What MCL Construction does

MCL Construction is a privately held commercial general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in La Vista, Nebraska (Omaha metro), with a secondary office in Kearney to serve Central and Western Nebraska. Founded in 1987 by Jim Meyers and Bob Carlisle as Meyers-Carlisle Construction, the company operates under the legal entity Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc., and rebranded to MCL Construction while retaining the founding name in its corporate identity. The firm serves enterprise clients across seven verticals: healthcare, corporate office, education (K-12 and higher education), religious and non-profit, athletics and aquatics, lifestyle and retail, and logistics and warehouse, with a Nebraska/Iowa geographic focus.

MCL delivers projects through Construction Manager at Risk and General Contractor delivery models, typically on cost-plus or guaranteed maximum price (GMP) terms with multi-year contracts. Its service offering centers on preconstruction planning, integrated Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) capabilities including Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D HD laser scanning, virtual and augmented reality visualization, and 3D-printed scale models, supported by off-site prefabrication. Differentiators cited include healthcare-specific infection control expertise, a dedicated full-time Safety Manager with OSHA 500 certification, and a collaborative "one team" approach engaging owners and design teams early. The firm's business model is professional services revenue from construction management fees and general contractor services; revenue is not publicly disclosed. Named enterprise clients span Nebraska's largest healthcare systems (Methodist Health System, CHI Health, Nebraska Medicine, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute), major universities (Creighton, UNMC), credit unions (Centris, Cobalt), corporate accounts (Bank of the West, LinkedIn Omaha), and public-sector clients such as Gretna Public Schools.

Name

MCL Construction

Legal name

Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc.

Website

https://mclconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MCL Construction is a Nebraska-based commercial construction manager and general contractor serving healthcare, education, corporate, and institutional clients across Nebraska and Iowa via CM-at-Risk and GC delivery models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• General contracting
• Healthcare construction
• Preconstruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: MCL Construction serves as a Construction Manager (CM) and General Contractor (GC) for commercial construction projects. Revenue is generated through construction management fees and general contractor services, typically on a cost-plus or guaranteed maximum price (GMP) basis. Projects span new construction, renovations, additions, and tenant improvements across healthcare, corporate, education, religious, athletic, and retail sectors. The company was founded in 1987 as Meyers-Carlisle Construction and operates under the legal entity Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MCL Construction serves as a Construction Manager (CM) and General Contractor (GC) for commercial construction projects across healthcare, corporate office, education, religious/non-profit, athletics and aquatics, lifestyle/retail, and logistics/warehouse sectors. The company delivers projects from preconstruction planning through closeout, typically under cost-plus or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, supported by Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) capabilities including BIM, 3D laser scanning, VR/AR visualization, 3D printing, and off-site prefabrication.

Product overview

MCL Construction is a Construction Manager and General Contractor providing commercial construction services across multiple sectors including healthcare, corporate office, education (K-12 and higher education), religious/non-profit, athletics and aquatics, lifestyle/retail, and logistics/warehouse. The company operates a service-based model supported by specialized capabilities including Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) with BIM and 3D laser scanning, preconstruction planning, safety services, off-site prefabrication, and 3D printing for project visualization. The portfolio is organized by market sector (healthcare, corporate, education, religious, athletics, retail, logistics) with cross-cutting service offerings in preconstruction, VDC, and safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Construction Full-service construction management and general contracting for healthcare facilities including new hospital construction, hospital renovations and additions, medical clinics, surgery centers, cancer treatment facilities, rehabilitation centers, diagnostic imaging rooms, catheterization labs, and women's hospitals. Services include Infection Control Risk Assessments, dust and noise containment for operational facilities, and specialized medical equipment installation.
• Corporate Office Construction Construction management and general contracting for corporate clients including corporate headquarters, commercial office buildings, call centers, professional office spaces, financial institution branches, and office tenant improvements. Work includes modern workplace design, open office concepts, audio-visual integration, and occupied-building renovations.
• K-12 Education Construction Construction management and general contracting for K-12 schools including elementary, middle, and high schools. Services span new buildings, additions, renovations, performing arts centers, and athletic complexes, with emphasis on minimizing disruption to occupied facilities and phasing construction around academic calendars.
• Higher Education Construction Construction management and general contracting for colleges and universities including academic buildings, research facilities, student centers, healthcare education facilities, and campus infrastructure for institutions such as Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• Religious and Non-Profit Construction Construction management and general contracting for religious and non-profit organizations including church construction, chapels, parish centers, sanctuaries, community gathering spaces, educational facilities, and ministry buildings. Practice balances modern amenities with traditional architectural and historic preservation needs.
• Athletics and Aquatics Construction Construction management and general contracting for athletic and aquatic facilities including gymnasiums, aquatic centers, athletic fields, stadiums, locker rooms, sports complexes, recreation centers, and YMCA facilities. Work addresses specialized pool mechanical systems, stadium AV systems, and ADA compliance.
• Lifestyle and Retail Construction Construction management and general contracting for lifestyle, retail, and hospitality clients including retail buildouts, restaurants, entertainment venues, libraries, apartment complexes, and country clubs. Focus areas include custom aesthetic finishes, occupied tenant improvements, and rapid turnaround for retail and restaurant openings.
• Logistics and Warehouse Construction Construction management and general contracting for logistics and industrial operators including distribution centers, warehouses, service centers, and logistics facilities. Focus areas include large-scale industrial construction, LEED certification support, and specialized utility systems.
• Preconstruction Services Early-stage preconstruction services including owner wish-list intake, budget preparation using MCL's historical cost and production-rate database, schedule development, value management, accurate cost estimating, and strategic alignment of subcontractors and subconsultants. Designed to eliminate surprises before construction begins.
• Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Integrated Virtual Design and Construction services combining Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D high-definition laser scanning of existing conditions, and virtual/augmented reality visualization to support coordination, clash detection, and pre-construction walkthroughs for owners and design teams.
• Construction Safety Program Comprehensive construction safety program featuring a dedicated full-time Manager of Safety, OSHA 500 certification, CPR and First Aid certification for field professionals, proactive accident prevention planning for every project, and a record recognized with a Zero Incident Rate by AGC of America.
• Industrialized / Off-Site Construction Industrialized off-site prefabrication of building components for projects, producing safer and cleaner worksites while reducing construction schedule time and project costs.
• 3D Printing for Project Visualization 3D-printed scale models of projects that allow clients to see and physically touch a representation of their building before construction begins, aligning expectations with the final design vision.

Quantifiable outcome

• GMP Performance credit of $118,357.10 returned to owner on Nebraska Medicine Integrated Services project
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Methodist Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCL Construction has a nearly 25-year trusted partnership with Methodist Health System. They have completed numerous projects including Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Surgery Center, Women's Hospital Campus (116-bed, 289,000 sq ft hospital plus 154,000 sq ft medical office building), and multiple clinic projects. Projects span catheterization labs, emergency departments, linear accelerator vaults, and comprehensive surgery centers.
• CHI HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with CHI Health for healthcare construction including CHI Lakeside Hospital (both construction phases), Bergan Mercy Hospital (Neuro Bi-Plane, Heart & Vascular Institute), Missouri Valley Hospital, and Nebraska Heart Hospital Hybrid Surgery Suite (first Endovascular/Hybrid OR in Nebraska).
• Nebraska MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Nebraska Medicine including the Lauritzen Outpatient Center and Fritch Surgery Center (182,734 sq ft), Integrated Services facility (39,000 sq ft), Lied Transplant Center renovation, and multiple other projects.
• AGC of America / AGC Nebraska Building ChaptercoreOthersMCL Construction is an active member of AGC (Associated General Contractors) of America and AGC Nebraska Building Chapter. They participate in AGC awards programs, receiving safety commendations and project awards, and adhere to AGC standards and practices.
• Centris Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-lasting partnership with Centris Federal Credit Union spanning multiple branches and their brand new 71,800 sq ft headquarters (140,000 sq ft total including parking garage), Falling Waters Branch in Council Bluffs, and additional branches.
• Cobalt Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted building partner for Cobalt Credit Union having built multiple branches including their headquarters (90,000+ sq ft in Papillion with geothermal wells), Lincoln branch, Gretna branch, and Papillion branch renovation.
• Creighton UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Creighton University including the School of Dentistry, Werner Center for Health Sciences Education, Heider College of Business, College of Law, Heider Hall Renovation, St. John's Plaza, and School Chapel. Also partner for athletics facilities including locker room at CHI Health Center.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNMC for healthcare construction projects including Hixon MRI renovation, College of Dentistry Clinic, and College of Nursing projects.
• LinkedInminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilt LinkedIn's 25,645 sq ft collaborative office space in Omaha featuring open concept, conference rooms, video conference rooms, break room area, and library.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiewit: Headquartered in Omaha, Kiewit is one of the largest employee-owned construction firms in North America and a direct competitor in commercial and healthcare construction in the Midwest, with overlapping service lines across general contracting, design-build, and preconstruction in the same Nebraska geography.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National commercial GC with a heavy focus on healthcare and education construction — directly comparable to MCL's leading verticals — using integrated preconstruction and VDC/BIM services for hospital and university clients across the Midwest and beyond.
• Hensel Phelps: Employee-owned commercial GC with deep healthcare and higher-education practices and in-house VDC capabilities, competing for many of the same hospital, university, and corporate campus projects that anchor MCL's portfolio.
• JE Dunn Construction: Top-tier commercial GC with Midwest roots (Kansas City), strong healthcare and higher-education practices, and integrated preconstruction services — a direct peer for MCL across virtually all of its core verticals.
• Mortenson Construction: Minneapolis-based commercial GC with a national healthcare and education practice and integrated VDC/BIM capabilities, comparable to MCL in operating model and target customers across the Upper Midwest.
• The Weitz Company: Des Moines-based employee-owned commercial GC serving healthcare, education, and senior living across the Midwest — overlapping with MCL in regional reach and a similar portfolio of institutional clients.
• The Boldt Company: Wisconsin-based commercial GC with strong healthcare and education practices and integrated preconstruction/VDC services, comparable to MCL in scale, vertical mix, and regional focus.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based commercial GC serving healthcare, education, and corporate clients across the Midwest with similar construction management and design-build delivery — directly comparable in business model and project types.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest national commercial GCs, with a strong Midwest presence and diversified practice across healthcare, education, corporate, and athletics — overlaps with MCL's verticals but operates at materially larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large national commercial GC with leading healthcare, education, and corporate practices and integrated VDC capabilities — a broader incumbent that competes for the same institutional clients as MCL on larger programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcl-construction

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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