When Paul M. Newstrom and H. G. Davis founded Newstrom-Davis Construction Company in 1931, they believed the depression years were “a time to build”.  Prices were down and a growing Colorado would need to build new structures for its promising future.  Today, 81 years later, Newstrom-Davis is a thriving institution with a Denver metro office and another in Central Texas.  Its niche specialty is the four to nine million-dollar project with specialization in public and non-profit construction.   

Mr. Paul Newstrom and Harold Davis started their home-based business with $500.00 borrowed on a life insurance policy.  Early projects were the concrete ash pits common in Denver’s backyards in the 1930’s. The first commercial projects were the renovation of Fire Station No. 1 for Denver and an additional story and penthouse to the Federal Building in Cheyenne. During World War II, Newstrom-Davis, was part of a combined award for 96 buildings and utilities at the new Buckley Air National Guard base.  

Ownership Changes 

Upon the retirement of H. G. Davis in 1945, Mrs. Virginia (Bobbie) Razee, secretary/treasurer at the time purchased shares in the company. Upon retirement of  Paul Newstrom  Mrs. Razee bought controlling interest. In 1984 Robert Poland, who had worked for Newstrom-Davis since 1956, bought the company, and Rodney Poland, his son, who had started with the company in 1969, purchased the company in 1993. Rodney Poland is still owner and chief operator of Newstrom-Davis Construction Company.