ArmourSash

10/06/2026

People work with people they know, like, trust—and recognize 👈

In AEC, relationships drive business. But being good at what you do isn’t always enough to stay top of mind when an opportunity presents itself.

The firm that gets remembered is often the firm that has consistently shown up:

🔹 Shared an insight
🔹 Volunteered for a cause
🔹 Told a project story
🔹 Contributed to the conversation
🔹 Stayed visible between opportunities

That’s the Influence Advantage

It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about becoming a familiar, credible, trusted one. Because when people recognize your name, understand what you do, and associate your firm with expertise and value, the relationship has already started...before a business exchange.

Visibility doesn’t replace relationships. It strengthens them ✨
And in a relationship-driven industry, that can be a pretty powerful advantage.

10/06/2026

From brownfield to beautiful.

This weekend, Denver officially opened Carpio-Sanguinette Park & Heron Pond Open Space in Globeville with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This is an 80-acre transformation along the South Platte River; more than a decade in the making.

For Iron Woman, this project is especially meaningful because we were part of the team that helped turn a complicated piece of former industrial land into something the community can enjoy for generations.

The site’s history wasn’t simple. Decades of industrial activity left behind environmental challenges, including contamination in and around Heron Pond. Transforming it required much more than building a park. It required environmental remediation, water-quality infrastructure, stormwater management, trails, habitat restoration and thoughtful design, all working together.

And it took a lot of people to make it happen.

The project brought together the City and County of Denver, Denver Parks & Recreation, DOTI, Dig Studio, Biohabitats, Wilson & Company, Hydrosystems/KDI, Pinyon Environmental, Iron Woman and numerous construction partners, along with Globeville residents and community members who helped shape the vision.

At Iron Woman, our work included the construction of the regional water-quality facility, pond grading and outlet structures, forebays, stormwater and sanitary improvements, and regional and site trail development.

But the most powerful part of this project may be what it represents.

A place once defined by industrial use and environmental challenges is now a place for play, recreation, habitat, water, connection and community.

The park honors the history of Globeville, including the legacy of former Denver City Councilmember Salvador “Sal” Carpio and the Sanguinette family, while creating something new for the people who call this neighborhood home.

This is the kind of work that reminds us why infrastructure and environmental construction matter.

Sometimes, we’re not just building what comes next.
We’re helping give a place a new life.

08/03/2026

CCD Magazine 📰 Just read that at home ☕

Another case of the Mondays 🤭 but ya know what, it's going to be an amazing week!

Find all your local news at Colorado Construction & Design® magazine: ccdmag.com

07/08/2026

Our stories are in the fabric of who we are.

Woven in. Intertwined. One thread leading to the next, carrying the memories, moments, and experiences that shape us along the way.

As America celebrates 250 years, I wanted to create something that reflected both where we've been and where we're going.

My daughter and I spent an afternoon thrifting, and tucked among the racks was a shirt with an American flag on the front. I saw something more—a piece of fabric with a story left to tell.

I brought it home and stitched the flag into a pair of jeans I already owned, weaving it into the denim and through the worn knee. The jeans already carried their own memories; the flag simply became a new chapter stitched into the story.

That's the beauty of upcycling. It isn't about creating something from nothing—it's about recognizing the value in what already exists. It's about slowing down, imagining differently, and giving materials a chance to continue on in their journey.

I've always loved art because it allows us to preserve, transform, and connect. A simple piece of fabric can carry history through time. A familiar pair of jeans can become a canvas.

What we choose to keep, repair, and reimagine matters.

And maybe that's part of the American story, too.

For 250 years, our nation has been shaped by countless hands, countless voices, and countless chapters woven together. Each generation adds its own thread, carrying pieces of the past while creating something new for the future.

As we continue to celebrate, let's also remember our responsibility to care for the places we call home. Protecting the beauty of this country is another way we honor the story we are all helping to write.

Here's to creativity, sustainability, and the stories we allow to live on ❤️🤍💙

06/30/2026

We all experience the world a little differently. And sometimes, we don't know what we don't know, until we take the time to listen to someone else's story.

At ArmourSash, we believe respect starts with curiosity, inclusion begins with listening, and belonging is created by how we treat one another every day.

Pride Month is coming to a close, and while this is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, our commitment to fostering an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and valued extends far beyond June.

Different perspectives strengthen our relationships, our work, and our communities. We're grateful for the opportunity to learn from one another and to continue building a culture where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Here's to leading with diplomacy and respect, embracing inclusion, and growing through understanding all year long 🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

This is the very first official ArmourSash award, and I can’t begin to express how meaningful this is.

This win is a direct result of collaboration with two incredibly talented people.

A little (way) backstory:
Polly Ayres, Owner and Publisher of Colorado Construction & Design® magazine, learned that I had a corporate goal of writing a marketing book. She encouraged me to start smaller, writing shorter publications that could eventually become the book. Easy, right? 😉

So, I began writing a Pathways article with CCD magazine…fast forward to today. I still write for CCD Magazine, but I’m now honored to be the Fractional CMO, and that book is well underway. Thank you, Polly 🫶

Understanding the value of advertising alongside editorial, I wanted to design an ArmourSash ad to complement my marketing publications. I shared my vision with my creative husband and asked if he’d help with a quick photoshoot at Fox Photo Studios.

👉 Here’s the thing about sharing an idea with another creative: you might inspire them to take it further than you ever imagined.

Before I knew it, I had a design in hand, and it was a little more, um, “cheeky” than I originally envisioned. But one of my guiding principles is to treat myself and my brand as I would any client. If my husband had created this same bold, spunky ad for someone else, I would have encouraged the approach without hesitation.

So we leaned in. Or, in this case, leaned out?

I added the “Beyond the Scroll” messaging and a few final touches (and thanks to Polly for the arrow adjustment—an extra set of eyes always helps 😉).

Together, we made this happen 🌟

I’m incredibly thankful to Colorado Construction & Design Magazine, Bold Brand LLC, and Fox Photo Studios for helping bring this vision to life, and for being part of ArmourSash’s first marketing award!

Event 📸 The Unfound Door
Advertisement 📷 Josh Miles

And much appreciation to SMPS Colorado for everything you do to recognize the work of marketers for professional services in the A/E/C industry❣️

05/18/2026

🎬 Blooper Reel 🎬

Good Monday Morning!

If you need a little extra boost today, this behind-the-scenes blooper reel is here to remind you that success doesn’t come without a few laughs, retakes, and perfectly imperfect moments along the way. 😄

Big congratulations to St. John Paul The Great’s “Inaugural” freshman class, what an exciting milestone to celebrate! 🎉 Your journey is just beginning, and if this reel proves anything, it’s that every great story includes a few outtakes.

Wishing you all a joyful, successful week ahead—mistakes, giggles, and all.
Keep showing up strong 💫

For the full news story, visit Colorado Construction & Design® Magazine

05/11/2026

Oh, Mondays ☕

Blooper reel courtesy of mountain weather ❄️🌧️

Between the snow, rain, and everything fogging up, my eyes kept going full googly mode 😂

Here's to hoping this week brings an array of lovely weather 🌸 Always, find the full news story at

05/07/2026

Sharing office space with a professional photographer means serving as the test subject (while working, and usually no makeup, of course) to any new ideas, equipment, or just a random paparazzi moment. Today, I returned the favor and had a little fun of my own 🌴