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ABOUT

Bill Kelton

My career in construction began before computers were part of the process. Estimating was done by hand, and if something didn’t make sense, you had to catch it yourself.

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In construction, you don’t need a college education to move the earth. But you do need clear thinking, solid fundamentals, and the ability to look at something and ask, does this actually make sense? That way of thinking has stayed with me my entire career.

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Group photo with Bill Kelton and others receiving an award
Burro Creek Bridge US93

AWPA - Project of the Year

FROM THE GROUND UP

In the field, the office and everything in between

I’ve spent over 50 years in heavy civil construction, starting in the field and working my way through estimating, project management, and senior leadership. I’ve worked on just about every type of job and seen how things run at every level, including inside a courtroom. 

Over time, you start to notice the patterns: where jobs go wrong, where money starts slipping, and where decisions get made without the right information. That’s the experience I bring. Not theory, just knowing what to look for and how to fix it before it significantly erodes the margin.

TESTIMONIALS

“You can tell he’s been through it before. That makes a difference.”

Paul Theisen

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Bill Kelton hard at work

Work with me

People usually reach out to me for the hard conversations, the ones that are necessary but hard to hear.  Construction business is built on ego and my style of leadership involves the hard facts and absolute respect for your talented team.  

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I can help you dive deep into your systems and operations, or I can help you fine tune your operations for exponential growth.  One size does not fit all contractors, so my goal is to help you build a model that fits your talent and your market.

CONTACT

If experience matters, it’s worth talking to someone who’s seen it before and will give you a straight answer.

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