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ENR Mountain States: DaVita World Headquarters Is Designed to Create Strong Community Spaces — 05/09/2012

Scheduled to open this summer, the new DaVita World Headquarters, located at 2000 16th St. in Denver, was designed around a “community first, company second” theme that dominates the design of the building and places people at the top of its corporate priorities. … More

JILA, Site of Nobel Prize-winning Research, Expands Into New Wing on CU-Boulder Campus — 04/10/2012

Recently completed by Saunders, JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology that has produced three Nobel Prize winners since 2001, has opened a new wing with advanced laboratories for its world-renowned science. … More

Colorado Public Radio: Making Healthy Living More Fun — 03/07/2012

The Colorado Center for Health and Wellness project is nearing completion. Wonder what this facility will do? Check out this CPR interview with Dr. Hill. … More

Saunders Awarded Contractor of the Year by Hispanic Contractors of Colorado — 03/05/2012

Saunders was awarded Contractor of the Year at the Hispanic Contractors Council of Colorado Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Numerous participants from the construction industry attended the 22nd Annual event. … More

CU-Boulder Center for Community Earns LEED Platinum Certification — 03/05/2012

The University of Colorado Boulder's new Center for Community has earned LEED Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. … More

Saunders Completes Green Garage's New Zuni Store — 02/17/2012

The Zuni Grand Re-Opening Open House will be held on March 3, 2012. … More

YourHub: Anschutz Wellness Building in Aurora Touts Healthy Living — 01/25/2012

Construction work is wrapping up on a new state-of-the-art exercise and health research complex. … More

Colorado Real Estate Journal: No Such Thing as Planning Overkill in the Retrofit Process — 01/17/2012

By Bob Wade, LEED AP, QCxP - Senior MEP Coordinator. The building sector accounts for almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions, 60 percent of electricity and 30 percent of energy use in the United States annually. That’s why it’s so important to consider environmental impact when building a new structure. … More

Clyfford Still Muesum Opens on November 18 — 11/15/2011

Built by Saunders Construction and designed by Allied Works Architecture, the Clyfford Still Museum opens its doors to the public on November 18, 2011, reintroducing the life and work of one of America’s most significant yet least understood artists. … More

Saunders Tops Off New DaVita Headquarters in Denver — 11/14/2011

On November 10th, the employees of DaVita and Saunders Construction held a "topping off" ceremony for the new headquarters of the kidney care company by placing the final beam on the north corner of the 256,400 square-foot 14-story high structure in Denver’s Central Platte Valley, just west of historic LoDo (Lower Downtown). … More

Denver Post: Four Clyfford Still Paintings Sell for $114 Million — 11/10/2011

After commissions and other fees, the record-setting sale will net at least $85 million. The money is slated to go into an endowment fund that will help pay the museum's bills well into the future. The museum is set to open November 18, 2011. … More

9NEWS Where in the Town: New Building Will Be Sky High — 11/10/2011

KUSA - Gregg Moss braved the heights on Thursday morning for a special "Where in the Town" segment from atop a new skyscraper. Gregg spent Thursday morning with Saunders Construction at the construction site of kidney-care company DaVita's new headquarters near Denver's Union Station. … More

9NEWS: Mike Ward Dealership Gets Green Certification — 11/10/2011

Built by Saunders, the new Mike Ward Infiniti is the first auto dealership in Colorado to receive LEED Certification. … More

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Casey Middle School Awarded 2nd Place in Sustainable Design Awards — 11/01/2011

The Colorado Sustainable Design Awards recognize outstanding design in residential, civic and commercial properties, and - new this year - interior design. … More

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Total Community Options Office Awarded 1st Place in Sustainable Design Awards — 11/01/2011

The first- place winner in the Commercial Category is the 45,000-square-foot headquarters building for Total Community Options (TCO) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides support and funding for essential services for seniors. … More

Boulder's Casey Middle School Earns Best Overall Project Honor in Colorado for 2011 — 10/28/2011

ENR Moutain States Magazine presented Casey Middle School the Best Overall Project award in thier annual Best Projects competiton. … More

IKEA Centennial Project Awarded Top Real Estate Project of 2011 — 10/24/2011

CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Denver hosted the 12th Annual Women of Influence Awards Luncheon, Tuesday, October 18 at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. The IKEA Centennial Project was awarded as the Top Commercial Real Estate Project in 2011 where women or a team of women played a significant role in the success of the project. … More

Saunders Construction and SLATERPAULL Architects Recieve Excellence in Achievement Award — 10/10/2011

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Recognizes Work on High Point Academy … More

Saunders' Sustainability Efforts Featured on Biography — 09/09/2011

Saunders Construction was featured in one segment of the “Biography” television program. Titled, “World of Tomorrow,” the segment described how various industries were changing to be more sustainable. … More

The Denver Post: John Beeble Brings Saunders Construction Into the Big Leagues — 08/14/2011

John Beeble, Chairman & CEO, is interviewed by reporter Steve Raabe on elevating Saunders Construction as one of Colorado’s top contractors … More

ColoradoBiz TV: The Guys Who Built IKEA — 08/09/2011

Editor Mike Cote talks with Greg Schmidt, President, about the challenges of building the new IKEA store in Centennial. … More

John Beeble Named Chair-elect of Denver Chamber — 06/17/2011

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce board of directors has chosen John Beeble, president and CEO of Saunders Construction, as its chair-elect … More

Denver's ABC 7 News Highlights Saunders' Green School Project — 06/09/2011

The Cherry Creek School District’s new state-of-the-art Institute of Science and Technology facility incorporates sustainable building practices while providing learning opportunities for students … More

Saunders Promotes Dennis Disney to Vice President of Operations — 05/16/2011

He has worked at Saunders since 1997 and has more than 30 years of experience in the Colorado construction industry … More

Saunders Breaks Ground on the Fairplay P-12 Campus Project — 05/05/2011

Construction has started on the highly anticipated $30 million campus. … More

Saunders to Open IKEA Centennial Store Earlier Than Planned — 04/27/2011

IKEA will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. … More

Adams County Government Center Featured in Construction Today Magazine — 04/15/2011

Creativity helped Saunders complete the Adams County Government Center several months early. … More

The City of Centennial and IKEA a Finalist in the "Live Work Play" Awards by DRCOG — 02/15/2011

The Denver Regional Council of Governments has selected the City of Centennial and the IKEA Centennial project as a finalist for the "Live Work Play" 2011 Awards. … More

IKEA Centennial Plans to Install Solar Panels — 01/27/2011

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy is planned for its Denver-area store under construction in Centennial, CO. … More

Saunders Construction Given Mayors Award of Excellence by the City of Centennial — 12/07/2010

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Iconic Blue Exterior Construction Begins at IKEA Centennial — 11/22/2010

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Saunders Construction, Inc. wins two AGC Colorado Awards — 11/15/2010

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Saunders Citadel Partner Recognized as Atlanta's Best Place to Work — 10/07/2010

Saunders Construction would like to congratulate Choate Construction on this wonderful accolade! … More

Saunders Construction Selected to Build the New 17th Avenue Pavilion — 10/05/2010

A New State-of-the-Art Medical Office and Retail Complex Located in the Heart of the Denver Uptown Hospital District … More

Geothermal Groundwork Complete on Denver-area IKEA Store — 09/21/2010

IKEA Centennial will be the State of Colordo's Largest Geothermal Building … More

Saunders Breaks Ground on New Baby Haven Facility — 09/13/2010

The new Baby Haven will provide a one-of-a-kind therapy center for mothers recovering from addiction to stay with their children. … More

Health and Wellness Center - Ground Breaking Ceremony — 09/07/2010

The 94,000 square foot project is scheduled for completion in the Spring 2012. … More

Saunders to build DaVita's Denver Headquarters — 07/15/2010

Kidney-care company DaVita Inc. confirmed Thursday that it plans to build its downtown Denver headquarters on a site near Denver Union Station at the northwest end of the 16th Street Mall. … More

NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center Breaks Ground — 06/15/2010

Saunders officially broke ground on the new NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) Wyoming Supercomputing Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. … More

Saunders' Own Doug Wilson Wins Colfax Marathon — 05/17/2010

Doug Wilson wins the 2010 Colfax men's Marathon in 2:46:52! … More

Saunders Selected as 2010 Contractor of the Year — 05/17/2010

Mountain States Construction chooses Saunders Construction, Inc. as the 2010 Colorado Contractor of the Year. … More

Saunders' President/CEO Recognized at Colorado State University's Distinguished Alumni Awards — 04/17/2010

Saunders Construction President and CEO, John Beeble, was awarded the College of Applied Human Sciences Honor Alumnus Award on April 17. The Alumni Association Distinguised Alumni Awards program recognizes CSU alumni and firneds who have distinguished themselves professionally, brough honor to the University, and have made significan contributions of time and/or philanthropy to the University of their community. … More

Saunders is Awarded New IKEA Store — 03/16/2010

IKEA SECURES CONTRACTORS AND ANNOUNCES FALL 2011 OPENING FOR FUTURE CENTENNIAL STORE CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that contractors have been hired and a site-work permit is pending for its future Denver-area store. This progress allows for a Fall 2011 grand opening in Centennial, Colorado, increasing the Swedish retailer’s presence in the western United States. Until IKEA Centennial opens, customers from Colorado and beyond can shop at IKEA stores in Draper, UT and Tempe, AZ or at www.IKEA-USA.com. IKEA has retained Centennial-based Saunders Construction. … More

Community Program Featured in Colorado View Magazine — 01/10/2010

The latest issue of Colorado View Magazine profiles Saunders' Building Confidence in Kids program in Brooke Borgen's article, Beyond the Bottom Line. … More

Clyfford Still Museum Breaks Ground — 12/14/2009

Clifford Still Museum Breaks Ground … More

Supercomputing Center Takes Step Forward With Construction Firm Selection — 12/14/2009

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) announced today the selection of a construction management and general contracting firm for the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) project. NCAR has selected Denver-based Saunders Construction, Inc. to provide pre-construction and, potentially, construction services for the $66 million, 150,000-square-foot building in Cheyenne, Wyo. The award to Saunders was made following a competitive selection process. … More

Saunders Receives ACE Award — 11/06/2009

The Associated General Contractors annual ACE Awards for Construction Excellence was held on Friday, November 6 2009 with over 500 industry professionals in attendance. Saunders is pleased to announce Wildcat Hall at Johnson and Wales University was awarded the ACE Award for Construction Excellence in its project category. Congratulations to the entire team! … More

Gold Hard Hat Awards — 10/12/2009

Saunders had two projects that were recognized by McGraw Hill during their Gold Hard Hat Awards Ceremony last Friday. The CornerStar Project with Alberta was awarded a Silver and The Streets of Southglenn won a Gold Hard hat for the Best Retail Project. … More

Colorado State University to Dedicate New Facilities — 09/15/2009

Sept. 15, 2009 FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Like a proud parent, the Colorado State athletic department will formally introduce the public to its new fraternal twins Friday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, to dedicate CSU's new $13 million Indoor Practice Facility and $7 million Academic and Training Center, will take place Friday at 1 p.m., near the Academic and Training Center. … More

Saunders Ranked as Top GC in Colorado — 04/06/2009

Saunders Construction, Inc. has been ranked as the #1 General Contractor in Colorado based on revenue for 2008. … More