BUILDING MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES SINCE 1976

Since 1976, RA Nelson has been the trusted builder for Custom Homes and Commercial Projects in the Colorado Rockies, including the Vail Valley, Roaring Fork Valley/Aspen, Summit County, Telluride and Steamboat.
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“I couldn’t have asked for a better team. I would work with RA Nelson over and over again, for sure.”
Colleen Weiss, CEO, East West Hospitality
"From the start of the project until the conclusion, RA Nelson provided excellent communication and transparency, asked questions when appropriate, and demonstrated attention to detail, quality and safety. It was a pleasure working with RA Nelson and we would highly recommend them to anyone interested in building a home in Aspen."
Nancy and Steve Crown
"The project management team worked tirelessly with the owner, architect, engineers and other key partners to bring this project to fruition. Their professionalism, communication, and delivery went above and beyond our expectations. We could not be happier with the final product – our BrightHouse! We are truly honored to be able to provide such a beautiful and well-constructed building for our clients to use and for our community to have access to. RA Nelson is definitely the builder you want – the years of experience show – they are still thriving for a reason!"
Sheri Mintz, CEO, Bright Future Foundation
"After the completion of our first three buildings in 2011, we continued to work with RA Nelson on the remainder of our campus for two main reasons: the trustworthiness and integrity of their staff, and the overall quality of service and construction we received. Indeed, our beautiful LEED Platinum Campus has become an important educational and cultural resource in our community and RA Nelson made certain it will stand the test of time."
Markian Feduschak, President, Walking Mountains Science Center
"A bright and charming cabin that still retains the personality of the family and essence of the unique location in Woody Creek."
The Editors, Modern Luxury Aspen Magazine
“Thanks again for everything you are doing for us. You are always able to easily answer our questions about our home, even with us out of the country. I can’t tell you how much of an improvement your process is over other homes we have built. Everything is so organized and transparent and straight forward...it’s GREAT”
Owner, Creekside Ranch
"After the completion of our first three buildings in 2011, we continued to work with RA Nelson on the remainder of our campus for two main reasons: the trustworthiness and integrity of their staff, and the overall quality of service and construction we received. Indeed, our beautiful LEED Platinum Campus has become an important educational and cultural resource in our community and RA Nelson made certain it will stand the test of time."
Markian Feduschak, President, Walking Mountains Science Center
"RA Nelson was the General Contractor throughout the three phases of construction of our campus, in total six buildings, and we could not be more pleased with our working relationship with their team and the quality of the construction of all our buildings. We hired RA Nelson early on in our design process to inform pricing and it proved to be beneficial to take full advantage of their well-organized preconstruction services to manage our project budget. Their high level of organization carried through to construction, building completion, and the move in and warranty period. When we first opened the doors of our campus, the highest compliment we received was that the buildings had exceeded the expectations of our board and staff."
Markian Feduschak, President, Walking Mountains Science Center
"I am so pleased with the construction process and the excellent quality and care that I see in the attention to detail in our home. Our interactions with the project team are a pleasure and we will always count them as our friends. We could not be more pleased with the experience and appreciate the motivation of the team to complete our home on-time."
Amy, Custom Home Owner
"I wanted to mention what an outstanding job the project team has done at Burlingame. I have been in the hospitality industry for years and it's great to see customer service extending into construction services as well. The team has been tremendous in assisting getting us settled in our new home by accommodating or correcting any minor issue we have encountered... I wanted to extend my gratitude for everyone's dedication to the Burlingame project."
Burlingame Owner
"I can only image the early season winter conditions that moved in suddenly in the early stages of construction would have likely hampered some of the process. I would have been really concerned had I not been a part of the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Phase 2 and saw firsthand how R.A. Nelson dealt with winter work and were able to complete the effort. It was truly remarkable, and I have great respect and appreciation with how the whole team pulled together."
Pedro Campos, Zehren & Associates
"Thanks again for your staff's hard work, competence, and good attitudes throughout the Hideout's construction. It is a pleasure working with you and your team and I am proud of the projects we've done together. It is a gratefully and well-received building by all who frequent it. Hat's off to everyone at R.A. Nelson."
Vice President of Aspen Skiing Company
I was most impressed with the buy-in from the team to get the work done. It was a tight schedule... A lot of people worked awfully hard - more than what they signed up for - but this couldn't have been done any other way. The entire team is to acknowledged for that.
Johannes Faessler
“RA Nelson has proven to be a very professional, transparent and enjoyable contractor to work with; three very important qualities in my book to building lasting relationships”
Steve Habaradas, Cumming Senior Director
"The quality control and final product were exceptional. Follow up energy metering has shown the facility to consume 64% less energy than a comparable building. We are convinced this was achieved in large part due to RA Nelson’s diligence, team approach, and relentless efforts to ensure that the facility was built to the highest standards."
Steve Russell, Executive Director, Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District (Mountain Rec)
"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with our home. We cannot begin to tell you how many people and good friends we just met, come up to us and tell us how beautiful the home is, how magnificent the workmanship is, and how original some of the features are. We are extremely proud of this house and those of you who have contributed to it. RA Nelson's dedication to having the work brought to this level in record time is a testament to your capabilities. For this you have our gratitude.
Steve & Debby, Custom Home Owners
"On Friday we did the punch walk on the last Westin condo... the architect said that this and the other two condos created the smallest punch list he has had in his experience. Congratulations."
Jim Adams, East West Partners
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"Aspen Skiing Company has long relied on RA Nelson to deliver high quality projects in the often challenging circumstances posed by our mountain resort environment, and Sam's represents another successful project together."
Chris Kiley, Project Manager, Aspen Skiing Company
"Thank you Chupa and your entire team for helping me build my dream home."
Claire, Custom Home Owner
"Your whole group does so well and is renowned for quality. You also give so many things back to our community. You have a lot to be proud of and VVMC appreciates all that you have contributed."
Jack Eck, Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation Board & Staff
"... I have not seen anything like it in my 22 years of development."
Steve Virostek, Triumph Development
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
We wanted a library that would fit into the small town character of our community. We wanted it to be functional and beautiful and fit within our budget. Our Team that included R.A. Nelson helped us achieve that goal. That created a library we could be proud of. Thank you R.A. Nelson!
Jeffrey Shroll, Gypsum Town Manager
"We would choose RA Nelson again. They gained our confidence and created a good working relationship, they were terrific, professional, thorough, responsive, helpful, and had such a great attention to detail. An A+team!"
Aundrea, Custom Home Owner
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.
"RA Nelson stands behind their work."
Willis J. Wright, Wright and Company Inc.