$36.8M Commercial Building in Denver Requires 6 Low Voltage Systems

A $36.8 million commercial building under construction at 4249 N Rifle Street in northeast Denver requires six low voltage systems, creating an estimated $2.58 million opportunity for LV contractors. PaulsCorp LLC, one of Denver’s most established development and construction firms, is leading the project as general contractor.

Project Overview

Permit records from the City and County of Denver show a new commercial building valued at $36,806,327 at 4249 N Rifle Street in Denver’s far northeast corridor. The project was filed under permit number 2024-COMMCON-0001140 and is classified as new commercial construction.

The building site sits in Denver’s rapidly developing far northeast quadrant, near the intersection of major logistics and commercial corridors. This area has seen significant investment in recent years as Denver’s growth pushes outward from the core, with new industrial parks, distribution centers, and commercial facilities filling in along the I-70 and E-470 corridors.

At $36.8 million, this ranks among the larger commercial construction projects currently permitted in Denver, signaling continued confidence in the region’s commercial real estate market despite broader economic headwinds.

Key Players

Role	Company	Details
General Contractor	PaulsCorp LLC (The Pauls Corporation)	Denver-based integrated development and construction firm, founded 1993. Headquartered at 100 Saint Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206.

PaulsCorp is a privately held real estate investment and asset management company headquartered in Denver. Founded in 1993, the firm specializes in the development, acquisition, and redevelopment of real estate assets across the United States. As an integrated developer and builder, PaulsCorp manages projects from acquisition through design, construction, and completion with hands-on oversight at every stage.

The company operates with localized construction teams under the PaulsCorp umbrella, which allows them to maintain deep knowledge of local markets, trade partner relationships, and municipal requirements—a significant advantage for navigating Denver’s permitting and inspection processes.

Low Voltage Systems Breakdown

The project requires six distinct low voltage systems, representing a comprehensive technology infrastructure for a modern commercial facility:

System	Scope	Complexity
Structured Cabling	Complete Cat6A/fiber backbone throughout the building. New commercial construction of this scale typically requires 500+ data drops, fiber risers between floors, and dedicated telecom rooms.	High
Access Control	IP-based access control on all entry points, elevator lobbies, parking areas, and restricted zones. Card reader infrastructure with integration to building management systems.	Medium-High
CCTV / Video Surveillance	IP camera network covering perimeter, parking, lobbies, corridors, and loading areas. Network video recording with analytics-ready infrastructure.	Medium
Audio/Visual Systems	Conference rooms, lobbies, common areas, and potential digital signage. Includes display mounting, sound systems, and AV switching infrastructure.	Medium
Fire Alarm	Addressable fire alarm system per Denver Building Code. Includes smoke detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, and FACP with monitoring connectivity.	High
Building Automation (BAS)	Integrated HVAC controls, lighting management, energy monitoring, and environmental sensors. BACnet/IP or similar protocol backbone for centralized facility management.	High

Estimated Low Voltage Value

Based on industry benchmarks for new commercial construction with six integrated systems:

• Total project value: $36,806,327
• LV percentage (commercial, 6 systems): ~7%
• Estimated LV contract value: $2,576,443

The inclusion of building automation alongside structured cabling pushes the LV scope toward the higher end of commercial benchmarks. BAS integration alone can represent $400,000–$600,000 on a project this size, particularly when tied into a modern energy management strategy. Combined with the structured cabling backbone needed to support BAS, access control, and CCTV on a converged IP network, the total LV package likely exceeds $2.5 million.

For contractors bidding this work, expect the scope to be divided into two primary packages: a fire alarm/life safety package (typically awarded separately under Denver’s inspection requirements) and a combined low voltage/IT infrastructure package covering cabling, security, AV, and BAS.

Skills and Certifications

Contractors pursuing this project should hold or be working toward the following credentials:

• BICSI RCDD — Registered Communications Distribution Designer for structured cabling design and oversight
• NICET Fire Alarm Level III/IV — Required for fire alarm system design and inspection signoff in Colorado
• Lenel/AMAG/Genetec certification — Access control platform credentials (platform TBD by owner)
• BACnet/Tridium Niagara certification — Building automation system integration and programming
• Colorado Electrical License — Required for all low voltage installation work in Denver
• OSHA 30 — Standard requirement for commercial construction sites of this scale

The building automation component specifically demands technicians with controls programming experience. Niagara Framework (Tridium) or similar supervisory controller certification is increasingly a prerequisite for commercial BAS contracts in the Denver market.

Market Signal

Denver’s commercial construction market has shown resilience heading into 2026. According to industry data, commercial construction activity was up in 2025 compared to the prior year, though still below the recent peak driven by the post-pandemic building boom.

The far northeast corridor where this project sits has been a particular bright spot. The area around I-70 and E-470 has attracted significant logistics, data center, and commercial investment as available land closer to downtown has become scarce and expensive. A $36.8 million new commercial building in this corridor signals that developers like PaulsCorp see continued demand for quality commercial space outside Denver’s urban core.

For low voltage contractors in the Front Range region, this project represents the kind of ground-up commercial opportunity where early engagement can lead to a full-scope LV contract. New construction is always preferable to retrofit work—conduit pathways are designed in, coordination with other trades happens during preconstruction, and the technology infrastructure can be planned holistically rather than shoehorned into existing spaces.

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