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CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 7:54 AM Page 1 SUMMER 2016 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ROUND-UPOUND-UP ONE BELLEVIEWBELLEVIEW STATION FEATURE GOVERNMENT PROJECTS Inside AGC Colorado: page 58 CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 7:54 AM Page 2 COLORADO’S LEADING BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY. Rio Grande Co. has been serving building industry professionals since 1908. The scope of the company’s products and services has grown beyond equal, driven largely in part by a corporate culture that is rooted in small business principles and a quality assurance program that ensures customer satisfaction. $ ! # ! ! ! ! " %),% & +(-& / &)-&+ '*)& / %. www.RioGrandeCo.com CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 7:54 AM Page 3 CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:20 AM Page 4 Summer 2016 Contents 06| Publisher’s Letter Mike Branigan 08 | Construction News On The Boards 12 | Construction News Project Updates 18 | Construction News Industry News 21 | Construction News News Briefs 22 | Construction News People 26 | Multi-family Round Up by Sean O’Keefe 34 | Government Projects Round Up by Sean O’Keefe 46 | TOD - One Bellevue Station by Julie Wanzer 48 | Industry Spotlight Earth Services & Abatement, Inc. 50 | Columnists ULI, CCIG, H&H, ACEC, AIA, USGBC, RTD 58 | AGC Colorado Inside AGC 68 | Parting Shots Industry Events in Colorado 70 | Advertiser Index On the cover: A new live/work environment planned CC&D Partners for the corner of 30th and Pearl in Boulder will combine a mix of residential units, complimented by retail and 4:72 Colorado CONSTRUCTION & Design office space. Image © OZ Architecture. CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:20 AM Page 5 CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:20 AM Page 6 Colorado Construction & Design Publisher’s Letter SUMMER 2016 Michael K. Branigan, Publisher [email protected] www.ccdmag.com Linkedin.com/in/MichaelBranigan Tel: 303-914-0574 COLORADO CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN EASING THE GRIDLOCK PROBLEM (ISSN 2159-9327) is published eight times a year PUBLIC TRANSIT CAN HELP COLORADO CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN is published by Colorado Construction & Design, Inc., 8622 W. Warren Drive, Lakewood, CO 80227-2343. Tel: 303-914-0574 E www.ccdmag.com Dear reader, President: Mike Branigan, 303-914-0574 With a population explosion taking place in Denver and aggressive apartment [email protected] construction still underway, it’s becoming unbearable to drive in many parts of Metro Denver, especially during rush hours. Our best hope is for commuters Editor and Creative Director: William Taylor to leave their cars at home and carpool, bicycle or use public transportation [email protected] options including buses, light rail or commuter rail when possible. Transit Reporter and Contributor: Julie Wanzer Oriented Development (TOD) communities are more vital than ever and may be a key to reducing traffic jams and congestion in the city. Contributing Writer: Sean O’Keefe In this issue, Michael Leccese, Executive Director of ULI Colorado, who “talks the Photography: Caleb Tkach, Jackie Shumaker, TOD talk” and literally “walks the walk,” (or bicycles, rides busses and stand up Paul Wedlake, The Unfound Door paddleboards) shares with us some insight on TOD in Colorado. As you know, TOD is underway at lightning speed in metro Denver. Z.J. (Jim) Czupor from IT & Webmaster : Kevin Reifenschneider RTD’s FasTracks program brings us up-to-date on the benefits of this next real estate frontier which could ultimately lead to more robust communities and a Accounting and Administration: Nancy O. Branigan higher quality of life. Belleview Station, at the intersection of I-25, Belleview and Niagara streets is a case in point. With 700 new residences opening soon at this Print Production: Publication Printers already busy intersection, the use of convenient Light Rail makes life easier for everyone. In this issue, Julie Wanzer takes a look at One Belleview Station and Subscriptions email: [email protected] Sean O’Keefe gives us an overview of multi-family and government construction Subscription $40.00 per year in the USA now underway. 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However, Colorado Construction & Mike Branigan, Publisher Design, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy [email protected] of any information, and is not responsible for errors or omissions. Tel. 303-914-0574 www.ccdmag.com Linkedin.com/in/MichaelBranigan Be sure to visit our new website: www.ccdmag.com %06(-"44]$0-0/:JTUIFFYDMVTJWF'3".&$"% NBOVGBDUVSFSGPSUIF3PDLZ.PVOUBJO3FHJPO 6:72 Colorado CONSTRUCTION & Design CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 5:26 PM Page 7 %06(-"44]$0-0/:JTUIFFYDMVTJWF'3".&$"% NBOVGBDUVSFSGPSUIF3PDLZ.PVOUBJO3FHJPO CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:21 AM Page 8 CONSTRUCTION On The Boards Infinity LoHi Scheduled for Completion in Summer of 2017 The Richman-Ascension Development The largest of the three buildings is located larger site. Amenity features include an team retained Davis Partnership Architects on the southern parcel, with expansive outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pits, water fea- to design a new LEED Silver Certified, views of downtown. This building is situ- tures, built-in seating, landscape planters, 273-unit apartment facility in the LoHi ated on a sloping site and its height varies and gas grills. Indoor amenities include a neighborhood of Denver. The three-build- from five to six stories. On the northern leasing office, conference room, fitness, ing development is located at 28th and blocks, two separate buildings ranging yoga room, bar/lounge, and common Vallejo, on the former site of Denver Public from three to four stories in height will step coffee bar open seating areas. Schools’ Contemporary Learning Acad- down in elevation to create a building scale emy. The development, known as Infinity sensitive to the adjacent residential neigh- The first phase of construction is expected LoHi, will be within two blocks of some borhood. The buildings align with street to be complete by the summer of 2017. of Denver’s hottest new restaurants and frontages to create a consistent form and Davis Partnership provided Architecture, bars in LoHi, with easy walking access to rhythm compatible with the urban context. Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Riverfront Park and Lower Downtown. Each building will have its own below Lighting Design and Signage Design grade parking, with common access to the services for the project. Milender White is main amenities courtyard located on the the General Contractor. Sanderson Apartments – Affordable Housing in Denver, Colorado Davis Partnership is currently in the construction phase of a 60 unit supportive housing/multi-family residential building for the Mental Health Center of Denver. The 50,400 sq ft residential building is being worked on by Contractor Denueve Construction and is based on the housing first model and targets chronically homeless individuals. The project is designed to create a nurturing and healing envi- ronment while utilizing the principles of trauma informed care. Wider than typical hallways with views to the exterior landscape, natural light, multiple and varied sightlines, spaces to meet, talk, retreat, contemplate, interact, and commune, offer a balance to the efficient yet comfortable 425 sq ft dwelling units. The exterior landscape including a resident’s garden, safe court- yard and gazebo also offers a variety of spaces and activities to contribute to the health and well-being of the residents. The construction cost is $10.9 Million and scheduled to open in June 2017. 8:72 Colorado CONSTRUCTION & Design CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:21 AM Page 9 CCD_05_2016-v03:CCD 7/4/16 8:22 AM Page 10 CONSTRUCTION On The Boards Pinkard Construction Begins Preconstruction Services on Three Low Income Housing Tax Credits Projects Left: Alameda View Apartments. Above: The Village, Westerly Creek. Below: Boulevard One Pinkard’s preconstruction services for affordable housing include comprehensive CHFA funding application support, Pinkard Construction Company - Lakewood Denver Housing Authority and Volunteers systems cost and performance studies, is kicking-off preconstruction services on of America, in partnership as Lowry Afford- extensive VE, amenity review and Green three Denver-area affordable housing proj- able Housing Partners, have teamed with Communities analysis. These services are ects that were recently awarded Federal Pinkard and Parikh Stevens Architects to designed to maximize the use of available and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits design and construct the $12.6 million Tax Credit dollars and improve chances for (LIHTC) by the Colorado Housing and (hard cost) Boulevard One project on an an award. Finance Authority (CHFA). infill site at the former Lowry Air Force Base. It is expected to be 72 units of The Low Income Housing Tax Credit The Village at Westerly Creek 3, devel- 4-story wood framed construction, with program encourages the construction and oped by the Aurora Housing Authority, ground floor community space, surface rehabilitation of low income rental housing Boulevard One in Lowry, a partnership parking, and solar array. The 87,000 sq ft by providing a federal income tax credit as between Volunteers of America and the project will provide permanent affordable an incentive to investors.