As wildfires wreak havoc through the western states – California and Colorado, in particular – residents are hoping for rain to help limit the immediate threat of fire damage. Unfortunately, the damages from wildfires can continue long after the flames stop burning. In addition to the destruction of man-made facilities and private property, including trails,…
Read MoreLocal building codes have important project impact, so we wanted to make our client partners aware of the public comment period that is currently open for the amended City and County of Denver 2019 Building and Fire Code. The City and County of Denver recently amended this code to include mandates for electric vehicle charging…
Read MoreWith the need for food banks and pantries having risen by 300%, Galloway team members were happy to volunteer this week to help distribute food at the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry! This drive-up food bank is a partnership between Wells Fargo, Feeding America and Food Bank of the Rockies. This is…
Read MoreThe desire to interact and socialize will help drive business recovery, and we are seeing great out-of-the-box solutions derived from businesses partnering with landlords, communities and local governments, according to the panelists at the Colorado Real Estate Journal (CREJ) retail livestream conference on Wednesday. It is hoped that this continued partnership will create sustainable solutions…
Read MoreAre you a Colorado water right holder? If so, your water rights could be at risk. The Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) has recently proposed its decennial abandonment list, and over 4,000 water rights were declared abandoned. Water is a precious resource, especially in an arid state like Colorado, and water rights offer immense…
Read MoreWe are excited and honored to be recognized by Zweig Group as a 2020 Top Places to Work For. It is incredibly important to us that Galloway is a place for our staff to grow and thrive, so this recognition at a national level is very meaningful. Learn more about this award from the Zweig…
Read MoreIn an effort to help local restaurants ramp up operations while maintaining healthy practices, the City of Aurora has released guidelines to help restaurants operate temporary outdoor dining spaces. The City of Aurora is waiving its fees on these expedited Temporary Use Permits, which would allow restaurants to use outdoor spaces adjacent to their buildings,…
Read MoreDue to the recent restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Denver has implemented a temporary program to allow restaurants and bars to operate in outdoor settings adjacent to their businesses. This program will allow flexibility to business owners who need additional space to comply with the state’s public health order to…
Read MoreAs workplaces adapt in the wake of COVID-19, mindful decisions when designing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems can have a positive impact on limiting the spread of disease. Some technologies are already available, but the designer must be forward-thinking about how decisions can impact the health of the building.
Read MoreWhen it comes to working remotely versus an office environment, a well-designed workplace is still where most people want to be, according to an early 2020 Gensler study. But as professionals head back to the office after stay-at-home orders, and steps are initiated to support reentry, companies will be considering how to intersect a well-designed,…
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