Sky Blue Builders is proud to serve as the lead construction partner for a transformational new project at Denver International Airport (DEN): the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA). The groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 13, marking the official start of construction on this first-of-its-kind facility aimed at building a more inclusive future for the aviation industry.
CEEA will help create a sustainable pipeline of aviation talent and business opportunity for underrepresented communities, including people of color, women, and historically underutilized businesses. It also serves as a national model for how airports can drive equity, innovation, and economic empowerment.
“The Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation is about creating opportunity.”Mowa Haile, President, Sky Blue Builders
Sky Blue Builders was selected to lead construction as part of DEN’s Great Hall Program, a major infrastructure initiative focused on modernizing airport operations, improving passenger experience, and investing in long-term civic growth. Working alongside Denver-based design partner Studio Completiva, Sky Blue brings deep experience in civic and transportation-related projects, and a shared commitment to equity and opportunity in the built environment.
“The Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation is about creating opportunity,” said Mowa Haile, President of Sky Blue Builders. “It reflects the kind of future we want to help build — one where access, innovation, and community investment go hand in hand. We’re honored to help bring this vision to life.”
The CEEA will occupy approximately 66,000 square feet within DEN’s hotel and transit center, including a flagship Hall of Equity for up to 300 attendees, adjacent lecture and training rooms, and a networking-friendly café space. Once complete, the facility will serve as both a workforce development hub and innovation lab, providing resources to small and minority-owned businesses and creating aviation career pathways for the next generation of Colorado workers.
With this project, Sky Blue Builders continues to play a leading role in shaping Colorado’s infrastructure — delivering construction solutions that center both technical excellence and community impact.