IHC Scott has a rich history of successful projects and growth in the construction industry. We have been around since 1947, and our experience shows in the quality of our work.

Originally known as Interstate Highway Construction, we began as a small construction company during the post-war era in Michigan, and steadily built a solid business based on quality and trust. IHC quickly expanded into other states to establish regional offices in Colorado and Texas.

In 2020, IHC was purchased by Clyde Companies and combined with Scott Contracting, a highly reputable contractor based out of Denver. Scott Contracting was founded in 1995 as an environmental remediation company and has continued to grow steadily and expand its operations into new areas of the market.

As IHC Scott, we provide a variety of construction services, continuing in a long tradition of putting our customers first. We offer unmatched service and quality and are committed to building a better community through every job and every region that we serve.

Part of the Clyde Companies

IHC Scott is proud to be part of the Clyde Companies. In addition to our motto of Building Better Communities, we believe in always delivering Performance as Promised for the best outcomes and the smoothest process from start to finish. Experience the IHC Scott difference.
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1947
How we Began

How we Began

IHC began in the construction business in Michigan in 1947. This post-war and pre-Interstate era provided ample room for a small contractor with limited resources to prosper. Starting with small jobs including highway widening, subdivisions, basements, and installing house sewer leads, IHC grew rapidly to become one of the leading contractors building the interstate & primary highway program in Michigan.
1976

Heading West to the Rockies

In 1976, prepared for geographic diversification, IHC won a runway reconstruction project at Denver’s Stapleton International Airport. The project was an award-winning success, influencing our decision to establish a regional office in Denver. More work quickly followed and would mark the beginning of a long relationship building for the Colorado Department of Transportation, and many other agencies in the Rocky Mountain West.

1980

Expanding Operations Southwest ​

The Denver regional office, while maintaining its Rocky Mountain operations, further expanded in 1980 to Texas, building an early section of I-635 just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

1983

Relocating to Denver

In 1983, the corporate office was relocated from Michigan to Denver, leaving a local presence in the form of a divisional office in Owosso, Michigan.

1990

The Brand New Denver International Airport (DIA) ​

By 1990, IHC had constructed over $300 million in airfield and highway projects throughout Texas and Oklahoma. As the Texas marketplace began to slow, our Texas team and resources were redeployed to Denver marking the launch of an intense five-year building program at the new $5B Denver International Airport. In those five years, IHC constructed many major components of the airfield and the airport’s surrounding infrastructure.

1995

Crossing the Southern Border

In 1995, we teamed with Cemex, a Mexican-based material supplier, and brought slipform concrete pavement technology to Mexico for the first time. Together we built several projects in central Mexico, the most notable project being the Guadalajara to Tepic concession highway.

1995
Scott Contracting Founded

Scott Contracting Founded

Lon Scott Schumacher founded Scott Contracting in Colorado as an environmental remediation company.

1997

Scott Contracting Expands Services

Scott Contracting moved into the general contracting space, which led to doing underground utilities for site work.

1998

First Design Build in Colorado

IHC completes I-70 Airpark project, the first highway design-build in Colorado.

1998

Scott Contracting Offers Underground Utilities

Scott Contracting took on its first major underground utility project: 3 miles of underground utilities for the construction of Ralston Valley High School.

2001

First Design Build Highway Project

IHC begins I-70 Stratton, CO project, which is the first design-build highway project in Colorado that included a 10 year performance warranty.

2002

Back in Texas

Growth and resurgence of the Texas market, IHC re-establishes Southwest Division serving Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma

2008

Edwards Air Force Base

IHC enters the California market through work on Edwards Air Force Base’s main runway

2008

Scott Contracting Safety Award

Scott Contracting won the AGC National Safety Award, beating powerhouses such as Lafarge Holcim and Kiewit.

 

2009

Scott Contracting Offers Roadway Paving

Scott Contracting bought its first concrete roadway paver and constructed 2.5 miles of 104th Avenue for the city of Commerce City. This was the company’s first major roadway concrete paving project.

2010

Port of Houston

IHC’s Southwest division completes a high spec specialty project at the Port of Houston, Texas.

2012

McConnell Air Force Base

IHC uses its special projects capabilities to rehabilitate the main runway at McConnell Air Force Base.

2014

IHC enters Nebraska

IHC expands into Nebraska through the I-80 #384 project, the first stringless paving project in Nebraska

2014

Scott Contracting Offers Earthwork Services

Scott Contracting began doing mass earthwork.

2016

Weld County Road

IHC wins Weld County Road design-build for $130 million

2017

IHC Record Revenue

IHC reaches record revenue of $262 million

2019

Scott Contracting Moves Into Concrete Paving

Scott Contracting began doing large-scale site work concrete with the purchase of its first slipform paver.

2021
IHC and Scott Together

IHC and Scott Together

Clyde Companies purchases Interstate Highway Construction (IHC) and has combined them with their subsidiary company, Scott Contracting, to form IHC Scott, an industry powerhouse serving the Rocky Mountain West, the Midwest and the Southwest United States.

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