3850 Blake Street Topping Out Marks Major Milestone in Denver’s RiNo Neighborhood 

The Weitz Company celebrates structural concrete completion of 310-Unit multi-family development 

(Denver, CO) – The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, reached another major milestone on the 3850 Blake Street multi-family, commercial project in Denver, Colorado celebrating its structural concrete topping out ceremony on March 6, 2026. Located in Denver’s River North (RiNo) neighborhood, the event brought together the project developer, Formativ, and project partners to celebrate the placement of the final concrete pillar. 

This 16-story, 275,608 square foot community will deliver 310 units, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. This development is designed to provide attainable, transit-oriented urban living to the greater downtown Denver area. Developed by Formativ, this project will provide more affordable housing options while supporting the neighborhood’s ongoing growth. 

“This milestone at 3850 Blake reflects our shared commitment to delivering attainable housing in one of Denver’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” said Laura Eathorne, Vice President & General Manager – Colorado | The Weitz Company. “We are proud to partner with Formativ to bring thoughtfully designed homes to RiNo and support the continued growth of this community.” 

Construction will continue in the coming months, with the project on track to welcome its first residents in Q2 of 2027 and further strengthen the north side of RiNo as a dynamic place to work and live. 

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About The Weitz Company 

Founded in 1855, The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design builder, and construction manager that serves all 50 U.S. states. Weitz is one of the oldest general contractors in the United States and an industry leader in Aviation construction, Industrial construction, Mission Critical construction, and Commercial construction. Acquired in 2012, Weitz leverages Orascom Construction’s international expertise on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects to deliver premier results to clients across the United States.  

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, The Weitz Company annually ranks in the top tier of Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s Top 400 Contractors and Building Design+Construction’s Giants 300 Contractors lists. You can read more about The Weitz Company at https://www.weitz.com/.