Colorado Science + Technology Park Breaks Ground at Fitzsimons

Last week’s demolition of the 90-year-old, 130-ft-tall Fitzsimons smokestack continued an eight-year trend of razing the old to raise the new, in the form of state-of-the-art facilities at the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Full Story >>

Construction Industry Leader Named to CU Professorship

In 1977 the Petry Construction Co. completed the famous moveable east stands at the original Mile High Stadium. It was a spectacular achievement in architecture and construction, and one of many landmark projects in the career of the company’s founder, Nicholas R. Petry. Throughout these successes, Petry never forgot the university that laid the foundation for his accomplished career. Full Story >>

Business, Community Leaders Collecting Support for Amendment 52

Colorado Competitive Council, the Douglas County Business Alliance, Progressive 15, Action 22, the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and Mesa County have all decided to support Amendment 52, a proposal for November’s ballot that would invest state energy dollars in roads and bridges. Full Story >>

AIA Denver Recognizes 2008 Achievements in Architecture

The American Institute of Architects Denver chapter recognized its 2008 architectural design, honor and president's awards recipients during a ceremony on Sept. 5 at The Cable Center in Denver. Full Story >>

New Northern Colorado School Earns Sustainable Honors

Poudre School District in Northern Colorado has raised the bar for providing sustainable facilities for its students and staff. Bethke Elementary, the latest addition to a series of sustainable schools designed by RB+B Architects Inc., recently opened for the 2008-09 school year, while awaiting certification and top sustainable designations with the Green Building Initiative and the U.S. Green Building Council. Full Story >>