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Leading the Rocky Mountain Region in Building What Matters for Communities

The Saunders Way

Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM/GC), design-build and commercial real estate development services across the Rocky Mountain region. Driven by our purpose, we’re focused on Building What Matters — for the present and future — while constantly evolving to meet our clients’ dynamic needs.

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Honoring the Legacy of Founder Richard "Dick" Saunders

Since founding Saunders Construction in 1972, Richard “Dick” Saunders shaped the future of Colorado’s built environment through his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to community. His principles of integrity, collaboration, and innovation continue to guide Saunders Construction today. As we celebrate his lifetime of achievements, we remain dedicated to carrying his legacy forward — continuing to build what matters for the people and places we serve.

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Featured Projects

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Bustling urban promenade with people dining, walking, cycling, and enjoying greenery. Modern high-rise buildings in background

Denver, Colorado

Cherry Creek West Redevelopment

Cherry Creek is a true 15-minute community – where home, work, wellness, play and daily essentials are always within easy reach....

Civil InfrastructureMixed-UseOfficeResidential & Senior LivingMixed-useDemolition & AbatementNew Ground UpSelf-Performed ConcreteSite DevelopmentSustainable/LEED

Modern building with curved architecture, surrounded by landscaped gardens under a partially cloudy sky, people walking nearby

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora Mental Health Crisis and Acute Care Center

The new building for Aurora Mental Health and Recovery (AMHR) will provide recovery and resilience for those in the community that are most vulnerable....

HealthcareDemolition & AbatementNew Ground Up

Castle Rock, Colorado

Castle Rock Sports Center

The Town of Castle Rock is bringing Castle Rock Recreation into the future with the building of the Castle Rock Sports Center....

MunicipalSports & RecreationNew Ground Up

Denver, Colorado

Western Stock Show Association Legacy Building

The Legacy Building is a multi-use facility, immediately adjacent to, and integrated with the new National Western Center Livestock Center....

CulturalMunicipalNew Ground Up

Arvada, Colorado

Arvada Aquatics Center

Saunders demolished the original Meyers Pool building and replaced it with a new, modern and larger facility for the Arvada community....

MunicipalSports & RecreationDemolition & AbatementNew Ground Up

Denver, Colorado

One River North Residences

One of the most architecturally distinctive projects in the River North (RiNo) neighborhood of Denver, One River North Residences is located right across the street from the 38th and Blake RTD Light R...

Mixed-UseResidential & Senior LivingNew Ground UpSustainable/LEED

Steamboat Ski Resort base area at sunset with lit buildings, snow, and people walking

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat Ski Area Base Improvements

Steamboat’s Gondola Square is now a multi-use, amenity-rich plaza with additional dining and après, shopping, entertainment, and welcoming gathering places for guests to enjoy year-round....

Civil InfrastructureHospitalityRetailDemolition & AbatementSite DevelopmentSustainable/LEED

Aerial view of the Aurora Southeast Maintenance Facility project.

Aurora, Colorado

City of Aurora Southeast Area Maintenance (SEAM) Facility

The Aurora Southeast Maintenance Facility (SEAM) provides a unified campus for the City of Aurora’s Water Department along with a targeted maintenance service location for the rapidly expanding sout...

Civil InfrastructureEnergyMunicipalScience & TechnologyNew Ground UpSelf-Performed ConcreteSite DevelopmentSustainable/LEED

Denver, Colorado

National Western Center District Energy

The National Western Center is a year-round, global destination for agriculture and food innovation, western heritage, and culture....

Civil InfrastructureEnergyMunicipalNew Ground UpSite Development

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Press Release March 19, 2026

Saunders Construction Selects HopeKids Colorado as Next Building Confidence in Kids Program Partner

(Englewood, Colo.) — March 19, 2026 — Saunders Construction is proud to announce that HopeKids Colorado has been chosen as the next partner for its Building Confidence in Kids® (BCiK) philanthrop...

Press Release March 12, 2026

East West Partners Begins Demolition to Make Way for Cherry Creek West

13-Acre, Walkable Community that Connects the Neighborhood and Shopping Center Back to the Creek Moves from Vision to Reality Denver, CO – March 12, 2026 – Denver-based real estate and community ...

Insight March 11, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Richard “Dick” Saunders

Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of Richard “Dick” Saunders, founder of Saunders Construction and a prominent figure in Colorado business history. A celebration of life will be held ...

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Build Your Career With Us

We strive to be an inclusive organization made up of people who are passionate about growing and developing — both as individuals and as a collective whole. View current job openings and internship opportunities.

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Working Together to Build What Matters

Saunders takes pride in cultivating positive trade partner and supplier relationships with firms that share in our commitment to safety, integrity, quality and an exceptional experience. We actively support small and diverse businesses to strengthen their firms, providing necessary resources to succeed. Become a prequalified trade partner and build what matters with us.

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