Construction, Engineering & Architecture

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


3D Collaborators Event Lands in Golden

The 3D Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (3D CIC), produced by Action Engineering, will celebrate its 10th anniversary from March 2–4, 2026, in Golden, Colorado. Since its inception in 2016, 3D CIC has facilitated connections among leaders, standards developers, and practitioners in the digital manufacturing sector. This milestone event will reflect on a decade of advancements…more

SBA Q3 Data Drops: Loan Recipient List for Q3 Now Available

Jeffco BdB has updated its SBA Loan recipient data and posted the list of Jefferson County businesses that received loans in the third quarter of 2025. A total of 54 companies received funding, with a diverse range of industries represented among the top 27 borrowers. Leading the list was Supplize on Sixth Avenue Ltd., which…more

Loenbro Sells Majority Interest to Kohlberg

Westminster-based Loenbro, a provider of specialized services for data centers and critical infrastructure, has announced a definitive agreement with private equity firm Kohlberg to accelerate its growth. The deal will see Kohlberg acquire a majority stake in the company, while existing investors Braemont Capital and Loenbro management will retain significant equity interests. The financial terms…more

Action Engineering Aims to Standardize Manufacturing’s Future

Action Engineering, a Lakewood-based firm, has just released a set of Model-Based Definition (MBD) Models and accompanying digital files for public review. While this might sound like technical jargon, this announcement is a significant step toward transforming how things are designed and manufactured—a shift known as the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). What Is the Big Deal?…more

Xero Shoes Tops Jeffco 500 For First Time

Jeffco BdB has expanded the businesses considered for its Jeffco 500 list of high-performing businesses, resulting in some new brands appearing on the list for the first time. The highest-ranked company, new to the list, is Xero Shoes with a Super Score of 87, followed closely by Noodles & Co and Kong Company, with scores…more

Pinkard Construction Marks Milestone at Willoughby Corner

Pinkard Construction Co. marked the completion of Phase I of Boulder County Housing Authority’s (BCHA) Willoughby Corner neighborhood with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 28, attended by approximately 300 people. The milestone celebrates Pinkard’s delivery of the $114 million affordable housing development ahead of schedule and $500,000 under budget. Located east of downtown Lafayette,…more

Noria Energy Launches Floating Solar Project in Golden

Noria Energy is beginning construction on Aurea Solar, a 50 kW floating solar pilot project in Golden, aimed at providing renewable energy for local water utility operations. The project will utilize a new floating solar tracker technology developed by Sausalito, Calif.-based Noria, designed to enhance energy output. Located on Fairmount Reservoir, owned by Consolidated Mutual…more

Released: Jeffco SBA Loan Recipients for Q2 2025

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its list of loan recipients for the second quarter of 2025 in Jefferson County, highlighting 60 businesses that have benefitted from financial support this year. Topping the list is Alcorn Construction with $5 million in loans received. Hays Construction follows closely behind with $4.07 million, while Pinnacle Windows…more

11 Jeffco Companies Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing by Inc. 5000

Eleven Jefferson County-based companies have earned national recognition on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The companies were recognized for their impressive revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. This year, a total of 117 Colorado companies made the list, highlighting the state’s resilience…more

FlatironDragados Moves HQ to Georgia

FlatironDragados, a major civil infrastructure firm with deep roots in Broomfield, plans to relocate its U.S. corporate headquarters to Metro Atlanta by the end of the year. The company will move its central operations to Perimeter Summit in Brookhaven, Ga., approximately 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The new space will span about 25,000…more