Cummins Rocky Mountain Opens New GJ Facility/Architecture 2000 Changes Name, Relocates/Mortenson Hosts First Annual STAR Awards

Cummins Rocky Mountain recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Grand Junction that is expected to increase productivity and the firm’s ability to serve the Western Slope.

Cummins Rocky Mountain Opens New Facility in Grand Junction

Cummins Rocky Mountain recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility at 731 Scarlet Dr., less than a mi from its original facility at U.S. Highways 6 and 50.

The 22,000-sq-ft complex is expected to increase productivity on a number of fronts, including the ordering and invoicing process and, more importantly, moving customers quickly through the diagnostic and repair cycle.

The two-story building houses day-to-day operations as well as administrative offices, training facilities, high-tech drivers’ lounge and full amenities, including showers and locker rooms for both employees and guests. The exterior features Coach Care ready appointments, which include a fully-equipped parking lot with all the necessary hook-ups, and a pet run.

OZ Architecture Makes 2007 Fastest-Growing Firms List

Colorado-based OZ Architecture ranked number 16 on Zweig White’s annual top 200 fastest-growing architectural, engineering, planning and environmental consulting firms nationwide. 

The rankings were recently published in The Zweig Letter, identifying the fastest-growing AEP and EC firms in the United States and Canada from 2003 and 2006. The rankings are based on the firm’s gross revenue and reflect a range of practices and firm sizes.

Architecture 2000 Changes Name, Relocates to RiNo Neighborhood

Architecture 2000 has changed its name to Avenue L Architects and relocated to 3457 Ringsby Ct., Suite 317, Denver, 80216, in the Taxi 2 development in the River North Arts District. Principals Kathy and Len Lingo announced the name change as they mark their company’s 20th year in business. Their phone number is 303-290-9930 and Web site is www.avenueLarchitects.com.

Adolfson & Peterson Ranked Fourth ‘Best Place to Work’

Adolfson & Peterson Construction of Aurora moved up from last year’s seventh place to fourth place in the large-firm category of The Denver Business Journal’s 2007 Best Places to Work contest. Adolfson & Peterson is ranked 44th in general building nationally by ENR and provides construction management, design-build and general contracting services to public and private clients in a variety of industries.

Mortenson Hosts First Annual STAR Awards

Mortenson Construction recently announced the recipients of the company’s first annual STAR Awards, which recognize its subcontractor partners that have “added value to the Mortenson experience to help make the company’s projects a success.”
The award winners included: Safety, LPR Construction; Preconstruction, Encore Electric Inc.;

Quality, Ryan Tile; Innovation, Kenny Electric Service; Teamwork, Four Star Drywall; Project Manager, Bryan Taylor, US Engineering; Superintendent, Dave Richardson, LPR Construction; Overall Mortenson Denver Subcontractor for 2007, Sturgeon Electric Co. Inc.

Design & Construction ‘Old Timers’ Announce 2008 Industry Event

Two old friends from the Colorado construction industry serendipitously ran into each other at Lulu’s Bar in Maui last spring. After several margaritas and lots of reminiscing, they hatched the idea of an annual get-together for “old-timers” who missed their construction connections and friends.

Back in Denver, a few phone calls and several long lunches quickly yielded a start-up committee of 10 people, which planned a small party to test the idea. Nearly 80 industry veterans showed up for the evening of camaraderie.

The committee helped underwrite the event and additional proceeds went to support Assistive Technology Partners, which provided invaluable support in the planning of the event. ATP is a department within the University of Colorado School of Medicine that develops technologies and provides services to benefit people with all types of disabilities. Several members of the start-up committee have been supporters of ATP for some time, and everyone felt it would be appropriate for future events to benefit Assistive Technology Partners.  

Buoyed by the successful start, there was unanimous support to hold a larger, annual get-together. A number of old hands quickly volunteered to serve on a steering committee. The annual event has now been coined, “DEJA VU RENDEZVOUS,” and the steering committee members include Marc Able, Bill Caile, Peggy Coleman, Jim Durant, Bill Field, Manuel Gonzales, Mike Harms, Dean Nelsen, Ron Norby, Tom Traxler, Bob Wade, Jim Weber, David White and Mike Zeller 

This year’s event, with an anticipated attendance of 600 construction industry professionals, will be held on May 9, 2008, from 6 12 p.m. at Mile High Station. If you would like to purchase tickets,  learn more about the event or are interested in having your company be a sponsor, please contact ATP at 303-315-1280.

Knudson Gloss Architects Honored with Three Bar Awards

Knudson Gloss Architects, a Boulder-based architectural design firm, received top design honors at the 29th annual Bar Awards, winning best custom home between 4,000 and 5,499 sq ft, best custom home between 5,500 and 7,000 sq ft, and best detached home of the year.

The Bar Awards distinguish all disciplines and talents instrumental in designing, building, merchandising and selling new homes, as well as service to the community. An impartial panel of out-of-state home-building industry experts judged the entries and made their selections based on rigorous requirements for each category.

Doosan Infracore Acquires Bobcat Utility Equipment

Doosan Infracore announced in November it has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co. Ltd.

The three entities will operate as individual businesses of Doosan Infracore International, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Doosan Infracore, and will be known as Bobcat, Doosan Infracore Portable Power, and DII Attachments.