The Broadmoor West received its certificate of occupancy in mid-May, marking the final step on the $45-million, 26-week “flash-track” renovation and addition to the historic Colorado Springs hotel. Photo courtesy of GE Johnson Construction General contractor GE Johnson Construction, Colorado Springs and Denver, completed the vertical expansion and complete reconstruction two days ahead of schedule, more than 200,000 sq ft of ultra-high end construction in less than six months.Guests began arriving May 15 to mark the next chapter in the history of the resort and kick off what promises to be an extremely busy tourism season.Designed by CSNA Architects, Colorado
Denver International Airport is retrofitting more than 5,400 lights located in the airport’s east and west parking garages with energy-efficient LED fixtures, resulting in substantial energy and cost savings. The majority of the lights—high-pressure sodium bulbs rated for 188 watts per fixture—are being replaced with 51-watt LEDs. Combined with other lighting systems in the overall retrofit package, DIA expects a net energy savings of about 45%, resulting in energy cost savings of about $327,000 per year.Over the system’s estimated lifespan of 20 years, the airport expects to save more than $6.5 million in electricity costs. The new fixtures will also
Overall construction materials prices increased 0.4% in April and are up 1.5% year over year, according to the May 14 Producer Price Index released by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Nonresidential construction material prices were up 0.5% for the month and are 1.4% higher than the same time last year. “Construction materials prices have increased for five consecutive months, the longest streak in more than two years,” said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While some may interpret this increase as the onset of a period associated with significantly higher inflation, it seems more likely that the consistent
The American Institute of Architects Colorado Chapter presented 21 awards and honors during its annual YAAG awards program held on May 9 at OZ Architecture in Denver. Photo courtesy of AIA Colorado Photo courtesy of AIA Colorado The following 12 awards and honorable mentions were selected from entries submitted by firms, designers, students and young architects (licensed 10 years or less) from across the state.The entries were judged by a jury of architects and community leaders: Dr. Mark Gelernter (Jury Chair) - Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver, Harvey Hine, Maria Cole, Andrea
Thousands of people will celebrate the May 9 grand opening of the exterior renovation of Denver Union Station into a sprawling $500-million multimodal transportation hub for the Mountain West. Union Station’s transit component includes an underground regional bus facility with 22 bays, an eight-track commuter rail hall with five platforms covered by a sweeping canopy and significant landscaping and improvements to surrounding streets.The Union Station design-build project stretches over 40 acres in downtown Denver’s Central Platte Valley and was done under the aegis of the Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) as owner. The redevelopment is part of metro Denver’s
The unemployment rate in construction dropped to the lowest April level in seven years as contractors added 32,000 workers to payrolls. The increase lifted industry employment to 6 million, the highest level since June 2009, according to a recent analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. “It is heartening that all categories of construction employers added workers, not only in April but over the past 12 months,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Moreover, contractors have been adding to workers’ hours as well as hiring more employees.”Construction employment totaled 6 million in April, a
Total construction spending remained in a holding pattern in March as strong gains in apartment construction and modest growth in homebuilding and private nonresidential activity offset falling public outlays, according to a recent analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. “Overall construction spending has increased from a year ago but has stayed in a narrow range since December,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “It is encouraging that spending remained level despite severe winter weather that may have delayed some projects, and the totals are likely to grow moving into spring.”Construction put in
During the week of April 17, more than 300 of the region’s leading green building providers gathered in Denver for the Rocky Mountain Green Conference, hosted by U.S. Green Building Council of Colorado. The two-day conference explored issues ranging from net-zero energy and tactical urbanism to how to best take advantage of emerging green-building economic opportunities.“USGBC Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Green conference strives to inspire, educate and connect the Centennial State’s green building leaders. It is such an exciting time of growth for Colorado, we are looking forward to further engaging our community in the greater economic development of the Rocky
At a press conference during halftime of the Kansas State Wildcats’ Spring Football Game in Manhattan, Kan., representatives from K-State Athletics and Kansas State University announced plans for the new Vanier Football Complex (VFC) and North Endzone Project at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Rendering by Populous, courtesy of GE Johnson The $65-million VFC will encompass 132,000 sq ft of enclosed space as well as new north end zone seating. The project marks the third phase of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium master plan. Situated along the north end zone of the stadium, the state-of-the-art facility will serve all K-State student
The Utah Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized member companies for achievements in workplace safety. The ABC National Safety Excellence Awards (STEP) recognize companies who exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee. Photo courtesy of ABC Utah Jeremy Speas of Staker Parson Cos. (left) accepts his firms ABC National STEP Diamond Award for outstanding performance in safety, presented by David Hill, 2014 ABC Utah chairman. Established in 1989, the STEP process serves as an important tool for
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