The project involves rehabilitating Village Place, a senior apartment building comprising 72 units. The building is approximately 69,000 sq ft and is located in historic downtown Longmont at 600 Coffman St. The rental housing development is currently occupied and serves income-qualified families whose incomes are below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

"Affordable housing is crucial for the well-being of our community in Longmont, and we are thrilled to partner with Pinkard Construction to revitalize Village Place Apartments," said Katie Pung, Housing Development Project Manager with the City and Longmont Housing Authority "LHA plans to submit a 4% non-competitive LIHTC application to CHFA, and we will rely heavily on Pinkard's expertise for those submittals, making this project possible."

The scope of work planned involves exterior building, interior common and in-unit rehabilitation, landscaping improvements, and site work. Pinkard and Rosemann & Associates will help LHA evaluate and prioritize the scope of work while making any necessary adjustments to the plan.

"We are committed to utilizing our expertise in occupied renovations to complete the Village Place project with minimal disruptions to the residents. Affordable housing is critical to the well-being of Colorado communities, and we are proud to be a part of this effort to provide safe and affordable homes for those who need it most," said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction.

To date, Pinkard has completed over 95 senior living housing projects, more than 80 affordable housing projects, and almost 200 multi-family projects, totaling $2.5 Billion worth of construction.

As of March 30th, Pinkard Construction enters its 61st year serving Colorado senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal, and commercial clients. Pinkard's President, Tony Burke, thought it was time to look at our future. Burke says the company’s leadership is armed with the wisdom and perspective gained by adapting and growing with this always-evolving construction and development market.

“We march forward with a new generation of ownership, new leaders, and new branding,” says Burke. “These decisive changes represent a continuation of fundamental business practices but with a fresh new look and approach to the challenges and opportunities presented in the world of construction today.”

Burke says that his leadership team recognizes the importance of changing stereotypes of who can participate in the construction industry. His view is that greater workforce diversity enhances the companies' ability to be creative and competitive and the industry needs to attract the workforce of tomorrow.

Burke knows that the need for construction professionals is at an all-time high. A key priority for Burke is investing in Pinkard employees' ongoing development and creating an environment that retains talent. He feels that a company culture with opportunities for growth, stability, and work/life balance will also pay dividends in recruitment.

“We aim to create an environment of belonging in our office and jobsites. This industry is a great place to make a living and should be inclusive and representative of our community,” explains Burke. “We strive daily to perform with our core values in mind, knowing that these qualities are the foundations of transparency and tenacity.”

Burke also recognizes that mental health is an ongoing challenge within society, specifically in the construction industry. He says Pinkard will continue to expand employee benefits, build cultural supports, and engage with the entire construction industry to ensure a resilient Colorado workforce.

“Pinkard's people are its greatest asset,” says Burke. “I feel a responsibility to ensure that our employees have mental health and counseling options as part of their benefits, are using technology that makes their jobs easier, and feel that they have the support from within the company to not only perform but thrive at Pinkard”

Burke feels that this emphasis on the health and stability of Pinkard's workforce is the right thing to do, but also allows Pinkard to offer an unparalleled client experience. His teams have the capacity to be collaborative, provide good stewardship to their clients, produce exceptional quality, and add overall financial value to their projects.

“Offering our employees the best tools possible not only helps them but offers our clients a greater degree of collaboration, clarity, and control over their project,” says Burke. “We want to provide our clients with a superior construction experience, in addition to the best value”

Burke is optimistic when he thinks about the next 60 years of Pinkard. He says he feels that “Going into our 61st year, we are eager to share our excitement and enthusiasm with our friends, clients, and peers. We are thankful to be solidly rooted in the Colorado community and for the expertise of our creative and professional staff. Together we will build great teams, offer great solutions, and provide great value for all our current and future clients.”

We wanted to take a moment to thank all the generous organizations that have already joined us in raising money for Colorado high school students to attend the school of their choice. Pinkard wants to help nurture the next-generation workforce of the construction industry in Colorado and hopes that these scholarships provide enhanced access to all Colorado students.  

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The Country Club at Castle Pines is an 18-hole, championship-caliber Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. With no two holes that run parallel to each other, golfers enjoy spectacular views, woods, and a challenging game. As Jack Nicklaus said, "The Country Club at Castle Pines is an absolutely beautiful course with all its vistas."

Rarely will one encounter a golf course as magnificent as The Country Club. Starting at nearly 6,700 feet above sea level, the first two holes of this par 72 course run dramatically atop a ridge, with Denver’s skyline in the distance. Mountain views include Pikes Peak to the south, Mt. Evans to the west and Long's Peak to the north. The fourth hole takes play through thick stands of ponderosa pine and scrub oak on sloping terrain. Closing out the front nine, the ninth green is nestled at the base of a rock cliff. A 387–yard par 4 requires an exacting shot to an elevated green. The back nine begins from an elevated tee and leads players into a magnificent display of natural beauty on holes ten and eleven. Twelve through fifteen open up to natural rolling contours which challenge golfers' accuracy and decision-making skill on every shot. The final three holes, a par 5 sixteenth and a par 3 seventeenth, will rival any finishing holes in the country, with eighteen providing an unforgettable conclusion to any round of golf at The Country Club at Castle Pines.

“The Revesco and Alpine teams, along with our design and construction partners, have worked diligently over the past year and a half to get this project entitled and financed in a challenging environment, "said Churchill Bunn, Managing Partner of Alpine Investments. “We are excited to see akin Golden Triangle go vertical in the coming months and look forward to delivering a first-class project to one of Denver’s most exciting urban neighborhoods.”

Positioned along Bannock Street, akin Golden Triangle is one of four of RPAI’s upcoming projects that will operate under the umbrella of one brand known as “akin”. RPAI is developing the brand to appeal to a sophisticated, discerning, urban-minded resident while elevating each local neighborhood by creating an elegant and timeless living experience. While exterior and interior aesthetics and amenities will vary per location, each will draw upon the same brand foundation: a distinctly urban recipe of design, wellness, culture, service, and connection to the neighborhood.

Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction, says the project is a natural fit for Pinkard’s teams who have extensive experience building almost 200 multifamily projects across the Colorado front range. Burke says he is excited to partner with OZ on another urban Multifamily project.

"We’ve approached the design of akin Golden Triangle with a deep respect for context, materials, and the inspiring aspirations of our client. The impact of its architecture lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but in its ability to shape its immediate environment and elevate the collective urban experience of Denver,” said Nate Jenkins, Principal with OZ Architecture. “This project is the result of the incredible teamwork of OZ, Revesco, Alpine, and Pinkard. It will leave a lasting impression, enrich the lives of its occupants, and adds to the vibrancy found in the Golden Triangle Arts District."

Equity for the project was provided by Cohen & Steers (www.cohenandsteers.com) and Posterus Partners (posteruspartners.com). The project’s construction lender is MidWestOne Bank (www.midwestone.bank).

“The Krisana Apartments are the perfect kick-off for the Master Plan redevelopment of the former CDOT property,” said Jimmy Balafas, Kentro Group principal and co-founder. “Affordable housing has been a priority for us since our first involvement in the redevelopment of former CDOT property back in 2017, and it has remained a critical part of the mix through countless meetings with the community and stakeholders. There’s a housing crisis here in Denver, and we’re committed to making this contribution to help solve the housing gap.”

Krisana Apartments’ 151 units will include 21 studio, 71 one-bedroom, and 59 two-bedroom affordable homes equipped with Energy Star-rated appliances, central air conditioning, laundry facilities, a fitness center, courtyard, social room, and secured bike storage area, among other amenities. The Krisana Apartments will be 100% electric-powered and have received funding from the City and County of Denver through the New Building Electrification Pilot Program, a part of the Energize Denver Electrification Program.

“At Pinkard Construction, we believe that affordable housing is an essential part of creating a thriving community. We are proud to be a part of Lexton McDermott and the Kentro Group's effort to bring more affordable housing units to Denver,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. “This project is an important step in providing quality housing options for people in Denver and working to create stronger, more equitable communities.”

The Krisana Apartments will be available for residents who earn up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with an upper limit of $49,260 in annual gross income for a single-person household or up to $70,320 for a four-person household, which are benchmarks established by the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).

“In partnership with Kentro Group, we will have added 213 affordable housing units in Denver by the end of 2024,” said Arthur McDermott, a Lexton McDermott co-founder. “This new construction adds valuable inventory to an underserved marketplace, and we’re pleased to be part of a much-needed, long-term solution to provide fantastic homes to worthy Denverites.”

To date, Pinkard has completed over 197 multifamily projects and over 80 affordable housing projects totaling over $2.5 Billion In construction value.

"I think it is really about flexibility," says Christina Call, Prequalification Coordinator. "One of the barriers I see for women is that we also take on a lot of the responsibility to raise our kids and keep our family life going."

Call says that she feels Pinkard's leadership allows her the flexibility to balance supporting Pinkard and her family. She thinks that a rigid 9-5 schedule isn't realistic, especially given the new status quo of remote work.

"I set an in-office schedule that I stick to, but the ability to remote work has made it possible for me to pursue a career in construction," says Call.

For project engineer Dallas Frisbie, her work in the field is all about showing up and getting the job done. She says that Pinkard's leadership is doing the heavy lifting to ensure that traditionally all-male environments are open and welcoming.

"I have experienced my fair share of uncomfortable experiences in my career. However, Pinkard's team works hard to make sure anyone feels comfortable," says Frisbie. "At the end of the day, I don't want to be the one policing everyone. Pinkard has already set the standard for appropriate behavior."

Frisbie says that women must also have access to mentorship to learn and grow. She says her experience at Pinkard has been tremendous and is eager to offer mentorship.

"When I was studying at the School of Mines, there wasn't a lot of other women pursuing this career with me," she said. "At Pinkard, I am so excited to have access to not just other Superintendents and project managers who are open and collaborative but also to Odette Bent-Buckles, our CFO."

Frisbie says that as she grows in this field, her priority is to continue to mentor other women who want to break into construction, especially in the field.

"The biggest misconception about this industry is that field jobs are not for women. I want to work to change that stereotype," she says. "Pinkard has proven to be the perfect place for that because this desire to change and grow is cultural. They make everyone feel like they belong."

Pinkard’s focus is on more than just its employees and includes the client experience for its growing number of female clients in development and facilities roles. Molly Chiang, a senior housing developer with Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), says that her experience with Pinkard differs significantly from others in her career.

"Pinkard's team has always been extremely respectful, and I don't know, just treats us like peers and colleagues," says Chiang. "I have been in rooms where that is not the case."

"Walking onto a construction site as a woman, if I was like, 'I don't know what a glu-lam is,' I never felt stupid asking questions," said Lauren Cely, Senior Housing Developer for BCHA. "I remember standing in the garage shell, talking with your team about what's better: cast in place or precast, and we were going through the pros and cons, thinking about future projects, and I loved it."

Pinkard's commitment to helping women succeed in this field is evident in our ongoing efforts to provide women with the tools and resources they need to pursue a successful and fulfilling career in construction. Pinkard is thrilled to be celebrating Women in Construction Week and is excited to see the positive impact these initiatives have on the lives and careers of women in the industry.

“It’s truly inspiring to see Pinkard Construction’s impact on the community,” says Kendall Koca, Manager of the office of special projects for Aurora. “This project was an incredible opportunity for us to use their expertise to work directly with law enforcement and business owners to administer the program efficiently.”

Koca says that this program is critical to help the City of Aurora meet its safety and security needs and to have made a positive impact on the small businesses involved.

The program is part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act economic stimulus bill signed into law in March 2021, providing the city of Aurora with $65.4 million in one-time direct federal aid. It allocated up to $20,000 to eligible applicants to make physical changes related to lighting, alarms, cameras, windows, entrance doors, and mirrors.

“This project submerged me in the wealth of diversity within Aurora.” says Nathan Rodriguez, a project engineer for Pinkard. “I got to work with local cafés, churches, stores, and a variety of other businesses. Each with their own stories, needs, and community impact. There is something special in the joy these owners had knowing their local government actively supports them.”

Rodriguez says he joined Pinkard for their community-first mindset, evident in the type of work they pursue and the fact that employees get two days of VTO (volunteer time off) annually to participate in service projects together.

To date, Pinkard has completed over 90 municipal projects for 37 public/municipal clients across the Colorado Front Range.

Pinkard Construction is celebrating being awarded the WHITE level in the Construction Safety Excellence Award Program from the Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC)! This award is given to contractors who demonstrate a commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. Safety Manager Dave Ruddy says he is thrilled that Pinkard is being recognized for taking the extra steps to pursue zero injuries and provide safety and health training to Pinkard employees. "At Pinkard Construction, safety is a cornerstone of our culture. We strive to create an environment that is safe for everyone on the job site, no matter the situation." said Ruddy, "Safety is not an option, it is a requirement. We take the necessary steps to ensure that our workers and clients are safe and that our projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner."

According to Ruddy, safety is always top of mind at Pinkard and he is proud to be part of the Construction Health and Safety Excellence Program. This program encourages contractors to maintain a safe workplace and reduce the number of incidents and injuries on the job. In a letter announcing the award, Bradley Gassman Safety and Environmental Director for AGC said, "Participation in the CHASE program is a reward to a contractor for their dedication to safe working practices on their job sites and providing safety & health training to their employees. This dedication must include a commitment to continue having a strong safety program and an outstanding safety record. I am excited to see the commitment of your company in the pursuit of ZERO injuries." Ruddy says that Pinkard Construction understands that protecting the health and safety of their employees is of the utmost importance and this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication that they’ve put into making sure that their employees are working in the safest environment possible. He applauds the company for its leadership's commitment and promises to continue his mission-critical work of innovating and improving its already stellar safety efforts.

Pinkard Construction and Foothills Unitarian Church, and Ewers Architecture have completed the external structure for the $6.5 million, 16,600 sf expansion and remodel of their existing facility in Fort Collins. A topping-out ceremony was held at the site, with representatives from the project team, congregation, community, and local government in attendance.

“Pinkard is a community-driven organization, so working with clients who are such a vital part of the community is important for us,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction.

Burke adds that Pinkard’s Preconstruction team was vital in the project’s progress, despite unprecedented complications due to the covid 19 pandemic. “I am proud our team could work together to get a budget and design to make this project feasible and fulfill the church’s vision,” said Burke.

Ewers Architecture completed the schematic design in the summer of 2019. After a COVID-related project hold, the design resumed in 2021 with value engineering and savings measures to reduce the budget from the initial $9M plan. Construction documents and fundraising were completed in line with the new budget, and the project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.

“The expansion results from years of visioning, planning, and the tremendous generosity of the congregation. It will allow us to be an even greater resource to our wider Northern Colorado community, especially to our partners, the BIPOC Alliance, Homeward Alliance, and the Food Bank for Larimer County,“ said Peg MacMorris, member of the Foothills Unitarian Building Expansion Team. "We are grateful Ewers and Pinkard were able to collaborate with us in reworking our design and budget to ensure the new space facility meets the needs of our nearly 600-person congregation and aligns with our vision for a growing future.”

The phased project consists of 13,200 sf of additional space and 2,900 sf of remodeled space. It includes a new 390-seat worship center, additional gathering spaces, classrooms, and office space to enable Foothills Unitarian to better serve its 120-year-old progressive faith community in Fort Collins.

Pinkard Construction, a Multi-Family Housing general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado, completed construction for Carraway on Penn.

Located just two blocks from the Louisiana/Pearl light rail station in Denver’s desirable Platt Park neighborhood, the 34,619-square-foot multifamily residential property offers 42-units with a focus on small unit sizes with lower monthly gross rents.

Denver-based investment and development firm Confluent Development, in partnership with Narrate Companies, is the project owner. Throughout construction, Pinkard worked closely with OZ Architecture.

Tony Burke, Pinkard’s president, says the project is a natural fit for Pinkard’s teams and project partners at Confluent and Narrate as the collaborative development journey drew upon extensive experience in building multifamily projects across Colorado.

“Confluent Development and our project partners have done a tremendous job delivering new and innovative multifamily spaces to Denver, and we’re very excited to be a part of the Carraway project.” – Tony Burke, president of Pinkard Construction.

In December 2021, the project partners celebrated the groundbreaking and official start of construction.

The property incorporates features that adapt to today’s changing workplace, such as shared workspaces and upscale finishes. It will appeal to those seeking an active yet simplistic lifestyle with convenient access to mass transit, parks and recreation, and nearby shopping and dining.

“Pinkard, Confluent, and the rest of the time did a great executing and delivering this project in an extremely challenging construction environment. We are excited to bring high-quality units to an extremely supply-constrained market,” said Adam Fenton of Narrate Companies.

To date, Pinkard has completed nearly 200 multi-family projects totaling $2.5 billion in construction.

Sponsorship Levels

• Master: $20,000

  • Four Foursomes to participate in the tournament with 32 drink tickets

  • Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image

  • Opportunity to include branded items in all golf registration bags

  • Recognized as Master sponsor on all marketing materials and during the tournament

  • Recognized verbally as Master sponsor during a post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Opportunity for 18 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Provides 8 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice

• Journeyman: $15,000

  • Three Foursomes to participate in a tournament with 24 drink tickets

  • Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image

  • Opportunity to include a branded item in all golf registration bags

  • Recognized as Journeyman sponsor on all marketing materials and during the tournament

  • Recognized verbally Journeyman sponsor during the post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Opportunity for 14 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Provides 6 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice

• Apprentice: $10,000

  • Hole Sponsorship with Logo/Image

  • Two Foursomes to participate in the tournament with 8 drink tickets.

  • Opportunity for 8 guests to join the post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Recognized as Apprentice Hole Sponsor in all tournament materials.

  • Provides 4 ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice.

• Intern: $5,000

  • One Foursome to participate in tournament with 4 drink tickets

  • Opportunity for 4 guests to join post-tournament event at “The Crags”

  • Recognized as Intern sponsor in all tournament materials

  • Provides two ACE scholarships to deserving low-income students to attend the school of their choice

Pinkard President Tony Burke says he sees an opportunity to nurture the next-generation workforce of the construction industry in Colorado and hopes that these scholarships provide enhanced access to all Colorado students.  

“Last year, 17 Colorado companies and individuals provided generous sponsorships that made the tournament such a success,” said Burke. “This year, we hope to bring even more much-needed investment into the workforce of our future. Construction is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage, so we are pleased to partner with organizations like ACE to help encourage students to pursue a rewarding career in construction.”

Brittani Johnson, Vice President of Development for ACE Colorado, said that ACE Scholarships is proud to be the beneficiary of Pinkard’s 4th Annual Careers in Construction Golf Tournament.

“By supporting the tournament, Pinkard Construction and all participating sponsors are providing hope and a bright future for students and our community,” said Johnson. “Our founders believed that success was possible, regardless of income, and that all children deserve equal access to quality education. And for 21 years, we have been working to fulfill that vision. By providing partial tuition scholarships for low-income students to attend the K-12 private school of their choice, ACE scholars are graduating high school, prepared for college and a fulfilling career.”

Those wishing to support ACE scholarships can visit www.acescholarships.org.

Willoughby Corner, the Boulder County Housing Authority’s (BCHA’s) upcoming new neighborhood of permanently affordable homes in east Lafayette, continues to advance toward construction starting early next year, with its first phase of construction targeting a February groundbreaking.

Pinkard Construction, an affordable housing general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado, was awarded the project in 2022 and is working closely with Norris Design and HB&A Architects.

“Pinkard is excited to be a part of BCHA’s mission to provide housing relief to the families, individuals, single parents, older adults, and people living with disabilities in the area,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction. “It’s no secret that rising housing prices have made renting and homeownership unattainable for many and Willoughby Corner is a lifeline for many.”

In October, BCHA received approval from the City of Lafayette for Willoughby Corner’s Planned Unit Development application, which sets the framework and rules for proceeding through the multiple phases of the site plan, including construction. In November, Willoughby Corner received a crucial second award of 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority that will help cover the costs of the development. On January 11, the Lafayette Planning Commission will consider BCHA’s next major step, the development Site Plan, which focuses on architecture and site-specific elements for each proposed lot in the Willoughby Corner neighborhood.

“This is an exciting time in the life of Willoughby Corner,” said BCHA Senior Housing Developer Molly Chiang. “Now is the moment when it really begins to come to life in terms of what it will look like and how it will be built on the site. We are thrilled to be able to work so closely with city staff and Lafayette community members to make this important step forward for an area where affordable housing is so needed.”

Lafayette's median home listing price is now approaching $600,000, while rentals are averaging over $1,900 per month, unattainable for many community members, especially those in lower- and middle-income brackets. Across Boulder County, more than 21,000 households are spending over half their income on housing costs.

Willoughby Corner will serve households earning 60 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) with below-market-rate rental homes and for-sale options for households earning up to 120 percent AMI. For a three-person household, these incomes equate to maximums of $67,000 for rental housing and $135,000 per year for for-sale housing, respectively. BCHA’s affordable homes save residents hundreds of dollars per month in rent and utilities, ensuring income is available for other important needs and making it easier to save money, including for future home purchases. Willoughby Corner will cater to families, individuals, single parents, older adults, people living with disabilities, and more. It will also support Lafayette’s workforce and the businesses that employ them. In addition to the 400 affordable homes built in multiple phases, Willoughby Corner buildings are Net Zero Energy Ready. They will feature solar photovoltaics, geothermal heating and cooling, and electric charging stations, a network of community gardens, pedestrian and bike trails, and access to transit.

With Site Plan approvals, construction on Willoughby Corner’s 55-and-over homes could begin as early as February 2023, with move-ins possible by spring 2024. BCHA could begin taking applications for these homes beginning in fall 2023. BCHA will provide updates at www.WilloughbyCorner.org.

Lakewood, Colo. — Pinkard Construction, a Senior Living general contractor celebrating 60 years in Colorado, has completed construction on Hunt Midwest’s Capstone at Centerra. This senior living project designed by Pi Architects includes assisted living and memory care. It will be operated by Integral Senior Living.

A grand opening was held on November 14th with representatives from Hunt Midwest, ISL, Pinkard, Pi, and the community. Construction lasted approximately 15 months and was completed on time and within budget.

“Pinkard really understands senior living and multi-family projects, which created a smooth, predictable construction process,” said Jeff Redhage, director of construction management for Hunt Midwest. “Capstone at Centerra will offer residents a variety of engaging amenities, including a great room, a formal dining room, a fitness center, a salon, a bistro lounge, a sunroom, walking trails, a gazebo, and a dog park.”

The senior living community will offer 102 assisted living and memory care suites, with accommodations for as many as 114 residents. Located in the 3,000-acre Centerra master-planned development, the interior and exterior design of the two-story, 79,000-square-foot senior-housing community was inspired by surrounding architecture and northern Colorado’s natural scenery.

“I am excited to celebrate all the hard work we put in with Hunt Midwest, ISL and Pi Architects to add more Senior Living options to Loveland,” said Derek Stathis, Construction Manager for Pinkard Construction. “Northern Colorado needs more communities to serve our seniors and their families. We are proud to be a part of bringing this project to Loveland.”

To date, Pinkard has completed over 95 senior living housing projects and almost 200 multi-family projects, totaling $3.9 Billion worth of construction.

The Capstone at Centerra is set to open in January. More information about the community and availability can be found on the website.

Pinkard Construction Company is a general contractor specializing in ground-up, renovation, CM/GC, and design-build projects. Our experience includes many senior living, affordable housing, multi-family, recreation, municipal and commercial projects. We focus on maximizing value while supplying durable, life-cycle-tested materials and construction techniques that are owner and facilities management-friendly. Pinkard focuses on “Partner Better, Plan Better, Build Better.” Our project teams specialize in forging long-term owner/architect/contractor relationships that create life-long value. For more information: pinkardcc.com

Hunt Midwest is a Kansas City-based, privately held real estate development company with six decades of expertise in industrial, self-storage, residential, multifamily, and senior living communities, with more than $2 billion of developed projects in multiple geographic markets. Hunt Midwest leverages its reputation, resources, and relationships to create successful real estate solutions.

Hunt Midwest is one of the pillars of the Lamar Hunt Family’s holdings, which include interests in real estate, sports/entertainment, energy/natural resources, and private equity. Other marquee brands include the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bulls, FC Dallas, Hunt Southwest, and Trinity Hunt. Learn more at HuntMidwest.com.

About Integral Senior Living Integral Senior Living (ISL), headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., manages a progressive selection of more than 110 senior living communities to meet the growing needs of today’s aging population. It manages independent, assisted living and memory care communities throughout 25 states. Ranked among the nation’s largest senior living providers, according to Senior Living Executive, ISL is founded on a care philosophy that fosters dignity and respect for residents and promotes their independence and individuality. The dedicated associates at each community are trained to maintain the highest standards of senior care services. For more information about ISL, visit Integral Senior Living’s website, blog and Facebook page.

Thanks to all of you, we raised $2,850 in donations for The Dale Young Memorial Fund and Mental Health Colorado. Pinkard HQ - Management took the top prize with $1,530 donated. Pinkard Construction will match that for a total of $4,380. Thank you to everyone who donated.

Pinkard is excited to announce they have beaten their fundraising goal of $1,500 and are hoping to raise an additional $500 before the month is complete! Please Donate Below!

About No Shave November for Mental Health!

Pinkard Construction is casting aside razors for the month of November in support of mental health. All month long, teams from Pinkard are pitted against one another to see who can drum up the most donations and grow (or create) the most epic facial hair.

Teams are playing to support either the Dale Young Memorial Fund or Mental Health Colorado. Anyone who donates can submit a photo of themselves at month-end to be entered to win the Best Facial Hair trophy for 2022. The winning team will also have their donation matched by Pinkard Construction.

Pinkard Construction has announced the promotion of two key employees. Blake Chambliss, a 38-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and will be providing leadership for all facets of Pinkard's current and future construction projects. He will continue to lead Pinkard’s Self-Performance Group as a subset of Operations.

In addition, Pinkard announced that Joe Revielle will be promoted to Construction Manager, reporting to Chambliss, and offering direct supervision of all construction projects assigned to him.

Tony Burke, Pinkard President, said that these leadership changes will improve Pinkard's reporting structure to create better support and accountability for our projects and team members, ultimately benefitting clients.

“Blake is amazingly resilient and resourceful and has leveraged those qualities to tackle and excel in every job and challenge that has come his way,” said Burke. “Joe’s experience and his exceptional attention to detail has quickly made him one of Pinkard’s most sought-after superintendents. He will carry this wealth of knowledge to his new role and be able to mentor our up-and-coming stars.”

Chambliss says he is excited to be transitioning into a role where he can support project teams removing roadblocks and ensuring that staffing is adequate.

“Due to all the new work we have acquired, my priority is filling all of our vacant operations positions, including many assistant superintendent roles,” says Chambliss. “It is important to me that our teams not only have the leadership support I can provide but also the boots on the ground to make sure teams continue to provide exceptional client service and construction quality.”  

Blake’s list of successful projects spans many project types. He has worked on recreation centers, multi-family, senior housing, municipal, healthcare, and Class A office buildings. He holds a National Standard General Building Contractor (A) license, and four of his projects have been awarded ABC’s first-place National Excellence in Construction award.

“Business is booming, and I am excited to help Pinkard make sure that all of the sizable upcoming projects are set up for success before we even start moving dirt,” says Revielle.

Joe Revielle has been in the construction industry for 38 years and has excelled in a diverse mix of project types, including multifamily housing, retail, and municipal ranging from $1 to over $90 million. He is a LEED accredited professional in Building Design + Construction and has developed his listening and collaborative skills partly through his extensive municipal experience as a planning commissioner. He has been with Pinkard 5  years.

"Instead of focusing on the fact that we have completed almost 200 multi-family projects to date, we tried to zero in on what the client needed," said Mark Bokhoven, Director of Preconstruction for Pinkard. "I think our experience is evident in our approach, so I like to put our energy into building a relationship."

Bokhoven says Pinkard is currently collaborating with the architect on design development pricing, utilizing a "design-assist" approach that allows them to involve subcontractors early to get an accurate pricing picture.

Alpine Investments is a Denver-based real estate investment and development company focused on the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of both commercial and mixed-use properties in Denver.

"There are generations of Jeffco students who look back on their Outdoor Lab adventure and say it was one of their best memories of elementary school," said Robb Gneiser, Principal for the Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School. "Pinkard's team is top-notch, and I am excited that this year’s staff will have a wonderful new place to relax and enjoy downtime at the Windy Peak school."

Gneiser says that the mission of the Outdoor Education Laboratory Program is to enhance and enrich student learning as an integral part of 6th-grade curricula by providing opportunities for hands-on, experiential, authentic learning in an outdoor setting, developing stewardship of self, community, and the environment. "This project was the epitome of stewardship of community! Great people work hard for others and feel good about a well-done job! Thank you, Pink Crew, the decks, represent your legacy of stewardship, and we are grateful."

"I remember my boys coming here and what a connection I felt with Outdoor Lab, JPS, and the Golden communities based on their experience," said Pinkard Warranty Superintendent Mike Levchik who captained the Pink Crew team for this project. "This was an incredible team-building exercise. Because of our team’s enthusiasm for JPS’s Outdoor Lab program and our excitement for the project, we completed the final two days of work in just one! We had office people with little framing experience jumping in and getting it done next to managers who worked their way through the trades and carpenters next to them. I’ll never forget it."

Levchik says, “community service is a big part of Pinkard's culture. It is common to see several Pinkard employees using their provided VTO (volunteer time off) working together on Habitat for Humanity builds, homeless youth outreach, helping the Action Center improve their campus, or outreach or paint-a-thons for seniors in our local community.”

"The Pink Crew is an important part of the Pinkard culture," said Kristen Rebmann, a Payroll/Staff accountant who helps organize these events and grabbed some power tools and worked on the deck all day Friday. "Being part of the Pink Crew not only helps build a strong community, but it also helps us create lasting bonds with each other, and it helps us grow as individuals. Pinkard was founded and only works in Colorado’s Front Range. This is our community. We want to give back to it."

Additional volunteers included Holt Fuller and architectural design support from HF Made. Organizations wishing to partner with the Pink Crew should reach out to Rebmann via Pinkard's website: Contact Pinkard Construction (pinkardbuilds.com)

Pinkard Construction has been awarded The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (“DHA”) Sun Valley Infrastructure project. The project is the basis for DHA’s Sun Valley Neighborhood Transformation Plan, which includes replacing 333 obsolete public housing units with over 900 mixed-income units.

The scope of work restores the historic street grid, updates sitewide civil infrastructure, and develops the first phase of a new Riverfront Park along the Platte River trail.

Speaking about the project, Construction Manager Jess Becerra said, “Our teams have shown Denver Housing Authority we truly want to be a partner of their vision and change the Denver Metro area in a good way.”

The project site is located within the Sun Valley neighborhood in the City and County of Denver, between 11th Avenue on the north, 9th Avenue on the south, Decatur Street on the west, and the Platte River on the east.

The Sun Valley Neighborhood is currently comprised of a disconnected street grid and an island of concentrated poverty, which isolates Sun Valley from economic opportunity and area amenities. As a result, the neighborhood has become the lowest-income neighborhood in Denver, with 80% of residents living in poverty.

Pinkard’s relevant projects include large infrastructure projects on tight sites that required accommodating other contractors and/or providing for the comfort and safety of occupants of the site/existing buildings. These projects include the City and County of Denver Central Platte Campus; Bison Ridge Recreation, Roads, and Infrastructure project for Commerce City; and the Grace Gardens at Derby Hill Affordable housing infrastructure project in Loveland in conjunction with Loveland Habitat for Humanity.

Construction began in July of this year and is projected to continue through the beginning of 2024.

In Colorado, the construction industry is facing a historic and problematic worker shortage, and Pinkard is focused on attracting top-tier talent through a focus on employee development, staying local, and a focus building high-performing teams over profits.

"Pinkard is just the right size; I like that I make it home to eat dinner with my family every night," said Stephen vonDreele, a Project manager. "Pinkard doesn't just uproot you to work on a remote jobsite. They focus on winning work in our own backyard."

For 60 years, Pinkard has built exclusively along the Colorado Front Range, and there are no plans to change that. Tony Burke, Pinkard's President, says that keeping its employees local is a high priority, and the overall direction he sees for the company is one of "controlled growth."

"Pinkard is a Colorado company; we build projects for Colorado institutions Like CSU (Colorado State University) and School of Mines and affordable and senior housing that has a positive impact on this community," said Burke. "As many companies grow and branch out, they send crews out and their employees live in hotels; that is not us. We want our people to be with their families and enjoy living in this great state."

In terms of community involvement, it is not rare to see several Pinkard employees in their bright pink "PinkCrew" shirts spending some of their provided VTO (volunteer time off) working together on Habitat for Humanity builds, homeless youth outreach or paint-a-thons for elderly people in our local community.

"The Pink Crew is an important part of the Pinkard culture," said Kristen Rebmann, a Payroll/Staff accountant who helps organize these events. "Being part of the Pink Crew not only helps build a strong community, but it also helps us create lasting bonds with each other, and it helps us grow as individuals."

In addition to this opportunity to give back, Pinkard employees work in an environment where the company invests heavily in developing their skills and diversifying project experience. Promotions are frequently made from within, and most employees start in rotational positions.

When recruiting construction-focused graduates, Pinkard allows them to “try out” each of the three main career paths in Operations: Construction Management, Field Operations, and Preconstruction Services. This allows everyone to find where they will be the most successful and creates a greater understanding (for both individual employees and for the entire organization) about how each division interacts to serve the client.

Leighton Neff, a current senior preconstruction manager, discussed how shortly after graduating from Colorado State University in 2006, he joined Pinkard and has since held Project management, field operations, and preconstruction roles.

"I really enjoy that I got to work on different project types and try out the different parts of the organization," said Neff. "Pinkard has such a diversity of project types and sizes. I like that, unlike other contractors, I will not be locked into one project type for the rest of my career at the company. I get to explore a bit."

Pinkard's controlled growth strategy is what makes this approach possible. Because Pinkard is mindful of matching its pursuits and workload to its staffing levels, it creates an environment where work-life balance and its employees' wellbeing are prioritized.

"We have a unique culture here and are protective of it. It is why we do extensive strategic alignment interviews and communication and work preference assessments that we use to shape our interviews and even after an employee is hired to build high-functioning work teams.," said Jeff Kessler, Director of Human Resources. "We ask a lot of our employees in terms of professionalism and technical skills. So, we work hard to ensure that they are supported, developed, and have balance."