Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project

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

Aerial image of construction progress

D Lobby Overlook From West Prefunction

Multi-function Space Looking North

Terrace Looking West

Aerial view of exterior looking southeast

Construction Timeline

Schedule subject to change. Updated as of August 2022.

 

CCC-XP Construction Timeline - View Full Size(JPG, 53KB)

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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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.

• Learn more about career opportunities(PDF, 79KB) that exist with companies building the CCC-XP.

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:

DAS Integrators
Paul Cho, Owner

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Since 2009.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: We are installing an expansion to the original Public Safety Radio Enhancement System (RES).

Q: Has your contract with the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project positively impacted your business? If so, in what ways?
A: Yes, DASi thrives on complex, high profile projects. We hope to be a part of future system plans and hope to continue our partnership with Denver and HP.

Q: What is the most helpful method of outreach when pursuing applicable bid packages?
A: Networking events, Meet & Greets and ensuring that we are sent bid requests directly.

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Star Telecommunications
Jeanette Dindinger-Martinez, Owner

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Star has been in business since October 21, 2002.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: Low voltage cabling.

Q: Were there any challenges (such as billing/payment, bidding, scheduling, labor, etc.) 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 at all with either the City and County of Denver, Hensel Phelps or E2 Optics.

Q: Are there any recent projects that you were awarded or recently completed that you are particularly proud of? If so, why?
A: Star is very proud to have been involved with the Blair Caldwell DPL remodel and network upgrade. We feel the site has a lot of cultural significance that is important to the community.

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Civil Technology Inc.
Rico Nelson, CEO

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Civil Technology has been in business since 1989.

Q: What is your scope of work on the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project?
A: Civil Technology performed part of the structural steel inspection.

Q: Were there any challenges (such as billing/payment, bidding, scheduling, labor, etc.) 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 in these areas.

Q: What is the most helpful method of outreach when pursuing applicable bid packages?
A: One-on-one meetings with the Hensel Phelps staff allowed us to build a relationship.