Brinkman Construction Strengthens Denver Presence with Addition of New Leadership
Brinkman Construction is excited to announce the addition of Eric Kesti as Vice President and General Manager of their Denver office. With a career spanning 28 years in the construction industry, Eric brings a wealth
of experience and existing relationships that will significantly bolster Brinkman Construction’s presence throughout the Denver Metro area. In his new role, Eric will lead commercial business development strategies while executing on the long-term vision and growing the company’s Denver employee base and community engagement.
Jim Ciesla, President & CEO of Brinkman Construction, shared his thoughts on the appointment: “Eric’s extensive background and leadership skills provide an invaluable addition to our team. We are thrilled to have him join Brinkman Construction, where his expertise will help us expand our commercial construction services throughout the Front Range.”
Kesti expressed his enthusiasm about joining the team: “I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of our presence in the Denver Metro area. The opportunity to build a new future with such a dedicated and passionate team is incredibly exciting.”
Eric most recently served as the Special Projects Division Manager for Turner Construction Company. He has also served in leadership roles for Kiewit Building Group. He is actively involved in the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, and serves on the Metro Denver EDC Executive Committee, MDEDC Board of Governors and Colorado Space Coalition.
Eric’s arrival marks a significant step in Brinkman Construction’s commitment to growing its presence in the Denver area. His exceptional leadership and team management will pave the way for new positions within the company, further enhancing the company’s ability to deliver elevated construction solutions to clients.
Brinkman Construction Completes Authentix Greeley
Brinkman Construction is pleased to announce the successful completion of a new multi-family property in Greeley, CO. Authentix Greeley includes 20 buildings totaling 270,520 SF and features a clubhouse, pool, 24 detached garage stalls, a maintenance building, a trash/recycling enclosure, and mail kiosk. This new apartment community brings 288 units to the Greeley market.
Jim Ciesla, President and CEO of Brinkman Construction, expressed his excitement about the project: "We are proud to have been a part of this project, which is our third with Continental Properties. They are aligned with our goal of creating environments that enhance individual lives and communities."
This project highlights Brinkman Construction’s commitment to enhancing the Greeley community through top-quality living solutions. This project, our first Authentix product, sets a new benchmark for multi-family communities, providing residents with an unparalleled living experience.
Brinkman Construction Completes Lariat, a Multi-family Development in Greeley
Brinkman Construction is pleased to announce the successful completion of Lariat. This multi-family community includes 304 apartment units spread across eight apartment buildings and two townhome buildings. The 329,000 SF property includes studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. The townhome buildings include both two- and three-bedroom townhomes.
A 7,000-square-foot clubhouse and a mix of parking options are among the many onsite and unit amenities.
Jim Ciesla, President & CEO of Brinkman Construction, expressed his enthusiasm about the project. "We're thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking project. Our mission has always been to create spaces that enhance people's lives and communities. Lariat embodies that spirit," said Ciesla. "We are proud to showcase our expertise and commitment in partnership with McWhinney and Studio PBA."
This project highlights Brinkman Construction’s commitment to enhancing the Greeley community through top-quality living solutions. This project will set a new benchmark for multi-family communities, providing residents with an unparalleled living experience.
Brinkman Construction Breaks Ground on 7001 Colorado
7001 Prospect, a 92-unit affordable housing development, has broken ground in Commerce City. It is set to address the growing demand for affordable housing in Adams County, and features five three-story buildings, comprised of 12-24 units per building, with the majority of homes having three- and four-bedroom configurations. It is located near I-76, I-225 and Highway 85, and adjacent to the 72nd and Colorado Transit Station, which will provide accessibility and convenience for residents.
The property will feature a BBQ grilling area, community room, fitness center, and playground, amplifying the impact of creating accessible, quality living spaces for working families in Adams County. This project aligns with the company's mission to meet the demand for affordable housing and enhance the overall quality of life for the surrounding communities.
The construction of this project is being brought to life by Brinkman Construction and marks the general contractor’s second collaboration with Prospect Properties, LLC, in the Colorado Front Range.
Jim Ciesla, President & CEO of Brinkman Construction, shared his enthusiasm about the project. “We're thrilled to kick off the groundbreaking at 7001 Colorado and provide future affordable housing solutions for Commerce City residents. We have a solid partnership with Prospect Properties, and look forward to creating another community with their team. Together, we look forward to laying the foundation for a thriving and accessible affordable housing community in Commerce City."
This project will be completed in the Spring of 2025.
About Brinkman Construction
With offices in Fort Collins and Denver, Brinkman Construction is a 100% employee-owned commercial contractor that provides a tailored approach for every client. Since its founding in 2005, the company has been committed to delivering an elevated level of service to partners across diverse industries, including multi-family, healthcare, hospitality, office, industrial, and restaurant/brewery.
Learn more about Brinkman Construction at www.brinkmanconstruction.com.
About Prospect Properties, LLC
Prospect is a Denver-based, multi-family housing development firm. Their expertise spans across various facets of multi-family housing, including luxury rentals, for-sale condominiums, and affordable rentals. Prospect strives to create quality living environments for our residents and successful real estate investments for our partners and principals.
Learn more about Prospect Properties, LLC at http://prospectprop.com.
Lynwood Senior Apartments Completes Construction
Denver, CO - Lynwood Senior Apartments, the latest project constructed by Brinkman Construction, has completed construction and is almost fully leased within two and a half months. This project is a joint venture between Lexton McDermott and the Kentro Group, and managed by ComCap Management. Lewis Himes Associates was the architect.
Located in Denver, Lynwood Senior Apartments offers affordable living and a range of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The community features a variety of floor plans to choose from, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, all equipped with patios or balconies, walk-in closets and showers, air-conditioning and ADA-compliant kitchens and bathrooms.
Residents of Lynwood Senior Apartments have access to a range of communal spaces, including a fitness center, craft room, exercise center, onsite laundry and community room. Additionally, the community offers a full calendar of events and activities, as well as supportive services provided by Eaton Senior Communities.
"We are thrilled to announce the completion of Lynwood Senior Apartments," said Jim Ciesla, President & CEO of Brinkman Construction. "Lexton McDermott and Kentro Group have created an affordable and high-quality living experience for seniors in the Denver community."
This is the second community Brinkman Construction and Lexton McDermott have built together.
Construction Begins on McWhinney Multi-Family Development The Lariat
McWhinney, a Colorado-based real estate investment, development and management firm with expertise in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential and mixed-use assets, broke ground this week on the Lariat, a new multifamily community in Greeley, Colorado.
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Construction Completes on Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters
The historic Cole Shopping Center in Cheyenne, Wyo., has found new life. Brinkman Construction and Blue Federal Credit Union celebrated the official opening of the credit union’s new world headquarters campus and Blue Diamond Center branch in the former shopping center location last month.
“We truly feel our vision was executed,” said Stephanie Teubner, President & CEO of Blue Federal Credit Union. “The entire design-build team took a very hands-on and proactive approach to managing the process and ensuring the quality of the end product.”
The eight-acre project, which broke ground in explosive fashion in May 2019, includes three buildings with Class A office, retail and commercial suites located at the busy intersection of Pershing and Converse Avenues. The space in between the buildings is now a public plaza with patio seating and a half-mile walking path to create a true community space.
The credit union headquarters is a 76,000-square-foot steel building and includes three floors with workspace for 200 employees, training areas, fitness and locker rooms, a dining hall, and rooftop amenity space. The two-story community wing includes a large operable sliding door for events that leads to the main plaza. The onsite bar and large seating room includes acoustical felt baffle ceiling for employee events, as well as being available for the public to rent for corporate or private events.
The second level of the community wing includes a wet bar and a training room with two operable wall partitions allowing the space to be split into three separate rooms. The community wing also includes a large gallery space for events complete with a custom wall art feature, employee café and large catering kitchen.
The three-story office wing functions as Blue's World Headquarters with the main lobby showcasing a large fireplace with custom mantel made from the original Safeway structure that once stood onsite. The two-story curtain wall at the central stairs is the focal point of the entryway.
Another feature of the office wing is the Executive Board Room, complete with a custom-made table, also built from the original Safeway structure, and an outdoor balcony with a grill and firepit.
The new Blue Diamond Center branch anchors the west building and will be one of 18 branches across Colorado and Wyoming serving nearly 100,000 members. There are several retail spaces available within and neighboring this space that are ready for interior finishes as tenants are secured.
The project was a design-build collaboration between general contractor Brinkman Construction, design firm Open Studio Architecture and Blue Federal Credit Union. The development was part of a larger vision to strengthen the Cheyenne community by adding communal outdoor space. This space will ultimately provide a setting for summer musical performances and outdoor events. Despite building through two Wyoming winters, the project remained on schedule and on budget.
“We are very happy with the entire process of building Blue’s new world headquarters,” said Jim Ciesla, President & CEO of Brinkman Construction. “From the onset, the design-build team was extremely strong. Blue’s commitment to their customers and their community is remarkable. This campus will continue building on Blue’s legacy and enhancing their local community.”
New Medical Office Building at St. Anthony North Breaks Ground, Plans to Open Fall 2021
The official groundbreaking of the new 14190 Orchard Parkway Medical Office Building at St. Anthony North in Westminster was recently celebrated by team members and dignitaries. Representatives from each of the project partners spoke about the importance of the longstanding partnerships that led to this milestone.
“Our partnership is strong,” remarked City of Westminster Mayor Herb Atchison. “There’s no one better positioned to provide the healthcare that we need for our community than Centura Health.”
Developed by Development Solutions Group, the building is located directly adjacent to the existing St. Anthony North Health Campus along Orchard Parkway, operated by Centura Health. The newest addition to the medical campus plans to open late next fall. Colorado Sleep Institute, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center and an additional surgery center have committed to joining the campus as flagship tenants. There is 15,000 square feet still available for lease.
Several years in the making, the building will include a two-story, 75,000-square-foot medical office building including an ambulatory surgery and recovery center, clinical space, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, urgent care and more than 300 new surface parking stalls.
“We’re grateful for all the leaders that continue to be strong partners for us in our community.” Constance Schmidt, CEO of St. Anthony North Health Campus stated. “This addition is going to promote health and wellness in our community and well beyond.”
Brinkman Construction is the general contractor and Boulder Associates designed the project.
Construction of the exterior building and tenant build-outs are expected to complete late 2021. Interested tenants can contact Development Solutions Group at 303.893.0250 for more information.
Construction Complete on Longmont’s First Large-Scale Urban Apartment Community
Mass Equities, Inc. (MEQ), a private equity real estate investment firm, together with Brinkman Construction announced the completion of the first phase of South Main Station, including four of the five-building, multi-family and mixed-use project at the intersection of First Avenue and Main Street in Longmont. Part of the larger redevelopment of the 26-acre former Butterball Turkey plant, the $70-million-dollar mixed-use development is the first large-scale urban apartment community in downtown Longmont.
Developed by Mass Equities and designed by Shears Adkins Rockmore, South Main Station is comprised of 253 apartment units and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor space including residential and commercial units fronting Main Street. Of the five buildings, two include street-level retail with residential units above and one building is a traditional walk-up with garden-level units. The phase 1 unit mix is 35 studio, 161 one-bedroom, and 57 two-bedroom units averaging 860 square feet.
“Mass Equities is excited that this first phase of South Main Station Apartments is completed, providing for the growing demand for new apartments and retail amenities in downtown Longmont,” said Brian Bair, MEQ principal and senior VP, Acquisitions & Development for Colorado. “Brinkman was the perfect strategic partner to help bring our vision of a community with an updated Urban feel that still reflects Longmont’s historic charm.
Tenant move-ins began in early January with the first building gaining occupancy at the end of last year, and rapidly continue as additional buildings have become available. South Main Station’s design is a nod to the industrial roots of the site with steel accents and masonry facades. Unit interiors come with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and sliding barn doors. Residents have a mix of covered, private and surface parking.
South Main Station offers direct access to downtown shops and amenities, including Dickens Farm Park on the St. Vrain River with its fishing ponds, great meadows, biking, kayaking, and running trails. Of the many on-site amenities offered in this unique community, the rooftop lounge with fire pits, a bar and expansive communing areas is a focal point. The apartments also include access to an onsite gym, yoga room and community room with kitchen, as well as a swimming pool, hot tub, fire pits, pet spa, mail center and storage. One of the most unique amenities is a DIY Garage with a self-service bike and ski workshop open to all tenants.
“This has been a flagship project for us,” noted Jim Ciesla, President and CEO of Brinkman Construction. “We’re proud to be partnering with Mass Equities to bring something unique to the Longmont market.”
Amid COVID-19, Exchange at Boulevard One Celebrates Topping Out Milestone Virtually
Project partners Confluent Development and Kelmore Development held their first virtual topping out event amidst the landscape of new COVID-19 protocols, celebrating the construction milestone for the commercial mixed-use redevelopment project in the heart of Denver’s revitalized Lowry neighborhood: Exchange at Boulevard One. Even amid COVID-19, the project’s initial phase – comprising 135,000 square feet – is anticipated for an on-schedule completion in spring 2021.
Previously known as The Boulevard at Lowry, the 200,000-square-foot project is the only commercial development at Boulevard One, the 70-acre parcel that represents the newest neighborhood to be developed at Lowry. The mixed-use project broke ground in April 2019.
“In the COVID-19 era, crews are more challenged than ever to maintain momentum while operating under strict and constantly changing safety guidelines. Successfully delivering a project that is mid-construction during a pandemic is the ultimate test of our project team’s ingenuity, resilience and fortitude,” said Marshall Burton, president and CEO of Confluent Development. “I couldn’t be prouder of all parties involved for moving this project forward expeditiously and safely, to achieve this milestone.”
Keeping with tradition, the project’s final beam was painted white and included signatures of project team members. A painting of the Colorado state flag was featured as an additional touch and an American flag flew behind the beam as it was raised. The new event form included limited guests onsite and the majority of team members and project consultants tuning in via live Zoom feed. The fewer than 10 people that attended the event in-person went through a COVID-19 health screening prior to entering the jobsite and were required to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing measures throughout the entire ceremony.
Jim Ciesla, president and CEO of Brinkman Construction, shared his remarks on the strong collaboration required to face the new challenges brought on by the current pandemic, “Every project has its unique challenges. This one is no different, but add a pandemic into the middle of it, and we’re now facing more adversity than we could have imagined. What has been amazing, is seeing how everyone is showing up for the project and for each other. It has been a true collaboration to work together to overcome what we’re dealing with today.”
Denver-based Confluent Development and Kelmore Development serve as the project co-owners and co-developers. Brinkman Construction is the general contractor and Open Studio Architecture designed the project. The project represents a collaborative vision that includes support from the Denver Urban Renewal Authority and Lowry Redevelopment Authority.
“Building healthy communities is more important than ever following the impacts of the global pandemic. Our team has been committed to creating a destination where residents and employees feel safe and connected to their community, and Exchange at Boulevard One will do just that,” said Bob Koontz, principal of Kelmore Development. “With a refreshed name speaking to the core values of the project, Exchange at Boulevard One will deliver value, connectedness, convenience and accessibility for the area’s residents, families and professionals alike.”
Located at Lowry Boulevard and Quebec Street, the infill development will feature about 500 parking spaces, including a 231-stall underground parking garage, plus multimodal accessibility with a mobility hub for bicycle and scooter parking, pedestrian connectivity, electric car charging stations and nearby transit lines with connections to light rail. The commercial mixed-use redevelopment is situated on more than five acres. In reverence to Lowry’s sustainable development practices, the project plans to obtain LEED® certification.
Genesis Project Celebrates Start of Church Expansion
It wasn’t your typical groundbreaking at The Genesis Project in northeast Fort Collins. Brinkman Construction gathered with design partners and the congregation for a prayer to celebrate the groundbreaking of the church’s renovation and expansion at 400 South Link Lane. This expansion comes five years after the original 7,400-square-foot renovation of the building, also completed by Brinkman Construction, that revitalized the existing space into a church with reception area, worship platform, nursery, classrooms and storage areas.
This next phase will refresh the existing space and add a 9,300-square-foot multi-purpose space consisting of a sanctuary, indoor activities and event space, main entry, commercial kitchen and general office and meeting space. The current renovation and expansion was designed by Infusion Architects to help The Genesis Project accommodate a growing membership.
In his opening remarks Saturday, founder and lead pastor Rob Cowles described the vision for the new facility, “We are very excited to be breaking ground on a remodel of our current building and a new addition that will expand our capacity to serve our church family, our neighbors, and families in need in northeast Fort Collins. The addition of a gym and commercial kitchen will enable us to provide job and life skill training, recreation, community dinners, and much more. As a Community Life Center for Matthews House, this will greatly increase the programs they are able to offer families as well. We are grateful for this opportunity and excited to be working with Brinkman Construction once again.”
“Church design is every architect’s dream,” commented Infusion Architects associate Chad Arthur. “We’re honored to be involved in this faith-based work and have the opportunity to contribute to The Genesis Project’s mission.”
Having worked on four projects together in recent years, the long-standing relationship between Brinkman Construction and Infusion Architects makes for a seamless collaboration on this project.
“We’re grateful to not only have the opportunity to partner with Genesis again on this expansion, but also work hand-in-hand with our long-time partners, Infusion, throughout design and construction” said Jim Ciesla, president and CEO of Brinkman Construction. “We’re inspired by The Genesis Project team and their commitment to authenticity and are excited to bring their vision for this new facility to life.”
The renovation and expansion is scheduled to complete in November of 2020 and the current space will remain open to the congregation throughout construction.
Brinkman Construction Breaks Ground on Colorado Springs Townhome-Style Apartment Community
Brinkman Construction celebrated the start of construction on their latest Colorado Springs project last week, a 12-building townhome-style apartment community. Springs at Foothill Farms, owned, developed and operated by Continental Properties, will include 264 two-story loft-style units. The 354,000 SF luxury community offers amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, community clubhouse and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Located at 1203 Affirmed View, Springs at Foothill Farms is the second apartment community developed by Continental Properties in this market and sixth in Colorado. The first community, Springs at Allison Valley, is within a mile of the new complex and was developed in 2016.
The project was designed by Phillips Partnership and is in line with Continental Properties’ Springs brand of communities. The Wisconsin-based developer specializes in apartment homes, retail and hospitality products across the United States from Arizona to South Carolina and has been in business for more than 40 years. This will be their fifth property in Colorado and second in the Colorado Springs market.
“We continue to see Colorado as a great market for our Springs brand and our growth trajectory,” said Ryan Folger, Vice President of Design & Construction for Continental Properties at the groundbreaking ceremony. “We are excited to see the Springs at Foothill Farms off to a great start and look forward to pre-leasing the units as soon as next summer.”
The construction of Springs at Foothills Farms began in September 2019 and will complete in the summer of 2021. For pre-leasing information, visit https://www.springsapartments.com/apartments/co/colorado-springs/springs-at-foothill-farms/.
Brinkman Construction also completed a four-story, 166,000 SF affordable senior community, Traditions, in Colorado Springs last December. The complex includes 180 units consisting of studio, one- and two-bedrooms. Community amenities onsite include a community garden, dog park, fire pit, theater, craft room and library. The apartments serve seniors age 55 and older who earn less than 60 percent of the area median income adjusted for household size.