Denver’s AMI Mechanical was honored earlier this summer by the Colorado State Dept. of Labor and Employment, Division of Worker’s Compensation for the contractor’s dedication to safety and cost containment. The honor has particular significance since finalists were chosen as the “best of the best” from all contractors certified in the Colorado Premium Cost Containment Program. Gov. John  Hickenlooper and Dept. of Labor and Employment Executive Director Ellen Golombek presented the award to the AMI team.“This achievement is unprecedented in the industry and sets a new standard for all contractors,” said Nonie Willisch of CRS Insurance Brokerage, AMI’s insurance agent

Matrix Design Group Inc., Denver, has added Greg Severance as director of energy. Severance joins Matrix after decades of professional experience in public works, including energy and traffic engineering. Severance most recently served as director of public works for Pueblo County in Colorado. 
“Greg brings a wealth of expertise to Matrix in both the public works and energy market sectors. As the director of energy services, he will be leading us to new markets within Colorado and throughout the Western U.S.,” said Dan Schnepf, CEO of Matrix. 
Also, Nancy Kristof has joined Matrix as marketing director, bringing nearly 20 years

Salt Lake City’s MHTN Architects has expanded its workforce, adding 16 new employees to its workforce. They are: • Randall Knight, Architect• Jennifer Metzger, Architect• Karen Cahoon - Interior Designer• Christiane Phillips, Architect• Hannah Vaughn, Intern Architect• Amber Lake, Interior Designer• Ryan Gaviglio, Information Technology• Michael Buell, Marketing Director• Crystal Andersen, CAD Technician• Ben Hansen, Architectural Intern• Devin Brower, CAD Technician• Jon Galbraith, Architectural Intern• Mike Wilcox, Architectural Intern• Charlotte Frehner, Architectural Intern• Megan Stanger, Interior Designer Intern• Renee Walsh, Administrative Assistant“We are always looking for the very best talent,” said MHTN President Peggy McDonough “And are thrilled with the

MKK Consulting Engineers Inc., Denver, has recently promoted several employees, including two branch manager appointments. Angie Huber is now the Greenwood Village branch manager, and Gregg Moon is the new Cheyenne branch manager. Branch managers are responsible for overseeing all branch operations and scheduling. They have been with MKK 12 and 13 years, respectively. Based in the firm’s Greenwood Village office, Jackie Sciarra joins MKK as business development manager. She is a Metropolitan State College alum with a bachelor’s degree in speech communications who has been involved in the local AEC industry for over five years, working for both architects

The Academy Christian Church Phase One addition, designed by Bollar Cruz Architects LLC and being built by Nunn Construction, Colorado Springs, consists of a 23,905-sq-ft addition to the existing Academy Christian Church. This addition will double the size of the existing building.  Rendering by Bollar Cruz Architects LLC The improvements will provide the church with nearly twice the parking space, more than double the worship space for the congregation and the site infrastructure to support future additions. The addition consists of 10 classrooms, a large two-story foyer, multi-purpose room, restrooms, miscellaneous support spaces and renovations to portions of the existing building. The

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Co. LLC, Draper, Utah, recently named Con L. Wadsworth as president of the firm, effective July 24. Kip Wadsworth, who has been serving as president of RLW since 2002, ceded the presidency to Con Wadsworth. Kip will continue to serve as chief executive officer of RLW.
 Con L. Wadsworth has been with RLW for 35 years. During his tenure, he has served as laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, operations manager, vice president of operations and general manager. Wadsworth’s expertise in every facet of heavy highway construction has helped enhance RLW’s expertise in the areas of design-build, CM/GC

Loveland, Colo.-based developer McWhinney recently awarded LVI Environmental Services of Denver a $1.2-million contract for the green deconstruction/demolition of the abandoned Cloverleaf Kennel Club near the intersection of I-25 and Highway 34 in Loveland. Courtesy of McWhinney Development Demolition of the 56-year-old dog track started in early August and is projected to be complete by mid-November. Initial stages of removal of the 56-year-old facility, located at 2527 NW Frontage Rd., started in early August and is projected to be completed by mid-November.  Poudre Valley Health System currently owns the property, which has been unused for more than three years, but

Construction on the new $230-million East Tower at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora reached a milestone with the early July topping out of the 10-story structure. Courtesy of The Children's Hospital The new East Tower will connect to the existing 1.4-million-sq-ft, 298-bed Childrens Hospital Colorado facility. The expansion is being built by the joint venture team of McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. and GH Phipps, in conjunction with design partners H+L Architecture and ZGF Architects LLP under an integrated project delivery tri-party agreement.
The new East Tower will connect to the existing 1.4-million-sq-ft, 298-bed Children’s Hospital Colorado facility built by the same

CARE Housing’s Provincetowne, one of Colorado’s newest green-built, affordable multifamily communities, recently celebrated its grand opening in Fort Collins, Colo.  The property consists of 64 two-bedroom and 21 three-bedroom townhouse and apartment-style homes.   Photo courtesy of Drahota The Provincetowne ribbon-cutting included (left to right): Mark Holmes, executive director, CARE Housing; Dawn Davis, commercial lender, FirstBank and CARE Housing Board president; Sister Mary Alice Murphy, founding member, CARE; State Representative John Kefalas; State Representative Randy Fischer; and Terry Drahota, president & CEO, Drahota. Provincetowne will be completely smoke-free and features a community center with a computer lab and children’s play

When the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, headquartered in Golden, Colo., launched the Executive Energy Leadership Program (Energy Execs) in 2007, the goal was to inform private and public decision-makers about renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as inspire them to adopt clean-energy technologies. From President Obama touring the rooftop solar installed at Denver Museum of Nature & Science to Business Modeling for Solar to Hydrogen Energy Storage, the program has yielded many significant success stories. But 2007 Energy Execs graduate and Prologis Vice President for Renewable Energy Drew Torbin has raised the bar—significantly.Recently, DOE announced