Universal Land

What Universal Land does

Universal Land Construction Co. (doing business as Universal Land) is a privately held, family-owned general contractor founded in 1962 in Seattle, WA by Jerry Bold and now headquartered in Woodinville, WA. The company provides site work and infrastructure services to the Western Washington market across three service lines: feasibility estimate preparation supported by computer-aided earthwork software; clearing, grading, and road building; and infrastructure and utility installation capable of excavations up to 30 feet deep. It markets itself as a one-stop provider from pre-construction estimation through project completion, leveraging an in-house fleet and a long-tenured workforce to handle subdivision, commercial, and selected public works projects.

Name

Universal Land

Legal name

Universal Land Construction Co.

Website

https://uni-land.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Site Work Construction Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Utility System Construction (2371), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Excavation & Bulk Earthmoving (Cut/Fill, Grading) (IMAFAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Site work construction
• Subdivision development
• Utility installation services
• Land grading contracting
• Earthwork estimating

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Contracts: Revenue generated through fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts for site work, subdivision development, infrastructure installation, and public works projects. Primary focus on private subdivision and commercial work, with public works entering during slow development periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Universal Land Construction Co. is a site work and infrastructure contractor providing three integrated services for private subdivision, commercial, and public works clients in Western Washington: feasibility estimate preparation using computer-aided earthwork software; clearing, grading, and road building using a 150+ piece heavy equipment fleet; and infrastructure/utility installation with excavators and crews capable of work up to 30 feet deep.

Product overview

Universal Land Construction Co. is a general contractor and construction company established in 1962, offering a unified suite of site work and infrastructure services across Western Washington. The company operates three core service lines: Feasibility Estimate Preparation (using computer-aided earthwork software for cost estimation), Clearing/Grading & Road Building (with heavy equipment fleet), and Infrastructure/Utility Installation (with equipment capable of 30-foot depth). The company has completed 500+ projects including residential subdivisions (Trovas), utility lift stations (Sector 7), and environmental infrastructure (Sammamish River Outfall).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feasibility Estimate Preparation Professional feasibility analysis and cost estimation for site work projects in Western Washington, performed by a diverse team of estimators using the latest computer-aided earthwork software and sophisticated estimating systems, supported by a 50-year track record of accurate site work cost projections. Intended for private subdivision developers, commercial property developers, and government public works clients evaluating project feasibility.
• Clearing, Grading and Road Building Site clearing, earthwork grading, and road construction services for subdivision and commercial developments in Western Washington. Executed with a fleet of 6 off-road trucks, 5 scrapers, dozens of dozers, and 4 road graders, supported by a full-service in-house mechanic and welding shop. Intended for private subdivision developers and commercial property developers.
• Infrastructure and Utility Installation Underground utility and infrastructure installation services for water, sewer, stormwater, and related public and private systems. Delivered with over 40 excavators, 15 loaders/backhoes, and compaction equipment capable of installations up to 30 feet deep, performed by utility crews with more than 200 years of collective experience. Includes work such as lift station installation with sheet piling shoring and confined-space entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of accurate cost estimation for site work in Western Washington
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NUCA of Washington (National Utility Contractors Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and advocacy for utility construction contractors in Washington state.
• MBAKS (Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties)minorOthersRegional building industry association membership representing builders and developers in the Puget Sound region.
• ABC West Washington (Associated Builders and Contractors)minorOthersNational construction industry association membership representing contractors, subcontractors, and related firms in Western Washington.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• KLB Construction: Washington-based site preparation and underground utility contractor. Direct competitor for subdivision earthworks and utility installation projects in Western Washington.
• IMCO General Construction: Pacific Northwest heavy civil and site work contractor performing earthmoving, utility installation, and infrastructure projects. Directly comparable to Universal Land in service mix and regional footprint.
• Scarsella Brothers Inc. Washington State site preparation, grading, and utility contractor with a large equipment fleet. Closely aligned with Universal Land in core services of earthworks, road building, and subdivision development.
• Tapani Inc. Pacific Northwest site preparation and earthmoving contractor serving residential, commercial, and public infrastructure clients. Highly comparable in service mix, equipment intensity, and Western Washington geography.
• Ceccanti Inc. Puget Sound area site work, utility, and heavy civil contractor with multi-generational history. Comparable customer mix of private developers and municipalities.
• Goodfellow Bros. Pacific Northwest and Hawaii-based heavy civil contractor performing earthmoving, grading, and utility work. Family-owned with similar service mix and long-tenured operating history.

Regional players

• Lakeside Industries: Pacific Northwest paving, grading, and site work provider. Overlaps with Universal Land on subdivision grading and road building but with a broader transportation infrastructure focus.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: Large publicly traded heavy civil contractor with significant Pacific Northwest operations. Performs earthworks, utilities, and infrastructure at much greater scale than Universal Land but in the same categories.
• Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: National general contractor with heavy civil and site work capabilities. Competes for larger public works and infrastructure projects overlapping with Universal Land's utility installation scope.
• Mortenson Construction: Major national contractor with site development and infrastructure capabilities. Operates across broader geographies and project scales than Universal Land but competes in the same earthworks and utility installation categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universal-land-construction-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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