Construction, Engineering & Architecture

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Executive Director of Arvada Urban Renewal Authority to Retire

Maureen Phair will retire as executive director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority on April 1, after 22 years of guiding redevelopment in Arvada. Since joining the organization in 2003, she has led transformative projects in Olde Town, the Ralston Creek neighborhood and Arvada Ridge, focusing on creating pedestrian-friendly environments and economic investment. During her...

Pinkard Construction Hires New Senior Project Manager

Lakewood-based Pinkard Construction Co. has hired Mike Hager as senior project manager. With more than 17 years of experience in commercial construction, Hager has a background in design-build, team building and collaboration. Describing himself as “a builder at heart,” Hager has extensive experience in various sectors, including multi-family, municipal, recreation, office, transit/fleet maintenance and healthcare....

Pinkard Frameworks Elevates Russell Hardcastle to Framing Engineer

Pinkard Frameworks, a division of Lakewood-based Pinkard Construction Co., has promoted longtime employee Russell Hardcastle to the newly created position of framing engineer. This role was established to leverage Hardcastle’s extensive field construction experience in building information modeling (BIM) and clash detection. In his new role, Hardcastle will manage virtual construction and clash detection on...

Pinkard Construction Selected for $27.6M Machebeuf Hall Renovation

Denver nonprofit group Commún has selected Lakewood’s Pinkard Construction to renovate the 39,000 square foot Machebeuf Hall on the Loretto Heights campus. The announcement was made during a press conference celebrating a $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, attended by community members including Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Colorado Senators John Hickenlooper and...

Flatiron and Dragados North America Complete Integration

Broomfield-based Flatiron Construction Corp. and Dragados North America have successfully integrated, creating the second largest civil engineering and construction company in North America. This integration follows the announcement of their combination in July 2024 by Dragados and Hochtief. The new entity, named FlatironDragados, is owned 61.8% by Dragados, S.A. and 38.2% by Hochtief. Javier Sevilla...

Loenbro Acquires Revolution Industrial

Loenbro LLC, a Westminster provider of specialized services to the data center, infrastructure and diversified industrial markets, acquired Revolution Industrial, a diversified industrial services provider based in Arizona. This acquisition aims to enhance Loenbro’s industrial service capabilities in high-growth markets in the Southwest U.S. The addition of Revolution complements Loenbro’s existing specialized service offerings to...

GeoStabilization Intl. Expands with Cased Drilling Services

GeoStabilization International has introduced a new fleet of equipment for cased drilling, enhancing its service offerings in North America. The addition aims to support projects involving cased micropiles, tiebacks and compact grouting solutions. The company, based in Westminster, delivers value-added geotechnical solutions for earth retention, foundations and ground improvement. Rouse Slape, market development anager, said,...

Pinkard Breaks Ground on Phase III of The Edge

Lakewood general contractor Pinkard Construction was joined by developers, residents and community members last week to break ground on the final phase of The Edge affordable apartments community in Loveland. The ceremony took place on-site and featured remarks from project and funding partners, including Loveland Mayor Pro-Tem Jon Mallo. The Edge Phase III represents the...

Pinkard Construction Appoints New COO

Pinkard Construction has named Thomas Alford as its new chief operating officer. Alford joined the organization in October and is transitioning into the role as current COO, Blake Chambliss, prepares to retire in spring 2025. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Alford has managed numerous large and complex projects, including...

Pinkard Completes $30M Affordable Apartment Complex

Lakewood-based Pinkard Construction has finished building the Krisana Apartments complex in southeast Denver. Developed in partnership with Kentro Group, Lexton McDermott and Lewis Himes Associates, the $30 million complex spans 162,000 square feet and consists of 151 units of deed-restricted, affordable housing. The four-story building includes 21 studio, 71 one-bedroom and 59 two-bedroom apartments, available...