About Sky Blue
Building With Purpose. Delivering When It Matters Most.
Sky Blue Builders (SBB) is a Denver-based, 100% employee-owned general contractor and construction management firm specializing in mission-critical building and infrastructure projects. We partner with public agencies, municipalities, healthcare systems, and institutional clients to deliver complex work safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
From Denver International Airport and federal installations to Denver Public Schools, healthcare facilities, data centers, and public and municipal facilities, SBB is trusted to perform in environments where safety, continuity, and accountability are non-negotiable. Our work is defined by disciplined planning, technical expertise, and a deep respect for the people and systems our projects serve. Eighty-five percent of our clients are repeat partners—a reflection of how we work and how we deliver.
Our guiding principle, “Invent Tomorrow,” reflects a forward-thinking approach rooted in collaboration, technology, and continuous improvement. We build our processes, systems, and culture around client needs—resulting in predictable outcomes, resilient schedules, and long-term relationships.
Learn more about our story, values, leadership, and approach below.
Our Story
Sky Blue Builders was founded in 2007 by Mowa Haile and Lauren Grosh. Mowa’s journey to the United States as a refugee helped shape the company’s values of perseverance, opportunity, and shared success, which continue to guide Sky Blue’s people-first approach today.
Launching during the late-2000s recession, SBB began as a small, agile operation with a clear goal: to build the future we want to live in—thoughtfully, responsibly, and together.
Over time, the company grew from modest early projects into a trusted builder for federal agencies, municipalities, healthcare systems, aviation clients, and Fortune 500 companies. That growth has been driven by a relentless focus on client experience, employee development, and reliable performance in complex, occupied, and highly regulated environments.
In March 2024, Sky Blue Builders became a 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP, transitioning ownership to the employees who build and sustain the company every day. Today, SBB is owned by a diverse team of employee-owners who share responsibility for quality, safety, and long-term performance—a milestone that reinforced accountability and earned recognition as Colorado’s “ESOP of the Year” (2024).
Mission and Values
Our mission: “Be Good, Do Great & Inspire.”
Construction is more than concrete and steel—it is infrastructure, access, and community impact. We approach every project with a forward-looking mindset, helping clients solve today’s challenges while preparing for what comes next. Our core values guide how we work:- Progress — We challenge convention and pursue better outcomes for our clients.
- Creativity — We design solutions, not just structures, adapting to constraints with purpose.
- Community — People come first—clients, partners, employees, and end users alike.
- Impact — We build responsibly, investing in equity, inclusion, and long-term value.
- Innovation — We leverage technology, data, and process rigor to deliver smarter and safer projects.
Our Team
People are our greatest asset—and now, our owners.
Every SBB employee has a direct stake in the company’s success, driving accountability, pride in workmanship, and a commitment to doing the right thing.
Our leadership team blends deep construction expertise with experience in mission-critical delivery, public-sector procurement, healthcare environments, aviation facilities, and technical infrastructure. We invest heavily in training, safety, and professional development, ensuring our teams are prepared to perform in high-stakes, highly coordinated settings.
What We Do
Sky Blue Builders provides full-service construction and construction management across vertical building, civil infrastructure, and facilities maintenance, with particular strength in occupied, operational, and security-sensitive environments.
Our core sectors include:
- Aviation & Transportation (airports, transit, BRT, rail)
- Federal & Defense (secure facilities, SCIFs, utility plants)
- Education (Denver Public Schools and higher education)
- Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, and active care environments)
- Mission-Critical & Data Centers (energy, utilities, and secure operations)
- Municipal & Public Facilities (public buildings, streetscapes, and public spaces)
Whether delivering a fast-tracked school renovation, a data center utility upgrade, or a phased healthcare modernization, we tailor teams and delivery methods—CM/GC, Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Firm-Fixed-Price—to reduce risk and maintain continuity of operations.
Quality, Safety and Collaboration
Quality and safety are not checklists—they are embedded in how we plan and execute work.
We front-load coordination with owners, designers, and trade partners to eliminate unknowns before construction begins. During execution, we emphasize clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and leadership presence in the field.
Our teams are experienced in off-hours work, phased construction, secure access protocols, and live environments—from airport terminals and active schools to federal campuses and healthcare facilities. The result is consistent delivery, minimized disruption, and projects that perform as intended long after closeout.