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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

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

Halfen Residences577 W Columbia / 160 N Davis, Telluride
9,400 sqftEst. 10/2025
Lewis Residence223 Touchdown Drive, Telluride
9,000 sqftCompleted 02/2024
Robertson Residence37 Maple Ave, Essex, CT
6,500 sqftCompleted 01/2022
Fortin Guest House52 Seaview Ave, Old Lyme, CT
3,400 sqftCompleted 07/2021
Myatt Residence12 Greenleaf, Martha's Vineyard, MA
3,300 sqftCompleted 06/2020
Fortin Main House54 Seaview Ave, Old Lyme, CT
3,800 sqftCompleted 04/2018
Dan Daly

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

O'Brien Residence658 W Columbia, Telluride
4,600 sqftCompleted 07/2025
York ResidenceWinter Leaf Drive, Telluride
3,200 sqftCompleted 11/2023
Bishop Residence632 Saddlehorn Lane, Telluride
3,100 sqftCompleted 11/2021

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.