What Layton Construction does

Layton Construction is a privately held commercial general contractor founded in 1953 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Operating as a member of STO Building Group, the firm delivers Construction Management, Project Management, Preconstruction, Design-Build, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Development services from 16 U.S. offices, supported by a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. Layton has executed projects across 43 states and operates specialized divisions including Interior Construction Specialists (ICS), the traveling-execution National Building Group (NBG), a Healthcare practice ranked among the top 5 nationally, and a Mission Critical practice focused on data-center delivery.

The company's revenue model is project-based commercial construction, with contracts spanning healthcare, data centers, hospitality, industrial/manufacturing, government, education, and distribution. Named clients include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Methodist Healthcare/Caesars, QTS Data Centers, NOVVA, DataBank, UPS, Boeing, Morgan Stanley, Cummins, Caltech, and Faena Forum. Technology inputs center on VDC, BIM, Reality Capture, 4D Sequencing, and integrated AI analytics supporting preconstruction and project-controls workflows; the firm reports a .53 EMR safety rating, indicating disciplined field execution.

Layton's strategic posture combines multi-decade regional expansion (Arizona 1987, Boise 1996, with progressive entry into Denver, Nashville, and California), specialty-vertical scaling in healthcare and Mission Critical, and bench-building through executive promotions. Brand positioning is reinforced by sustained industry recognition — ENR Southwest #1, ten cumulative General Contractor of the Year designations, Utah 100 #1 in 2024, and CEO David Layton's 2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. The combination of a $7.8B disclosed revenue base, geographic breadth, and vertical specialization positions Layton as a top-tier national commercial contractor with continued structural momentum.

Name

Layton Construction

Legal name

Layton Construction Company LLC

Website

https://laytonconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Layton Construction is a privately held commercial general contractor founded in 1953 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Operating as part of STO Building Group, the firm delivers construction management, design-build, preconstruction, and VDC services from 16 U.S. offices, serving clients across healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, hospitality, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management at risk
• Design-build delivery
• Preconstruction planning
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Full-service commercial construction including construction management, project management, preconstruction, design-build, and development services. Revenue generated through project-based fees, CMAR contracts, and design-build delivery methods for diverse commercial sectors including healthcare, hospitality, mission critical, and multi-unit residential.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Layton Construction is a national commercial general contractor that delivers construction management, project management, preconstruction, design-build, virtual design and construction (VDC), and development services for clients across 16 sectors including healthcare, mission-critical/data centers, hospitality, government, higher education, manufacturing, and multi-unit residential. Projects are delivered through Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and design-build models using BIM, reality capture, and 4D sequencing tools from 16 U.S. offices.

Product overview

Layton Construction is a privately held commercial contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services delivered through six core offerings: Construction Management, Project Management, Preconstruction, Design-Build, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Development. These core services support a diverse portfolio spanning 16 distinct sectors including Healthcare (as a top 5 national contractor), Mission Critical/Data Centers, Government, Hospitality, Higher Education, Industrial/Warehouse Distribution, and more. The company operates specialized divisions including Interior Construction Specialists (ICS) for tenant improvements and corporate interiors, the National Building Group (NBG) for multi-market consistency, and dedicated Healthcare and Mission Critical teams. Services are delivered through 16 regional offices across the United States with a technology-forward approach utilizing BIM, VDC, reality capture, and 4D sequencing tools. The company reports $7.8B in revenue and operates with a 70-year legacy since founding in 1953.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICS (Interior Construction Specialists): Layton's Interior Construction Specialists operating from Salt Lake City and Denver offices, specializing in tenant improvements and interior construction in the Mountain West region.

Products and services

• Construction Management Strategic management of commercial construction projects from early planning through final delivery using sharpened systems, advanced technology, and seasoned builders to protect client investment.
• Project Management Design-bid-build project management covering administrative load, risk, schedule, budget, and quality assurance to keep projects moving forward.
• Preconstruction Preconstruction planning and estimating including risk assessment, schedule optimization, budget modeling, site logistics, systems analysis, and strategic procurement.
• Design-Build Single-source design-build delivery from concept to completion with accelerated schedules and reduced gaps versus traditional methods.
• Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) In-house VDC offering BIM coordination, reality capture, 4D sequencing, virtual mockups, and photorealistic renderings for clash detection and stakeholder visualization.
• Development Real estate development services including market feasibility, site selection, financial modeling, land-use optimization, entitlement navigation, and construction management for ground-up developments.
• Healthcare Construction Specialized healthcare construction covering acute care, behavioral health, cancer/oncology, NICU and children's, MOB and outpatient, and large campus master planning delivered by a top 5 national healthcare contractor.
• Mission Critical / Data Center Construction Construction of enterprise data centers, gigawatt-scale campuses, and hyperscale mission-critical facilities with zero-failure execution requirements.
• Interior Construction Specialists (ICS) Dedicated interior construction division operating from Salt Lake City and Denver offices, specializing in tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, historical renovations, and seismic upgrades across the Mountain West.
• National Building Group (NBG) National expansion division with 200+ traveling construction professionals providing consistent multi-market delivery, standardized processes, and streamlined communication for portfolio clients.
• Government Construction Municipal and government facility construction including airports, city halls, water districts, and readiness centers for public-sector clients.
• Justice Construction Correctional facilities, detention centers, tribal justice centers, municipal courts, and public safety buildings delivered with specialized security and community-focused design expertise.
• Life Sciences Construction Laboratory and research space construction including biotechnology buildings, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and precision lab environments built for longevity and ROI.
• Higher Education Construction College and university campus construction including technical colleges and major university facilities such as Western Governors University and Caltech Central Utility Plant.
• Hospitality Construction Hotel and resort construction from boutique to luxury including flagship builds like Montage Deer Valley, Caesars Republic, and Ritz-Carlton at Kapalua.
• Manufacturing Construction Manufacturing plant and industrial facility construction such as Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant, Boeing Project VFin, and Dunn-Edwards Manufacturing Plant.
• Multi-Unit Residential Construction Luxury high-rises, mixed-use developments, and student housing with modern amenities and sustainable design, including Vanderbilt Residential Colleges and The Worthington Residences.
• Warehouse & Distribution Construction Distribution center and automated fulfillment construction including cold storage and cold chain projects such as UPS Mega Hub and Project Mastodon.
• Retail Construction Retail construction including lifestyle centers, flagship stores, restaurants, and outlet centers such as Hollywood Galaxy Mall and Outlets at Tejon Ranch.
• Arts & Entertainment Construction Theatre, concert hall, and arts center construction including The Ruth at dōTERRA, Hale Centre Theatre, Faena Forum, and Eccles Theater.
• Sports & Recreation Construction Stadium, recreation center, and athletic facility construction including Ken Garff Performance Zone and America First Field.
• Corporate Interiors (under ICS) Corporate tenant improvement and interior construction projects such as Morgan Stanley corporate interiors and Alliance Bernstein Nashville office delivered through the ICS division.
• Cold Storage Construction Refrigeration and cold-chain facility construction including Dallas Central Cold Storage, Project Venus, and Penske Logistics Cold Storage.
• Office Construction Class A office buildings, adaptive reuse, and tenant improvement projects such as Choice Hotels Corporate HQ and Innovation Pointe.

Quantifiable outcome

• $45M in savings on Vanderbilt campus transformation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Utah JazzminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Building Community partnership with Utah Jazz to build Community Courts. Youth sports court construction initiative supporting local communities.
• 5 For The FightminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Proud partner with 5 For The Fight, engaging construction community to raise money for cancer research. Annual Rockin' the Court pickleball tournament raises funds for Camp Rainbow Gold.
• MountainWest Capital NetworkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Featured in MountainWest Capital Network 'Winners' Circle' Podcast. Layton ranked No. 1 at Utah 100.
• Associated Schools of ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsored and participated in ASC Competition, the 'Construction Superbowl' where students tackle Layton project problems.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLayton Hawaii's Women joined Habitat for Humanity's 'Wahine Build' Initiative supporting affordable housing construction.
• Phoenix Children's HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual golf tournament partnership raising funds for Phoenix Children's Hospital.
• QTS Data CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Utah's largest data center project - 193-acre campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Three buildings totaling nearly 1.8 million square feet.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mortenson Construction: Top-10 US commercial GC with strong data center, healthcare, and renewable energy practices. Direct peer given overlapping mission critical capability and similar geographic expansion strategy.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned commercial GC with leading healthcare, higher education, and renewable energy practices. Direct peer given similar vertical mix, ownership structure, and CMAR delivery focus.
• Holder Construction: National commercial GC specializing in mission critical/data centers, healthcare, and higher education. Closely comparable to Layton's Mission Critical vertical and similar mid- to large-project focus.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest domestic commercial general contractor in the US by revenue. Directly comparable to Layton as a multi-sector national GC with healthcare, mission critical, education, and commercial interiors practices, competing head-to-head on the same mega-projects.
• Skanska USA: US arm of Swedish construction giant with commercial building, healthcare, education, and mission critical practices. Direct peer on large healthcare and commercial mega-projects.
• DPR Construction: National commercial GC with deep healthcare, life sciences, and advanced technology/mission critical practices. Closely comparable to Layton's specialty vertical mix and tech-forward preconstruction approach.
• Clark Construction Group: Major privately held national commercial GC with healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and government practices. Comparable to Layton in scope, scale, and CMAR/design-build delivery model.
• Sundt Construction: Employee-owned commercial GC with strong Southwest and Mountain West regional presence comparable to Layton's historical core. Direct peer across healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial verticals.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Privately held national commercial GC with healthcare, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure practices. Comparable to Layton in size, ownership structure, and multi-sector delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering and construction services firm with a large nonresidential construction practice. Broad incumbent peer — overlaps with Layton on commercial and healthcare projects but operates at much larger scale across engineering, design, and construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LaytonConstruct
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaytonConstruct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/layton-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/laytonconstruct

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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