University of Colorado Boulder
Kindry Construction partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to deliver a comprehensive rooftop safety & Fall Protection upgrade at the Engineering Center Building.
The project supported the university’s Roof Edge Protection (REP) program and focused on improving fall protection, rooftop access, and long-term safety performance across multiple roof areas within an active academic environment.
The Challenge
The Engineering Center presented a complex and expansive rooftop environment requiring significant safety improvements. The project encompassed thousands of linear feet of roof edge exposure across multiple elevations, existing infrastructure conflicts, and outdated safety systems that needed to be removed without disrupting daily campus operations.
Additional challenges included coordinating work within an occupied academic facility, maintaining strict safety compliance at all times, and preserving the integrity of existing roof membranes. The scale, elevation changes, and access limitations required a carefully phased and highly coordinated approach to ensure both worker safety and operational continuity.
The Result
The completed rooftop safety upgrade delivered a turnkey solution that significantly improved fall protection, access, and operational safety at the Engineering Center. The new system supports the University of Colorado Boulder’s REP standards while allowing ongoing maintenance activities to be performed safely and efficiently.
By combining thoughtful planning, proven safety systems, and proactive coordination, Kindry Construction delivered a durable, compliant, and future-ready rooftop safety solution that enhances protection and performance for years to come.
The Solution
Kindry Construction implemented a strategic, phased rooftop safety solution designed to maximize protection while minimizing impact to the facility. The team designed and installed a diversified fall protection system incorporating ballasted guardrails, fixed guardrails, and warning line systems. This approach allowed for extensive safety coverage without penetrating or compromising the roof membrane.
As part of the upgrade, outdated safety infrastructure—including an existing horizontal lifeline system, weather station, stair components, and sections of fixed guardrail—was safely demolished and removed. These activities were carefully sequenced to maintain safe access and ensure smooth transitions between demolition and new construction.
To further enhance rooftop accessibility and long-term usability, new aluminum parapet ladders and staircases were installed, providing safer and more efficient access for maintenance personnel.
Throughout the project, Kindry Construction provided full site supervision, safety management, and daily site maintenance, coordinating closely with the university’s procurement and facilities teams to ensure compliance, communication, and efficiency.
Contact us.
Interested in working together? Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch shortly. Or call us at 303-741-2561.