Elite Surface Infrastructure

Colorado’s Largest Self-Performing Civil Construction Contractor CDOT-certified and trusted by FHWA, the VA, and municipalities across the Front Range – ESI delivers asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and utilities at any scale.

Colorado's largest self-performing civil contractor

CDOT

Certified contractor

Front Range & Statewide

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Core self-performed capabilities

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Scale Built for Colorado's Toughest Projects

Colorado’s Largest Self-Performing Civil Contractor

Elite Surface Infrastructure holds the distinction of being Colorado’s largest self-performing civil construction contractor – a scale advantage that matters most on large, complex Front Range projects where mobilization speed determines whether a schedule holds. Being large enough to move heavy equipment and crews onto a big job without waiting on rental availability or subcontractor scheduling is a meaningful competitive edge in a busy, fast-growing market.

As the Colorado managing partner within the CIVIX network, ESI operates under the same safety, documentation, and accountability standard as every other CIVIX partner company – while continuing to serve its own established client relationships across the Front Range.

What We Self-Perform

Asphalt, Earthwork & Structures In-House ESI self-performs its core disciplines directly, using owned equipment and crews across every project it takes on.

Asphalt Paving & Milling

Full-depth paving, mill-and-overlay

Mass Grading & Earthwork

Excavation and site preparation at scale

Underground Utilities

Water, sewer, and storm drainage installation

Site Concrete & Flatwork

Structural and site concrete

Storm Drainage

Detention structures and drainage systems

Bridge Decks & Structures

Structural paving and concrete work

Why Colorado Conditions Require Local Expertise

Built for the Climate We Work In

Colorado’s engineering challenges run largely opposite to a low-desert climate:

High-altitude freeze-thaw cycles

stress asphalt and concrete in ways that require specific mix design and compaction techniques

Extreme seasonal temperature swings

demand pavement engineering built to withstand repeated freezing and thawing without cracking

Dense Front Range federal presence

military installations, veterans’ facilities, and federal buildings – requires familiarity with federal documentation on top of state CDOT standards

Years of building to Colorado-specific specifications under these conditions are reflected in how ESI approaches materials and sequencing on every project.

Certifications & Relationships

CDOT-Certified, Federally Experienced

CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation) certified contractor
Project experience connected to FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)
Project experience connected to VA (Veterans Affairs) facility work
Operating under the CIVIX Standard as Colorado Managing Partner

This certification and federal project history shortens the qualification runway on new public and federally funded projects across the Front Range.

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Where We Work

Colorado - Front Range & Statewide

ESI serves the Front Range corridor – Colorado’s most concentrated infrastructure market – as its core service area, with statewide Colorado reach for larger programs. As the CIVIX Colorado hub, ESI also supports network mobilization into neighboring Mountain West states when projects require it.

ESI within the Civix Network

One Standard, Applied Locally

As a CIVIX Managing Partner, ESI operates under the same safety protocol, documentation standard, and client-accountability model as every other partner company in the network. On multi-discipline projects – where fiber, power, or facility electrical work is also required – ESI coordinates directly with fellow CIVIX partners (ABS, CPI, LEC, and S&S) through a managing partner, so Colorado clients can access the full CIVIX capability stack through a single relationship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does ESI handle projects outside the Front Range?

Yes. While the Front Range is the core market, ESI serves projects statewide across Colorado.

Can ESI self-perform a project that also needs power or fiber work?

Yes. As part of the CIVIX network, ESI coordinates with partner companies like CPI and LEC (power and electrical) and ABS (fiber) to deliver multi-discipline projects under one managing partner.

Is ESI certified to work on CDOT-funded projects?

Yes, ESI is CDOT-certified and has project experience connected to FHWA and VA facility work.

What makes ESI different from other Colorado civil contractors?

Scale. ESI is Colorado’s largest self-performing civil construction contractor, allowing it to mobilize quickly on large, complex projects without waiting on outside equipment or subcontractor availability.

Build With Colorado's Managing CIVIX Partner

Whether it’s a standalone paving project or a large-scale, multi-discipline program, ESI brings scale and Front Range-specific expertise to every job.

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