October 23, 2025 – Denver, CO
Milender White (MW) has been awarded a prestigious Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Rocky Mountain Chapter for its notable design-build work on The Village at Mines Park, a large-scale student housing development on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines.
The project earned the Eagle Award, the best in its class in the Institutional $100-$250 million category for general contractors. The Village at Mines Park stood out amongst the region’s top projects, showcasing Milender White’s commitment to outstanding construction quality, innovation, and project execution. The annual EIC Awards celebrate the region’s most exceptional commercial and industrial projects, honoring leadership in quality, innovation and safety.
“We’re incredibly honored to receive this award from ABC,” said Morgan Lysohir, Rocky Mountain District Manager and Senior Vice President of MW. “The Village at Mines Park is a shining example of how thoughtful planning, teamwork, and innovation lead to the successful completion of a high-quality project safely and on time.”
About the Project
The Village at Mines Park provides over 650 beds of affordable, sustainable housing for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and students with families. The project was delivered through a public-private partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and Capstone Development Partners, with MW as design-builder and SAR+ as architect. It is one of the largest CLT hybrid structure projects in the United States using Cross-Laminated Timber floors and beams in combination with traditional wood-framed walls for a cost-effective, sustainable and beautifully exposed structure.
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“This project embodies our commitment to building smarter, greener, and better, and demonstrates that a team working together can accomplish anything,” said Jake Niess, Project Superintendent at MW. “It’s an honor to be recognized for a project that directly supports student success and community building.”
Milender White is a full-service real estate company dedicated to delivering outstanding results on every project, unsurpassed service to clients, and superb career opportunities – with a total commitment to safety, quality and integrity. MW is part of the Graham Group of Companies, headquartered in Calgary, AB. Together as One Graham, we provide our clients with a fully integrated service offering that creates certainty and peace of mind throughout the entire project life cycle. Visit us at www.milenderwhite.com.
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