Hensel Phelps Construction

Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (HP) is one of the largest general contractor and construction manager in the United States, ranked consistently among ENR's (Engineering News-Record) top 20 Contractors. Founded in 1937 a small, local builder in Greeley, Colorado, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. has grown into a multi-billion dollar employee owned, national contractor with an eclectic and unparalleled portfolio of successfully completed projects. He... more

Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (HP) is one of the largest general contractor and construction manager in the United States, ranked consistently among ENR's (Engineering News-Record) top 20 Contractors. Founded in 1937 a small, local builder in Greeley, Colorado, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. has grown into a multi-billion dollar employee owned, national contractor with an eclectic and unparalleled portfolio of successfully completed projects. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was founded in Greeley, Colorado, in 1937 by Hensel Phelps. Operations were limited to home building and remodeling until 1948, when competitive contract work was undertaken on a limited scale. In January 1955, a partnership was formed between Hensel and his son, Joseph F. Phelps, and continued through 1957, when Hensel retired. Joseph Phelps incorporated the firm on June 3, 1957, and continued as president and general manager until 1975. Robert G. Tointon joined the firm in 1963 as a project engineer when the firm... less