About HEI

Since 1973, HEI Civil has been a leading heavy civil construction company in Colorado, specializing in transportation, social infrastructure, and water projects. In 2018 and 2019, HEI Civil acquired Peabody General Contractors in Austin, Texas and Horsepower Site Services in Charlotte, North Carolina, officially expanding the enterprise nation-wide.

We are committed to delivering superior quality and safety while maintaining a strong focus on safety, people, production, equipment care, and client service. Our vast experience and capabilities enable us to tackle complex projects across various markets.

HEI Water Truck

Critical Success Factors

Rebar Construction Bars

At HEI Civil, safety, quality, our clients, and our people are what matter. Safety comes first in everything we do, ensuring everyone—our team, partners, and the community—is safe and sound. We take pride in doing things right, whether a small task or a big project. We care for our equipment, knowing it helps us make a living doing what we love. Being upfront and honest is critical; we always stick to our word. But most importantly, we know our team makes us shine. They’re at the heart of everything we do. At HEI, we live by these values, ensuring every move reflects excellence, honesty, and respect.

Our Mission

To Attract and Build the Best People, Teams and Projects.

Our Locations

Colorado

HEI Headquarters in Castle Rock CO | Civil Contractor Services

HEI Civil has been a cornerstone of Colorado’s infrastructure for over 50 years. With a deep-rooted commitment to quality and safety, we specialize in transportation, social infrastructure, and water projects. Our expertise extends to large-scale site development for master-planned communities, where we seamlessly integrate earthwork, utility installation, and other essential services.

  • Roads

  • Bridges

  • Aviation

Carolinas

HEI Civil is your trusted partner for comprehensive site development in the Carolinas. With a proven track record and a commitment to quality and safety, we deliver turnkey solutions for a wide range of projects. From land clearing to final paving, our experienced team handles every aspect of the site development process, ensuring efficient and reliable results.

  • Excavating

  • Grading

  • Utilities

Texas

City of Austin, Texas

For over four decades, HEI Civil has been a trusted provider of underground utility services in central Texas. Our expertise spans both wet and dry utilities, including water, wastewater, storm, fire, and other essential infrastructure. With a strong commitment to quality and safety, we deliver reliable solutions for private, commercial, and municipal clients throughout the region.

  • Water Line Installation

  • Water Treatment Plants

  • Structural Concrete

Thoughts From Our Leadership Team

“Changing the culture within the industry, empowering our employees to succeed, providing an opportunity for individuals to achieve their dreams, treating our clients, our vendors, and our people as we want to be treated, that’s why we’re here.”

Our History

Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services officially become HEI Civil.

Leo Denslow is appointed as CEO.

Awarded 1st Place in Division at AGC’s 22nd Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

Awarded 3rd Place in Division at AGC’s 21st Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

Horsepower Site Services in Charlotte, North Carolina is officially acquired by HEI Civil.

Peabody General Contractors in Austin, Texas is acquired by HEI Civil.

Awarded Corporate Account status with Caterpillar.

Crossed 500 employee threshold.

Launched bridge building division.

Launched concrete division.

Achieved “Unlimited” size and scope pre-qualification status with Colorado Department of Transportation.

Completed second high hazard dam.

Company established itself as the premier turn-key contractor for complex rural residential projects including design build.

Completed first high hazard dam.

Company expanded into large infrastructure development projects for governmental entities including Municipalities, U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, and CDOT.

Began performing the civil work for large municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Completed large mass grading and large structure earth moving project at Fort Carson for the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers.

Expanded into small rural road construction projects and commercial site development.

HEI was officially founded by Bill and Dan Hudick in Colorado. The Company started as a basement digging and residential grading company.