Company Culture | 25th Mar 2026
An Inside Look at Our Expectations for 2026 with CEO & President Byron Haselden
With 2026 in full swing, I am optimistic about where the Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana construction sectors are headed. The market is poised for moderate growth, aligning with national trends and driven by regional momentum with urban and mountain development and infrastructure needs. At the same time, the Haselden Enterprise is in a strong position. Our teams delivered an outstanding 2025, and we are seeing that momentum carry into 2026. The next several years are an exciting opportunity to build on our Enterprise approach what we have created and set ourselves up for even greater success.
Signals across the market remain mixed; however, the residential and nonresidential sectors in Denver are projected to expand, while nonresidential contracts are forecast to decline. Even with that variability, the longer-term trajectory for Colorado appears positive. Construction employment is projected to keep climbing through 2030, with steady growth across specialty trades, building construction, and civil engineering.
There are four areas I expect to be front and center for Haselden this year. First is healthcare, where growth is being fueled by population increases, rural access needs, and ongoing investment in more resilient, modern facilities. Second is mountain resort construction that continues to grow. Third is in Montana, where steady economic growth and a pro-business environment continue to support construction activity across our key sectors. Finally, multifamily housing will be a focus as communities work to keep pace with growing housing needs. There is opportunity in all our Enterprise companies by working together collaboratively.
The question for 2026 is less about whether demand exists and more about how we deliver with consistency when staffing is the constraint. It requires a stronger focus on labor retention, productivity, and building the workforce pipeline, all while leaning further into prefabrication and off-site construction to protect schedules and maintain quality. At the same time, technology is becoming a force multiplier, with AI beginning to streamline documentation and administrative work so teams can stay focused on execution. Amid economic uncertainty, including rising mortgage rates, inflation, and policy shifts, disciplined planning and flexibility will matter more than ever.
Even with those challenges, I am encouraged by the continued demand we see across Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, as well as the longer-term outlook for the workforce. Haselden will stay focused on executing through our Enterprise approach, bringing consistency, expertise, and disciplined planning to the work we do. I am confident that our teams will find success in 2026 by planning early, staying adaptable, and consistently delivering strong results.
