by Audrey Wilson | Apr 28, 2021 | Commercial Construction, Snyder Building Construction
Snyder Building Construction Nears Completion of New Food Incubator Bottling Facility in Westwood Neighborhood
April 28, 2021
Written by: Audrey Wilson
Snyder Building Construction nears completion of a USDA-certified bottling facility called the Kitchen Network Bottling Company. The tenant improvement project expands the existing Kitchen Network’s commissary capabilities in the Westwood neighborhood. Local community development organization, BuCu West, champions the venture’s expansion. BuCu West offers focused attention and support for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and culture organizations along the Morrison Road corridor and West Denver. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of this month.
The adaptive reuse project consists of renovating an old, 2,200 square-foot space from an automotive body and mechanic shop into a fully licensed, food product bottling facility. The project is designed by the RE: Architecture and construction services are in progress through Snyder Building Construction, a Denver-based commercial general contractor. Snyder Building Construction is working alongside the Kitchen Network Bottling Company to obtain full USDA-certification for the facility.
“Snyder has helped expand our services for the future,” said Erick Garcia, director of the Kitchen Network commissary about the addition of the new bottling facility. “With our full certification expected by the end of the month, we plan to be the first and only USDA-certified bottling facility in Colorado. “with our full certification expected at the end of the month, we plan to cement our position as the first and only USDA-certified bottling facility in Colorado.”
From sourcing groceries, glass bottles, recipe development, and proper labeling, they consult and educate small business owners in launching their food products from start to finish. Some criteria must be met in order to work with the team and use their facility. Some of the criteria includes the production of shelf-stable end products that are naturally acidified and the use of glass containers for bottling, among others. As part of the certification process, only trained personnel may use the equipment.
The Kitchen Network is a branch of BuCu West’s business incubator, specifically for food businesses. The Kitchen Network Bottling Company is led by Director Julie Casault. With the new bottling enhancements, the Kitchen Network’s food incubator and commissary kitchen is an all-in-one hub ready with the necessary equipment, expertise, and support for operators to produce small-batch recipes from conception to bottling to market.
“We are excited to grow the bottling company and bring more local living wage jobs to the Westwood community,” said Jose Esparza, executive director of BuCu West. “We take pride in manufacturing products in Westwood that are sold wholesale across the country.”
Location of The Kitchen Network Bottling Company.
The Kitchen Network Bottling Company Construction in Progress
This is the third project Snyder Building Construction has completed along the Morrison Road corridor. Previous projects along Morrison Road include the renovation of the Re:Vision / RISE Westwood community and events center and the Denver Indian Center.
About BuCu West:
Where business meets culture. Established in 1987, BuCu West began as a business owner association. Today, BuCu West’s efforts extend to include promoting and supporting entrepreneurs, small business, cultural organizations and residents. BuCu West’s unique name reflects the organization’s commitment to business and culture. BuCu West is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization governed by a board of directors and led by staff members Jose Esparza and Julie Casault. The organization is also known as the West Community Economic Development Corporation. The nonprofit places focused intention on Morrison Road and West Denver development projects. For more information, visit www.bucuwest.com.
About the Kitchen Network:
Let’s Bottle Success. Kitchen Network Commissary is Denver’s longest running shared kitchen incubating approximately 150 specialty food businesses each year. The organization is part of BuCu West’s efforts to support and promote small businesses, specifically through the incubation of food ventures. The Kitchen Network Bottling Company aims to be Colorado’s first and only USDA-certified bottling facility in an effort to support food entrepreneurs from start to finish in their businesses. For more information, visit www.thekitchennetworkdenver.com.
by Audrey Wilson | Jan 22, 2021 | Commercial Construction, Snyder Building Construction, Uncategorized
Snyder Building Construction Completes Weaver and Company’s New Offices
January 22, 2021
Written by: Audrey Wilson
We are excited to share the completion of Weaver and Company’s office and shipping warehouse tenant improvement construction in Aurora, Colorado.
Weaver and Company is an internationally recognized, top medical supplier for skin prep gels and conductive pastes. Designed by Elsy Studios of Denver, the office and shipping warehouse renovation began with full demolition of 8,750 square feet of interior walls, ceilings, and finishes. During construction, Snyder’s field team was able to keep Weaver’s shipping warehouse fully operational.
“I am very delighted with the final project for Weaver’s new offices,” said David Weaver, president of Weaver and Company. “I enjoyed working with the entire crew at Snyder.”
The tenant improvement interior construction built back new offices with high-end finishes, including new ALUR glass and door systems. In addition, there are custom creative elements throughout the space such as wood clouds to frame the breakroom table. The open ceilings and large glass walls paired with the new finishes create an elevated office experience for Weaver’s employees, guests, and clients.
photos by Ryan Lawrence Photography
by Audrey Wilson | Nov 5, 2020 | Commercial Construction, Snyder Building Construction
Snyder Building Construction Welcomes Jason Bentley, Project Manager
November 5, 2020
Written by: Audrey Wilson
We are excited to officially announce the hire of Jason Bentley, project manager. He joins our commercial project management team focusing on mid-sized government, historic, office, museum, healthcare, specialty and complex commercial tenant improvement sectors. As a project manager, Jason coordinates the full project scope from bidding, to vendor selection and contracts, and budget/schedule oversight. He will focus on office, retail, and specialty projects within Snyder Building Construction’s portfolio.
Jason began his career as a field engineer during college and has progressively worked every role thereafter including serving as a superintendent for many years. This experience allows him to see the full construction scope from small installation details to budget and schedule oversight very clearly
“Construction has been my passion since working on projects with my grandfather as a kid,” says Jason.
Bentley earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Michigan State University and has been consistently managing projects with excellence for 15 years since. He has in-depth knowledge of meeting financial, quality, and security requirements within secured government facilities. In his most recent role in Virginia, he worked with contracting officer’s representatives and federal acquisition regulations to fulfill tenant goals of schedule, cost, quality, and security for several high-profile clients including Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The Pentagon, and George Mason University.
Outside of work, Jason’s into anything outdoorsy and loves to restore cars and automotive antiques.
We’re excited to have him as part of the team! Welcome, Jason.
by Audrey Wilson | Oct 21, 2019 | Commercial Construction, Snyder Building Construction
2019 BBB Torch Award Recognizes Snyder Building Construction for Commitment to Ethics
October 21, 2019
Written by: Audrey Wilson
We’re honored to announce we’ve been named winner of the prestigious 2019 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics in the Small Business category. Hosted annually by the BBB Serving Denver and Central Colorado, the awards honor companies who demonstrate high level of personal character and ensure that their organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics, and consequently generate trust.
Awards criteria were based on the six Principles of TRUST!, high ethical standards developed by the BBB. These criteria included strong leadership, culture of high character, unifying the team, high competency management strategies to steer performance, honoring the intrinsic value of people, and community engagement.
“We’re humbled to receive a BBB Torch Award,” said Rich Snyder, president and founder of Snyder Building Construction. “It feels good to be recognized for doing the right thing.”
Twenty two applications were submitted for the small business category for the 2019 cycle. During review, each business was thoroughly vetted and were in good standing with the BBB. Applications were judged by an independent panel of board members and past winners.
The awards dinner was held at Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, Colorado last Thursday, October 17, 2019.
by snyderbuilding | Mar 11, 2019 | Commercial Construction, Snyder Building Construction
CrossPurpose Grand Opening Brings Together Community
Local Artists Featured throughout Heart-of-Denver Facility
March 11, 2019
written by: Audrey Wilson
This past Sunday, CrossPurpose officially opened its doors alongside Providence Bible Church. While classes for the non-profit have been going on for a couple weeks, the grand opening marked the official opening for the community. We joined in on the festivities to celebrate! Take a peek at the photos to see how the space turned out.
CrossPurpose Together Cafe. Local artist. Photo courtesy of Snyder Building Construction
The grand opening culminated years of growth and expansion for CrossPurpose and serves as an important milestone for the organization’s unique and important work of abolishing relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development in Denver.
Aligned with its mission, CrossPurpose wanted to open a headquarters that was designed in community. The 56 walls display their values through quotations, verses, and custom community art. Chief Executive Officer Jason Janz and his team were intentional at all phases of the design process to feature diverse voices, input and leadership for the overall design aesthetic, layout and artwork. As a place-based organization, all of the art is from Denver-based artists. The new facility displays the art of inmates, historic residents, and children.
CrossPurpose Entry Mural. Art by Denver muralist Leti Tanguma. Photo courtesy of Snyder Building Construction
“We are thrilled to provide a place for the voices of our neighborhood artists to be seen and heard,” said Jason Janz, chief executive officer of CrossPurpose.
On the construction side, this 16,000 square-foot, tenant improvement project included new glass-enclosed offices featuring all DIRTT systems, spacious classrooms, a community café, and airy sanctuary. Both café and sanctuary show off beautiful wood cloud ceiling elements.
Matt Redick was the senior project manager on the job and Johnny Jones took the reins as superintendent. Together they truly delivered a wonderful space in collaboration with our friends at CrossPurpose. In Matt’s words, “It was an absolute pleasure working alongside the CrossPurpose team on this project. There’s a great deal of satisfaction for us bringing new life to a building that will allow this wonderful organization to serve the community.”
Entrance to Providence Bible Church. Photo courtesy of Snyder Building Construction
The interior remodel was developed by Principal Architect Michelle Miller, AIA, Interior Designer Annie Pratt, and 3D Graphics and Production Lead Ron Sieh of Jigsaw Design (www.jigsawdesignllc.com). Michelle recognized early on “the team at Cross Purpose had a clear vision for a space that was inviting and spoke to the culture and heritage of the people in the NE Denver community, whose lives are being benefited by the services that the non-profit provides. We worked closely with them to make this vision a reality through the use of color, pattern, texture and art.”
CrossPurpose art wall. Various local artists. Photo courtesy of Snyder Building Construction
We love working with businesses and nonprofits alike who are dedicated to building up our Denver community. We’re looking forward to what great things are in store for CrossPurpose.
Got something in the works? We’d love to know how we can help! Email us at info@snyderbuilding.com.
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