What Schlumberger Scherer Construction does

Schlumberger Scherer Construction (SSC) is a privately held general contractor founded in 1981 and headquartered in Basalt, Colorado, serving the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley luxury construction market. The company delivers custom homes ranging from 3,500 to 17,000+ square feet, commercial tenant finish-outs, historic renovations, contemporary remodels, equestrian estates, and LEED-certified green building projects. Its service offering spans the full project lifecycle: pre-construction (design collaboration, team building with architectural and engineering partners, estimating, value engineering), general contracting execution, and post-construction support via an in-house SSC HOME CARE Division. Customers are high-net-worth individuals referred primarily through an established network of 25+ architectural firms, 24+ interior design firms, and 5+ landscape architecture firms, with core relationships including Rowland + Broughton Architects, Poss Architecture, S2 Architecture, and Bldg Seed Architects.

SSC employs 30+ staff, including a lean executive team (CEO Scott Scherer, COO Jake Rankin, CFO Jason Pfeifer), project managers, and superintendents who hold BEST Card Certification and OSHA 10 Cards. The company operates through direct, project-based engagement with no reseller or channel partner model. Revenue is generated through one-time construction contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted per project based on scope and specifications. SSC's GTM motion relies on portfolio reputation, luxury press coverage (Dwell, Wall Street Journal, Luxe Interiors + Design, House Beautiful, Mountain Living, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, Aspen Sojourner), and architect-driven referrals.

The company maintains a secondary office in Bentonville, Arkansas, and has delivered at least one international project in Singapore, signaling selective geographic reach beyond its Colorado core. Recognized with industry awards including the 2025 LUXE RED Award, 2024 ASID Colorado Crystal Award, and 2019 Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Home of the Year, and a LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, SSC is positioned as a boutique, reputation-driven builder with 45 years of operating history.

Name

Schlumberger Scherer Construction

Legal name

Schlumberger Scherer Construction

Website

https://ssccolorado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schlumberger Scherer Construction is a privately held luxury general contractor founded in 1981, headquartered in Basalt, Colorado. The company builds custom homes, commercial build-outs, and historic renovations for high-net-worth clients in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Custom Home Construction & General Contracting

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Residential Remodelers (236118), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury custom home construction
• General contracting services
• Commercial build-outs
• Historic renovation services
• LEED green building

Headquarters

HQ city

Basalt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Full-service general contracting for luxury custom homes, from concept through completion. Revenue is generated through project-based construction fees, typically for high-value residential projects ranging from 3,500 to 17,000+ square feet.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schlumberger Scherer Construction is a general contractor delivering luxury custom home construction, commercial build-outs, historic renovations, contemporary remodels, and LEED-certified green building in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley region. The company provides full project delivery from pre-construction planning through post-construction home care, with projects typically ranging from 3,500 to 17,000+ square feet in the luxury segment.

Product overview

Schlumberger Scherer Construction (SSC) operates as a single, unified construction services company offering comprehensive project delivery from concept through completion. The company provides Pre-Construction Services (design collaboration, team building, system planning, estimating, home inspections), General Contracting (custom homes, commercial fit-outs, historic renovations), Remodeling (from small-scale to expansive additions), Green Building (LEED-certified sustainable construction), and Post-Construction Services (equipment training, manuals, maintenance, and ongoing HOME CARE Division support). Their portfolio spans custom homes ranging from 3,500 to 17,000 square feet, commercial projects, historic restorations, contemporary remodels, and equestrian estates across Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Comprehensive pre-construction phase services including design collaboration, team building with architecture and engineering partners, system planning, detailed estimating and value engineering, and home inspections for existing properties, intended for clients planning custom homes or major renovations.
• General Contracting Full-service general contracting for custom homes, commercial tenant finish-outs, contemporary remodels, historic structure restoration, and equestrian estate design and construction, delivered to high-net-worth residential and commercial clients in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley region.
• Remodeling Comprehensive remodeling services ranging from small-scale updates to expansive additions, with specialization in fast-track construction and efficient scheduling to reduce costs and waste, for residential property owners undertaking renovations.
• Green Building Sustainable construction emphasizing energy-efficient building methods, healthy indoor environments, recycled products, and non-toxic materials with LEED-certified project delivery, intended for environmentally focused residential and commercial clients.
• Post-Construction Services & HOME CARE Division Transition services including equipment training, operating manuals, maintenance schedules, and ongoing SSC HOME CARE Division support for tasks from picture hanging to future remodels, for completed-project homeowners.
• Custom Homes Construction Premier custom home construction in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, with over 45 years of experience in classic traditional to modern mountain architectural styles, serving high-net-worth individuals.
• Commercial Projects Commercial tenant finish-outs and build-outs for retail, office, and hospitality spaces, for commercial property owners and operators in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley region.
• Historic Renovations Restoration and renovation of historic structures maintaining architectural integrity while modernizing systems and finishes, for owners of historic properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% client satisfaction guarantee with post-construction support through SSC HOME CARE Division

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rowland & Broughton ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with Rowland & Broughton Architects on multiple high-profile projects including Contemporary West End Victorian (LEED Gold certified), Chatfield Modern, and Maroon Creek. Partnership involves design collaboration, team coordination, and integrated project delivery for luxury custom homes.
• S2 ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Aspen Vista project (2024, 7,500 sq ft) featured in Luxe Interiors + Design.
• Poss ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Shadow Mountain residence (2008, 17,000 sq ft) featuring extensive outdoor living spaces and custom millwork.
• Bldg Seed ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Aspen Tree Grove project (2011, 4,800 sq ft) featured in Luxe Interiors + Design.
• Architect Network (20+ firms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished relationships with 24+ architectural firms including BG Architecture & Design, Charles Cunniffe Architects, Peter Marino & Assoc. Architects, Walker Warner Architects, and others for design collaboration on custom projects.
• Interior Design Network (24+ firms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network of 24+ interior design firms including Cortney McDougal Interiors, Victoria Hagan Interiors, Mark Hampton Inc., Nicole Hollis, and others for project collaboration.
• Landscape Architecture Network (5+ firms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationships with landscape architects including Design Workshop, Connect One, Mount Daly, and others for complete project delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Calcon Constructors: Colorado custom home and remodeling general contractor operating in the mountain and Front Range luxury segments with a comparable design-collaboration and remodel focus.
• Bristlecone Construction: Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley-based luxury custom home builder and remodeler serving the same high-net-worth client base as SSC, with comparable project sizes and architect-collaboration model.
• Hansen Construction: Luxury custom home builder operating in Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountain resort markets; comparable in project scale, premium clientele, and design-build collaboration model.
• AJ Kirkpatrick & Company: Colorado-based custom home builder focused on high-end residential construction, sharing SSC's premium positioning, project scale, and design-firm-driven workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Construction: Large national general contractor with an active presence in Colorado mountain and resort communities, often competing for the same high-end residential and commercial work.
• GE Johnson Construction Company: Major Colorado-headquartered general contractor with substantial custom and luxury residential experience in mountain markets, competing for similar high-end clientele.
• PCL Construction: National general contractor with significant commercial and high-end residential capability in Colorado, operating at greater scale and serving adjacent luxury segments.
• Pinkard Construction: Long-standing Colorado-based general contractor with significant custom residential and multifamily exposure, comparable in scale and regional market presence to SSC.
• Shaw Construction: Established Colorado general contractor with a broader portfolio across commercial and high-end residential, overlapping with SSC's regional luxury residential work.

Regional players

• SRE Building Associates: Luxury custom home builder in Park City, Utah serving an analogous resort-wealthy clientele; comparable project sizes, premium finishes, and architect-led design partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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