Hensel Phelps Construction
Encyclopedia
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (HPCC) is one of the largest general contractor
s and construction managers 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.
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 was just beginning to emerge as an important regional, general construction firm. Tointon advanced to executive vice president and general manager of the company's largest operating unit, the Plains Division. He continued in that capacity until September 1975, when he succeeded Joseph Phelps as president and general manager. The company was re-incorporated in the state of Delaware on March 22, 1982, and elected to become an S corporation.
On June 1, 1985, Jerry Morgensen became the fourth generation president of Hensel Phelps Construction Co., succeeding Tointon. Morgensen has been employed by the company since 1973 and has served as project manager, operations manager, and vice president prior to his election to president.
General contractor
A general contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and communication of information to involved parties throughout the course of a building project.-Description:...
s and construction managers in the United States, ranked consistently among ENR's (Engineering News-Record
Engineering News-Record
Engineering News-Record is a weekly magazine that provides news, analysis, data and opinion for the construction industry worldwide...
) top 20 Contractors.
Founded in 1937 a small, local builder in Greeley, Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
The City of Greeley is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Weld County, Colorado, United States. Greeley is located in the region known as Northern Colorado. Greeley is situated north-northeast of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. According to the...
, 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.
History
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 was just beginning to emerge as an important regional, general construction firm. Tointon advanced to executive vice president and general manager of the company's largest operating unit, the Plains Division. He continued in that capacity until September 1975, when he succeeded Joseph Phelps as president and general manager. The company was re-incorporated in the state of Delaware on March 22, 1982, and elected to become an S corporation.
On June 1, 1985, Jerry Morgensen became the fourth generation president of Hensel Phelps Construction Co., succeeding Tointon. Morgensen has been employed by the company since 1973 and has served as project manager, operations manager, and vice president prior to his election to president.
Rankings
- #19 - Top 400 Contractors
- #9 - General Building
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- #14 - Education
- #3 - Correctional
- #6 - Hotels, Convention centers
- #15 - Multi-Unit Residential
- #24 - Healthcare
- #5 - Airports
- #3 - Top 100 Green Contractors