R.A. Nelson & Associates

R.A. Nelson & Associates

Headquartered in the Vail Valley for over three decades, R.A. Nelson & Associates, Inc. has set the standard in mountain construction throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Formed in 1976 by R.A. "Chupa" Nelson, the company has gradually expanded into Aspen/Snowmass, Telluride, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and even Lake Tahoe and Mammoth, California. The company is comprised of 150 full-time professionals and craftsmen, including personnel in estimating, accounting, information technology, marketing and administrative roles, as well as project managers, superintendents, project engineers, project coordinators, carpenters and a full-time safety director.

Our expertise encompasses mountain resort buildings of all types, including multi-family residences, resort housing, commercial buildings, recreational facilities, renovations, and high-end custom homes. Our ability to complete jobs with consistent quality, on time and on budget, keeps our team of construction specialists working year-round. Over 85% of our work comes from repeat or referred business, stressing the emphasis we place on creating long-lasting relationships.

As a builder, we offer a wide range of general construction and construction management services. Our preconstruction team excels at design/ build, value engineering, budgeting, site analysis and logistics, as well as accurate schedule formation. In the field, we focus on safety, cost control, up-to-the-minute scheduling, on-site supervision, quality construction and attention to detail. Our post-construction processes include a "zero-punchlist" goal on every project we undertake, comprehensive post-occupancy services, and a warranty program second to none.