Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services in Denver, CO
Founded in 1946, Hyder Construction has built a legacy of excellence in commercial and resort construction across Colorado's Front Range and Mountain regions. Our approach, known as The Hyder Way, is rooted in five core principles: being proactive, accountable, continuously improving, being a great builder, and recognizing that there is no Superman. This philosophy drives our team to deliver quality construction, impeccable service, and dedicated teamwork. With over 75 projects completed for Lockheed Martin and more than 90 for Vail Resorts, our track record speaks to our commitment to client satisfaction. Our leadership team, representing nearly 200 years of collective experience, prioritizes open communication, preplanning, and proven installation practices. We leverage cutting-edge technology like Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and BIM to optimize project outcomes.Our LEED Accredited Professionals ensure sustainable building practices that balance immediate costs with long-term operational benefits. From preconstruction planning to closeout, we maintain transparency through our paperless management system and open-book budgeting. Our dedication to community involvement and charitable initiatives reflects our belief in giving back to the regions where we work. Client testimonials consistently highlight our proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. With a local presence and a focus on long-term relationships, we ensure accountability extends beyond project completion through efficient warranty support and documentation. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment where owners, architects, and trades work as equals to achieve exceptional results.
Services
Preconstruction
Construction
Virtual Design & Construction
Sustainability
Closeout
Special Projects
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We implement The Hyder Way, a proven methodology with five core principles ensuring project success
- Our leadership team represents nearly 200 years of collective construction industry experience
- LEED Accredited Professionals guide sustainable building practices with cost-benefit analysis
- Clients praise our proactive problem-solving and 100% recommendation rate from partners
- We maintain transparency through paperless management and open-book budgeting
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Complete confidence
Hard working
Proactive
Amazing outcome
Customer oriented
Services
Preconstruction
Our proactive preconstruction services partner with project teams early in design to provide cost and constructability analysis. This enables informed decision-making that saves time and money while ensuring coordinated, buildable construction documents. Our open-book approach delivers accurate pricing and optimal design value.
Construction
We implement proven processes protecting project safety, risk, budget, quality, and schedule. Our experienced team combines technical expertise with collaborative project management to deliver high-quality buildings that meet exact specifications while maintaining transparent budget tracking through our paperless system.
Virtual Design & Construction
Our VDC/BIM integration provides collaborative project delivery through 3D modeling. This technology enables virtual mock-ups, logistical planning, and clash detection to reduce costs and conflicts while optimizing prefabrication opportunities and construction sequencing for improved project outcomes.
Sustainability
Our LEED Accredited Professionals create cost-benefit analyses balancing immediate construction costs with long-term operational savings. We implement sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact, reduce maintenance costs, and achieve higher ROI through effective recycling programs and energy-efficient solutions.
Closeout
We maintain accountability through efficient closeout processes using electronic documentation management. Our dedicated staff ensures timely turnover of all closeout materials and provides rapid response to warranty issues, maintaining client satisfaction long after project completion through our Procore-based paperless system.
People
Tom McLagan
Executive Chairman
With decades of industry experience, Tom McLagan provides strategic leadership as Executive Chairman. His construction expertise and commitment to quality have been instrumental in Hyder's growth since joining in 1987.
Matt Huelskamp
President
As President since 2018, Matt Huelskamp leads Hyder's operations with a focus on client satisfaction. His leadership emphasizes proactive project management and maintaining the company's core values established since 1946.
Scott Miller
Director of Operations
Scott Miller oversees daily operations with extensive construction management experience. He ensures project teams maintain Hyder's quality standards while implementing efficient processes that deliver projects on time and within budget.
Robbie Miller
Director of Estimating
Robbie Miller leads estimating services with technical expertise in construction cost analysis. His team provides accurate pricing information during preconstruction to help clients make informed financial decisions about their projects.
Kevin Clary
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Clary manages Hyder's financial operations with a focus on transparent budgeting. His financial leadership ensures clients maintain clear visibility of project expenditures through our open-book accounting practices.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Hyder specialize in?
Hyder specializes in commercial and resort construction across Colorado's Front Range and Mountain regions, including office buildings, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and special projects of all sizes.
How does Hyder's preconstruction process benefit clients?
Our preconstruction services provide cost and constructability analysis early in design, enabling informed decisions that save time and money while ensuring coordinated, buildable construction documents.
What sustainable building practices does Hyder employ?
Our LEED Accredited Professionals implement sustainable practices that balance immediate costs with long-term savings, including energy-efficient solutions, waste reduction programs, and environmentally responsible construction methods.
How does Hyder handle project closeout and warranty issues?
We maintain accountability through electronic documentation management and dedicated staff who ensure timely turnover of materials and rapid response to warranty issues using our Procore-based paperless system.
What technology does Hyder use for construction projects?
We utilize Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and BIM technology for 3D modeling, clash detection, virtual mock-ups, and logistical planning to optimize project outcomes and reduce conflicts.
