AIA revamps 13 of their standard forms
The American Institute of Architects release new and updated contract documents just last month. They constantly work on improving their work in order to help owners, businesses and contractors protect their rights and their work. Some of the changes are: Master Agreements, which now align with the 2017 core AIA document updates. Instructions to […]
ICC Creates new committee for safety and security
The International Code Council Board of Directors has decided to establish a committee to explore and assess building safety and security. Safety and security touch myriads of code regulations and having one committee in charge of it will not only make it more easier to follow but also easier to interpret for all parties involved. […]
River Mile Project – All you need to know.
Anyone between ages of 3 and 93 in Denver knows where Elitch Gardens Amusement Park is. Original park opened back in 1890 under name “Elitch Zoological Garden” and a decade later took on its current name – “Elitch Gardens”. It officially moved to the location well known to so many in 1995. Since then […]
Former Mile High Greyhound Park is set to break ground in 2019 Q2
Commerce City has really been transitioning from industrial slump of city into a new, vibrant commercial/retail area. New urban renewal plan has been recently approved by the Commerce City planning commission. Master Developer for the project is REGen LLC, and project is expected to break ground second quarter of 2019. […]
Block 162 in Denver breaks ground
Block 162: Newest Addition to downtown Denver After months of anticipation this 30-story office building finally breaks ground on corner of 15th and California, downtown Denver. This stunningly looking building is just shy of 600,000 sq. ft and will be […]
OSHA proposes new rule for crane operators
Crane operators have some of the most dangerous working conditions which causes them to hold several certifications. OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Association) is proposing to discontinue a 2010 requirement that states: crane operator certification must include the crane lifting capacity for which the operator is certified. A new rule would change categories of […]
I-70 Tower Road corridor is set to undergo a major upgrade
If you live in Denver Metro area and regularly utilize I-70 for your commute, it is no doubt you know it needs some major upgrades. I-70 corridor between I-25 and Tower road is the first step. Despite a heated conversation and a major lawsuit between CDOT and Sierra Club neighborhood, project will move forward and […]
Denver International Airport is about to get a new look.
If you are tired of construction around DIA we have some bad news: there is about to be a lot more of it. Denver has been on a consistent growth patter over the last decade and with that comes higher demand for travelling. Denver International Airport (DIA) is sixth-busiest airport in the nation, serving over […]
New Scyscraper in Denver. Thoughts?
Everyone that is familiar with Denver is aware of the exponential growth the city has been experiencing over that last couple of years, and while growth is great, some argue we might need less of it. This new development project suggests building at 81-story skyscraper at 17th California street in downtown Denver, will be the […]