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INFRASTRUCTURE BUILT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Delivering reliable outcomes for Colorado's most complex projects through precision civil construction and specialized concrete solutions.
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PRECISION IN EVERY LAYER
From foundational earthwork to highly technical utility integration, we execute every stage of construction with absolute geometric accuracy and strict compliance.
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QUALITY YOU CAN SEE. INFRASTRUCTURE YOU CAN TRUST.
Engineered to withstand Colorado's toughest environments, our specialized concrete and structural designs provide the heavy-duty reliability that communities depend on.
Have a project in mind? Let’s build together.
Devoted to Building Tomorrow’s Colorado
Rae Peters
President & Owner
OUR VALUES
We care deeply about the ground we move and the communities we serve.
Our values guide how we work, how we learn and how we treat each other.
Don Peters
Owner, Estimator, & Superintendent
CURIOSITY
The drive to understand why a design detail matters, how a process could be safer or what new material, technology or equipment could improve a build.
Curiosity
/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.t̬i/ • noun(a) Curiosity keeps our team learning, problem-solving, and improving project outcomes.
(b) Curiosity is how we evolve from simply building to truly mastering our craft.
INNOVATION
The mindset of finding smarter, safer and more efficient methods combined with a collaborative delivery method that drives every project forward.
Innovation
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ • noun(a) Innovation respects the realities of a job site: it’s practical, field-tested creativity that improves safety, quality or timelines.
INTEGRITY
Integrity builds trust – the most valuable material in construction – and ensures our word and our work hold the same weight in every partnership we build.
Integrity
/ɪnˈteɡ.rə.t̬i/ • noun(a) Integrity shows up in Solid Earth’s craftsmanship, accurate timecards, honest communication about setbacks and transparent billing and documentation.
ENJOYMENT
We love what we do. We take satisfaction in gritty work with great people. We find purpose and pride in the process of bringing complex visions to life.
Enjoyment
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.mənt/ • noun(a) Enjoyment reminds us that building roads, utilities and infrastructure isn’t just our job – it’s our craft, our community and our legacy.
“Our goal at every job site is to earn your trust – the most valuable resource in civil construction.”
Explore our Specialized Solutions
From water and sanitary systems to stormwater, earthwork, and concrete structures, we deliver essential civil infrastructure with precision at every step.
Memberships, Certifications & Awards
Thank you for your partnership and recognition of Solid Earth with these memberships and awards. Solid Earth is more than a construction company. We are builders of trust, stewards of the land, and proud contributors to the future of our Colorful State.
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Southern Colorado
Strategic Infrastructure Management for Complex Terrains
News and Thought Leadership
Solid Earth celebrates advancements in our industry, shares awareness of municipality developments and recognizes past successes. If there is a topic you are interested in let us know – we are happy to see if our expertise can assist.
Machine control is not a gadget. Putting the engineer's design surface in front of every operator changed how we build - and who catches problems first.
OSHA's excavation standard requires a competent person on site who inspects every excavation daily, recognizes hazards and has the authority to pull workers out. Here is what 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) demands, how compliance officers check it, what two fatal 2021 Colorado trench collapses show, and the questions owners and general contractors should ask before work begins.
Experienced supervisors are hard to hire, so the best crews grow their own. Teaching, cross-training, explaining the why, room for mistakes, and real camaraderie help turn good operators into leading hands.
Industry estimates say 10–30% of the fuel burned by construction equipment goes to nonproductive idling. This article covers what telematics is, how the AEMP 2.0 (ISO 15143-3) standard lets mixed-brand fleets share one data language, why cold Colorado sites tend to idle more, and a six-step loop for turning idle reports into real fuel and maintenance savings.
WE STAND BEHIND OUR WORK.
