Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project

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The expansion of the Colorado Convention Center includes a new 80,000 square foot column free multipurpose room and outdoor rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the city skyline and mountains.  The project will be the largest ballroom in Colorado and expand one of the largest buildings in Denver.  On the ground floor, there will be lobby renovations and seamless integration with the existing building, while offering attendees safe and easy access to an additional 150,000 square feet of meeting space, 600,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 5,000 seat Bellco Theatre. 

The improvements will serve the needs of modern day convention-goers and differentiate the facility from others, ensuring it remains an attractive and global competitor. When complete, the expansion will generate an additional $85 million in annual economic impact. The project is anticipated to be completed in late 2023, while ensuring it can continue to operate during construction.


Photos and Conceptual Drawings of the Expansion

D Lobby Looking North at Exhibit Level

Rendering of Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project - D Lobby looking north

Aerial image of construction progress

Aerial photo of construction progress as of January 2022 for Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project

D Lobby Overlook From West Prefunction

Rendering of Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project - D Lobby overlook

Multi-function Space Looking North

Rendering of Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project - Multi-function space looking east

Terrace Looking West

Rendering of Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project - Terrace looking west

Aerial view of exterior looking southeast

Aerial photo of exterior construction for Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project


Construction Timeline

Schedule subject to change. Updated as of August 2022.

Project Timeline Graphic for Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project
 

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Project Features

Highlights of this project include:

  • Rooftop expansion connecting new Ballroom and Pre-function spaces to landscaped outdoor areas with a birds-eye view of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
  • Technology improvements and inviting networking spaces that position the CCC as the industry leader.
  • Seamless integration with the existing building while offering attendees safe and easy access to CCC and Bellco Theatre events.

Project Benefits

The design and construction of the expansion project is projected to:

  • Create or support 2,691 jobs, including skilled trades and apprenticeships that will offer training opportunities for Denver residents currently out of work.
  • Generate $195M in labor income
  • Generate $475M in anticipated sales
  • Add approximately $4B to the Gross Regional Product (GRP). GRP is the regional version of the national GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and is the single most useful and comprehensive metric for measuring economic impact.

Project Dashboard

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Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project dashboard for February 2023.

Training and Job Opportunities

Whether you're starting a career in construction or advancing in the industry, we hope you find your place on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project.

Additionally, CCC-XP is partnering with WORKNOW, a local platform that provides training, coaching and placement assistance, as well as family support services like childcare or the purchase of construction equipment and tools.

Get connected to WORKNOW here:

  • WORKNOW Interest Form (English y Espanol)
  • WORKNOW Phone Number: 303-352-6019
  • Spread the word! Tell friends and family about WORKNOW with this printable information flyer (English and Spanish)

Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight

We’re proud to feature the minority and women-owned businesses that are part of the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project, with some Q-and-A with a few of our partner companies:

Infield Development
Derrick Walker, Principal

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: As Infield, 1 year.  As JA Walker Company over 20 years.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: BOH Administration, subcontractor participation, M/WBE solicitation, quality control.

Q: Are there any recent projects that you were awarded or recently completed that you are particularly proud of?
A: 
Yes, all projects working with Hensel Phelps and the City of Denver have been rewarding and landmark projects.

Q: Were there any challenges that the City and County of Denver or Hensel Phelps assisted you with?  If so, what were they and how were the challenges addressed?
A: The process was pretty seamless and subcontractor friendly.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight featuring Infield Development

Fastsigns Denver
Vipan Seth, CEO & Founder

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 10+ years.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: Custom design, production and installation of signage.

Q: Has your contract with the Colorado Convention Expansion Project positively impacted your business? If so, in what ways?
A: Yes, it has provided us more growth and exposure.

Q: Are there any recent projects that you were awarded or recently completed that you are particularly proud of? If so, why?
A: Yes. Traffic signs with Kraemer for City of Denver in downtown.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight featuring Fastsigns Denver at www.fastsigns.com/Downtown-Denver-Co/

Diversified Underground
Mark Allen, General Manager

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 22 years.  

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: Exposed buried utilities by means of hydro vac excavation.

Q: Are there any recent projects that you were awarded or recently completed that you are particularly proud of?
A: 
We have recently been awarded a large hydro vac excavation project on Pena Blvd, which will sustain work for us for the next few years.

Q: What is the most helpful method of outreach when pursuing applicable bid packages?
A: M/WBE Exchange and pre-bid meetings.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight featuring Diversified Underground logo and website url: www.diversifiedunderground.com

Artistic Aerial Productions
Daniel Pearsall, CEO

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We've been in business 3.5 years now.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: We are doing monthly drone images of the construction project both outside and inside the convention center.

Q: Has your contract with the Colorado Convention Expansion Project positively impacted your business? If so, in what ways?
A: Yes, it has gained me recognition because my photo work is seen by other companies and divisions within Hensel Phelps.

Q: Were there any challenges that the City and County of Denver or Hensel Phelps assisted you with?  If so, what were they and how were the challenges addressed?
A: There were no challenges with coming on board.  However, the diversity department was quite helpful in making it easy to navigate the processes of working on a Hensel Phelps project.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight featuring Artistic Aerial Productions logo and website url: www.droneaap.com