With heavy hearts, Saunders Construction, Inc. announces the passing of its Founder, Richard “Dick” Saunders, on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was 85 years old.
Few individuals have shaped Colorado’s built environment as profoundly as Dick Saunders, the visionary founder of Saunders Construction. His legacy continues to influence how buildings are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how the company gives back to local communities.
Dick’s construction career began long before he founded Saunders Construction in 1972. After graduating from the University of Denver in the early 1960s, he entered a rapidly evolving industry with an entrepreneurial mindset, a gift for problem-solving, and a belief that construction is ultimately about people…