West Development · Est. Telluride, CO
Built for the
long run.
A Telluride-based development firm built on two decades of alpine craft, an uncompromising material standard, and a genuine love for this landscape.
15+
Years in Telluride
50+
Years Combined Experience
50+
Completed Residences
9,000+
Feet of Expertise
The People

Joe Lynch
Partner
Joe has been in the real estate development and construction business for over 40 years. Prior to co-founding West Development, he spent 23 years building high-end luxury homes and specialty commercial spaces throughout New England, based out of Madison, CT. He is licensed in CT, MA, RI, NY, and CO, and is highly respected within the industry with an impeccable reputation built on decades of work with executives and business owners.
Earlier in his career, Joe served as VP of Development and Construction for National Fairways, VP of Construction for Carlysle Communities, and held numerous positions at Trafalgar House Residential, where he began his career. He holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Bucknell University.
Recent Projects

Dan Daly
Partner
Dan brings 25 years of experience across virtually every sector of the building industry. He spent a decade leading his own contracting firm in Telluride, CO before co-founding West Development. His career has spanned commercial and high-end residential projects in Minnesota, Missouri, California, and Australia. He began in construction with Sullivan Renovation in Minneapolis, where he focused on luxury residential renovations from 2000 to 2008. Notable larger-scale work includes a 300-unit multifamily complex in Kansas City and The Vipassana Meditation Center in Joshua Tree, CA (https://vaddhana.dhamma.org) — a project to which Dan donated a full year of his time, living on-site at the meditation center for the duration of the build. The experience reflects the discipline and commitment he brings to every project.
Recent Projects
Our Philosophy
"The Empire State Building was constructed in a year and 45 days — why should homes in Telluride take three years to build. That philosophy drives everything we do. Our commitment is to deliver an exceptional project on time and within budget, without compromise."
West Development is a new partnership between Joseph Lynch and Daniel Daly — the firm's two sole partners. The collaboration was formed to expand each partner's individual capabilities and take on more challenging projects, joining decades of high-end residential and commercial experience under one banner.
Over fifteen years we have built an uncompromising body of work — mountain estates and bespoke residences — each one executed to the same standard: no shortcuts, no substitutions, no concessions on craft.
How We Work
01
Craft Over Speed
Every decision — a joint, a threshold, a run of stone — is made with the finished whole in mind. We move deliberately, because the homes we build are meant to last generations.
02
Site as Collaborator
The San Juan range is not a backdrop. It is a partner. Orientation, material palette, and form are always shaped by the specific land beneath the structure.
03
Curated Partnerships
We work with a selective network of master craftspeople, architects, and suppliers who share the same exacting standard. No compromises at any level of the build.
Standards & Credentials
Full Colorado Licensing
General Contractor · Architectural · Engineering
Comprehensive Coverage
$2M Liability · Bonded & Insured
Alpine Safety Protocols
OSHA Certified · High-Altitude Rated
Vetted Trade Network
Telluride & Regional Master Craftspeople
Every project begins with a conversation.
