Hensel Phelps Construction

Hensel Phelps was founded in Greeley, Colorado, in June 1937 by Mr. Abel Hensel Phelps. Operations initially were limited to home building and remodeling, after which competitive contract work was undertaken on a limited scale. The company's first commercial projects included grain elevators built from wood, as materials were rationed during World War II. Its first education project was also its first competitive bid project — the Arlington School in Greeley, Colorado. Hensel Phelps' son Joseph Phelps learned the business as a laborer and joined the company in 1952; in January 1955, Hensel and Joseph formed a partnership which continued until Hensel Phelps' retirement. After Hensel Phelps retired, Joseph Phelps incorporated the company on June 3, 1957, becoming president and general manager and serving in these roles until 1975. The company's first aviation project was the first phase of the Stapleton International Airport Terminal Building in Denver, Colorado.

Hensel Phelps was founded in Greeley, Colorado, in June 1937 by Mr. Abel Hensel Phelps. Operations initially were limited to home building and remodeling, after which competitive contract work was undertaken on a limited scale. In 1945, Hensel Phelps' first commercial projects included grain elevators built from wood, as materials were rationed during World War II. In 1947, Hensel Phelps' first education project was also its first competitive bid project — the Arlington School in Greeley, Colorado. In 1952, Hensel Phelps' son Joseph Phelps learned the business as a laborer and joined Hensel Phelps. In January 1955, Hensel and Joseph formed a partnership which continued until Hensel Phelps' retirement. In 1957, after Hensel Phelps retired, Joseph Phelps incorporated the company on June 3, 1957. He became president and general manager and served in these roles until 1975. In 1964, Hensel Phelps' first aviation project was the first phase of the Stapleton International Airport Terminal Building in Denver, Colorado.

1. 1General Contractor & Construction | Hensel Phelpshenselphelps.com
2. 2Hensel Phelps & Company History | Hensel Phelpshenselphelps.com
3. 3Project Leadership & Senior Leadership | Hensel Phelpshenselphelps.com
4. 4Sustainability | Hensel Phelpshenselphelps.com