Tallest building in more than 40 years to grace Denver’s skyline

Blog, Construction, Denver Real Estate Market, Real Estate

Denver’s skyline will soon include the tallest tower the city has seen in more than 40 years. Developers have recently broken ground on a new office building at 1900 Lawrence. When it’s finished, it will rise 30 stories high, and house more than 700,000 square feet of...

Former downtown bus station soon to become office and residential space

Blog, Construction

As developers continue their march through downtown Denver, the latest landmark to go under the wrecking ball is Greyhound’s former bus station. Demolition of the property, located at 1055 19th St. began in November of 2021. The Denver Bus Center building was built in...

Utility regulators consider cost change to encourage electrical heating

Blog, Construction, Green / Sustainability Ideas

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent, initiatives to lessen greenhouse gases are appearing on many fronts. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission proposed ending or modifying the gas line extension credit to encourage electrification of...

Cherry Creek development to create community space out of parking lot

Blog, Construction

After serving home to a string of retail establishments and restaurants over the years, a large swath of property next to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center is slotted for a makeover. Dubbed Cherry Creek West, the area will turn what is now mostly a 13-acre parking lot...

Carbon labels on construction materials help fight climate change

Blog, Construction, Green / Sustainability Ideas

Nutrition labels tell us how much fat, sugar and other ingredients went into the food product we’re consuming. Now a new label does the same for construction materials: telling buyers how much carbon dioxide contributed to the making of the items. Call it the green...

Two new projects bring nature to the heart of the city

Blog, Construction

Sometimes, the urban world can feel as far away from nature as a parking garage from a mountain peak. But two new Denver building projects, each mimicking nature in exciting ways, aim to bring reminders of the outdoors into the heart of the city. Among the most...