Alpine Civil Construction earthwork crew at a Colorado jobsite with excavator and dump truck

Earthwork without
the guesswork.

Stakeless, GPS-guided earthwork and grading from a fully self-perform civil partner. Subgrade built to precise specifications, delivered on schedule, the first time.

Earthwork problems are everyone’s problem.

Every other trade builds on top of earthwork. That means even minor grade errors can cascade into utility conflicts, drainage problems, and contractor disputes weeks or months later. Alpine’s machine control and self-perform model eliminate that problem at the source.

Typical Industry

Alpine’s Approach

  • Integrated GPS survey
  • Accurate grade
  • Precise utilities
  • Proper drainage
  • Level concrete
  • Seamless inspections
  • Project complete, on time and on budget

Alpine does earthwork every trade can trust.

Our fully integrated, self-perform operation puts cutting-edge Topcon GNSS machine control in the hands of veteran field leaders, ensuring your subgrade is built to the precise standard your paving, utility, and concrete work require.

Satellite-grade machine control. Ultra-accurate grading.

Topcon GNSS machine control references every blade, bucket, and ripper against a 3D digital model in real time. No layout crews setting hubs, operators waiting on re-stakes after a knocked reference, or imprecise material tracking. The grade we deliver matches the grade your project needs, precisely.

Earthwork, integrated with every trade.

Alpine self-performs every trade, and every trade builds from the same digital model. That means your site is graded to the exact specs that downstream trades need, eliminating the handoffs that typically create grade disputes. And because GPS survey is integrated into earthwork and other services, you can save $100,000 to $1 million in total costs, depending on the project size.

Technology is only as good as the hands that run it.

Our field leaders run every scope and have the authority to make calls on site. They don't just do the work; they own the results. Our GPS-enabled equipment gives them real-time documentation to back every decision for exceptional in-house quality control. Problems get solved before they grow. That's not a policy. It's our culture.

Alpine crew in hi-vis gear reviewing plans on an active earthwork site with excavators behind them
100%

GPS Machine-Controlled Grading

Millions

Square Yards Precision Graded

1M+

Cubic Yards Large-Scale Residential & Commercial Subexcavation

0.1 mm

Accurate GPS Grading

Alpine's Earthwork Services

Our highly skilled crews bring decades of experience and deep expertise in large-scale grading, mass excavation, and site preparation across variable soil conditions.

Over-lot Grading

Preparing raw land for construction.

Building Excavation & Backfill

From basements to foundations.

Subgrade Prep for Paving & Hardscapes

Creating a durable base for finished surfaces.

Over-Excavation with Structural / Moisture Conditioning

Solving soil issues before they become costly problems.

Main Line Water, Sewer & Storm Installation

Safe and code-compliant utility installs.

Trenching for Dry Utilities

Gas, electric, fiber, and communication infrastructure.

Bedding and Backfill

Supporting longevity and proper drainage.

Revegetation

Restoring and stabilizing the land post-construction.

Levee Reconstruction

Reinforcing flood protection systems.

Why developers and GCs choose Alpine for earthwork.

Accurate grade, on-time delivery, and a budget that holds up — because the first scope of your project should remove risk, not introduce it.

Execution

Accurate grades — the first time, every time.

Our GNSS machine control delivers accurate subgrade on the first pass, with real-time verification against a 3D design model as operators work. Building pads, road subgrades, and drainage features land exactly on spec, so even complex projects pass inspection the first time.

Schedule

Precision earthwork expedites your project.

Our Topcon-powered self-perform model eliminates the delays of traditional grading. No survey crews setting hubs, no operators stopping for re-stakes, no post-grade surveys before the next stage. And faster, more accurate earthwork means downstream trades can move faster and more accurately too.

Cost Control

No grade disputes. No hidden costs.

Because we self-perform every scope from the same digital model, costly grade disputes simply don’t happen. Integrated GPS survey can eliminate six figures or more in project costs. The result? More predictable results, fewer change orders, and a budget that holds true.

CAT articulated haul truck moving earth at the Oaks development with the Front Range in the distance
"The original contract for our work was just under $30 million, with a two-year schedule. We're going to beat that schedule by about six months."

Integrated survey,
elevated results.

  • Satellite-Grade
    Precision
  • Continuous Grade
    Verification
  • Real-Time As-Built
    Documentation
  • $500K+ average
    survey cost savings
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Our work speaks for itself.

Our broad experience makes us a trusted long-term partner for both public-sector agencies and private developers.

The Oaks Residential Development Denver International Airport 37th Street Widening, City of Evans Bridge Rehabilitation Raw Waterline Replacement

Residential & Master-Planned Communities

The Oaks Residential Development

Concrete Asphalt Earthwork Utilities Landscaping

Aviation Infrastructure

Denver International Airport

Concrete Asphalt Earthwork Utilities

Municipal Roadwork

37th Street Widening, City of Evans

Concrete Asphalt Earthwork Utilities Landscaping

Road and Bridge Building

Bridge
Rehabilitation

Concrete Asphalt Earthwork Utilities

Utility Infrastructure

Raw Waterline Replacement

Concrete Earthwork Utilities
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Not an earthwork company.
A true cross-scope solution.

Earthwork sets the stage for every trade that follows — and because we self-perform every trade, all of our work is aligned from day one. From subgrade to surface, the job just moves.

Built on trust, proven by results.

From large-scale developers and general contractors to municipalities and public agencies, Alpine works with organizations looking for a civil partner to deliver repeatable results over the long term.

Industries we serve

Municipalities

Highway & Road

Airports

Commercial

Residential

Earthwork that every trade can trust.

Get in touch.

Our guiding principle is simple:
“Treat others as you want to be treated.”

Your success is our mission — whether you’re a client, a collaborator, or the next person to join our crew.

Careers at Alpine
Alpine field leader checking a rugged tablet on an active earthwork site, with excavators and a haul truck grading behind him