denver is expected to be expanded with a three-story addition offering a combination of office and restaurant spaces. In 2014 the original building was restored and converted to offices while a below ground parking structure was built on the adjacent vacant lot and then covered with a surface lot. The new addition being built on top of the parking structure is anticipated as 15,000 sf of new mixed-use space with interior connections to the Rocky Mountain Seed Building. All three floors will be designed to house office tenants who will enjoy a multitude of transit, dining, and entertainment options in the area. The new structure will feature a large, L-shaped amenitized rooftop lounge allowing tenants direct access to the outdoors without leaving the building. Design services are being led by Denver s Tryba Architects and the project is currently in review with construction planned to start sometime in mid Market, Credit: Tryba Architects Colorado Construction & Design 31

32 Office Remodel & Mixed-Use Round Up Round Up Blending Old and New, Platte Fifteen Takes Shape Crescent Real Estate has announced Platte Fifteen, a new five-story office building to be located at the intersection of 15th and Platte in Denver s Riverfront neighborhood along the western edge of the South Platte River. Platte Fifteen will be 159,908 sf and the design anticipates delivering highlyefficient floor plates with open offices and ground-floor retail. Platte Fifteen will be distinguished by a deliberate juxtaposition of old and new, heritage and prestige. A stout brick base of three stories will ground the building in its historic context while a modern glass box rises to the full fivestory volume. The use of Cross- Laminated Timber (CLT), a glued wood panel composed of multiple layers of dimension lumber oriented at right angles to one another, fosters the desired aesthetic of handcrafted authenticity with a modern twist. Image Credit: Platte Fifteen - OZ Architecture Designed by OZ Architecture, with construction services being led by Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Platte Fifteen will break ground in the fall of 2017 and is expected to be complete about a year later. 32 Colorado Construction & Design

33 The Hub, A Mix of Uses in the River North District The Hub, a 522,000 sf, mixeduse project being developed by Elevation Group, LLC, that will be located at 3601 Walnut Street within the River North District. With design led by Gensler and construction being managed by Mortenson, the property will include approximately 220,000 sf of commercial office space, 25,000 sf of street-level retail, and a 150-key boutique hotel wrapped around integrated parking areas. Image Credit: The Hub - Gensler The Hub s design strives to embrace the gritty, industrial context in this re-emerging corner of Northwest Denver through materiality while offering next-generation, creative office spaces and a campus of shared amenities. The Hub broke ground in the summer of 2016 and is expected to be ready for occupancy in the fall of When complete, the building will benefit from the District s ongoing revitalization and Denver s expanding light rail and commuter rail services. Image Credit: The Hub - Gensler Colorado Construction & Design 33

34 Office Remodel & Mixed-Use Round Up Round Up Granite Place at Village Center Readies for April 2017 Opening More than 300,000 sf of premium office space is nearly ready for an April 2017 opening in the Denver Tech Center as general contractor GE Johnson puts the finishing touches on Granite Place at Village Center. This 10-story infill property will take advantage of the site s exceptional visibility along the I-25 corridor while offering panoramic views through floorto-ceiling glass on every external wall. The office tower will be joined by a six-level parking structure that will accommodate up to 977 vehicles. Located within walking distance of the Arapahoe at Village Center light rail stop, Granite Place at Village Center tenants and their employees will enjoy the area s many dining, shopping, and recreation options in a building that is expected to achieve LEED Certification. This project is being developed by a partnership between Granite Properties and Confluent Development and was designed by Open Studio Architecture. GE Johnson broke ground in February 2016 on the building, which is planned as part of a larger development to include a second office tower and a fourstar hotel on either side of the original building. Image Credit: Granite Place - Open Studio Architecture 34 Colorado Construction & Design

35 Trammell Crow Company Advances Riverview at 1700 Platte Riverview at 1700 Platte, a 243,000 sf Class A office building, is taking shape along the western edge of the South Platte River and is expected to be ready for occupancy in December Owner Trammell Crow Company in a joint-venture with Clarion Partners, engaged Tryba Architects and Saunders Construction to lead design and construction respectively to fill in one of the last remaining parcels of land available in one of the most desirable areas of Denver s central core. The project is comprised of two wing buildings - the five-story North wing and the four-story South wing - connected by a central link structure. From the street, the western frontage pays tribute to the neighborhood s historic past with a classic red brick façade and punched windows, with the link structure in glass. From the east, Riverview at 1700 Platte will be unmistakable for the expansive glass curtain wall covering the entire eastern façade and offering incredible views of the Denver Skyline just across the South Platte River. Built for multi-tenant occupancy, the property also includes two levels of below-grade parking, a fitness center, first-floor retail along Platte Street, and an elevated courtyard garden on the second floor. Designed to achieve a LEED Silver certification, offices will feature generous ceiling heights, direct access to daylight throughout, a rooftop patio, a courtyard, and five riverside balconies to ensure users have ample opportunity to brighten everyday with fresh air. Images Credit: Riverview at 1700 Platte - Tryba Architects Colorado Construction & Design 35

36 Office Remodel & Mixed-Use Round Up Round Up Ready in Spring of 2018, the Circa Building Swinerton Builders broke ground on the Circa Building, a mixed-use development located at 1615 Platte Street, in August of 2016 for owner Unico Properties. Totaling 90,000 sf, the Circa Building will include 80,000 sf of office space and 10,000 sf of groundfloor retail and restaurant opportunities. Designed by Open Studio Architecture, the Circa Building will blend old and new by using a combination of classic red brick and modern metal paneling to make connections with both the area s historic Image Credit: influences 16 Chestnut and more contemporary - Open Studio Architecture redevelopments springing up all around it. A forward-thinking amenities package and exceptional parking, offered at 2 stalls per 1,000 sf, are meant to attract a wide range of office tenants. The 30,000 sf floor plates will allow leasing agent, JLL great flexibility in helping tenants define their ideal square footage and buildout for both the immediate- and long-term future. The completed property is expected to be ready for occupancy in the spring of Image Credit: Circa Building - Open Studio Architecture A New Headquarters Office for CDOT Next to Mile High Stadium The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) eagerly awaits the completion of a new 175,000 sf headquarters office building being built adjacent to Mile High Stadium. Being delivered through a Design-Build contract led by JE Dunn, with RNL Design in charge of design, the team worked with CDOT to solicit user input through a program called Keep, Toss, Create. By engaging users to understand needs, wants, and dreams, the process helped to illuminate functional relationships between departments with an objective of improving adjacencies and user circulation throughout the new facility. CDOT s current headquarters building and a second CDOT office building, located at Holly and Evans, both suffer from deteriorating conditions and steep yearly maintenance costs. CDOT will consolidate employees from both locations in the new space, allowing them to sell off the other properties after the move. The new headquarters building takes over Lot M of the Bronco s parking, just across Colfax Boulevard from the stadium and will include a nearly 500-stall parking structure. The JE Dunn/RNL team broke ground in December of 2016 and construction is anticipated to extend through April of Image Credit: CDOT - RNL Design 36 Colorado Construction & Design

37 Image Credit: Hotel Born - Semple Brown / BOKA Powell Hotel Born & Office Tower Nears Completion in Union Station Redevelopment GE Johnson is at the helm for construction services for the Hotel Born & Office Tower, a new mixed-use project located in the Union Station Redevelopment. This 309,631-sf property will include a 223-room hotel, 54,000 sf of Class A office space, approximately 20,000 sf of retail space, and a multi-level parking structure in a 12-story tower. The office space s 12,500 sf floor plates are ideal for multifloor tenants and smaller firms looking to locate in the Union Station development. The four-star hotel, which will be operated by Kimpton, will include 13,900 sf of meeting space, both rooftop and streetlevel patios, an 1,100-sf fitness center and two locally-inspired restaurants and bars. This will be Kimpton s third property in Colorado, building on previous success Hotel Monaco in Denver and the Sky Hotel in Aspen. The project is being developed by Continuum Partners with a design services led by a team composed of Denver s Semple Brown Design (Design Architect) and BOKA Powell of Dallas (Architect of Record). A May 2017 opening is planned. Colorado Construction & Design 37

38 Office Remodel & Mixed-Use Round Up Round Up 16 Chestnut Will Rise 19 Stories in Union Station Redevelopment Construction is in progress on 16 Chestnut, a sleek, new 19-story office tower that will be located at the base of the Millennium Bridge in Denver s Union Station neighborhood. This 648,874-sf office building was designed to achieve a LEED Platinum Certification and takes advantage of the site s spectacular city and mountain views through an abundance of glass covering virtually the entire exterior. Currently, more than 342,534 sf of the office space has been leased to a single tenant, which will have its own entrance, lobby and vertical access, while the remaining space is available for lease. Saunders Construction broke ground on the tower, which was designed by Gensler, in the summer of 2016 and is expected to be complete sometime in the fall of When complete, building tenants and guests will benefit from the area s exceptional array of restaurants, hotels, entertainment and access to public transportation of all forms. Saunders Construction developed a detailed, highlysequenced construction logistics plan to get materials, manpower, and machinery into the congested urban site amid much other development without burdening the public or other building projects. Image Credit: Gensler 38 Colorado Construction & Design

39 Sean O Keefe, author of the Round Up and a regular contributor to CCD Magazine has more than 16 years of experience writing about the design and construction industry. He provides integration communications services to architects, engineers, and contractors ranging from public relations to marketing strategy. He can be reached at sean@sokpr.com Shea Properties 1776 Curtis Street Rising at 18th and Curtis 1776 Curtis Street, a soaring 28- story, mixed-use development is rising toward the sky at the intersection of 18th and Curtis and is expected to be complete in early Being developed by Shea Properties, designed by Davis Partnership Architects, and built by GE Johnson, the project is part of a two-phase development that will see a second building constructed on the other half of the same block along Curtis Street. At a total of 642,844 sf, 1776 Curtis will offer a combination of residential, retail, and 535 parking stalls integrated into the lower seven floors. The residential tower will consist of 359 high-end units configured in a combination of studio, one- and two- bedroom units complimented by more than 27,000 sf of amenities. Tenants will enjoy access to extensive outdoor spaces featuring a heated pool, hot tubs, cabanas, patio lounges and an exercise yard. These will be complimented by a community room, cyber café, fitness facilities and game room located on level eight. Image Credit: Davis Partnership Colorado Construction & Design 39

40 CENTER The structural topping out for Union Tower West took place on April 9, 2015 with both the state of Colorado flag and the U.S. flag proudly displayed. 34 Colorado Construction & Design

41 UNION TOWER By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP SPREAD The 300,000 SF mixed-use project includes Hotel Indigo as the flagship of the 180-key hotel, which makes up levels 5 8. Hearth and Dram is the name of the custom crafted restaurant located on the ground floor, and will serve both the hotel and public when it opens in conjunction with the hotel. Parking for the project is provided within the structure on levels 2 4, and levels 9-12 are core and shell office space. Image credit: Hensel Phelps Colorado Construction & Design 35

42 UNION TOWER Construction Coordination Challenges and Solutions at Union Tower West Construction coordination is a critical factor on projects, but is also cited as one of the biggest challenges to overcome. The design and construction implementation of Union Tower West serves as an example of a possible solution to overcome coordination issues. The $52 million vertical, mixed-use project is located on a tight construction site in downtown Denver at the Northeast corner of 18th Street and Wewatta Street. When the owner and development team, consisting of Portman Holdings and Hensel Phelps Development, were first looking at the site in late 2013, coordination challenges were already apparent based on the shape of the site and how to fit a class AA office space, hotel, restaurant, retail and parking garage on this parcel of land. Portman Holdings and Hensel Phelps Development overcame this initial challenge by engaging each of their sister companies John Portman and Associates on the design side and Hensel Phelps on the construction side to establish a baseline of open communication. Nichole Elliott, Development Manager at Hensel Phelps Development commented, Bringing together this type of project team ensures that all parties have a vested interest. This team dynamic added value to the owner by creating immediate transparency among the team. Charles Pinkham, III, Vice President of Development at Portman Holdings, echoed this sentiment by stating, Having all of these disciplines at the table, with well established relationships already in place and no individual groups holding cards close to the chest, pushes the group to the height of their collective potential. In this way, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Although Hensel Phelps Development has been developing projects since the late 90 s, Union Tower West was one of the first opportunities where Hensel Phelps Development and Hensel Phelps have had the chance to work together in Denver on a project from start to finish. Portman Holdings and Hensel Phelps Development engaged in a 17-month pre-development process where the project team was able to break ground in April of Other construction milestones 42 Colorado Construction & Design

43 Image credit: Moss Photography include the structural topping out in April of 2016 and the building enclosure and dry-in that took place mid-july of The construction team, which peaked at 200 members on-site, overcame coordination challenges by self-performing the over 15,000 cubic yards of concrete for the project. By selfperforming all concrete foundations, three elevator cores, all slab on grade, and slab on the metal deck, Hensel Phelps was able to integrate the stacking of retail, parking garage, hotel and office space in one building. The vertical stacking of the floor plates presented unique challenges for our team that required continual coordination and efficient scheduling to keep the project moving forward, commented Tom Dooley, Project Manager at Hensel Phelps. Colorado Construction & Design 43

44 Industry Spotlight CTL Thompson Full-service geotechnical consulting firm provides expertise in all areas of engineering related to the design and construction industry. Bob Thompson founded CTL Thompson in 1971, realizing that Denver would experience incredible growth and that builders and developers would need geotechnical engineering solutions to manage Colorado s unique geologic challenges. Today, CTL is the largest geotechnical engineering firm head-quartered in Denver, with over 230 employees in nine offices across Colorado and Wyoming. 2.8-mile-long levee rehabilitation along the Arkansas River in Pueblo,Colorado. Over its 45-year history, CTL has become a leader in geotechnical, materials testing and environmental engineering and its engineers have developed or contributed to many of today s techniques to minimize risk of movement due to expansive soils to both residential and commercial structures. In fact, CTL engineers have been on the literal ground floor of approximately 100,000 transformative projects across Colorado and Wyoming, including: Infrastructure: CTL engineers played a part in the infrastructure development that supports Colorado s economy, now among the best in the United States, including the Arkansas River Levee in Pueblo, I-70 through Glenwood Canyon and the Denver International Airport. Metro State: CTL s three-phase brownfield project for Denver s Auraria Campus. Tourism: CTL-supported projects help make Colorado a top tourist destination and bolster residents quality of life, including Coors Field, Denver s Mile High Stadium, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center and neighboring hotels, major ski resorts, and even exhibits at Denver and Cheyenne Mountain zoos. Education: CTL has been smart about its work in Colorado s education sector, providing expertise to the University of Colorado s Boulder, Denver, Fitzsimons and Colorado Springs campuses and Metropolitan State University of Denver, including a remediation solution for the Regency Athletic Complex that was recognized as one of nation s best environmental engineering solutions. Government: CTL provided geotechnical and structural engineering for prison facilities in Cañon City and government buildings in Jefferson County. Business: CTL has been on the ground floor of many of Denver s highrises, providing geotechnical and materials engineering consultation for buildings such as 16M, 1776 Curtis, One Lincoln, 1144 Fifteenth and Pivot Denver. Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center Hotel: CTL provided materials testing and construction observation. 44 Colorado Construction & Design Armed with knowledge from its productive past, CTL has an eye on its future with highly experienced engineers who deliver cost-saving and insightful solutions. Want to see your business in the Spotlight? Contact Publisher Mike Branigan to find out how. Tel: or mike@ccdmag.com

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48 Trends Influencing Today s Electrical Contractors and Designers By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP TODAY S Electrical Contractor By: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP AAccording to the National Electrical Contractors Association, Electrical contracting is the business of bringing power, light and communications to building and communities. National trends in the industry include the need for a more dynamic role of electrical contractors and designers. Project delivery methods such as design-build and design-assist are emphasizing electrical design and specification knowledge coupled with the traditional installation skills. Integrated building systems are also an influencing factor, as buildings evolve into data hubs and become more reliant on electrical systems. Local industry trends in Colorado revolve around the current construction boom, labor shortage, technology innovations 48 Colorado Construction & Design and changes in energy codes. According to the 52nd Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum, Colorado s economy is primed for continued growth in The construction industry is forecasted as a strong economic driver, adding 9,000 construction jobs, a 5.7% increase and the highest increase of any other industry sector. Electrical Value-Adds The robust Colorado economy and resulting construction boom has presented several opportunities and challenges for electrical contractors and designers. As the opportunities increase for firms to build their project portfolios and keep up with demand, electrical contractors and designers are challenged to increase the valueadds they can bring to projects. Northern Electric, Inc. won the Industrial Project of the Year in the Over $3M category at the IECRM 2016 Summit Awards for this gas processing plant. Photo courtesy of IECRM.

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50 As with most trades, electrical contractors contend that they can add the greatest value to projects by being brought on early in the process. David Wright, Vice President of Preconstruction at E Light Electric, noted that when a design team brings the electrical contractors in during the Design Development (DD) phase, it Provides a perfect window for the entire team to design forward instead of backward. He added that at the DD phase, electrical contractors can positively influence specifications, means and methods, and code regulations, and overall, reduce constructability issues. John Hugins, Director of Operations at Accent Electrical Services, mentioned that electricians add value by contributing to the overall functionality of the project in terms of energy savings and building controls, which allow owners to achieve their desired goals. Labor Shortage Challenge Challenges brought on by the growth in construction include the current labor shortage, with six out of the eight organizations interviewed, citing it as their greatest industry challenge. The lack of qualified employees has increased labor costs and delayed 50 Colorado Construction & Design IECRM provides a four-year apprenticeship program where students receive hands-on experience in labs like the one pictured here to ensure their students are well-equipped to work in the field. Photo courtesy of IECRM. Tomorrow, if we don t have electricity, we re in trouble. If you understand electricity, you can work anywhere project schedules, causing the industry to re-evaluate its workforce development strategies. Paul Lingo, Training Director at the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) association, emphasized the need to increase awareness among the younger generations that the electrical services industry is a viable career choice. Paul Lingo exclaimed, Tomorrow, if we don t have electricity, we re in trouble. If you understand electricity, you can work anywhere. Marilyn Akers Stansbury, CEO of IECRM, added that the electrical industry is the epitome of life-long learning and requires a strong foundation in math, which is critical to STEM programs in schools.

51 Building Lasting Relationships By keeping our core values of Integrity, Communication, Teamwork and a commitment to Safety at the heart of everything we do, Accent Electrical Services is able to achieve Excellence from start to finish and from top to bottom. Our core values begin with integrity. Our morals are our ethical compass and they direct our desire to be fair and honest in our approach to everything. Often this requires a great strength in character that demands for us to stand up for what is right even when it is difficult or unpopular. This breeds trust and confidence, which helps us to communicate courageously and effectively. The result is an unparalleled level of teamwork that ensures successful projects and builds long-lasting relationships. Commercial Design Build/Assist Education Healthcare Retail AGC National CESA Award and Pinnacol Assurance Circle of Safety Award Winner Colorado Construction & Design 51

52 IECRM offers a Four-Year Electrician Apprentice Program, where apprentices can begin earning $12 - $13/hour with no prior experience, with the opportunity to become a Journeyman and eventually a Master Electrician. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports $51,880/year as the 2015 median wage for electricians, with upward earnings of $60,000/year, with no college tuition debt. Pre-apprenticeship programs are also emerging as another solution to mitigate the labor shortage. In Colorado, the Construction Careers Now program offers a series of four-week training programs in construction, with no cost to participants and no experience required, with a hiring fair included in every program aimed at immediate job placements. IECRM is the largest trade electrical apprentice training institution with over 1,000 students in the program each year and the only State Approved electrical training school in Colorado. Photos courtesy of IECRM. When asked about the future of workforce development in construction, John Hugins, who started his apprenticeship back in 1984 and is now the Director of Operations at Accent Electrical Services, commented, Construction Careers Now has helped restart the dialogue about the importance of construction apprenticeships, after 20 years of the industry not communicating to the next generation, and not emphasizing the construction trades as an option. 52 Colorado Construction & Design

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54 coincident. This means design professionals are consistently learning new codes and having to design based on a cornucopia of energy code requirements of different jurisdictions and different code editions. Weifield Contracting Group won Commercial Project of the Year in the Over $3M category for this Union Station Block A Project at the IECRM 2016 Summit Awards. Photos courtesy of IECRM Looking Ahead: Technology Impacts & Changing Energy Codes Reflecting on changes in the industry over the past decade, 87% of the electrical contractors and designers cited the evolution of technology as the biggest difference in the industry. Bob Hadley, Vice President- Business Development at Ludvik Electric Co., commented that, The way information is passed to the field, field layout, the level of design detail, field scanning, 4 & 5-D modeling, and automatic takeoff have really developed more in the last 10 years. Leonard Gurule, Principal at M-E Engineers, included the commonality of integrated systems where lighting controls are now being integrated with the full building automation systems as a major difference in the way buildings are designed. Nate Otterson, Vice President of the Hunt Electric office located in Colorado, added, From Building Management, to A/V, to Lighting Control, to Security, to Renewable Energies, the innovation to improve the building experience for the end user has taken a large step over the last decade. Energy codes have also heavily influenced the industry over the past 10 years. Max Billington, Chief Electrical Engineer for The RMH Group, commented, Energy codes have had significant changes recently that require more design effort on the part of electrical design professionals. Code editions are generally published every three years; but these publication dates are not In terms of what s next for the industry, Roger C. Crawford, PE, Founding Principal and President of MEP Engineering, revealed one of the latest innovations when he commented, The most up and coming technology includes LiFi imagine a light that operates as your WiFi connection. Our suppliers, such as The Lighting Agency, locally are predicting that LiFi will replace WiFi within the next 10 years. Despite advancements in technology and sustainable energy codes, Robert Hadley at Ludvik Electric concluded, Training is extremely important to the future of our industry. People are our greatest asset so the investment is well worth the effort. 54 Colorado Construction & Design

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58 Safety & Risk Management OSHA Expands Workplace Fall-Protection Rules by Scott Carlson Scott Carlson Scott Carlson is an Assistant Vice President at CCIG. Reach him at or The construction industry has been working under OSHA s rules on slips, trips and falls in the workplace for years. Now most everyone else will have to comply, in a move designed to prevent deaths and injuries in a range of industries. OSHA issued its new standards in late 2016, the first update to the rules in decades. The standards went into effect in mid-january and will cover an estimated 112 million workers at 7 million job sites. Among the changes, OSHA eliminated a requirement for guardrails as a key fall-protection method and will accept non-conventional systems, depending on jobsite conditions. OSHA said its new standards harmonize general industry requirements with the construction industry standards, which will make compliance both easier and less costly. While the rules will cost employers $305 million a year, OSHA calculated the annual benefit of lives saves and injuries prevented at $309.5 million assuming no changes are made by the Trump administration and Congress. The rules cover floors, stairs, roofs, ladders, ramps, scaffolds and elevated walkways. Building management services, utilities, warehouse operators, retailers, window cleaning companies, chimney sweeps and outdoor advertising outfits are all covered by the new standards. OSHA also issued new rules for minimizing the likelihood of slip, trip and fall incidents in the workplace. Primarily, the final rule is a common-sense one, requiring employers to inspect walking-working surfaces regularly and to take steps to correct, repair or guard against hazardous conditions. The final rule does not change construction or agricultural standards. Note: Training for employees needs to be completed by May 17, 2017, so employers do not have a lot of time to get going. The deadlines to comply with regulations for fixed ladders start in November CCIG s risk management team can, of course, help. Along with training and retraining, when necessary, the new standards require that: Fixed ladders over 24 feet be equipped with ladder safety or personal fall-protection systems; body harnesses, not body belts, be used in personal fall arrest systems to distribute fall arrest forces over a larger area of a worker s body; employers use rope-descent systems only up to 300 feet above a lower level. 58 Colorado Construction & Design

59 Engineering Colorado Joining Forces to Move Colorado Forward by Marilen Reimer, CAE The author is Executive Director of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado. Colorado s engineering community is taking on a multitude of challenges related to Colorado s growth. Our communities look for ways to be more attractive the continuing influx of people to the state. At the state legislature, the buzz revolves around providing new residents with workforce-housing options and solving the state s transportation-infrastructure challenges. Our elected representatives must address these and many others, such as education and health care, within the state s budget. When Gov. John Hickenlooper released his $28.5 billion budget for 2018, it included budget cuts for education, hospitals and roads because of a $500 million shortfall. We ll all have to wait and see how the legislature responds to this gap, while trying to anticipate what federal funding the state can expect under the Trump administration. ACEC Colorado is encouraged by the optimism expressed by our state leadership on both sides of the aisle and by the governor s office to meet these challenges. ACEC Colorado and its members have long been advocates of seeking new, sustainable sources of transportation funding to address the ongoing transportation situation statewide. We no longer have the luxury of waiting until the next legislative session to address transportation funding, as evidenced by the gridlock experienced along Colorado s major regional and urban corridors. Recent polling has suggested that traffic congestion is affecting the public, and they are looking for solutions. The polling also shows that the public expects their elected officials at the capitol to act to resolve the gridlock, improve and maintain our infrastructure, and provide for mobility options. With connectivity at the heart of this transformation, ACEC Colorado and its board of directors has joined FixItCO, a coalition organized to support a transportation funding measure that would go before voters in Along with many agencies, trade associations and business organizations, we are asking ACEC Colorado members to use the #FixItCO on Twitter to keep up with latest news and education awareness notifications through its website, which will be launched soon. We will also be asking our members to help educate their family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and staff about the $9 billion in funding needs that have been identified by the Colorado Department of Transportation, as well as the need for a revenue stream to meet a part of those needs. ACEC Colorado and its lobbying team, Artist & Associates, have been meeting with key legislators about the primary components of the bill that will be referred to the ballot. Transportation affects every business and citizen, and as the business organization for the industry, ACEC Colorado will continue aggressive outreach to partner with our state s leadership and others to move this critical infrastructure forward in a way that is supported by lasting renewable resources. The construction-defects litigation bills are being introduced in both chambers at the capitol with the intent to resolve a problem that multifamily for-sale development. Only 3 percent of this type of development is being built, versus 20 percent experienced by the rest of the country. As a key priority, legislators are taking a different approach by introducing several one-topic bills to tighten this gap. ACEC Colorado is part of the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance (HOA), which has been diligently working on a comprehensive bill to provide a balanced solution to protect the consumer from faulty construction and provide new-housing options, while encouraging quick resolution for homeowner associations to correct construction defects. As with the transportation-funding legislation, ACEC Colorado is meeting with key legislators to get something done this year to not let another year pass without resolution. Through collaborative effort, we have seen the positive outcome of a statewide plan to address Colorado s water issues. The plan provided clear direction and specific initiatives that are now being implemented. A transportation plan, supported by sustainable funding resources, will have the same positive impact on the state. Colorado s engineering community has long been active in supplying unbiased, balanced input to our state s leadership, together with business and economic development entities, to provide expert opinions to address the state s transportation-infrastructure issues. It is our intent now to supply these resources through FixItCO, joining forces with other professionals who will be responsible for visioning solutions to move forward. Colorado Construction & Design 59

60 CRMCA Introduction The Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) by Todd Olheiser Todd Olheiser Todd Olheiser is the Executive Director of the Colorado Ready Mix Concrete Institute. The Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) is proud to share information about our association with Colorado Construction and Design readers. The CRMCA is a Colorado based organization representing the interests of Colorado s ready mixed concrete industry. Founded in 1956, the primary objectives of the CRMCA are: Maintain a strong voice and presence for the industry on legislative matters. Educate designers, specifiers, and the construction industry about the advantages of concrete construction through promotional efforts. Improve the quality of concrete through extensive training and certifications (CRMCA is the primary sponsor for ACI certifications in the state). Educate our members on the most up-to-date and relevant technological advances and safety practices. Inform consumers/end-users about concrete applications and maintenance. Currently, CRMCA is focusing on several initiatives related to CC&D readers. First is regarding the legislative session underway. We have been in support of a Referred Measure from Legislature that would create much needed infrastructure funding for Colorado. Our partners include the Colorado Contractors Association, the Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association in this effort. formed which now includes stakeholders from all four corners of Colorado and includes groups from truckers to environmentalists. Learn more by following #FixItCO on Twitter and the newly launched website! Secondly, we are working closely with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association on the Build With Strength initiative. The objective of this initiative is to educate the building and design communities and policymakers on the benefits of ready mixed concrete, and encourage its use as the building material of choice for low- to mid-rise structures. No other material can replicate concrete s advantages in terms of strength, durability, safety and ease of use. As we are new to many CC&D readers, I encourage you to view our website at crmca.org or the social media outlets listed below. Thank you. Facebook.com/crmca.co Twitter.com/crmca1 Linkedin.com/company/colorado-ready-mixedconcrete-association This year, with the help of key consultants we have expanded the coalition to include other industries. With this in mind the coalition of FixItCO has been 60 Colorado Construction & Design

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62 Colorado Building Green Colorado s C&D Diversion Dilemma by Patti Mason Patti Mason U.S. Green Building Council, Director - Colorado According to the Colorado Association for Recycling, the recycling rate in Colorado is only 11 percent compared to 34 percent in the rest of the country. I have always been slightly suspicious of the numbers but it is clear that Colorado could use a refresher in the three R s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Angeles. You can learn more about the other panelists and all of the Rocky Mountain Green education sessions by visiting rockymountaingreen.com. If only it were that easy. In my role serving on CDPHE s Pollution Prevention Advisory Board, I hear how recycling infrastructure, transportation costs, community buy-in, tipping fees and unpredictable end markets all contribute to building a successful statewide recycling program, especially for landlocked states. Fortunately, but not surprisingly, a great deal of innovation is happening in Colorado to help improve post-consumer glass recycling so no need to stop enjoying beer from glass bottles just yet. Construction and demolition (C&D) recycling, however, remains a bit of a mystery. This is somewhat due to how Colorado reports its diversion rate compared to other states but any way you spin it, there is room for improvement. With a long list of new development, redevelopment and infrastructure projects planned throughout the Denver Metro area and all along the I-70 corridor, it has never been more important for Colorado to improve waste diversion, specifically the waste generated by C&D projects. This year at Rocky Mountain Green on April 27, I ll convene a breakout session to explore how Colorado reports C&D waste diversion and highlight specific issues that communities and builders face when trying to improve diversion rates. We will take a look at a few communities that now mandate C&D recycling and help define the increasingly popular zero waste goal that exists in cities like Philadelphia and Los USGBC Colorado volunteers partnered with Denver Public Schools and Denver Recycles to conduct a waste audit at two elementary schools. ADVANCE is a platform to help all communities and organizations move along a path to more efficient and healthy places. Could your organization benefit from a waste audit? Contact klovda@usgbc.org to learn more. 62 Colorado Construction & Design

63 Construction Law Let s Start with the Basics: Introducing the Construction Law Corner by Sean Hanlon, Partner and Tamara J. Lindsay, Attorney The law touches nearly every aspect of a construction project. Feasibility, financing, site acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, insurance, contracting, tax, labor and employment, dispute resolution. Avoiding the legal landmines hidden at each phase of a project is just as important as having the project properly sequenced. One way minimize risk and keep costs down is to avoid disputes. The following Q&A provides a few insights based on our experiences with construction projects. Sean: What s one thing your clients could have been done differently to save themselves hardship and heartache? Tamara: It is imperative that folks involved in the business of construction choose the right partners. While a good contract can offer significant protections, an additional consideration that is often overlooked is each party s culture. An owner or developer needs to be mindful and select contractors that share its vision and goals. The same holds true for contractors. We have seen numerous issues arise in teaming agreements or subcontracts because one party did not perform sufficient due diligence on their partner. So, do your research and choose wisely! Tamara: What recommendations have you made recently that helped avoid a dispute? Sean: Put everything in writing. Never underestimate the importance of project documentation. Any changes to the project -- and certainly anything material, such as a change in price or scope of work -- should be in a writing signed by the parties. The costs associated with construction litigation have skyrocketed, in part, because the projects are so document intensive to begin with. When something goes awry, the instinct can be to devote additional time and resources to correcting the problem, and that s a solid approach for the most part. But, when issues pop up, that is the most important time to double down on project documentation. Many of the cases I have taken to trial would not have been so hotly contested if the project had been properly documented. Sean: What are your thoughts on early intervention? Tamara: Early intervention breaks down into two categories for me. First, be realistic in the field. We work in the construction industry. Issues and disputes are bound to happen. When the inevitable disagreement occurs, don t just kick the can down the road in hopes that it will go away or somehow resolve itself. Assess the issue and address it directly and thoroughly as soon as possible. Early intervention not only keeps a small problem from mushrooming, but also preserves business relationships that could be crucial for future endeavors. Second, don t be shy about engaging project counsel from inception through completion. Whether it s an in-house attorney or outside counsel, getting sound legal advice on the front end and throughout a project is proven to reduce cost on the back end and will increase the likelihood that whatever issue has arisen is resolved amicably and efficiently. Tamara: Sometimes companies do everything right but still end up in a dispute. What are the real costs associated with arbitration or litigation? Sean: Attorney fees and expert costs may account for a small part of the cost associated with elevating a dispute to arbitration or litigation. The most significant (and often overlooked) cost is personnel time and business stress. Our clients are not in the business of litigating disputes; they are in the business of building things. So, every hour an employee spends gathering documentation or participating in depositions is an hour of productivity lost to the business. Employees are often stressed when allegations start flying (or notso-subtle implications are made) that the employee was responsible for the dispute. This stress can extend beyond the timeframe of the actual dispute rendering employees hesitant to act. While initially understandable, prolonged hesitancy can lead to inefficiency and loss that impacts a company for years to come. It s important to factor these costs in when deciding whether or not a full-blown dispute is correct path for your company. Colorado Construction & Design 63

64 Industry Perspectives Importance of P3s in Colorado: Keep the Public Informed by Julie Wanzer Julie Wanzer, LEED AP Julie Wanzer, LEED AP, is a Feature Reporter and Contributor to Colorado Construction and Design magazine with 14 years of experience in the A/E/C Industry. Despite the current robust economy in Colorado, government entities are still facing constraints on public resources and fiscal allocations to support the demanding need for infrastructure growth in the State. In order to meet the funding gap, government agencies are partnering with the private sector in what is coined as a Public-Private Partnership or P3. Such complex Colorado projects as the E-470 Expansion, Denver International Airport, the U.S. 36 Toll Lanes and Denver Union Station, are all recent examples of P3 ventures. The latest P3 project includes the $1.2 billion I-70 East Expansion project, which recently received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration. When asked about the importance of P3s in Colorado, Michael Cheroutes, Director of Colorado Center for Infrastructure Investment, commented, P3s provide an innovative and much-needed tool in Colorado s infrastructure development toolbox. Although P3s offer a unique infrastructure solution, challenges arise during implementation. As cited by both Governor Hickenlooper and Mayor Hancock at the 2016 P3 Conference, one of the greatest challenges of P3s is keeping both legislators and local communities informed and involved throughout the process. Hickenlooper recounted the P3 issues of the U.S. 36 Toll Lane project, citing transparency and maintaining open records with understandable pamphlets for the public, as viable solutions to keep the public informed. In order to keep the AEC industry informed, trade associations are providing seminars, white papers and advocacy groups focused on P3s. For instance, AGC of Colorado recently hosted a P3 panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing P3s at their Breakfast with the Board event in February. ULI even has a dedicated Public Private Partnership Council, which is chaired by Patricia E. Gage, Executive Vice President at Colorado Business Bank. Keeping the public informed on the framework, processes and financing of P3s will remain critical in order to keep pace with Colorado s population growth and infrastructure needs. P3s should have a bright future in Colorado. Given the new government priorities being announced and with the example of several key projects already operating, Colorado has attracted the equity markets in a big way and built a solid pipeline. The local contracting community will definitely benefit, stated Michael Cheroutes. Image courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation

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66 Inside AIA Celebrating the Design Impact of Women in Architecture by Cathy Rosset Cathy Rosset The author is the Executive Vice President/ CEO of AIA Colorado. According to data compiled by the American Institute of Architects, almost half of students in architectural programs in the U.S. are women. Although this number has increased progressively since the 1970s, the number of women that become registered, achieve upper management levels, become partners and own architectural firms has not increased at the same rate or in the same proportion as their male architectural counterparts. While the road to equality for women in leadership positions remains an uphill climb, we are pleased to highlight the design accomplishments of women architects who have made significant contributions to the built environment of Colorado. owned by Equity Office Properties at 621 and th Street in downtown Denver. BurkettDesign completed the project in July It features a concrete band shell that can be used as the backdrop for concerts, pop-up retail and a concessions area for outdoor movie nights. An elevated lawn was introduced to take soften the hardscape of an urban plaza. Additionally, the first floor retail space in both buildings opens into the plaza to take advantage of the connection to outdoors. Sarah Broughton, AIA Rowland+Broughton Hotel Jerome Aspen Photo Credit: Brent Moss Kitty Yuen, AIA BurkettDesign The Space In-Between Denver Photo Credit: BurkettDesign Initiating from a unique design competition statement proposed by Equity Office Properties, this project was led by Kitty Yuen, AIA, Associate Principal at BurkettDesign. Appropriately named The Space In- Between, the plaza development provides a flexible, multi-interpretive space between the two buildings One of the great hotels of the American West, Hotel Jerome is on the National Register of Historic Places (1889) and is renowned for its relaxed elegance. Under the management of Auberge Resorts, the project boldly moved forward with an ambitious renovation led by Sarah Broughton, AIA, Principal at Rowland+Broughton The renovation honors its historic legacy through architectural preservation, while featuring contemporary amenities. This layered 66 Colorado Construction & Design

67 approach to design has resulted in numerous awards, including 2013 Nightclub, Bar, and Lounge for Hospitality Design Magazine and Aspen s 2014 Historic Preservation Commission Award. Mary Morissette, FAIA Page Byron G. Rogers U.S. Courthouse Denver Photo Credit: Ron Pollard Mary Morissette, FAIA, managing principal of the Page Denver office, served as the project manager and planner for this $45.8 million full building renovation led by the U.S. General Services Administration in coordination with Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects. Completed in January 2006, the project included a complete asbestos abatement, building infrastructure replacement, life safety upgrades, new courtrooms, chambers, Grand Jury Suite, U.S. District Courts Library, new U.S. Marshals Service detention facilities and new tenant spaces. The Byron G. Rogers U.S. Courthouse is LEED Gold certified and has won multiple awards, including an AIA Denver Honor Award, GSA National Design Award, GSA National Environmental Award and AGC Golden Hardhat Award. CREATING REMARKABLE PLACES Suncor Energy Denver monroe-newell.com Colorado Construction & Design 67

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70 Inside AGC Colorado Invest in Workforce Development through AGC Presidents Letter by Michael Gifford Michael Gifford Author Michael Gifford is President and CEO of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado When I talk with contractors in Colorado these days, finding and training our workforce quickly comes up as the number 1 challenge we face. So here are the workforce initiatives you can invest in by being a member of AGC. Construction Careers Now - CCN AGC and CCA operate the quick start CCN program in partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College. We recruit underemployed people into a one month construction orientation program, and then connect those individuals with ready to hire companies each month at the CCN Hiring Fair. BuildColorado.com AGC and CCA operate the state s premier construction industry workforce recruitment website. AGC brings interested applicants to the site through a focused advertising campaign. Members can post open management and craft positions, and prospects can see those positions, as well as training opportunities, and the Construction Careers Now program opportunity. Colorado Springs High School Programs AGC and the HBA partner to support 5 local high school construction programs through the Careers in Construction Program. These graduates now funnel into the new 2-year construction program at Pike s Peak Community College. Supervisory Training Programs Once you have team members on board, at some point they will be tapped on the shoulder to lead a crew or team. AGC has time-tested training programs like the Supervisory Training Program, Leadership in the Field, and Project Management Essentials. Future Leaders Forum Once you have a new management employee, at some point they are ready to learn about companywide risk management and community involvement skills. The Future Leaders Program is rated as one of the most effective ways for your team members to begin developing these leadership skills. Workforce Development Committee Members can plug into the AGC Workforce Development Committee, roll up their sleeves, and get to work shoulder to shoulder with other construction firms to recruit and train our workforce. Contact the AGC at to get on board and get involved. It s your industry and it s up to you to make a difference. Construction Navigator Program New in 2017 is the Construction Navigator Program. The program will allow construction firms to act as a navigator and resource to an individual school or school district to present construction career opportunities at the school. We are actively recruiting companies to take part in this program. 70 Colorado Construction & Design

71 ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS Building Colorado Together Get the Benefits of AGC Membership JOIN TODAY! GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND INCREASE REVENUES Your AGC Colorado membership can help expand your network, gain new partners, meet industry leaders, and secure more business. You can connect at events such as our GC Showcase, Specialty Contractors Showcase, Annual Golf Tournament, Hockey Fundraiser, Clay Shoot and many others in Denver, Northern Colorado, Colorado Springs and the Mountain Region. MANAGE AND GROW YOUR WORKFORCE AGC is committed to workforce maintenance and development. AGC is your best source for tools to develop existing management and craft employees, scholarships for construction management students and venues for recruiting new people into the industry. UNDERSTAND THE LATEST TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES AGC America s leading construction economics experts detail current and future trends of the construction industry and provide news about today s construction marketplace. Gain access to innovative training and education programs such as LEED and Lean Construction classes, Leadership in the Field series, Project Management Essentials, Executive Leadership Academy and Supervisory Training Program. PROSPER WITH AGC S STRONG VOICE Locally, AGC Colorado promotes construction issues and actively advocates for you. At the state legislature, we ensure laws and regulations enhance rather than limit your business operations. Nationally, AGC America stands up for you in the halls of Congress, at the White House, and in the courts. ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Over 500 AGC Colorado construction companies and industry-related firms are making a difference in our industry and helping with economic development in our state. There is strength in numbers and the commitment of every AGC Colorado member is critical to our ability to be effective and speak with a unified voice. Membership Saves You Money on the Products and Services Your Company Uses Every Day! Fleet Services and Discounts - Discounted vehicle pricing, flexible vehicle funding, vehicle maintenance, fuel and disposable programs. Business Solutions - Receive 10% off the lifetime of any Citrix-ShareFile account, discounts on the highest quality work apparel and facility products through G&K Uniforms, up to 80% off office supplies at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Verizon Wireless - Qualifying members are eligible to save 22% on monthly access calling plans. Industry Solutions - Significant discounts on.build Domains, ClickSafety.com, ConsensusDocs, BirdDogHR, and Computer Science Corporation. Shipping Solutions - Save up to 29% on FedEx shipping and business services and competitive discounts with the AGC Shipping Program through UPS. Car Rental - AVIS, Hertz and Budget Car Rental discounts. Dodge Data & Analytics - Significant discounts on Dodge Global Network and Dodge Plan Room. Health Insurance Contractors Health Trust offers a comprehensive and affordable self-insured plan designed for salaried and hourly employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. It is available to AGC members with two or more employees and the averaged increase over the last 4 years was just 4.4% Workers Compensation As a member, you are eligible to apply for the AGC workers compensation dividend program through Pinnacol Assurance. Eligible participants will receive up to 4 percent in premium discounts upfront. Program participants can also qualify for dividends based on your company s performance. Safety Consulting and Training Services include customized training seminars, onsite visits and consultant, safety program review and development, safety publications, awards programs and assistance with OSHA inspections. Innovative Programs and Services The OSHA CHASE Safety Partnership Program is a unique recognition program for companies with excellent safety efforts. Partnering with area OSHA offices in Region 8, AGC offers three levels of participation. The Colorado Stormwater Excellence Program offers a unique compliance system. It is developed specifically for the vertical build jobsite and based on 100 percent BMP identification and management. For more information, please contact: Andrea Berumen Ph: andrea@agccolorado.org 1114 West 7th Avenue Denver, CO Colorado Construction & Design 71

72 Rockies Opening Day with AGC of Colorado April 7, :00 AM - 3:00 PM La Fiesta Parking Lot 2340 Champa Street Denver, CO The AGC Associates Council invites you to join in the fastest growing Colorado Construction Industry tradition. Come and enjoy a pregame celebration for the Colorado Rockies Home Opener and network with GC's, Specialty Contractors, Suppliers and Associate members. Grand Slam Sponsor -Keg Sponsors- Barton Supply Iron Woman Construction Belair Sitework Services KL&A, Inc. Bergelectric Corp. Ludvik Electric Company BT Construction, Inc. Murphy Company Colorado Barricade Nelson Civil Construction Services Colorado Cleanup Corporation OE Construction Corporation Concepts in Millwork, Inc. Rocky Mountain Prestress Dynalectric Company of CO The Gallegos Corporation Independence Excavating, Inc. -Home Run Sponsors- -7th Inning Stretch Sponsor- -Games Sponsor- -Raffle Sponsor- -In Kind Sponsors- 72 Colorado Construction & Design

73 AGC Welcomes New Members Associates Arm Solutions, LLC Aspen Survey Engineers, Inc. Castle Group Colorado Safety Association Lathrop & Gage, LLP RMC Corporation Workwell Occupational Medicine Suppliers Adler Tank Rentals BuildingPoint West Cabela s, Inc. Herc Rentals, Inc. Pynergy Petroleum Company Specialty Contractors Ajax Roofing Company, LLC Benchmark Electrical Solutions Blazer Waterproofing Systems, Inc. Bruce Mechanical of Colorado, Inc. Casa Technology Systems, LLC Conundrum Technologies CSI GPR, Inc. Custom Environmental Services, Inc. Fitzgerald Landscaping & Design, Inc. High Plains Steel Services, LLC Kuersten Construction, LLC M&E Painting, LLC M.D. Moller Co. Paragon Systems Integration, LLC TJK Services, Inc. United Materials, LLC AGC Breakfast with the Board & Southern Networking Event APRIL 19, :30am - 9:30am Colorado Springs Marriott 5580 Tech Center Drive Join AGC, AIA and ACEC for AGC Breakfast with the Board. Hear an update on Colorado Springs Workforce Development and market opportunities. Network with Colorado s leading general and specialty construction firms, along with architects and engineers from AIA and ACEC. Call to register. Co-presented by: Colorado Construction & Design 73

74 AGC EVENTS JANUARY-DECEMBER Membership Events Jan 12 Feb 1 Feb 15 Feb 15 Feb Mar 8 Mar 16 Mar 23 Apr 7 Apr 13 Apr 19 May 17 May 24 May 25 Jun 15 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jul 19 Aug 7 Sep 15 Nov 9 Nov 17 Dec 13 FLF Program: Managing Under Wellshire Event Center, Denver Construction Careers Now Hiring Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver Breakfast with Board & Specialty Contractor Denver Marriott Tech Center FLF Program: Drones, Sensors & Denver Art Museum Executive Leadership FMI, Denver Construction Careers Now Hiring Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver FLF Program: People-Profit AGC Training Center, Denver New Member Happy Blue Moon Brewery Rockies Opening Day 2340 Champa Street, Denver A3LC +20 Networking Stoney s Bar & Grill, Denver Construction Careers Now Hiring Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver Safety Awards & Breakfast with Lakewood Country Club, Denver CCN Hiring Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver A3LC Owners Round AGC Training Center, Denver New Member Happy TBD, Denver Networking Hockey Promenade Ice Center, Westminster Construction Careers Now Hiring Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver Breakfast with Board and GC Marriott Tech Center Lakewood Golf Lakewood Country Club, Denver Clay Shoot hosted by Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, Bennett, CO A3LC +20 Networking Stoney s Bar & Grill, Denver Industry Gala & ACE Awards Hyatt Regency Denver Breakfast with Board & Associate/Supplier TBD, Denver Northern Colorado Events May 5 Sep 20 A/E/C Networking Rio Grande Restaurant, Fort Collins Breakfast with the TBD Southern Colorado Events Apr 19 Mountain Events Feb 23 Breakfast with the Colorado Springs Marriott Member Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, Glenwood Springs Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact Polly Mize at or polly@agccolorado.org Associated General Contractors of Colorado 1114 W. 7th Ave, Suite 200 Denver, CO (p) (f) Colorado Construction & Design

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76 Parting Shots AGC Breakfast with the Board Chris Formanek, Angela Elliott, Bryan Cook - AGC, and Keith Nolf of Colorado Cleanup Corporation. Bradley Gassman, Shue Gotschalk, Jared Locke, Ibi Guevara, and Larv Franklin Robert Long, Lesa Shkolnik, Tim McGinn, Kai-Syliece Harris, and Pete Cory of Dynaletric Sean McMahon, Rob Watkins, Brad Faelber, and Ryan Claussen of Kenny Electric. Carla Nugent, and Aubrey Cundall of Weifield Group Nichole Duncan, and Kevin O Connel of Rocky Mountain Prestress. Randy Lundock, Heidi Livingston, Joshiah Dodge, and Taylor Mead of Tower Electric. 76 Colorado Construction & Design Andrea Berumen - Director of Membership & Communications AGC of CO, Julie Wanzer - Business Rewritten, and Polly Emmons - Editor/Creative Director of Colorado Construction & Design.

77 Michael Cheroutes, Julie Wienburg, Greg Wilkinson, and Taryn Edwards Gene Commander, and Michael Gifford, President and CEO of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado The AGC Executive Leadership Academy culminated with a dinner at the Colorado Governor s Mansion. Ray Nunn was guest speaker. Sponsors included FMI and Polsinnelli. Graduates include: Russell Clark- Alliance Construction Solutions, Anthony Durst- Adolfson & Peterson, Jenny Wohlrabe-Baker Concrete Construction, Jay Nettleton- Bergelectric, Sakkor Dennis-Burgess Services, Chris Demlar-Coe Construction, Justin Woodward-Concrete Frame Associates, Ted Ott and Brad- Colorado Barricade, Trevor Curry- Fransen Pittman, Brad Dienes- Golden Triangle Construction, Christian Ekstrom and Sylvia Weinstein- Haselden, Mike Ferrar- Hensel Phelps, Mike Cisnos- Intermountain Electric, Donald Reinstein-Ludvik, Tom Sutton-Intermountain Electric, Jay Pagano- Saunders, Sam Hossfelt- Swinerton, Ryan Dickinson-W.E. O Neill Colorado Construction & Design 77

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