Ken with client, Liz Potter

After being in partnership with his brother Paul as Ryder Brothers Builders from 1977 to 1987, Ken founded Ken Ryder Construction, Inc. of Bozeman, Montana. Prior to being in partnership with his brother and upon graduating from the University of Colorado, Ken worked as a journeyman carpenter in Boulder, Colorado, San Francisco and Marin County, California. Ken has a total of 35 years experience in residential and light commercial construction both as a carpenter and general contractor. Ken Ryder Construction, Inc. specializes in high end custom homes, remodels, additions and historic preservation projects. Several of Ken's historic preservation/ remodeling projects are featured in the newly published  Historic Homes of Bozeman. In 2001 The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board award Ken a certificate for excellence in the category of individual contribution. Ken's approach to contracting incorporates close communication among all the prinipal parties involved, especially the architect, interior designer and owner.

Ken has established a strong and long term relationship with a pool of key architects and subcontractors who share Ken's commitment to a high standard of creative design and craftsmanship. As General Contractor Ken is involved in all phases of construction whether it be a new home in the mountains surrounding Bozeman, or a high end remodel/ preservation project on Bozeman's historic southside. Good communication, careful scheduling and progress reports all contribute to the success of Ken's projects."

The challenge of building on difficult mountain sites, remote ranch properties or tight, constricted lots in town has been successfully met on many occasions by Ken Ryder Construction, Inc.

We welcome all viewers of this site to enjoy some of the examples of Ken Ryder Construction, Inc.projects on these pages. An extensive list of client references, architects, interior designers and subcontractors is available upon request.