/tags/construction Construction en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-10/how-immigration-sweeps-could-take-a-toll-on-colorados-construction-industry Immigrants without legal status account for a huge portion of Colorado’s construction workforce. So, as immigration raids become more common, what’s the effect on the state’s construction industry? A researcher from the University of Colorado-Denver says it could have negative impacts. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-10/how-immigration-sweeps-could-take-a-toll-on-colorados-construction-industry In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2024-10-23/fort-collins-aims-to-fix-flooding-with-big-money-and-a-big-dig Fort Collins' Oak Street Stormwater effort is the third-most expensive project in city history. It's designed to pipe water underneath Old Town during heavy rains. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-23/fort-collins-aims-to-fix-flooding-with-big-money-and-a-big-dig Alex Hager /news/2024-10-17/these-women-are-building-dreams-and-breaking-the-glass-ceiling-in-construction Less than 1 percent of hands-on construction workers in Colorado are women. One group wants to encourage young girls about the variety of jobs in the industry through an interactive field day. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-17/these-women-are-building-dreams-and-breaking-the-glass-ceiling-in-construction Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-04-09/ladera-annexation-moves-ahead-after-timnath-voters-reject-ballot-measure The Ladera mixed-use development annexation will not be stalled after a vote in Timnath overwhelmingly rejected a measure about it last Tuesday. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:29:38 GMT /news/2024-04-09/ladera-annexation-moves-ahead-after-timnath-voters-reject-ballot-measure Emma VandenEinde /2024-03-15/could-new-building-techniques-and-materials-pave-the-way-for-reducing-carbon-emissions The Western Governors' Association has been looking for ways for its member states to reduce their carbon footprint. One thing they're exploring is how government buildings are built and whether carbon can be stored in concrete. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:57:23 GMT /2024-03-15/could-new-building-techniques-and-materials-pave-the-way-for-reducing-carbon-emissions Yvette Fernandez /news/2024-02-05/boulders-latest-redevelopment-project-jeopardizes-iconic-dark-horse-bar A massive redevelopment project in Boulder is causing a lot of angst in the community, especially because it would involve the demolition of the Dark Horse bar, an iconic local establishment. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:16:01 GMT /news/2024-02-05/boulders-latest-redevelopment-project-jeopardizes-iconic-dark-horse-bar Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-01-23/expect-to-see-more-orange-cones-and-bulldozers-as-johnstown-development-booms Millions of square feet of new residential and commercial development are either under construction or in the planning phase in Johnstown, a town that has exploded in growth in recent years. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:14:49 GMT /news/2024-01-23/expect-to-see-more-orange-cones-and-bulldozers-as-johnstown-development-booms Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-10-31/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-how-boulder-recycled-an-entire-hospital This week, we spoke with The Colorado Sun Health and Environment Reporter Michael Booth about recycling an entire hospital in Boulder. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:12:53 GMT /news/2023-10-31/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-how-boulder-recycled-an-entire-hospital Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-03-23/its-absolutely-essential-project-begins-in-estes-park-to-ease-national-park-traffic Road construction in Estes Park is underway on a project that has been ten years in the making. 'The loop,' as it's called, aims to get tourists through town and into Rocky Mountain National Park quicker. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:54:00 GMT /news/2023-03-23/its-absolutely-essential-project-begins-in-estes-park-to-ease-national-park-traffic Leigh Paterson /regional-news/2023-02-26/from-wool-to-hemp-sustainable-building-materials-are-a-growing-business-in-the-mountain-west Americans are increasing their focus on health and the environment, and there’s a growing market for sustainable home building materials like insulation. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-02-26/from-wool-to-hemp-sustainable-building-materials-are-a-growing-business-in-the-mountain-west Kaleb Roedel