Sampson Construction

What Sampson Construction does

Sampson Construction is a privately-held, family-owned general contractor founded in 1952 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm delivers commercial construction services across healthcare, K-12 and higher education, government and military, retail, multifamily, community/cultural, industrial/manufacturing, and parking-structure verticals, with operational offices in Lincoln, Papillion, and Kearney, Nebraska; Johnstown and Denver, Colorado; and Casper, Wyoming.

The company offers four core delivery methods — Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, and a dedicated Small Projects Team for tenant finish and smaller-scale work. Notable project executions include the 297,000 SF phased restoration of the Nebraska State Capitol, a 220,000 SF inpatient tower at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 300,000 SF Sandhills Global Headquarters built under an OSHA partnership, and a 300,000 SF Scheels All Sports store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm has earned repeated regional and national industry recognition, including #93 in Building Design + Construction's 2024 Giants 400 Report with top-tier sub-vertical rankings (#35 Retail, #39 K-12, #60 Healthcare, #63 University).

Sampson generates revenue through project-based contracts, typically multi-year in duration, with pricing determined by scope, budget, and complexity rather than standardized tiers. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, enterprise field sales targeting developers, business owners, government entities, and institutional customers (e.g., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bryan Health, Marriott, Scheels, City of Lincoln). The firm operates with approximately 123 employees and supports talent development through partnerships with the Home Builders Association of Lincoln and participation in Construction Career Days. Ownership remains with the founding Sampson family; John Sampson currently serves as President and was inducted into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame in 2022.

Name

Sampson Construction

Legal name

Sampson Construction Co., Inc.

Website

https://sampson-construction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sampson Construction is a privately-held, family-owned general contractor founded in 1952 in Lincoln, Nebraska, delivering Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, and small-project services across healthcare, education, government, retail, and commercial verticals in Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Design-build construction
• Construction management
• Preconstruction and renovations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Traditional general contractor services for construction projects across commercial, healthcare, education, government, and residential sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for new construction, renovations, and renovations with delivery methods including Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Management.
2. Small Projects Team: Dedicated team for smaller-scale construction projects and tenant finish work, providing flexible services for projects of varying size and scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sampson Construction is a privately held general contractor delivering commercial building construction across Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and nationwide. Its core offerings are organized around four delivery methods—Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, and a dedicated Small Projects Team—and serve twelve market verticals including healthcare, K-12 and higher education, military/law enforcement, retail/mixed-use, corporate campus, industrial/manufacturing, parking structures, residential communities, athletic/recreation, community/cultural facilities, and renovations.

Product overview

Sampson Construction is a general contractor offering four core construction services: Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, and Small Projects Team. These services serve diverse markets including Athletic & Recreation, Community & Cultural, Corporate Campus, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial & Manufacturing, K-12 Education, Military & Law Enforcement, Mixed Use & Retail, Parking Structures, Renovations, and Residential Communities. The company operates across Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming from offices in Lincoln, Papillion, Kearney (NE), Johnstown, Denver (CO), and Casper (WY).

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Integrated project delivery method combining design and construction under one contract for streamlined collaboration, available to business owners, developers, government entities, and institutions across the company's service regions.
• Design-Bid-Build Traditional project delivery method in which design and construction are sequential phases with separate contracts, offered to clients seeking the conventional design-then-bid approach.
• Construction Management Full-service construction management delivering projects from concept through completion with professional expertise and collaborative problem-solving, applied across the company's twelve market verticals.
• Small Projects Team Dedicated team for smaller-scale construction projects and tenant finish work, providing flexible services for projects of varying size and scope with the same dedication as larger engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationally ranked #93 Top Contractor in 2024 Giants 400 Report with top rankings in Retail (#35), K-12 (#39), Healthcare (#60), and University (#63) construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Omaha Area OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership agreement at the 300,000 SF Sandhills Global Headquarters project, reinforcing unified focus on safety. The partnership reflects open communication, strong coordination, and culture of accountability across all teams to ensure safety is a shared commitment.
• Lincoln SaltdogsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Builders Night event partnership with the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. Community engagement initiative connecting construction industry professionals through game day activities and Construction Olympics.
• Haymarket ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal construction of Haymarket Park stadium, with recognition for exceptional craftsmanship, dedication, and commitment. The stadium continues to serve as home for Saltdogs baseball, Husker Athletics, and community events.
• Lincoln Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Chamber events and recognition through awards such as Green Business of the Year for sustainable construction projects.
• Home Builders Association of LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in Construction Career Day events bringing together high school students for hands-on construction learning experiences to inspire next generation of builders.
• Central Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership spanning over 12 years with 74,340 SF of completed work for Holdrege Center relocation and other campus projects.
• Asian Community & Cultural Center of LincolnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cultural Centers of Lincoln project, creating shared home for culture and programs with multiple community organizations.
• Good Neighbor Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cultural Centers of Lincoln project alongside other community cultural organizations.
• El Centro de las AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cultural Centers of Lincoln project creating shared home for Latino cultural programs and community services.
• Papillion La Vista Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded six projects as part of bond work including Hickory Hill Elementary, Tara Heights Elementary, Walnut Creek Elementary, and other school facilities totaling significant investment in district infrastructure.
• Luther Classical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year campus development partnership including 12-acre site with up to 17 buildings, dormitories, and academic facilities. First student housing completed, with ongoing campus development.
• Sandhills Global Youth ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst baseball and softball complex of its kind in Nebraska state, 42 acres with 8 turfed fields, serving youth sports and Nebraska Wesleyan University baseball/softball programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holder Construction: Privately held commercial general contractor specializing in large, complex commercial and institutional projects. Similar mid-market scale and project mix including corporate campus and healthcare.
• The Weitz Company: Midwest-based employee-owned general contractor with offices across the central U.S. Closely matches Sampson's regional GC profile, vertical diversification, and project delivery approach.
• JE Dunn Construction: Privately held Midwest-headquartered general contractor with similar commercial, healthcare, education, and government vertical mix. Closest comparable in ownership structure (employee-owned), regional roots, and market focus.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Employee-owned general contractor with strong healthcare, education, and commercial focus. Highly comparable delivery methods (Design-Build, CM-at-risk) and similar institutional client base.
• Boldt Company: Privately held Midwest regional general contractor serving industrial, healthcare, education, and commercial markets. Comparable scale and vertically diversified delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large construction management arm (AECOM Hunt). Competes for large healthcare, government, and institutional projects where Sampson also bids, but with vastly greater scale and international reach.
• Kiewit Corporation: Employee-owned Nebraska-headquartered construction firm with significant building and infrastructure presence. Shares Sampson's Midwest roots and regional brand equity, though operations are far larger and more diversified into heavy civil.
• Turner Construction: Largest U.S. commercial general contractor with national footprint across healthcare, education, commercial, and sports. Competes for the same institutional work as Sampson but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Mortenson: Privately held national general contractor with strong commercial, healthcare, renewable energy, and sports facility focus. Significantly larger than Sampson but competes for overlapping institutional and commercial work.
• Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: Family-owned national general contractor with strong building and civil construction presence. Comparable family-ownership model and similar healthcare/education/commercial vertical mix, though materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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